A new Decryptnews survey reveals that despite cryptocurrency's origins as a banking alternative, 65% of U.S. voters still trust traditional banks more for financial inclusion, with crypto ranking low on voter priorities ahead of the midterms.
A recent Decryptnews survey reveals that 65% of Americans trust banks over cryptocurrency for financial inclusion, with only 5% favoring crypto. Despite crypto's growing presence, public sentiment remains skeptical, particularly among older demographics.
Experts warn that Paul Sztorc's eCash proposal poses significant security and distribution risks, characterizing it as a hazardous airdrop rather than a true Bitcoin fork. Critics highlight concerns over replay protection, custody issues, and the ethical implications of redistributing dormant coins.
Crypto industry leaders have endorsed a new compromise on stablecoin yield within the CLARITY Act, urging the Senate Banking Committee to proceed with markup despite concerns over broad restrictions.
Brazil's central bank has prohibited electronic foreign exchange providers from using stablecoins and cryptocurrencies for cross-border settlements, impacting fintechs while leaving individual trading rights intact.
Prediction markets are transforming from niche betting platforms into mainstream tools for tracking real-world events, with retail users driving a surge in daily trading activity across politics, culture, and economics.
Industry experts argue that the recent $292M Kelp DAO breach highlights critical vulnerabilities in DeFi, prompting calls for stricter security protocols and institutional-grade safeguards to facilitate broader Wall Street adoption.
A new design proposed by venture fund Paradigm would let holders privately timestamp proof that they control vulnerable keys before quantum computers arrive, creating a possible rescue path if Bitcoin ever sunsets old addresses.
Bitcoin surpassed $78,000 as the Senate advanced the Clarity Act, clearing a path for stablecoin yield regulations. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks hit new highs and Dogecoin surged nearly 10% amid mixed crypto market activity.
Tether reported a $1.04 billion Q1 net profit and a record $8.23 billion in excess reserves, driven by strong performance in U.S. Treasuries and growing stablecoin adoption for global payments.
As traditional finance integrates bitcoin, its role shifts from digital gold to a high-volatility collateral asset, making it highly sensitive to global liquidity cycles rather than a reliable hedge.
AIMCo's recent acquisition of 1.38 million Strategy shares has generated a $69 million unrealized profit, marking the pension fund's return to the stock after exiting in 2020.
The Ethereum Foundation has sold another 10,000 ETH to Tom Lee's BitMine for approximately $22.9 million, continuing its strategy of periodic treasury sales to fund operations and ecosystem growth.
Bitcoin climbs past $77,000 amid strong technicals and volume, yet rising put option interest and exchange inflows hint at institutional hedging and potential near-term selling pressure.