DeFi

DeFi Is Optimizing For gas, Not For Markets

Opinion by: João Garcia, DevReal lead at Cartesi.Decentralized finance presents itself as a transparent alternative to Wall Street. Yet, what it has largely reconstructed...

CFTC sues Illinois over state’s cease-and-desist letters against prediction markets

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Illinois and various state officials on Thursday over the state's...

Elon Musk’s X to deploy scam kill switch by auto-locking first-time crypto mentioners

Social media platform X is preparing a new security measure aimed at shutting down a widespread form of crypto phishing that leverages hijacked accounts...

Square launches zero-fee Bitcoin payments for US merchants through 2026: Square

Square is waiving processing fees for Bitcoin payments at US merchants for two years, with instant dollar conversion to reduce adoption barriers.Square has introduced...

Bitcoin at 80% long term holder supply, edging closer to a classic bottom signal

The two things most cryptocurrency investors are pondering are how much lower can bitcoin BTC$66,060.58 go and how much longer this bear market could...

SoFi is launching a 24/7 banking hub that blends traditional cash with crypto

SoFi said Thursday it is launching a new business banking platform designed to let companies handle both traditional money and crypto in one place,...

Crypto’s wash trading problem is ‘far more common’ than investors think, DOJ sting shows

A U.S. enforcement case against alleged crypto market manipulation is once again putting the spotlight on wash trading and the blurry line between market...

Crypto selloff deepens with $400 million liquidations and rising short interest

Bitcoin BTC$66,401.54 gave back a large portion of its recent gains on Thursday, now trading at $66,700 having lost 2.4% of its value since...

CZ Says Crypto Can Survive Quantum Computing With Protocol Upgrades: Binance Co-Founder

Changpeng Zhao addressed quantum computing concerns, stating the crypto industry can upgrade to quantum-resistant algorithms to mitigate threats.Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao posted on X...

Caltech researchers project functional quantum computer feasible by 2030 with 10,000-20,000 qubits: Caltech

Caltech researchers estimate a working quantum computer could be operational before 2030 using far fewer qubits than previously thought, as crypto industry assesses vulnerability...

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HTX Settles FCA Case Over Unlawful UK Crypto Promotions

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Brazil Crypto Rules Leave Questions as Deadline Nears

Cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Brazil face mounting compliance costs...

Bank of England opens consultation on tokenized collateral for clearing

Central counterparties would need to show tokenized collateral meets...

French Senate Adopts Bill for Automatic Sharing of Crypto Tax Data

The French Senate adopted a bill to allow tax...

ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027

Lagarde announced plans to step down as European Central...