North Korean Hackers Behind $285 Million Drift Protocol Exploit, Elliptic Says

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has flagged the $285 million Drift Protocol exploit as bearing multiple hallmarks of North Korea’s state-sponsored DPRK hacker group, according to a Thursday report. The incident represents the largest crypto hack of the year and signals an escalating campaign of large-scale digital asset theft linked to weapons program funding. Elliptic’s analysis…

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Coinbase CLO Says Clarity Act Stablecoin Yield Deal ‘Very Close’ as Senate Pushes for April Vote

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal said lawmakers are “very close to a deal” on stablecoin yield provisions in the Clarity Act, the long-awaited crypto market structure bill that has stalled over banking sector concerns about deposit outflows to crypto platforms. Speaking on Fox Business, Grewal expressed confidence that negotiators would bridge the divide on…

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Franklin Templeton Launches Franklin Crypto Division With 250 Digital Acquisition

Wall Street asset management giant Franklin Templeton is establishing a dedicated cryptocurrency division, signaling a major expansion of its digital assets business through the planned acquisition of crypto investment firm 250 Digital. The new unit, called Franklin Crypto, will consolidate cryptocurrency strategies and target institutional investors seeking active digital asset exposure beyond traditional ETF products….

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US Economic Data Takes Center Stage as ADP Payroll and Retail Sales Reports Loom

A packed schedule of US economic indicators is set to dominate forex markets on Wednesday, with ADP Non-Farm Payroll figures, retail sales data, and the ISM Manufacturing PMI reading all due for release. Traders are bracing for volatility as the reports could significantly influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and currency valuations. The ADP private sector…

US Economic Data Takes Center Stage as ADP Payroll and Retail Sales Reports Loom

Bitcoin Drawdown 50% This Cycle Shows Maturing Market, Fidelity Says

Bitcoin has experienced a significantly milder drawdown this market cycle compared to previous cycles, declining approximately 50% from its all-time high rather than the historic 80% to 90% drops, according to Fidelity Digital Assets research. The cryptocurrency’s post-all-time-high drawdowns have historically been severe, but this cycle has shown considerably less dramatic declines, Fidelity Digital Assets…

Bitcoin Drawdown 50% This Cycle Shows Maturing Market, Fidelity Says

42 Democratic Lawmakers Demand CFTC Warn Federal Workers on Prediction Market Trading

At least 42 Democratic lawmakers have formally requested that the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Office of Government Ethics issue comprehensive guidance warning federal employees against using insider information to trade on prediction markets. The letter, addressed to CFTC Chair Mike Selig and the Office of Government Ethics, cited “multiple incidents” that…

42 Democratic Lawmakers Demand CFTC Warn Federal Workers on Prediction Market Trading

Bitcoin Outflows Hit $290M as Riskoff Sentiment Grips Markets Amid Geopolitical Tensions

More than $290 million flowed out of Bitcoin ETFs last week as a broad “risk-off” shift swept through global markets, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and mounting macro pressures. Farside Investors data shows cumulative weekly outflows of roughly $296 million between March 24 and March 27, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading the redemptions among major Bitcoin…

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BitMine Buys 71,000 ETH in Largest Weekly Purchase of 2026 as Corporate Crypto Buyers Pull Back

BitMine Immersion Technologies has made its largest Ethereum purchase of 2026, acquiring 71,179 ETH valued at approximately $143 million. The acquisition marks a significant divergence from broader market trends, as most major digital asset treasuries have halted or reduced their cryptocurrency holdings during the recent market downturn. The purchase extended BitMine’s buying streak to four…

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