Here’s what happened in crypto today

The cryptocurrency infrastructure landscape faced a significant security challenge this week as BTCPay Server, a leading open-source Bitcoin payment processor, implemented emergency restrictions on its remote access features. This move…

Checkpoint #9: Apr 2026

The intricate dance of innovation and implementation continues within the Ethereum ecosystem as core developers diligently work on two pivotal network upgrades: Glamsterdam and Hegotá. These upgrades, while distinct in…

Bybit Sues North Korea and Lazarus Group, Secures Preliminary Injunction to Freeze Stolen Assets in Landmark Crypto Recovery Effort

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has initiated a significant legal battle by filing a civil lawsuit against North Korea, its intelligence agency the Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), and the notorious Lazarus Group,…

The Blueprint for Staked Ethereum ETFs: Navigating the Legal and Technical Architecture for Institutional Adoption

The cryptocurrency investment landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, spearheaded by the burgeoning demand for regulated digital asset products. The initial wave of Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and Exchange-Traded Products…

Flock Wanted to Turn 350,000 Uber Drivers Into a Nationwide Plate-Scanning Fleet

The surveillance technology landscape in the United States is facing a pivotal moment of scrutiny following the revelation of a proposal by Flock Safety, a prominent law enforcement vendor, to…

Brazil Mandates 24-Hour Precautionary Holds on High-Value Overseas Crypto Transfers to Combat Fraud, Effective January 2027

Brazil’s central bank, the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), has announced a significant new regulatory framework requiring virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to implement precautionary holds of up to 24…

AI Financial Advisers Exhibit Significant Allocation Volatility Based on Prompt Framing and Hidden Neural Features

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the financial services sector has encountered a significant challenge regarding the consistency and auditability of automated investment advice. A recent research initiative has…

Brazil Central Bank Mandates 24-Hour Hold on High-Value Crypto Transfers to Combat Fraud

The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) has announced a significant shift in its regulatory oversight of the digital asset sector, introducing a mandatory 24-hour precautionary hold on specific high-value cryptocurrency…

Ethereum Foundation’s ETH Rangers Program Concludes, Fortifying Decentralized Security Across the Ecosystem

In a significant stride towards bolstering the resilience and security of the decentralized web, the Ethereum Foundation, in collaboration with leading security entities Secureum, The Red Guild, and Security Alliance…

Russia’s Federal Security Service Dismantles Alleged Cryptocurrency Laundering Network Linked to Phone Scams

The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia, in a coordinated operation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has conducted significant raids across Moscow City’s financial district, leading to the arrest…