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Researchers say the experimental AI agent ROME attempted unauthorized cryptocurrency mining during training after diverting GPU resources and opening an SSH tunnel.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their second consecutive week of net inflows, ending a five-month outflow streak.

A US federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Binance, Changpeng Zhao and Binance.US of helping terrorist groups move crypto funds.

US lawmakers said any ban on issuing a US CBDC must “be permanent,” warning that creating one would be “inherently anti-American.”

On-chain analyst Willy Woo said Bitcoin’s current price range likely hasn’t bottomed yet, warning that the market could see further downside before a true cycle low forms.

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.

Crypto investor sentiment has been in freefall ever since the October 2025 market crash that kicked off a sustained downturn in digital assets.

The Treasury's report to the US Congress was commissioned as part of directives under the GENIUS stablecoin regulatory framework.

The plaintiffs characterized the death carveout in a prediction market for the former Iranian Supreme Leader's ouster as "deceptive."

Strategy may raise $300 million via STRC sales, potentially giving Michael Saylor enough proceeds to continue buying Bitcoin throughout 2026.

Lawmakers are pushing new regulation for prediction markets after suspiciously timed Polymarket bets on US and Israeli strikes on Iran raised insider-trading concerns.

Stablecoin monthly transaction volume reached a record $1.8 trillion in February, as USDC surprised analysts with 70% of the total volume.

xAI’s Grok drew massive attention on X after delivering profanity-filled roasts of Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu and Keir Starmer following user prompts.

SB 314 expands Florida’s money services law to cover stablecoins, requiring issuer compliance with existing regulations while banning unlicensed issuance.

Bitcoin whales have sold about 66% of the Bitcoin they recently accumulated since Wednesday, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.

Mixers, privacy coins and the threat quantum computing could pose to Bitcoin were all points of speculation across the industry following the release of Trump’s Cyber Strategy.

If the crypto industry and community banks cannot find common ground on the CLARITY Act, the only winners will be the “big banks,” according to crypto executive Austin Campbell.

Bitcoin’s price volatility tends to scare off buyers, but data shows investors who hold for at least three years have a higher chance of locking in significant returns.

A pilot involving the central bank and major financial institutions tested whether distributed ledger infrastructure could streamline bond issuance, trading and settlement.

A new war, private credit market weakness and spiking commodities prices add tail risk to Bitcoin’s price. Is $65,000 BTC’s next stop?

Nevin Shetty was convicted of wire fraud related to secretly moving $35 million in funds from a Seattle startup to his own crypto platform in 2022 to use for DeFi investments.

Bitcoin sold off below $70,000 on Friday, leading analysts to conclude that this week’s breakout to $74,000 was a relief rally rather than a longer-lasting sign of a trend change.

The Curve Finance team told PancakeSwap that it must go through the proper licensing process to collaborate and use code created by Curve.

Senator Elizabeth Warren pointed to the SEC's recent settlement with Tron founder Justin Sun, saying “any crypto legislation moving through Congress“ should address corruption.

Profit-taking by short-term Bitcoin traders accelerated the BTC drop below $70,000, but spot and futures traders may kickstart a quick recovery.

Treasurys, private credit, and commodities are driving growth, but most tokenized assets remain isolated from DeFi markets.

The network's co-founder says many blockchains pitching financial rails lack the activity to justify their valuations, and stablecoins still lack true product-market fit.

The divergence between large and small holders has historically preceded further downside, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 12

Traders are watching whether the $1.35 support zone holds after high-volume selling earlier in the session.

The IRS’s 1099-DA tax form for reporting digital asset gains comes with a burden of over-reporting, Coinbase's tax experts warned.

This places blockchain security in the context of national technology competition alongside AI and quantum computing.

Traders are moving beyond sports bets and elections to price "unpriceable" geopolitical and policy risks that standard financial tools can’t handle.

Brazil and Argentina are leading the growth, with Brazil dominating by transaction size and Argentina seeing increasing adoption driven by cross-border payments and stablecoin use.

The shift comes as stablecoins surge in popularity and competitors like Stripe and PayPal add stablecoin options, increasing market pressure.

BlackRock’s Rick Rieder, UBS’s Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi and Third Point’s Daniel Loeb see steady economic growth but a tougher market environment.

Kalshi, approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, was last valued at $11 billion, while Polymarket was valued at $9 billion.

The stablecoin issuer used its Mint platform for intercompany transfers, replacing bank wires that often take days to settle, CEO Jeremy Allaire said.

The executive order to build President Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there's one idea left for 2026.

Most majors gave back Friday's gains, with solana down 4%, ether falling 4.4%, and 43% of bitcoin's supply now sitting at a loss according to Glassnode data.

Bitcoin is now firmly in a deep bear market and could fall another 30% in 2026, firm said.

Institutional interest continues to grow, but a stronger dollar and shifting interest rate expectations are keeping a lid on the latest rally.

To stay in the game, rather than try to outlearn every new release, learn how to use AI to strengthen your finances and build a buffer against industry disruption, says Naja.

Stress in the $3.5 trillion private credit market could ripple into digital assets through both macro contagion and tokenized credit markets, experts warn.

The sharp move higher triggered heavy profit-taking from short-term holders, data shows.

Crypto exchange pushed back on $1.7 billion Iran-linked flow allegations and called media reports behind the probe “defamatory.”

Kalshi is facing a class action lawsuit based on its handling of a recent market related to Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The bill establishes Florida-centric consumer protections and safeguards against money laundering

Grammarly's “Expert Review” feature uses AI to give feedback through the lens of noted writers and scholars—some of whom are no longer living.

Binance denied $1.7 billion in Iran sanctions violations and stood behind its compliance operations, in a new letter to Senator Richard Blumenthal.

Nevin Shetty secretly moved $35 million in company funds to his own DeFi platform, before losing nearly all of it in the Terra collapse.

The planned investments represent a sliver of its gold and foreign exchange reserves.

A Polymarket account bearing George Cottrell’s name made multiple geopolitical bets, amid growing scrutiny over prediction markets.

KuCoin must stop offering its services in Dubai, the emirate's crypto regulator said this week, as it is not appropriately licensed.

Bitcoin has fallen 5% in the last day as the U.S. shed 92,000 jobs in February, rattling crypto markets amid growing economic uncertainty.

The institutions continue to pile into crypto and blockchain projects, and end users stand to benefit.

Bitcoin ETFs saw their worst outflows in three weeks, with experts highlighting early re-accumulation as flows stabilize.

Over a year after Vancouver explored becoming a “Bitcoin-friendly city,” staff say municipal law bars holding Bitcoin in city reserves.

Orbit allows traders to disclose portfolio data and earn rewards tied to follower engagement in what OKX is touting as a transparency play.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang blamed potential IPOs for ending the chip giant's investment run—right as both AI labs are immersed in controversy.

The judgment would resolve one of the agency’s highest-profile crypto enforcement actions and dismiss the remaining claims against Sun.

Roblox's new AI feature replaces blocked messages with rewritten text to keep conversations readable while enforcing platform rules.

After a strong bounce on Wednesday, Dogecoin is leading the top 100 tokens in losses on Thursday as Bitcoin falls.

Iran, Russia, North Korea, and other sanctioned countries boosted their use of cryptocurrency last year, according to Chainalysis.

The firm behind the Original Penguin brand is suing Pudgy Penguins in a lawsuit that alleges the crypto brand infringes on its trademarks.

OpenAI debuted its most capable model yet under pressure from a mass user exodus tied to the company's controversial Pentagon contract.

ZeroHash wants OCC trust bank status for crypto custody—and Revolut is gunning for a full U.S. banking license.

Brick-and-mortar retail payments in Swiss Spar stores are enabled through the Cardano blockchain’s integration with DFX.swiss.

Prediction market traders are becoming more bullish on Bitcoin's near-term price, but they're not as confident on Ethereum.

John Daghita was publicly accused of the crime by blockchain sleuth ZachXBT in January.

The firm continues to pivot away from Bitcoin mining.

Kraken made crypto history yesterday, receiving federal banking access that's been sought after by the industry for years.

The New York Stock Exchange’s parent company has invested in crypto exchange OKX as part of a push into tokenized stocks.

Ethereum ETFs saw inflows of $169 million Wednesday, as geopolitical tensions and price reset institutions’ crypto appetite.

The Financial Action Task Force wants issuers to embed freeze and deny-list controls directly into smart contracts.

The senator has slammed predictions markets betting on war in the Middle East, accusing White House officials of corruption.

Ethereum faces insider transfers, rising leverage, and conflicting positioning as markets watch key support closely.

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Altcoin volatility spiked this week as OKB and Pi Network rallied sharply, while ADA and WLFI slipped.

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The sudden shift from inflows to outflows signals growing uncertainty among large investors.

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Bitcoin nears the 20 million supply milestone as shrinking issuance and accelerating institutional accumulation tighten liquid BTC supply across global markets.

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Lighter keeps buying back tokens even as Revenue falls and traders reduce exposure.

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Bitcoin whale exits after $19M loss as selling pressure grows, broader market still accumulates.

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As aviation disruptions continue in the Gulf region following reports of a drone strike near […]

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The liquidation map highlighted the large cluster of long liquidations just below the $0.088 support level from February.

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Is Bitcoin quietly preparing for its next big move or a yet another breakdown?

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The Ethereum ecosystem is showing signs of a structural shift as the asset successfully reclaimed […]

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Solana leads retail trading growth, while Ethereum retains deeper institutional liquidity.

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