X Set to Roll Out Kill Switch to Curb Crypto Phishing Social platform X is rolling out a new security measure aimed at tackling one of the most persistent threats in crypto: account takeovers used to promote scams. The company will soon automatically lock any account that mentions cryptocurrency for the first time. Users will …
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In the latest interview with Cointelegraph, macro investor and former hedge fund manager James Lavish issued a stark warning to Bitcoin holders and global investors: markets may be pricing in a quick resolution to the Iran conflict — but if that assumption proves wrong, the consequences could be severe. Lavish argued that if the conflict …
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The Independent Community Bankers of America has opposed the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) conditional approval of Coinbase’s national trust bank charter, warning the application falls short of regulatory standards and could pose risks to consumers and the financial system. On Thursday, ICBA said Coinbase’s application shows deficiencies in risk controls, profitability …
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Stephanie Cutter will join the prediction markets company as a policy adviser, having previously worked in Democratic lawmakers’ campaigns. Predictions market platform Kalshi announced that a former staffer of US President Barack Obama had joined the company as a policy adviser. In a Thursday notice, Kalshi said Stephanie Cutter would join the prediction markets company …
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Onchain detective ZachXBT claims that Circle, the issuer of the USDC (USDC) stablecoin, has failed to freeze or blacklist about $420 million in illicit fund flows since 2022. Circle can freeze illicit funds and blacklist wallet addresses, but either took “minimal” action to freeze illicit flows or failed to act in 15 separate hack-and-fraud cases, …
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TLDR Offchain Labs said Ethereum layer two networks need responsive pricing to handle rising demand and reduce gas fee swings. Edward Felten stated that gas price volatility still acts as the main defense against network congestion. Arbitrum One introduced dynamic pricing in January to better align fees with infrastructure bottlenecks. Data presented at EthCC 2026 …
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Corporate Bitcoin (BTC) holders are diverging into two distinct paths amid continued market pressure. While Strategy held steady on its massive BTC reserves, Nakamoto Holdings moved in the opposite direction, selling at a loss and trimming exposure as it reworks its balance sheet. The contrast highlights a growing divide in the corporate Bitcoin treasury model. …
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Opinion by: Ido Sofer, founder and CEO at Sodot. The crypto industry is normally well ahead of its game when it comes to pure innovation and functionality, but security is a different matter. For years, custody risk in crypto was defined by a single fear: the theft of private keys. The industry responded by hardening …
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Key points: Buyers are attempting to maintain BTC above the $66,500 level, but several analysts believe that the $60,000 level may crack. Some major altcoins risk breaking below their immediate support levels, signaling that bears remain in control. Buyers are attempting to push and maintain Bitcoin (BTC) above the $66,500 level, but are facing stiff …
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Binance maintained its leading position in crypto derivatives trading in the first quarter of 2026, while decentralized exchange Hyperliquid broke into the top 10 venues by volume, according to CoinGlass. Derivatives trading remained the dominant force in the crypto market in Q1 2026, totaling $18.6 trillion compared with $1.94 trillion in spot trading, according to …
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TLDR The Ethereum Foundation staked $93 million worth of ether in several transactions on Thursday. The latest deposits brought its total staked position to about $143 million. The foundation reached nearly 69,500 ETH, close to its 70,000 ETH target. Arkham data showed the transfers moved from the treasury multisig to the Beacon Chain deposit contract. …
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Ether Outflows Deepen as Bitcoin Ends Short Week Positive The week closed quietly, but not without contrast. As markets prepared for the Easter break, flows revealed a split narrative across crypto ETFs. Bitcoin ETFs returned to positive territory with a modest $8.99 million inflow, enough to end the shortened week on a steadier note. The …
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Internal Restructuring Bitcoin mining giant MARA, formerly Marathon Digital Holdings, has laid off roughly 15% of its workforce as part of a sweeping strategic shift away from pure-play crypto mining and toward energy and digital infrastructure services. According to a report by Blockspace, the layoffs affected full-time staff across multiple departments and may have included …
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DPRK Lazarus Group Suspected in Drift Protocol $286 Million Solana Theft Drift Protocol, the largest decentralized perpetual futures exchange on the Solana network, confirmed the exploit after watching its total value locked (TVL) collapse from roughly $550 million to under $250 million in a single morning, now standing at $232 million. Bitcoin.com News was the …
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PRESS RELEASE. While bull markets can be a golden period for miners, bear markets can be just as unforgiving. It’s not uncommon for crypto miners to incur major losses during periods of market volatility. In a typical bear market cycle, miners face the difficult decision to sell their coins to stay afloat or hold on …
