AI-Powered Security Tools Are Reshaping Crypto’s Standards for Code Audits

The emergence of artificial intelligence-powered security systems is fundamentally changing what the crypto industry considers reasonable due diligence before deploying code. As these tools become cheaper, faster and more widely available, researchers say they could alter expectations for developers and institutions across the blockchain space. The release of Mythos, an AI system designed to autonomously…

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Philippine SEC Signals Full Readiness for Real-World Asset Tokenization

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has officially signaled that the country possesses the legal and regulatory infrastructure needed to accommodate the tokenization of real-world assets, marking a significant step forward for blockchain adoption in Southeast Asia. SEC Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo made the announcement during the Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, stating that the regulator is…

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GoMining Launches Bitcoin Payment SDK to Challenge Block’s Square with Native BTC Settlement

GoMining, a bitcoin mining company, is entering the merchant payments space with a new software development kit and application programming interfaces for its GoBTC Pay protocol. The move puts the company in direct competition with Block, the fintech giant co-founded by Jack Dorsey, which has been rolling out its own bitcoin payments service using the…

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Texas Brothers Plead Guilty to $8M Armed Crypto Kidnapping

Two Texas brothers have pleaded guilty to orchestrating an armed kidnapping that netted approximately $8 million in cryptocurrency, marking another high-profile case highlighting the intersection of violent crime and digital assets. The guilty pleas underscore growing concerns about criminals targeting crypto holders for ransom and theft, a trend that has accelerated as digital currency adoption…

Texas Brothers Plead Guilty to $8M Armed Crypto Kidnapping

Bitcoin ETF Investors Should Trade the Cycle, Not Dollar-Cost Average, Advisors Say

Financial advisors managing crypto allocations are increasingly questioning whether dollar-cost averaging, a traditional investment strategy, makes sense for bitcoin given its predictable four-year market cycle. New analysis suggests that cycle-aware trading strategies could help investors better manage volatility and potentially maximize returns compared to the steady, mechanical approach of DCA. The debate centers on a…

Bitcoin ETF Investors Should Trade the Cycle, Not Dollar-Cost Average, Advisors Say

CME to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval, CEO Announces

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is preparing legal action against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over the regulatory approval of bitcoin perpetual futures, according to a statement from the exchange’s CEO. The lawsuit represents an escalation in tensions between major financial institutions and U.S. regulators over how cryptocurrency derivatives should be governed and approved….

CME to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval, CEO Announces

FTX-Related Congressional Campaign Faces Legal Scrutiny as New Charges Emerge

The fallout from the FTX collapse continues to widen as legal authorities pursue charges related to the cryptocurrency exchange’s involvement in political funding. Recent developments have brought renewed attention to how FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s wealth was allegedly used to influence the political process, raising questions about compliance and oversight in crypto-backed campaign financing. The…

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BitGo Stock Surges 20% on $50M Buyback as Shares Languish 65% Below IPO Price

Crypto infrastructure provider BitGo announced a $50 million share repurchase program on Wednesday, sending its stock up as much as 20% in early trading. The move signals confidence from the company’s board even as the digital asset sector faces headwinds from declining crypto prices and investor attention shifting toward artificial intelligence stocks. The buyback authorization…

BitGo Stock Surges 20% on $50M Buyback as Shares Languish 65% Below IPO Price

Uniswap Surges 19% as Standard Chartered Projects $100 UNI Price Target by 2030

Uniswap’s native token UNI is experiencing a significant rally, jumping 19.22% to $3.62 as major institutional interest in decentralized finance continues to accelerate. The surge comes on the heels of Standard Chartered’s bullish price projection, which targets UNI reaching $100 by 2030, signaling growing confidence in the leading decentralized exchange protocol from one of the…

Uniswap Surges 19% as Standard Chartered Projects $100 UNI Price Target by 2030

South Korea Charges 23 People in $11M Cambodian Crypto Scam Laundering Case

South Korean authorities have charged 23 individuals in connection with a cryptocurrency laundering scheme linked to an $11 million scam operation based in Cambodia. The charges represent a significant enforcement action against organized crime networks exploiting digital assets to clean illicit funds across international borders. The investigation revealed that the suspects used cryptocurrency as a…

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Binance Claims Greek MiCA Application Is Compliant Amid Rejection Reports

Binance is pushing back against reports that Greek regulators plan to reject its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license application, insisting the exchange’s submission meets all European requirements. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange faces a critical deadline at the end of June to secure regulatory approval in order to continue serving customers across the European…

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Philippines Issues Stricter Crypto Listing Rules, Bans Privacy Coins

The Philippines has tightened its cryptocurrency regulatory framework with new listing requirements that effectively ban privacy-focused digital assets from operating in the country. The move represents one of the most aggressive stances taken by a Southeast Asian nation on privacy coins, signaling a broader shift toward stricter compliance measures in the region. The new rules,…

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