Trump Media and Technology Group Pivots from Crypto.com Deals to Pursue Merger with Fusion Energy Company TAE

In a significant strategic realignment, the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the media venture founded by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has announced its withdrawal from previously established agreements…

Circle expands USDC to OKX ecosystem with X Layer launch

Circle, a global financial technology firm and the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has officially launched its native USDC and its innovative Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) on X Layer, the…

Russian Federal Security Service Dismantles Major Crypto Money Laundering Network Linked to Ukraine-Based Scam Operations in Moscow Raids

Moscow, Russia – In a significant crackdown on illicit financial activities, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), in conjunction with the Interior Ministry, has conducted a sweeping operation targeting nine unregistered…

Japan’s Financial Services Agency Urges Crypto Exchanges to Implement Stringent Anti-Scam Measures Amid Escalating Digital Asset Fraud

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), in a concerted effort with the National Police Agency (NPA), has formally requested cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the country to introduce a comprehensive suite of…

Wintermute’s US Arm Secures Broker-Dealer Registration, Signaling Major Expansion into Traditional Finance and Tokenized Securities

Wintermute USA LLC, the American affiliate of the prominent global crypto trading firm Wintermute, has successfully registered as a broker-dealer with both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and…

Bitcoin ETFs See Accelerated Inflows Amid Coldcard Wallet Hack, Rekindling Debate on Self-Custody Risks

Demand for US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has surged over the past week, recording a consistent streak of daily inflows totaling approximately $620 million. This acceleration in institutional investment…

Zeus Wallet Takes Infrastructure Offline Following Cybersecurity Incident, Auditing Systems Before Restoration

Zeus Wallet, a prominent self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet, proactively took its core infrastructure offline on Wednesday following the detection of a cybersecurity incident, initiating a comprehensive audit of its…

Crypto Fraud Surges Post-MiCA Deadline as Impersonators Target Vulnerable Customers

Fraudsters are exploiting the critical transition period following the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation deadline, impersonating financial regulators and legitimate crypto businesses to target customers of service providers…

Block (XYZ) Raises Full-Year Outlook on Robust Q2 Performance Driven by Cash App, Square Growth, and Transformative AI Integration

Fintech giant Block (XYZ) has significantly elevated its full-year financial outlook following a remarkably strong second-quarter performance in 2026. The company reported substantial growth propelled by its core segments, Cash…

Michigan State Representative Donavan McKinney Triumphs Over Incumbent Thanedar in Primary Marred by Crypto Industry Spending Allegations

Michigan State Representative Donavan McKinney secured a significant victory in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, unseating two-term incumbent House Representative Shri Thanedar in a race that drew…