Crypto News

Visa and Coinbase are advancing new payment networks for AI agents, using stablecoins and blockchain to enable high-frequency machine transactions.

Zcash's new development group, ZODL, raises $25M to enhance privacy features, focusing on the Zcash protocol and self-custodial wallet Zodl.

Cryptocurrency infrastructure through x402 payments and ERC-8004 reputation systems is enabling truly autonomous AI agents while cryptographic safeguards manage risks.

Pudgy Penguins launches Pudgy World, catapulting PENGU into the spotlight amid surging NFT gaming interest.

Crypto markets surge as Bitcoin tops $69,000, driven by regulatory shifts in Washington and strong institutional buying.

Pakistan's new Virtual Assets Act imposes up to 5 years in prison for unlicensed crypto trading while establishing PVARA as the licensing authority.

Riot Platforms stock rose 1.2% ahead of earnings as Bitcoin rebounded. Analysts expect strong results, but the company faces pressure to accelerate its data center pivot.

Bitcoin drops to $65K after hotter-than-expected PPI data reduces Fed rate cut hopes, triggering $260M in liquidations and historic February losses.

ICP rebounds 18% from recent lows as analysts project the token could reach $5.89 by year-end 2026 and $19.21 by 2032, despite trading 99% below its ATH.

South Korea's tax authority lost $4.8M in seized crypto after accidentally publishing an unredacted wallet seed phrase in a press release.

Chainlink's CCIP enables cbBTC bridging from Base to Monad, unlocking $5B+ in Bitcoin-backed liquidity for DeFi lending, trading, and structured finance.

US authorities seek to recover $327K in Tether stablecoins linked to romance scam, as DOJ intensifies crackdown on crypto-enabled fraud schemes.

Slab launches as an EVM-based Pokémon NFT platform following Emporium's shutdown, offering multi-chain pack opening with insurance through Collector Crypt.

Bitcoin trades 24-66% below trend vs. gold, with Z-score metrics suggesting potential major rally ahead, says Jan3 CEO Samson Mow, despite bearish forecasts.

XRP trades near $1.34 within a descending channel, with technical indicators pointing to a potential test of the critical $1 support level in March 2026.

PayPal and MoonPay unveil PYUSDx, a framework enabling developers to launch custom stablecoins backed by PYUSD in days instead of months.

Bitpanda expands globally by partnering with banks and institutions, emphasizing tokenization and regulatory compliance as it eyes a potential IPO in 2026.

Cloud mining platforms pivot toward AI infrastructure and compliance as NOW DeFi offers simplified, hardware-free mining access for crypto holders.

XRP Ledger daily transactions surge from 1M to 3M year-over-year, driven by RWAs and institutional flows, while XRP price remains down 39% annually.

Token2049 Dubai postponed to April due to Iran conflict while DC Blockchain Summit proceeds, highlighting shifting geopolitical risks in crypto.

Chainlink enables $5B+ in cbBTC transfers from Base to Monad blockchain via CCIP, expanding Bitcoin-backed DeFi liquidity across high-throughput networks.

StarkWare launches Starkzap, an open-source SDK that simplifies blockchain integration for developers, reducing build time from weeks to hours on Starknet.

Bitcoin whales holding 10-10,000 BTC increased their share to 68.17% of total supply as accumulation resumes near $71K, signaling potential bullish reversal.

RAILGUN is integrating Mech NFTs from Gnosis Guild to enable private, non-atomic DeFi transactions beyond simple swaps, expanding privacy capabilities.

Senate's bipartisan housing bill includes provision banning Federal Reserve from issuing CBDC until 2031, with explicit White House support.

Riot Platforms posts record $647M revenue with 72% growth but reports $663M loss. Company pivots to AI infrastructure while holding $1.6B in Bitcoin.

A crypto journalist narrowly avoided a sophisticated Microsoft Teams phishing scam targeting Web3 professionals with fake meeting links and malicious code designed to steal credentials and crypto assets.

Crypto.com receives conditional OCC approval for a federal trust bank, joining BitGo, Circle, Ripple, and Paxos in pursuing national charters for digital asset.

Polkadot surges 22% weekly as traders position for a landmark upgrade capping DOT supply at 2.1 billion tokens starting March 2026, alongside major staking reforms.

Vitalik Buterin outlines 8 EIPs for Ethereum's Glamsterdam hardfork targeting 2026, promising 78.6% gas fee cuts and enhanced scalability despite ETH falling.

Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler reportedly apologized to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse at the White House for the agency's lawsuit against XRP, marking a dramatic shift.

Bitcoin surged past $68K as crypto markets added $100B in under an hour, fueled by strong U.S. manufacturing data and $80M in short liquidations.

Blockchain.com expands to Ghana, capitalizing on Africa's crypto boom. The move follows success in Nigeria with a 700% transaction surge.

South Korea surpasses experimental tokenization by integrating blockchain into regulated capital markets, prioritizing compliance and infrastructure over crypto.

Former Binance CEO CZ criticizes Etherscan for displaying address poisoning scam transactions, as user receives 89 spam alerts in 30 minutes.

U.S. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs saw rare same-day outflows, yet weekly flows signal risk rotation rather than exit.

Offline Protocol 2.0 formalizes mesh network infrastructure with DORS, OfflineID, and Proof of Location as UN confirms 2024 saw record 296 internet shutdowns.

Bitcoin tests critical resistance cluster with declining volume, raising bull trap concerns as BTC approaches channel highs near a Fibonacci confluence zone.

StarkWare launches Starkzap, an open-source TypeScript SDK that reduces blockchain integration time from weeks to hours for developers building on Starknet.

Analysts suggest Ripple's XRP technology aligns closely with G20 cross-border payment reform goals targeting 2027, though integration remains speculative.

NFTs are quietly revolutionizing DeFi and enterprise applications beyond digital art, with protocols like Uniswap, Liquity, and GONDI using NFT standards.

Andreessen Horowitz seeks $2B fund in crypto, Epic Games wins using alternative payments, and an FBI arrest highlights industry challenges.

Bitcoin developer Martin Habovstiak inscribed a 66KB image to challenge BIP-110's anti-spam proposal, demonstrating potential workarounds to restrictions.

Ethereum plans Glamsterdam and Hegota upgrades for 2025-2026 to combat MEV and censorship, while Cardano develops competing Midnight sidechain solution.

Mark Karpelès proposes a Bitcoin hard fork to recover 79,956 BTC worth $5.2B from Mt. Gox hack. Community backlash centers on immutability concerns.

Pi Network recovers to $0.17 from recent lows, but core team wallet transfers to exchanges introduce supply concerns as price approaches $0.19-$0.20 resistance.

Paradigm plans a $1.5B fund to expand into AI and robotics while maintaining crypto investments, reflecting convergence inblockchain.

Nasdaq files with SEC to list binary options on Nasdaq 100 as prediction markets face congressional scrutiny over geopolitical betting contracts.

SEC withdraws civil fraud case against DeSo founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice, permanently barring refiling of claims over alleged $257M unregistered token sales.

SEC proposes $10M settlement with Justin Sun in Tron case, marking a major resolution in crypto enforcement, amid strategic shifts.

Takeover launches on Base, introducing a gamified fee trading platform using Harberger tax model where 100-tile grids represent claims on trading fees.

Takeover launches on Base with gamified fee trading using Harberger taxes, allowing users to claim 1% of token trading fees through a perpetual buyout system.

As crypto volatility intensifies, cloud mining platforms like FORT Miner emerge as infrastructure-driven alternatives to price speculation trading strategies.

Crypto infrastructure like x402 and ERC-8004 is solving AI agents' autonomy bottlenecks through payment systems and reputation registries, while cryptography provides essential safeguards.

Curve Finance accuses PancakeSwap of using its StableSwap code without permission, citing legal and cybersecurity concerns.

Coinbase and Paxos pay insurance premiums with stablecoins, a first for the industry, marking a major step in digital currency adoption.

Jane Street's SLV holdings jumped 500x in Q4, making it the largest holder. The firm faces manipulation allegations in crypto, equities, and derivatives markets.

Bitcoin Depot now requires ID verification for all transactions across its 9,019 U.S. crypto ATMs amid regulatory pressure and fraud concerns.

Bank of Japan launches blockchain sandbox to test reserve settlement, drawing attention to Ripple's XRP Ledger amid deep institutional ties with SBI Holdings.

As Discord implements mandatory ID verification, Status emerges as the leading privacy-focused alternative for crypto communities.

Japanese Minister Sanae Takaichi disavows unauthorized Solana meme token after it crashes 75% from $30M peak. Top three wallets held 60% of supply.

Three months after its $187.5M ICO, Monad faces declining user numbers and team departures despite delivering on technical promises of high-speed EVM compatibility.

Ethereum Foundation publishes official mandate emphasizing CROPS principles amid leadership changes, sparking debate over focus on philosophical roots versus real-world adoption.