SEC Issues Landmark Clarification: Liquid Staking Activities, Including Lido’s stETH, Generally Not Securities

Washington D.C. – In a pivotal development poised to reshape the regulatory landscape for decentralized finance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued a definitive…

Lyn Alden explains why she believes Bitcoin will outperform gold through to 2029, FBI cracks down on $46 million crypto heist, and more.

The cryptocurrency market navigated a week marked by significant macroeconomic predictions, high-profile law enforcement actions, crucial regulatory shifts, and a continued focus on digital asset security. Macroeconomist Lyn Alden made…

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) Academic Secretariat Team Launches Inaugural PhD Fellowship Program to Propel Interdisciplinary Ethereum Research.

The Ethereum Foundation’s (EF) Academic Secretariat team has proudly announced the official launch of its inaugural PhD Fellowship Program, a landmark initiative designed to significantly empower and expand the frontiers…

Polymarket: The Decentralized Prediction Market Reshaping Insight and Investment

Polymarket, a sophisticated blockchain-based platform, is rapidly emerging as a pivotal force in the realm of prediction markets. By enabling users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events, it…

U.S. Federal Banking Agencies Clarify Capital Treatment for Tokenized Securities, Paving Way for Broader Institutional Adoption

The United States’ leading federal banking agencies have issued comprehensive new guidance, unequivocally stating that eligible tokenized securities will receive the same capital treatment as their traditional, non-tokenized counterparts under…

Top Altcoins Under $1: Best Altcoins to Buy in 2026

The cryptocurrency market, known for its volatility and rapid evolution, continues to present opportunities for investors seeking high-growth potential, particularly in the under-$1 altcoin segment. As of early 2026, several…

Crypto Today: Kalshi Faces Lawsuit Over Khamenei Market Carveout

The landscape of the digital asset industry and its intersection with artificial intelligence and federal policy has undergone significant shifts this week, marked by a high-stakes legal battle involving prediction…

The Decentralized Finance Revolution: Redefining Money and Financial Control

Decentralized finance, or DeFi, is rapidly reshaping the global financial landscape, offering a paradigm shift away from traditional banking systems. By leveraging blockchain technology, DeFi empowers individuals with direct control…

Critical bug in Ethereum L2 Optimism, $2M bounty paid

Ethereum Layer-2 solution Optimism has successfully patched a critical software vulnerability within one of its core smart contracts, averting a potential crisis for the burgeoning decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The…

New exchange listings suffer due to regulatory pressure in EU

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is reshaping the global digital asset landscape, leading to a significant slowdown in new cryptocurrency exchange listings and a strategic shift in…