North Korea (DPRK) state-affiliated hackers and threat actors were responsible for more than $2 billion in crypto losses in 2025, a 51% year-over-year increase, despite fewer attacks carried out by the group, according to cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. DPRK hackers represent the “largest” threat group targeting cryptocurrency users, as measured by the dollar amount of assets …
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US lawmakers in the Senate Banking Committee held a markup for a long-awaited crypto market structure bill, marking a pivotal step toward Congress’ effort to establish regulatory clarity for digital asset companies and markets. In a Thursday session of the US Senate Banking Committee, all 13 Republican members and two Democrats voted to advance the …
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TLDR Blockchain.com has launched crypto-backed loans for users worldwide. The product allows clients to borrow against Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC without selling their assets. Loan rates start at 1.9% per year, making the offering competitive in the market. The service targets large crypto holders seeking liquidity for property, business, and tax needs. CEO Peter Smith …
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XRP (XRP) has recovered from its April lows of $1.26, rising as much as 19% to a three-week high of $1.50 on Sunday. Whale activity, network growth and a strengthening technical setup suggested that the XRP/USD pair was primed for a move higher once resistance at $1.50 is broken. Key takeaways: XRP whale addresses hit …
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Bitcoin (BTC) touched $80,000 around Thursday’s Wall Street open as US stocks hit fresh all-time highs and oil retested $100. Key points: Bitcoin rebounded to $80,000 while US stock markets hit new records, ignoring high inflation. Risk appetite is “skyrocketing,” analysis says, despite worries over central-bank policy tightening. Bitcoin can still head to $85,000 next, …
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Oobit launched its crypto payments platform in Colombia, expanding the Tether-backed company’s operations across Latin America. The company said Colombia is its ninth live market and follows expansion into countries including Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Chainalysis data cited in the announcement showed the Colombian peso ranked second globally in the share of centralized exchange stablecoin …
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Strategy’s preferred stock funding engine could hit a key constraint within the next year, potentially slowing the company’s Bitcoin purchases unless it expands issuance capacity or leans more heavily on common-stock sales, according to Delphi Digital. Delphi said Strategy’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock, known as STRC, has become one of the …
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TLDR: Binance logged +225,558 ETH inflows before $1.32B stablecoins exited within 48 hours. ETH held near $2,300 despite heavy exchange inflows, signaling strong absorption by buyers. ETH funding rates turned positive as Open Interest climbed 13%, reflecting bullish leverage growth. Liquidations plunged 99.6%, showing disciplined derivatives positioning amid large capital rotation. Ethereum’s on-chain data from …
Key Takeaways Bitcoin surged past $82,000 on May 14, reversing losses to lift its market cap to $1.63 trillion. The rally triggered $236 million in total liquidations, hitting short sellers on Polymarket and exchanges. Trump’s China summit may ease inflation, though experts warn oil markets won’t fully recover until 2027. Bitcoin Reclaims Ground After Volatile …
Key Takeaways Dune CEO Fredrik Haga cut 25% of staff this week, citing a strategic refocus on AI and institutional onchain data products. Block slashed 40% of its workforce in February 2026, and Crypto.com cut 12% in March, both citing AI-driven efficiency gains. Dune plans to accelerate growth via Dune MCP, targeting financial institutions as …
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Key Takeaways The Senate Banking Committee cleared H.R. 3633 on May 14, 2026, with a bipartisan 15-9 vote. The CLARITY Act splits digital asset oversight between the SEC and CFTC to boost market stability. Bitcoin spiked to $82,000 as the crypto industry awaits a final 60-vote Senate floor threshold. Bitcoin Taps $82K as Senate Banking …
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Key Takeaways Blackrock’s BUIDL fund secured a top AAA-mf rating from Moody’s this week for its $2.58 billion AUM. The AAA-mf rating signals that tokenized Ethereum assets now meet the highest institutional safety standards. Following the BUIDL and Fidelity FILQ ratings, the $15 billion tokenized debt market expects further expansion. Institutional Grade: Moody’s Assigns Aaa-mf …
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Key Takeaways Senate Democrats intensified criticism of the CLARITY Act as the Banking Committee debated the bill on May 14, 2026. Minority staff warned the legislation could leave DeFi, Tornado Cash, and stablecoin-related illicit finance vulnerabilities unresolved. Lawmakers considered a revised 309-page draft with more than 130 amendments, including 44 filed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren. …
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Key Takeaways Interactive Brokers launched a unified platform on May 14, 2026, for Kalshi, CME, and ForecastEx. Kalshi 2025 volumes hit $23.8 billion, marking a 1,108% increase and signaling market growth. IBKR CEO Milan Galik plans to expand the unified hub to include additional notable exchanges soon. IBKR Aggregates Kalshi and CME for Professional Traders …
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Key Takeaways CME Group plans futures connected to a crypto index that includes bitcoin, ether, XRP, and several other digital assets. Micro-sized and larger-sized contracts could give traders additional tools for hedging and diversified crypto exposure. Trading remains subject to regulatory review before the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures can launch. CME Group Sets Nasdaq …
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