Crypto
Optimism-funded team votes to shift $49 million in OP tokens from users
A governance proposal backed by an Optimism-funded team redirects OP tokens originally earmarked for user airdrops.
Cybersecurity firm warns of crypto phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers
Rapid7 reports Operation Asterix phishing campaign used AI tools to impersonate major crypto platforms, including Binance and Ledger, with a 13.6% success rate. Over $300 million in crypto losses in Q1 were linked to phishing attacks.
Fed liquidity promises, dollar weakness could determine bitcoin's next move
Market focus turns to Federal Reserve signals and the dollar's direction as bitcoin awaits its next directional cue.
XRP jumps 15% as onchain activity spikes during banker hours
Onchain data highlights a surge in XRP transfers during London afternoon and New York morning trading sessions.
Bitcoin, crypto stocks surge after Trump pushes Clarity Act
Digital assets and related equities rose after President Trump urged Congress to pass the stalled Clarity Act, which aims to define crypto as a security or commodity.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs see $517M inflow, largest since early May
Weekly inflows top $1 billion as Bitcoin approaches $72,000 and Ether jumps 19% amid Treasury buyback expansion and regulatory momentum.
Bitcoin breaks six-week range above $71,000
A sharp move out of a six-week trading range triggers the largest short liquidation since 2021.
Bitcoin rally fuels debate over Clarity Act pricing
OKX Europe CEO Erald Ghoos links a bitcoin surge to expectations around U.S. crypto regulation.
BYDFi to be gold sponsor at Coinfest Asia 2026 in Bali
The crypto exchange will host a booth and Lucky Wheel at the fifth annual event, targeting over 150 CEOs and industry leaders across institutional, builders and traders tracks.
U.S. CFTC chief warns staff to prepare crypto rules if Clarity Act stalls
CFTC Chair Mike Selig signals urgency to develop crypto regulations if legislative efforts fail.
Binance unveils Agent OS platform for AI-driven trading tools
New platform integrates Binance APIs and wallet tools to enable AI agents to execute trades and access market data via open standard MCP. Developers and quant teams can deploy strategies with controlled permissions.
Bitcoin nears $72K as crypto short liquidations top $3B in two days
Short positions across crypto markets were liquidated at a record $3.1 billion over Aug. 19-20, with Bitcoin accounting for over half of the losses. The surge follows a U.S. Treasury liquidity move and pushed BTC to its highest level since June.
Bitcoin approaches $72,000 as rally continues
The cryptocurrency has extended gains this week, nearing a key price level.
BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license
BitGo Korea established a locally registered entity to serve institutional and enterprise clients in South Korea.
Elon Musk's X explores stablecoins for influencer payments
Discussions are underway regarding the use of stablecoins to compensate content providers on the platform.
Ethereum leads crypto surge after Trump meeting, buyback plan
Ether jumps 18.6% to a 15-month high as Bitcoin breaks $72k, while Solana and XRP also climb on U.S. policy optimism and a $4bn Treasury debt buyback.
Bitcoin short squeeze triggers $2.7B liquidations, crypto stocks surge
A record $2.7 billion in bearish crypto bets were wiped out in 24 hours, lifting Bitcoin above $71,000 and propelling major crypto-linked stocks higher in premarket trade.
Gnosis Chain to transition to Ethereum Economic Zone rollup by 2027
GnosisDAO members voted overwhelmingly to upgrade Gnosis Chain into a ZK-proven Ethereum Economic Zone rollup, targeting a late 2026 or early 2027 launch pending technology readiness.
Bitcoin jumps 10% in single-day surge to $71,022
Largest one-day gain since February as BTC crosses $71,000 amid broad crypto market rebound. Ethereum leads gains at 18%.
Options trader bets $2 million on XRP volatility by Aug. 28
A large straddle position on XRP indicates expectations of significant price movement before the August expiration.
U.S. debt surpasses $40 trillion amid debate over Bitcoin's role
Record federal borrowing fuels renewed discussion on Bitcoin as a potential hedge against currency debasement and rising long-term yields. Treasury buybacks provide temporary relief as crypto markets rally.
BitGo Korea gains VASP license for institutional crypto custody in South Korea
Registration allows BitGo Korea to offer digital asset custody and transfer services to institutional clients under South Korea's updated regulatory framework.
Bitcoin jumps 23% as U.S. Treasury’s bond buybacks fuel risk appetite
Digital assets surged after the Treasury expanded long-dated bond buybacks, a move analysts likened to liquidity support without formal QE. Bitcoin neared $79,000, while Standard Chartered set a $100,000 year-end target.
Bitcoin climbs to $72,960 as Trump pushes crypto-friendly legislation
Digital asset surges 4.4% after Trump urges Congress to pass the Clarity Act, while short liquidations exceed $1 billion. Spot Bitcoin ETFs post strongest inflows since early May.