The threat actor manipulated the platform by using Thena tokens to bypass the maximum supply cap and borrow several different digital assets.Venus Protocol, a decentralized lending and borrowing platform, said on Sunday it had detected suspicious trading activity in the liquidity pool for the Thena (THE) token, the native cryptocurrency…

The blockchain co-founder said the goal is to make the “self-sovereign” method of Ethereum users running their own nodes a user-friendly experience.Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin posted a proposal, or a pull request, on Saturday that would merge the backend programs used by nodes to interact with Ethereum’s Beacon Chain, which…

Bitcoin edged toward an important weekly close above $70,000 that would include a reclaim of an important 200-week trend line.Bitcoin (BTC) inched higher on Sunday as bulls sought to seal a weekly close above $70,000.Key points:Bitcoin eyes its highest daily close in over a week with a fresh weekend push…

During the Iran conflict, gold attracted safe-haven demand, while Bitcoin’s reaction reflected liquidity conditions and broader market sentiment rather than acting as a classic crisis hedge.The 2026 Iran conflict created a major geopolitical shock that triggered volatility across global markets. It pushed investors to reassess traditional safe-haven assets such as…

Forensic analysis of lobbyist Mauricio Novelli’s phone reportedly uncovered a draft document outlining a $5 million payment tied to Argentina’s president’s promotion of the Libra token.New forensic findings from the phone of crypto lobbyist Mauricio Novelli have revealed a draft document suggesting a possible $5 million agreement connected to Argentine…

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.Today in crypto, the Ethereum Foundation has finalized an OTC sale of 5,000 Ether to BitMine, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says…

US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged the first five day inflow streak for 2026, crypto ATM losses surged in 2025: Hodler’s Digest

Regulatory uncertainty around stablecoins may disadvantage banks, as crypto firms continue expanding while financial institutions wait for clearer rules.Regulatory uncertainty around stablecoins could place traditional banks at a greater disadvantage than crypto companies, according to Colin Butler, executive vice president of capital markets at Mega Matrix.Butler said financial institutions have…

Only a few crypto tokens will experience price rallies and asymmetric upside, while broad altcoin market rallies are a thing of the past.Traditional altcoin cycles, which featured broad market rallies called “altseason,” are now a relic of the past as new crypto market dynamics set in, according to Andrei Grachev,…

The Ethereum Foundation completed a $10.2 million OTC sale of 5,000 ETH to BitMine as part of its treasury management strategy to fund operations and ecosystem development.The Ethereum Foundation has finalized an over-the-counter (OTC) sale of 5,000 Ether to BitMine Immersion Technologies, a transaction worth about $10.2 million based on…

Santiment says the recent uptick in Bitcoin whale accumulation is a “positive reversal,” and the platform is watching for retail selling to confirm a potential market bottom.Large Bitcoin wallets are increasing their holdings again as the asset’s price holds around $71,000, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.“Their recent shift to…

While many in the industry believe stablecoin rewards are the only sticking point for the US CLARITY Act, a Galaxy digital executive said more obstacles could appear.The US CLARITY Act, which aims to bring greater regulatory clarity to the crypto industry, may have little chance of passing this year if…

Banks seek to deploy capital in the most efficient way possible, but capital rules under the Basel III framework make crypto holdings costly.The Basel III rules, which govern bank capital requirements, are set to be updated in 2026, and if Bitcoin (BTC) receives a lower risk rating in the revised…

Johnson said that he could understand why gold and Pokémon cards have investment appeal but not Bitcoin, which he characterized as a scam.Boris Johnson, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom, called Bitcoin (BTC) a “Ponzi Scheme” that has less value than Pokémon cards, collectibles he said had a…

BTC faces bull-trap risks due to the formation of a bear flag pattern, with a measured downside target at around $51,000.Bitcoin (BTC) is on track for its strongest weekly gain since September 2025, defying a broader risk-off backdrop driven by the escalating US–Israel tensions with Iran.Key takeaways:Strategy raised $776 million…

Blockchain’s transparency traces illicit flows better than fiat systems. Industry-wide information sharing and unified AML rules close gaps, without curbing liberty.Opinion by: Ana Carolina Oliveira, chief compliance officer at VengaCrypto doesn’t have a money laundering problem on its own. At least, not when compared to traditional finance, where the practice…

USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the surge to capital flight and turmoil in Dubai’s real estate market.The market capitalization of the USDC stablecoin is approaching a record high near $80 billion as demand surges in the Middle East, with one analyst linking…

US spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in about $767 million over five straight days of inflows for the first time so far this year.US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logged their first five-day inflow streak of 2026, bringing in roughly $767.32 million this week.The funds recorded $180.33 million in net inflows…

BlackRock launched a staked Ether exchange-traded fund on Thursday, expanding its crypto offerings beyond its flagship spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that launched in 2024.BlackRock’s digital assets head, Robert Mitchnick, said the $14 trillion asset manager won’t get too creative with the types of crypto exchange-traded funds it offers, even…

The investor said stablecoins are faster, cheaper and more efficient than fiat payments running on traditional banking infrastructure.Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller said blockchain and stablecoins may only be a decade away from powering the global payments system — though he isn’t sold on the idea of crypto functioning as a…