Trump Signals Stronger U.S. Support for the Crypto Industry
President Donald Trump met with leading cryptocurrency executives and U.S. financial regulators Wednesday, highlighting his administration's continued focus on strengthening the digital-asset industry in the United States.
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act advances in Senate committee
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has advanced through the Senate Banking Committee, bringing it closer to a full Senate vote.
Aave v4 launches on Ethereum mainnet with new features
Aave has deployed version 4 of its lending protocol on the Ethereum mainnet, introducing new features aimed at improving efficiency and reducing fees.
Fed rate cuts signal new phase for crypto markets
The Federal Reserve's recent rate cuts have created a favorable environment for crypto markets, with analysts predicting increased capital flows.
NFT market sees resurgence with $1 billion monthly volume
The NFT market has bounced back with $1 billion in monthly trading volume, the highest level since 2024.
Scaramucci points to $100,000 bitcoin as 'magic number' for OG sellers, eyes AI-blockchain convergence
The Block has appointed veteran media and technology executive Steve Chung as CEO to oversee the company's institutional expansion, backed by an additional $10 million from majority owner Foresight Ventures.
Franklin Templeton closes 250 Digital acquisition, launches Franklin Crypto
Franklin Templeton has completed its acquisition of 250 Digital and launched Franklin Crypto, a new active digital asset unit targeting pensions, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional allocators.
Ethereum Dencun upgrade: six months of lower fees and L2 growth
Six months after the Dencun upgrade, Ethereum has seen a dramatic reduction in fees and significant growth in Layer 2 adoption.
Mizuho cuts BitGo price target to $11, but says Clarity Act delays could prove advantageous
Mizuho trimmed its BitGo target to $11 from $14 while keeping an Outperform rating, arguing that a stalled Digital Asset Market Clarity Act quietly widens the custodian's regulatory moat.
Rain CEO says stablecoin payments reach more than 100,000 merchants without them knowing it
Block Inc. reported total bitcoin holdings of 28,355 BTC worth roughly $2.2 billion as of the end of March 2026, with corporate holdings totaling nearly 9,000 BTC.
Solana network activity hits all-time high in August
Solana's network activity has reached record levels with daily active addresses and transaction volumes surpassing all previous metrics.
SEC proposes new crypto rules as CLARITY Act stalls in Congress
The SEC has proposed new rules to create a 'clear and fit-for-purpose framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets' after lawmakers failed to pass a market structure bill before the August recess.
Morpho lending volume surpasses $1 billion in monthly trades
Morpho, the DeFi lending protocol, has surpassed $1 billion in monthly lending volume for the first time.
GDP growth correlation with crypto strengthens, data shows
New data shows a strengthening correlation between global GDP growth and cryptocurrency market performance, suggesting deeper integration.
Altcoin season begins as Bitcoin dominance falls below 45%
Analysts are calling a new altcoin season as Bitcoin dominance drops below 45% for the first time since 2024.
Europe's MiCA implementation enters Phase 2 for stablecoins
The European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets regulation has entered its second phase, focusing specifically on stablecoin oversight.
Web3 gaming active users doubles to 5 million
Monthly active users in Web3 gaming have doubled to 5 million, signaling a significant shift in the gaming industry.
Polygon zkEVM expands Layer 2 ecosystem with new partners
Polygon zkEVM has added 15 new projects to its ecosystem as the Layer 2 solution continues to gain traction among developers.
Crypto's inflation hedge narrative shifts amid new data
Recent data is reshaping the narrative around crypto as an inflation hedge as Bitcoin shows increasingly complex relationships with inflation metrics.
Crypto derivatives volume hits $200 billion daily average
The crypto derivatives market has reached a new milestone, with daily trading volumes averaging $200 billion.
Hong Kong and Singapore unveil unified crypto regulatory framework
Hong Kong and Singapore have jointly unveiled a unified regulatory framework for digital assets, signaling a new era of cooperation.
Decentralized identity adoption surges 300%
The adoption of decentralized identity solutions has surged 300% in 2026, driven by privacy concerns and new use cases.
Crypto investors are looking past market-cap rankings and back to fundamentals
Wealth managers entering crypto care little about CoinMarketCap rankings and instead examine individual projects. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley described the shift as the end of crypto's 'CoinMarketCap leaderboard' era.
Kraken parent Payward completes Bitnomial acquisition, unlocking US crypto derivatives
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has finalized its acquisition of Bitnomial, securing a full suite of U.S. derivatives licenses to offer crypto derivatives products to eligible U.S. clients.
Curve Finance recovery plan approved by token holders
Curve Finance token holders have approved a comprehensive recovery plan following the protocol's recent security incident.
Avalanche subnets see parabolic growth with 50 new launches
Avalanche has seen a surge in subnet launches, with 50 new subnets deployed in the past 30 days.
Institutional crypto allocation doubles to 8% of portfolios
Institutional investors have doubled their average allocation to cryptocurrency to 8% of total portfolio assets.
Stablecoin market cap surpasses $300 billion for first time
The total market capitalization of stablecoins has surpassed $300 billion, reflecting growing demand for digital dollars.
Global crypto compliance costs rise 30% amid regulatory push
Crypto businesses worldwide are facing 30% higher compliance costs as regulatory requirements continue to expand.
Real-world asset tokenization reaches $10 billion TVL
The market for tokenized real-world assets has reached $10 billion in total value locked, doubling in six months.
BitMine deepens Ethereum bet with 41,788 ETH buy, ramps up staking
BitMine has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings and staking operations as the company positions itself for the post-Merge era of institutional ETH adoption.
Kalshi completes $1 billion funding round led by Sequoia, Morgan Stanley
Kalshi completed a $1 billion funding round in May, with investors including Sequoia, Morgan Stanley, Ark Invest, and a16z, making it one of the largest crypto funding rounds of the year.
Arbitrum reaches 100 million transactions since launch
Arbitrum, one of the largest Layer 2 networks, has processed over 100 million transactions since its mainnet launch in 2021.
Crypto's easy-money era is ending in a wave of failures
More than 100 crypto projects have shut down, filed for bankruptcy or effectively disappeared in 2026 as inflated valuations and weak business models are exposed.
Ethereum gas fees reach 6-month low after L2 migration
Ethereum gas fees have fallen to their lowest level in six months as activity migrates to Layer 2 solutions.
SocialFi platforms see parabolic growth with 30M users
SocialFi platforms have experienced parabolic growth, reaching 30 million monthly active users across the sector.
MoonPay adds Cash App Pay for crypto purchases by US customers
MoonPay has integrated Cash App Pay as a payment option for cryptocurrency purchases, allowing eligible US customers to fund transactions using their Cash App balances.
Pendle yield trading surges 300% following rate cuts
Pendle, the yield trading protocol, has seen volumes surge 300% following recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Optimism developer activity up 200% following Bedrock upgrade
Optimism has seen developer activity surge 200% following the Bedrock upgrade, positioning it as one of the fastest-growing Layer 2 networks.
Employment data shows surprising impact on crypto markets
Latest employment data is showing an unexpectedly strong correlation with cryptocurrency market movements, particularly in the 24 hours following releases.
Zero-knowledge proof adoption accelerates across blockchain
Zero-knowledge proof technology is seeing accelerated adoption across blockchain networks, with major implementations on Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana.
Payward's Bitnomial acquisition valued up to $550 million, valuing Payward's equity at $20 billion
The deal was first announced in April for up to $550 million, valuing Payward's equity at $20 billion. Bitnomial will operate within Payward while retaining its existing licenses and regulatory framework.
a16z, Sequoia lead prediction market funding surge with $2B sector investment
The prediction market sector completed 34 funding rounds in six months, with institutional investors like a16z, Sequoia, and Ark Invest leading the charge in this rapidly growing category.
Polymarket secures $600 million led by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
Polymarket secured $600 million led by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, completing 34 funding rounds in just six months in the prediction market sector.
Attackers drain $1.4M in wrapped bitcoin from DeFi protocol Ekubo
DeFi protocol Ekubo lost roughly $1.4 million in wrapped bitcoin after attackers exploited an access control flaw in its EVM swap router contracts, adding to a difficult year for DeFi security.
Hyperion DeFi to unwind $29 million in HYPE deals with Felix, Native Markets as USDH sunsets
Hyperion DeFi is winding down two of its largest HYPE token deployment agreements in the wake of stablecoin USDH's announced sunset. The assets associated with the two deals were worth a combined $28.7 million as of March 31.
Why was the SEC's big crypto meeting canceled? Wall Street pressure emerges
A scheduled SEC meeting to discuss a new regulatory framework for crypto IPOs was canceled at the last minute, with sources pointing to pressure from Wall Street.