Bitcoin Spikes Above $72K After Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire Deal

Bitcoin rallied to over $72,000 Wednesday morning after President Donald Trump announced a two-week conditional ceasefire with Iran, providing relief to markets roiled by weeks of escalating geopolitical tensions. The leading cryptocurrency climbed to $72,379 in peak trading, extending gains from Tuesday’s announcement. Bitcoin was trading around $71,610 at press time, up 3.5% over the…

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Ethereum Stablecoin Supply Reaches All-Time High of $180 Billion, Projections Show $850B by 2030

The onchain value of stablecoins on the Ethereum network has reached an all-time high of $180 billion, according to blockchain analytics firm Token Terminal, as the network continues to dominate the digital dollar economy. Ethereum now holds 60% of the total stablecoin supply at $180 billion, representing a 150% increase over the past three years,…

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Biden-Era Crypto Policy Left Industry in Regulatory Limbo, Critics Say

Former Biden economic advisers faced criticism for claiming vindication in cryptocurrency policy, with analysts arguing the administration’s enforcement-heavy approach harmed legitimate businesses while allowing fraudsters to thrive. In a February 26 New York Times opinion piece, former Biden economic advisers Ryan Cummings and Jared Bernstein attributed bitcoin’s price decline from its 2025 peak as evidence…

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Bitcoin Whale Moves $20M to Binance as Market Faces Worst Quarter Since 2018

A Bitcoin whale transferred approximately 300 BTC worth over $20 million to a Binance deposit address on Tuesday, marking the latest large holder movement as the cryptocurrency faces sustained selling pressure. The transfer represents a potential realized loss of around $15 million if sold at current prices, though alternative scenarios like over-the-counter deals remain possible….

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Bitcoin’s Quantum Threat is More Social Than Technical Problem, Says Grayscale

The biggest challenge facing Bitcoin in addressing quantum computing threats may not be technical but rather achieving community consensus on protocol changes, according to Grayscale’s head of research Zach Pandl. While quantum computers pose a potential future threat to Bitcoin’s cryptographic security, Pandl argued that the cryptocurrency has inherent technical advantages that make it less…

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Solo Bitcoin Miner Beats 1-in-28,000 Odds to Win $210,000 Block Reward

A solo bitcoin miner operating with minimal computing power has defied extraordinary odds to validate a block on the Bitcoin network, earning approximately $210,000 in rewards. The miner, connected to the anonymous solo.ckpool.org mining pool, successfully validated block 943,411 on Thursday, securing 3.139 BTC despite controlling an infinitesimal share of the network’s total hashrate. The…

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AI is Making Crypto Hacks Cheaper and Easier, Ledger CTO Warns

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the economics of cryptocurrency security, making cyberattacks faster and more affordable than ever before, according to Charles Guillemet, chief technology officer at hardware wallet provider Ledger. The warning comes as the crypto industry grapples with unprecedented theft levels, with over $1.4 billion in assets stolen or lost through hacks and…

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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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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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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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