Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has built a reputation for repeatedly calling out crypto platforms and entities he believes are involved in suspicious or illegal activity. In his latest allegation, he has turned attention to Tokenlon, a relatively lesser-known decentralized exchange with around 17,000 followers on X. Tokenlon Draws Scrutiny ZachXBT has alleged that a large share […]
North Korea-linked actors have been frequently connected to large-scale crypto hacks, thefts, and laundering operations in recent years. But the isolated nation’s foreign ministry denies involvement in global cyber fraud. DPRK Slams “Reptile Media” In an official statement, a spokesperson from the regime’s Foreign Ministry called the accusations unfounded and politically motivated by the United […]
Coinbase recently filed a formal comment letter with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), arguing that prediction markets are derivatives that fall under federal jurisdiction and should stay there. The company warned that letting states write their own rules for these markets would recreate the regulatory “total chaos” that Congress built the federal derivatives framework […]
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted on X on April 29 that Washington’s sanctions campaign is now going after Iran’s “access to crypto,” alongside oil exports, shipping networks, and shadow banking channels. It is the first time the Treasury has named digital assets so explicitly in the context of the Iran pressure campaign, and it […]
The leading stablecoin issuer has released its attestation report for the first quarter of 2026, revealing a net profit of more than $1 billion. The company was able to generate such profit despite broader volatility and unstable market conditions. This development comes as stablecoins evolve into major dollar infrastructure globally, especially in markets with limited […]
April 2026 turned out to be an unusual month for the crypto market. While overall activity remained steady on the surface against significant geopolitical turmoil, the space saw a series of exploits that shook investor confidence. The leading blockchain security firm, CertiK, reported that crypto-related exploits and incidents in April 2026 resulted in total losses […]
Bitcoin’s price sluggishness that began on Friday was interrupted by a quick but unsustainable surge to just over $79,000 on Sunday morning after the latest developments on the Iran-US front. This time, reports claimed that Iran had sent its latest peace proposal to the US, which was the reason behind the quick uptick. However, US […]
Last year was a significant one for real-world assets (RWAs), as the sector saw intensified competition, regulatory progress, and an influx of traditional institutional players. In fact, the RWAs sector performed so well that it outpaced stablecoins in growth. According to CoinGecko’s RWA Report 2026, RWAs grew from 2.7% the size of stablecoins to 6.4% […]
After six consecutive months of posting losses, almost all of which were by double digits, Ripple’s cross-border token finally managed to snap that streak in April, charting a minor increase. All eyes are now on May, which has historically been one of XRP’s best months for gains. Six-Month Streak Broken XRP had a highly eventful […]
Strategy’s MSTR stock snapped a nine-month run of losses in April, climbing 33% as Bitcoin (BTC) rose nearly 12% in the same month, according to data shared by market commentator Mark Harvey on X. The rebound puts fresh attention on whether investors still treat Michael Saylor’s company as a leveraged Bitcoin proxy, even after a […]