Altcoins
Layer-1s, layer-2s and tokens outside the two largest networks.
Circle Eyes Expansion into 40 Developing Markets for Stablecoin Issuance
Circle aims to enter 40 new markets for stablecoin issuance, driven by increasing demand in regions like Southeast Asia and Latin America.
Strive Prices SATS Preferred Offering at $90
Strive's SATS Preferred Offering raises $630 million at a 16.7% annual yield.
Bitget to Discontinue Services for Select Users
Bitget will temporarily halt services for some users in a one-off operation.
Kevin Boon Takes the Helm at Mysten Labs
Kevin Boon has succeeded Evan Cheng as CEO of Mysten Labs, a move that is expected to shape the company's future direction
Stablecoin Remittances Outperform Traditional Transfers
Stablecoin remittances cost 84% less than traditional cross-border transfers, according to recent data.
Sazmining Offers Immersion Hashboards for Individual Owners
Sazmining now offers Proto's immersion hashboards for purchase, with 0% financing available from $1,397.
Solana's Shanghai Event Postponed Due to Registration Surge
The Solana Shanghai event has been postponed due to overwhelming registration numbers.
Derivatives Platform to Launch Options on Coinbase, Robinhood, and Marathon Targets
Options on the targets of major cryptocurrency exchanges and brokerages will soon be available.
Circle Expands Global Reach with 40 New Markets for Stablecoins
Circle is targeting 40 new markets for its stablecoins, driven by growing demand in emerging regions.
Jupiter's YOLO Hits $1 Billion in 24 Hours
Jupiter's YOLO protocol reached $1 billion in trading volume in under 24 hours, according to unaudited beta counts.
MSCI Announces Index Exclusion Rules
Three crypto funds face potential exclusion from MSCI's indices under new rules.
Scammer Loses $4.8M on Tampered Ledger
Scammer loses millions after storing stolen funds on compromised Ledger device.
Crypto Scam Unravels in Brooklyn
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI dismantled a massive crypto fraud network targeting Russian speakers.
Jupiter Launches Unaudited YOLO Beta With Extreme Leverage
Jupiter's YOLO beta offers up to 1,000x leverage, but lacks auditing and guaranteed payouts.
HEX Token Price Plunges 30% Amid Founder Richard Schueler's Arrest
HEX token price drops 30% after founder Richard Schueler's arrest in Istanbul.
Ledger Unveils Plan to Turn Hardware Wallet into Smartphone
Ledger's new device, Atom, will combine smartphone features with a protected mode for managing digital assets.
Ledger Unveils Atom Android Device Amidst Investigation
Ledger introduces Atom, an Android-based security device with Solana Mobile integration and enhanced tamper protections.
L2 Capital to Tokenize $500 Million AI Shares with Newton
Hong Kong firm L2 Capital to tokenize pre-IPO AI shares with Newton Labs
Evernorth to Utilize $648 Million XRP Treasury through Lending and Yield Strategies
Evernorth tapping Ripple, Kraken, Coinbase, and BitGo for XRP treasury deployment
Coins.ph Faces Central Bank Action Over Restricted Transactions
Philippines' largest crypto exchange accused of handling transactions with offshore gaming and gambling companies.
Strive Raises $500M to Buy More Bitcoin with New Preferred Share Class
Strive is issuing a new preferred share class to raise $500 million to buy more bitcoin.
Mysten Achieves First Native Quantum-Safe Transaction on Sui Devnet
Mysten's Sui blockchain successfully executes its first native quantum-safe transaction on devnet.
South Korea Blocks 27 Crypto Exchanges
Regulators in South Korea have shut down 27 unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges.
South Korea Blocks 27 Crypto Websites, Including KuCoin and MEXC
South Korea has blocked 27 cryptocurrency websites, including KuCoin and MEXC, citing unregistered exchanges.
Meta Claims New AI Models Rival OpenAI, Anthropic
Meta's AI models have made significant progress, rivaling those of OpenAI and Anthropic.
Aptos Deploys Encrypted Mempool to Reduce Frontrunning and Sandwich Attacks
Aptos introduces optional encrypted mempool to safeguard against exploitative trading tactics.
South Korean Bank to Offer Bitcoin-Backed Loans
Jeonbuk Bank becomes the first South Korean lender to offer loans collateralized by bitcoin.
Bitquery Estimates $10 Million Drained from CryptoBilis-Linked Wallet
Bitquery estimates $10 million drained from wallet linked to CryptoBilis
Standard Chartered to Offer RLUSD Custody in Dubai
Standard Chartered offers RLUSD custody in Dubai and plans a link with LMAX
Evernorth Taps Coinbase Vet to Manage $473M XRP Treasury
Evernorth appoints a former Coinbase investment executive to oversee its XRP holdings.
Bybit Expands US Stock Trading with USDC-Funded Options
Bybit now offers USDC-funded trading for over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs, expanding its tokenized stock offerings.
XRP Ledger Foundation Pushes Back on Criticism of Emergency Patch
XRP Ledger Foundation disputes claims that its emergency patch was forced on network operators.
Ledger Attack Expands to EU, AI Uncovers Massive XRP Bug
A security vulnerability affecting Ledger hardware wallets has now been reported in Europe, while AI-powered research uncovered a significant issue with XRP
Trader Scores $1.28 Million Profit on Papertrade, Loses $450,000 Later
Trader exploits Hyperliquid's ETH price discrepancies to rake in massive profits, but ultimately suffers a significant loss.
Ledger User Reports Hardware Implant in Wallet Purchased in Europe
A Ledger hardware wallet user in Europe claims to have found a hardware implant in their device.
Ledger Confirms Tampered Wallets
Ledger confirms physical tampering in at least one wallet and reports of tampered devices spread to Europe.
Coldcard Investigates Phishing Link on X Account
Coldcard is looking into how a phishing link appeared on its X account, advising users to steer clear of the link.
Altcoin Surges 53% Amid Market Slumber
A small altcoin has defied the market's current lull with a significant price increase.
Ledger Hardware Wallets Compromised in Large-Scale Hack
Unauthorised hardware implant discovered in Ledger wallets, potentially leading to losses exceeding $86 million.
Filecoin's Vesting Period Nears End
Filecoin's vesting period is nearing its end, resulting in a significant reduction in FIL supply.
Papertrade Faces Oracle-Manipulation Allegation
Papertrade's house pool shows $3.14 million in losses
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Tests Critical Trendline After Correction
XRP price stabilizes at $1.40 after sharp correction from September highs.
Kalshi Probes Bets on Trump's Press Secretary Pick
Kalshi is investigating bets placed before the announcement of Trump's new press secretary.
Cardano Delivers Two Bullish Signals at TOKEN2049 as ADA Rebounds
Cardano's ADA token is showing signs of recovery after a significant price drop earlier in the week.
Tokenized Commodities Explore New Markets
Tokenized commodities are expanding beyond gold into lending and oil markets.
Tron's Post-Quantum Cryptography Now Live on Testnet
Tron has implemented post-quantum cryptography on its testnet, a step towards quantum resistance.
NEAR and Other Altcoins Surge Amid Market Recovery
Several altcoins, including NEAR, have seen significant price increases.
Thieves Move Funds to USDD Despite Tether Freeze
Funds stolen from Ledger are being redirected into USDD, a stablecoin that bypasses Tether's freeze controls.
UK Sanctions 3 Crypto Firms Over Russia Ties
The UK has sanctioned three cryptocurrency companies for their alleged ties to Russia.
Binance Implements Regulatory Changes in Brazil
Binance restricts 8 services and delists 22 tokens in Brazil due to regulatory requirements.
