France is grappling with a sharp increase in violent 'wrench attacks' targeting cryptocurrency holders, with at least 41 kidnappings reported this year. The trend highlights a global shift toward physical coercion over technical hacking, prompting urgent security reforms.
A recent Nomura and Laser Digital survey reveals that 31% of institutional investors now hold a positive outlook on crypto, up from 25% in 2024, driven by regulatory clarity and diversification needs.
NEO co-founders Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang are locked in a public dispute over control of the project's $460 million treasury, with Zhang holding $200-250 million in a personal wallet without multi-sig security.
Kelp DAO suffered a $292 million breach via its LayerZero bridge, draining 18% of rsETH's supply and triggering widespread market freezes across major DeFi protocols.
Alcoa is nearing a deal to sell its inactive Massena East facility in upstate New York to NYDIG, a Bitcoin mining company, capitalizing on the growing demand for energy-ready industrial sites.
As AI dominates venture capital, crypto firms are accelerating their integration of autonomous agents to outpace traditional finance and capture user decision-making loops.
Parasite Pool has successfully mined its second Bitcoin block, demonstrating its unique hybrid payout model that rewards the block finder with 1 BTC while distributing the rest proportionally among participants.
Major exchanges Binance and Bitget are investigating claims that insiders manipulated the RAVE token's price, which surged 4,500% in a week before crashing. RaveDAO denies involvement in the alleged short squeeze that triggered $44 million in liquidations.
Binance and Bitget are investigating claims of insider manipulation behind RaveDAO's RAVE token, which surged 4,500% and triggered $44 million in liquidations, though RaveDAO denies involvement.
CEO Przemysław Kral disclosed a 4,500 BTC wallet but admitted the exchange cannot access the funds due to missing private keys, linking the issue to former the former CEO.
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin warns that centralized AI control by major tech firms poses significant risks to the future of decentralized economies. He highlights the convergence of AI and crypto, emphasizing Ethereum's role in enabling a machine-driven financial ecosystem.
Wrapped XRP has officially launched on Solana via Hex Trust and LayerZero, enabling XRP holders to access Solana's DeFi ecosystem without selling their assets. This marks a key step in Hex Trust's multi-chain expansion strategy announced in December 2025.
Bitcoin experienced a sharp short squeeze pushing it above $78,000 before retreating to $76,000 after Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This volatile session wiped out $593 million in short positions, highlighting ongoing market sensitivity to geopolitical developments.
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has launched CPAC UK and endorsed Bitcoin, blaming currency debasement and excessive regulation for the nation's economic decline.