Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto investment arm said its new fund would seek to back projects that “people keep using when the hype fades.”

Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Exchange Bullish Strikes $4.2 Billion Deal for Equiniti to Build Tokenized Securities Infrastructure Bullish has agreed to acquire global transfer agent Equiniti in a $4.2 billion transaction that aims to fuse traditional market infrastructure with blockchain-based systems, marking one of the largest deals tied to tokenized securities. The agreement combines Bullish’s digital […]

Key Takeaways: DTCC intends to pilot tokenized securities trading in July 2026, and fully roll it out in October. More than 50 large TradFi and crypto companies are coordinating to design the system. The service will tokenize real-world assets, however, maintaining the rights and protections enjoyed by investors. DTCC is hastening its prospects into tokenized […]

Brad Garlinghouse said the CLARITY Act’s odds would drop sharply if the Senate does not act within two weeks. Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks released stablecoin yield compromise language on May 1 after months of delay. The bill still needs Senate Banking Committee approval, a 60-vote Senate floor path and reconciliation with House legislation. […]

KelpDAO said LayerZero infrastructure was exploited in an April 18 bridge attack that drained about US$292 million. Chainalysis said attackers linked to Lazarus Group released 116,500 rsETH by feeding false data to a 1-of-1 verifier setup. KelpDAO plans to move rsETH to Chainlink CCIP, where cross-chain transactions use 16 independent node operators. KelpDAO plans to […]

The funds will focus on supporting founders who build solutions around crypto, including payments, financial services, creator platforms, and decentralized infrastructure, which produce lasting value by turning solutions into usable products. Key Takeaways: A16z Crypto launched its $2.2B Crypto Fund 5 to help startups build the next era of financial tech. Chris Dixon noted stablecoins […]

Strategy releases periodic reports on its Bitcoin treasury performance, showcasing a massive gain of $5.1 billion in its Bitcoin yield so far this year.

We’re excited to announce a new strategic global partnership with MoneyGram, one of the world’s leading global payments networks. This is the first step in a broader partnership, expanding over time to include local bank deposits and to utilize MoneyGram’s cross-border remittance-style flows. Through this partnership, millions of our customers will be able to withdraw crypto […]

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane Valley City Council unanimously approved a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs within city limits.

SoFi Technologies announced the issuance of its stablecoin, SoFiUSD, on the Solana network, following its successful launch in late 2025. Ben Reynolds, SoFi’s director of corporate banking, highlighted that the choice of this blockchain responds to its high processing capacity, low costs, and settlement speed—critical factors for the global payments ecosystem. Originally deployed on Ethereum, […]

Venture Capital giant, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) crypto arm has closed its fifth crypto fund at $2.2 billion. The new vehicle, named Crypto Fund 5, is designed to deploy capital over a long time horizon and invest across stages in crypto startups. Alongside the fund announcement, the firm said its CTO, Eddy Lazzarin, has been promoted […]

Bitcoin (BTC) has staged a notable 21% recovery over the thirty-day timeframe, pushing the largest cryptocurrency in the market above the $81,000 level for the first time since January. Now, BTC is approaching one key resistance, which—if surpassed with a daily close—could open the door to another leg higher. Bitcoin Targets $89,000 And $94,000 Technical […]

BG Wealth Sharing, according to authorities, claimed to provide guidance on crypto trading, advertised heavily on social media and offered “daily profit opportunities.”

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce, Signals AI-Driven Future Coinbase announced a 14% reduction in its workforce on Tuesday, a decision CEO Brian Armstrong described as preparation for what he called a “new way of working” built on artificial intelligence—not a defensive reaction to market conditions. In a company-wide email, Armstrong cited two forces […]

Key Takeaways: Latam remittances have reached an estimated $174B, although the growth is not following the US-Mexico route.  Stablecoins have since overturned crypto use in the area and are now mostly used as a way to save money, rather than a form of payment.  The majority of fintechs focus on the wrong users/corridors and overlook […]

Bitcoin surged past the $81,000 milestone for the first time in months, reaching an intraday peak of $81,714. Despite brief periods of volatility, the cryptocurrency maintained strong support above $81,500, marking a 7% weekly gain. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $81,714 on May 5 as the Trump administration worked to de-escalate Middle East tensions. The rally […]

Bernstein says prediction markets are evolving into institutional tools for hedging macro and event-based risks through binary contracts. Kalshi’s first bespoke institutional block trade signals early adoption, supported by infrastructure links like Clear Street. Despite institutional growth signals, retail trading still dominates while regulation remains split across US platforms. Prediction markets are still largely driven […]

Crypto markets are tilting back toward risk: SHIB regaining momentum, HYPE entering a potential breakout phase, and meme coins outpacing XRP in short-term attention and flows.

Most protocols don’t think hard about custody until an institutional fund asks who their qualified custodian is. By the time the answer is “we’re in a multisig,” the damage is done. Qualified custody isn’t an administrative checkbox. It decides who can invest in you, how cleanly your unlocks run, and what you can actually do […]

Coinbase will reduce its global headcount by about 14%, or roughly 700 roles, as the US-listed crypto exchange streamlines operations and reorganises parts of its business around artificial intelligence and leaner teams. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!). The move extends a broader restructuring cycle across the […]

Poland's government will make a fresh attempt to regulate the cryptocurrency market, pushing for tougher penalties for those who “endanger the …

Kaiko said open interest, funding rates and wallet activity showed repeated pre-announcement positioning before several Robinhood token listings.

Circle Internet Group’s stock jumped nearly 20% on Monday after two US senators announced a bipartisan compromise on one of the most contentious issues holding up federal crypto legislation. The deal, months in the making, drew loud opposition from the banking industry within hours of its release. Lawmakers Push Stablecoin Compromise Despite Bank Resistance In […]

XRP price started a steady increase above $1.40. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.4120 zone. XRP price started a steady increase above the $1.4080 zone. The price is now trading above $1.4040 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with […]

TL;DR: Coinbase announced the layoff of approximately 660 employees, 14% of its 4,700-person workforce, in response to the bear market. CEO Brian Armstrong attributed the cuts to two factors: crypto market volatility and the adoption of artificial intelligence in workflows. Laid-off employees in the U.S. will receive a minimum of 16 weeks of base salary […]

TON ecosystem undergoes a major transformation as Telegram officially takes charge over the future direction of the network. This was confirmed by Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who stated that the company will replace the TON Foundation as the leading authority directing the blockchain, a news piece which has already rocked cryptocurrency markets. In other words, […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Rockets Past $81,000 for the First Time Since January Bitcoin price broke above $81,000 during Asian trading hours and early U.S. hours today, its highest price since late January and the latest sign that the market has moved past a brutal first-quarter stretch that bottomed near $60,000.  The move came on […]

Key Takeaways: David Schwartz says his crypto exposure is now almost entirely XRP and Ripple equity. Despite this, he still supports diversification and admits the position wasn’t fully planned. He advises investors to take profits when gains become “life-changing,” though some ignore it and win big. A senior voice inside Ripple has sparked fresh debate […]

The solution, which uses zero-knowledge proofs to verify every transfer, will allow companies moving large volumes to maintain the secrecy of these movements, improving transaction confidentiality. The system implementation encompasses KYT screening from regulators. Key Takeaways: Polygon partnered with Hinkal to launch a ZKP-powered private payment solution for USDC and USDT. Polygon claims this release […]

Bitcoin is testing critical resistance levels after surging to an intraday high of $81,019.

Every market has its reckoning, and for cryptocurrency, the reckoning can take a while once it's in progress. The total crypto market cap peaked …

XRP price broke out of a multi-month bull flag, while other chart technicals are also supporting more upside in the near term.