Crypto hackers stole over $168.6 million in cryptocurrency from 34 decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols in the first quarter of 2026, falling significantly from the same period last year, according to data from DefiLlama. The $40 million private key compromise of Step Finance in January was the largest exploit of the quarter, the data shows, followed …
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The amount of Bitcoin supply in profit and loss is now getting closer to levels typical of a bear market, according to a CryptoQuant analyst. There are currently about 11.2 million Bitcoin (BTC) in profit. The previous bear market recorded 9 million BTC in profit at its lowest point, CryptoQuant analyst “Darkfost” said Thursday. CryptoQuant …
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The International Monetary Fund said tokenization has the potential to remove friction and boost transparency in finance, but warned that the technology could also create challenges that affect financial stability. “The net effect of tokenization on financial stability is uncertain,” the IMF said in a 23-page report on Thursday, stating that “atomic settlement and enhanced …
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Stablecoin transaction volume surpassed the US Automated Clearing House network for the first time in February, a significant milestone for an asset class that has existed for less than 12 years. According to data from blockchain analytics platform Artemis, the total 30-day adjusted rolling stablecoin volume hit $7.2 trillion in February, beating the Automated Clearing …
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Stablecoin issuer Circle said it plans to launch its own version of a wrapped Bitcoin, which would put it against incumbents Coinbase and BitGo as it targets institutional users. The asset, called cirBTC and announced on Thursday, is set to launch on Ethereum, backed 1:1 by bitcoin (BTC) and aimed at over-the-counter desks, market makers …
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Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms sold 3,778 Bitcoin in the first quarter, adding to a recent wave of sales by crypto firms amid tough market conditions. The Bitcoin (BTC) was sold at an average price of $76,626, netting Riot $289.5 million, according to the miner’s operational update released on Thursday. Bitcoin was trading at $66,867 as …
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Genius Sports Data Pricing Dispute Stalls Negotiations as Public Health Advocates Sue League Over In-Game Betting 2021 marked the first time the NFL anointed official sports betting partners. The three partnerships, first signed in April of that year, were each five-year agreements worth collectively close to $1 billion. Now, none of Fanduel, Draftkings, and Caesars …
Strategic Integration for Institutional Growth Blockchain infrastructure firm REAL has partnered with Redstone to reinforce the data and transparency layer of its ecosystem. The collaboration will deliver oracle infrastructure for price feeds, ensuring consistent and verifiable market data across tokenized financial products. The announcement was amplified on REAL’s official X account, where the company described …
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Connecticut Crypto Phishing Victim to Recover Funds Local media reported that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut, working with the FBI’s New Haven Division and Connecticut State Police, filed a civil forfeiture complaint in January 2026 against the seized funds. On March 31, 2026, the U.S. District Court entered a decree of …
Ripple Opens Korean Market Access as RLUSD Debuts on Coinone Platform The expansion of RLUSD reflects Ripple’s continued push to broaden stablecoin access across regulated global markets. Ripple shared on April 1 that its dollar-pegged stablecoin is now available on Coinone, one of South Korea’s largest exchanges, enabling Korean traders to access the asset directly …
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Google, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services are among the Big Tech firms named as founding members of the newly launched x402 Foundation, established to govern and standardize the x402 protocol for agentic AI payments on crypto and fiat rails. The x402 Foundation was launched on Thursday by the open-source software development non-profit Linux Foundation with …
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Ripple is taking a major step toward bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology with the introduction of a new system designed specifically for corporate finance teams. The move signals a growing push to integrate digital assets into everyday business operations, allowing companies to manage payments, liquidity, and treasury functions within a unified framework. How Ripple …
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XRP is struggling to hold current support levels. The market is uncertain. And in the final days of March, the largest XRP holders on two of the world’s biggest exchanges made a decision that the price action is not yet reflecting. Related Reading A CryptoQuant report has documented the strongest wave of whale-sized XRP withdrawals …
The ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to put immense pressure on Bitcoin and other risk assets. As investor sentiments turn increasingly cautious, analysts are weighing the potential impact of rising oil prices on Bitcoin. The overall outlook is not looking good, with projections suggesting further downside for the leading cryptocurrency. A clearer path …
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Ethereum is fighting to hold $2,000. The market is volatile. And the reason has nothing to do with on-chain data, exchange flows, or technical levels — it has to do with what Donald Trump said yesterday. Related Reading Analyst Darkfost has placed the current Ethereum price action in its proper context: this is a geopolitical …
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