Morgan Stanley has officially launched its Bitcoin ETF in a bid to battle BlackRock’s institutional crypto dominance. The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) is now available to the bank’s investment clients, who hold more than $9 trillion in assets. The bank’s global head of ETFs, Allyson Wallace, tells Bloomberg that the numbers show Bitcoin is […]

Changpeng Zhao’s new book, Freedom of Money, offers a personal account of his journey from rural China to building Binance. It also explores crypto’s rise, controversies, and the future of financial freedom. Key Takeaways: Changpeng Zhao’s 2026 book details Binance’s 2017 rise, shaping views on crypto leadership. CZ covers FTX and Terra crashes, highlighting risks […]

There’s no single ‘correct’ way to invest in crypto, brokerage firm Charles Schwab has found in a new research report coinciding with the upcoming launch of its new crypto investing platform. The report highlighted two approaches to crypto investing, a returns-based approach and a risk-based approach, with a warning to remain cautious due to crypto’s […]

Crypto scams accounted for the largest financial losses in FBI cybercrime data, surpassing all other categories. Investment fraud continues to dominate, with victims often losing large sums through prolonged manipulation. The issue is expanding across demographics, including minors, despite ongoing enforcement efforts. Americans lost more than US$11 billion (AU$15.95 billion) to cryptocurrency-related scams in 2025, […]

Peter Todd responds to new claims naming Adam Back as Satoshi, detailing alleged media manipulation around the HBO documentary.

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It's tough times out there for cryptocurrency investors. All the big names — including both Bitcoin (BTC +5.02%) and Ethereum (ETH +6.74%) — are …

Bitcoin’s long-term holder supply change has moved back into positive territory over the past 30 days, as the coin reclaims the $71,000 level today. The data point is getting attention because only 29% of long-term holder supply is now sitting in loss, still well below the 44% to 53% levels seen at major cycle bottoms […]

FDIC’s proposed rules providing insurance for corporate deposits of stablecoin issuers will not extend to the stablecoin holders, as it would conflict with the GENIUS Act’s text, the FDIC said.

TL;DR: Thailand proposes extending regulatory approval requirements to those who finance majority shareholders of crypto companies. The Thai SEC seeks to curb money laundering by requiring indirect financial backing to be treated as formal shareholding. The public consultation on the proposed measures will remain open until April 22, in line with similar regulatory trends across […]

Bitcoin Magazine FDIC Advances Stablecoin Oversight Framework Under GENIUS Act With New Prudential Rule Proposal The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has advanced a new regulatory framework that begins to define how U.S. banks and their subsidiaries may issue and manage stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, marking a significant step in the federal oversight of […]

What initially appeared to be a sudden exploit has now been revealed as a long-term, highly coordinated operation. Drift Protocol has disclosed that the $270 million hack was the result of a six-month infiltration campaign, allegedly tied to North Korean state-linked actors. Rather than exploiting a simple vulnerability, the attackers built trust slowly, posing as […]

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is reportedly collecting fees of up to $2 million per vessel in Chinese yuan and stablecoins for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. Key Takeaways: Iran’s IRGC began charging ships up to $2 million per tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz as […]

XRP-focused digital asset investment products recorded the strongest weekly movement among digital assets with inflows of $119.6 million. This is its highest level since December 2025, which pushed its year-to-date figure to $159 million, equivalent to 7% of the total assets being managed. Market Sentiment Remains Divided Bitcoin attracted $107.3 million and offered some relief […]

Shiba Inu coin sees 228 billion SHIB exit top crypto exchanges as sell-side liquidity thins out.

… cryptocurrency sector indices reflecting historical market trends show that the ssiRWA and ssiNFT indices rose by 1.37% and 0.03%, respectively …

Under SEC Chair Paul Atkins, the number of SEC enforcement actions against public companies has decreased by about 30%.

The FDIC Board of Directors approved a notice of proposed rulemaking on April 7, 2026 to implement key provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) for federally supervised payment stablecoin issuers. Issuers would be required to back tokens with identifiable reserve assets, redeem stablecoins generally within two business […]

Bitcoin has been holding above $65,000 for over a month now, and this price level is starting to carry more weight than it seems on the surface. The current structure is no longer just about short-term volatility, but a question about whether the market is building a base or setting up for one more lower […]

Decentralised exchange Stabble urged users to “temporarily withdraw their liquidity immediately” on April 7 after discovering that its former CTO, Keisuke Watanabe, was allegedly a North Korean operative. Total value locked on Stabble fell from US$1.75 million to under US$663K, a 62% drop, within hours of the warning, even though no exploit was disclosed at […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Pumps Above $72,500 as Trump, Iran Announce Ceasefire  Bitcoin price surged late Tuesday, climbing roughly 5% from a day-long range near $67,000–$68,000 to an intraday high of $72,753, as geopolitical tensions eased following a surprise ceasefire announcement tied to U.S.-Iran negotiations. The rally came after Donald Trump said he would suspend […]

Key Takeaways: The FDIC has been offering a proscribed regulatory framework in the GENIUS Act that focuses on issuers of stablecoins and banks.  Regulations are centered on reserves, redemption, capital and risk controls that enhance regulation throughout the sector.  Public commentary has a 60-day period with regulators as they proceed to close to formal supervision […]

8 PM ET today is the deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for the global oil trade. Through Truth Social, the president warned of imminent attacks on critical infrastructure, such as power plants and bridges, if an agreement is not reached. The escalation reached […]

TL;DR Shiba Inu records a net outflow of over 228 billion SHIB from exchanges, reducing immediate sell-side liquidity. Major platforms like Binance and Coinbase account for more than 311 billion SHIB in withdrawals within 24 hours. With exchange reserves shrinking and resistance levels thin, the market structure suggests that even modest buying pressure could trigger […]

Circle is facing fresh criticism, and this time it’s coming from within the crypto investigation space. The issue started gaining attention after on-chain investigator ZachXBT shared a thread accusing the company of missing several opportunities to freeze illicit USDC flows over the past few years. CONTROVERSY: ZACHXBT ACCUSES CIRCLE OF FREEZING LEGITIMATE WALLETS WHILE MISSING […]

Bitcoin prices tapped $72,380 in early trading in Asia on Wednesday morning, its highest level since March 18, three weeks ago. However, it has still not broken out of a two-month-long rangebound channel, so gains are likely to be short-term. The move followed an announcement by US President Trump for a two-week ceasefire with Iran, […]

Bitcoin accumulation by long-term holders is signaling a market transition, with Binance data pointing to tightening supply conditions that could support the early stages of a new bull cycle. Key Takeaways: Binance shows BTC accumulation since Feb. 2026 as long-term holders steadily stack positions. Binance signals early bull cycle setup, with 2026 trends aligning with […]

Americans lost a record-breaking $20.9 billion to cybercrime last year, driven largely by an unprecedented epidemic of cryptocurrency fraud.

European crypto exchange WhiteBIT has obtained a brokerage license from the National Bank of Georgia, allowing it to offer regulated derivatives in the country through a new legal entity separate from its existing VASP operation. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!) The structure splits the business in […]

AI models have reached a level of coding capability where they can surpass all but the most skilled humans at finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities, Anthropic said.

… cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence to facilitate their crimes, according to a new report by the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3.

XRP’s recent move is raising an important question: is this a genuine shift in trend or just another fake pump within a broader bearish structure? While short-term candles may look promising, price has yet to confirm a new high, and resistance continues to hold firm, suggesting underlying weakness.  Short-Term Bounce Sparks False Bullish Sentiment Don’t […]