A major US crypto exchange is introducing streamlined options contracts aimed at unlocking broader adoption in the derivatives space. Kraken says it has launched European-style, USD-settled Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options on its Pro platform, starting with request-for-quote functionality for eligible international clients. Expansion to a public order book, Europe,and more assets are planned […]

Input Output will transfer six core Cardano components, including the Haskell node, the Plutus smart-contract platform, the Daedalus wallet and Hydra, to independent firms from August, continuing into 2027. Teragone Solutions already holds stewardship of Mithril and VacuumLabs works on Plutus, with partner development administered through the community body Intersect. Input Output says it will […]

Michael Saylor argues BIP-110 would undermine Bitcoin’s neutrality by allowing consensus rules to judge transaction purpose. The proposed one-year soft fork remains well short of the activation threshold, making approval appear increasingly unlikely. Critics warn the proposal’s activation mechanism could create network divisions and weaken long-term incentives for miners. Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has […]

James Howells, an IT engineer from Newport, Wales, mined 8,000 Bitcoin in the early days and lost the keys in 2013 when an encrypted hard drive was mistakenly thrown away and sent to the Docksway landfill. After the High Court in Cardiff dismissed his claim in January 2025 and an appeal was refused in March […]

With BIP-110 three weeks away, Adam Back warns that activists banning Ordinals “don’t know Bitcoin” as miner support drops below 1%.

The cryptocurrency trading platform is expected to post a third consecutive quarterly decline of trading volumes, and speculators are also feeling …

Crypto markets remained relatively flat over the weekend with low volatility and total capitalization hovering around $2.3 trillion. Nevertheless, military action in the Middle East has continued with the US Central Command reporting on Sunday that it was conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran for the ninth consecutive night. “The strikes will continue […]

A top crypto critic is pressing for more transparency on cryptocurrency profits tied to the White House as lawmakers weigh new market rules. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s request follows a disclosure showing President Trump earned roughly $1.4 billion in crypto-related income in 2025. That’s more than double the prior year and now accounts for the vast […]

The planned rollout would let thousands of transportation contractors receive digital yen payments more frequently and quickly.

Bitcoin dropped to about US$62,530 on Friday, roughly 2.6% below where it started the day, before recovering to end the session near US$64,110. The Nasdaq Composite closed down 1.40% after falling as much as 2.44% intraday, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has lost 7.8% across three sessions. Brent crude settled at US$88.10 a barrel, up […]

Troy Hunt, creator of Have I Been Pwned, announced that the measure would likely follow the tightening of Australia’s cryptocurrency oversight requirements. Hunt stressed that this level of compliance was impossible to fulfill, especially when applied to small donations. Have I Been Pwned Security Project To Drop Crypto Donations While the tightening of oversight for […]

A ransom negotiator loses his luxury Florida villas and $8.3 million crypto portfolio, including XRP and Bitcoin, following a major federal court seizure.

A man in Maryland is accused of stealing a kitten and bringing it with him to rob a bank. Police say the suspect is on camera walking into a pet supplies store and grabbing the black-and-white kitten, reports NBC4 Washington. According to witnesses, he then ran inside a nearby PNC Bank, handed the cat to […]

Drake could win $5.1 million if Argentina beats Spain in the World Cup final, risking $1.5 million in USDT.

The attacker allegedly used a flash loan and rapid swaps to manipulate the bridge’s stablecoin exchange rate.

Cross-chain stablecoin bridge, Allbridge Core, suffered a security exploit that resulted in losses of approximately $1.65 million, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield. The firm said the attacker has already bridged the stolen funds from Solana to Ethereum. Allbridge Responds Allbridge confirmed experiencing a security incident and that the protocol has been paused as a […]

Iran’s rial slid to a fresh all-time low of about 1.95 million per U.S. dollar on Sunday, as renewed U.S. pressure and a collapsing ceasefire push an economy already battling 68.9% projected inflation deeper into crisis. A Currency in Free Fall The dollar was quoted near 1.95 million rials in Iran’s open market on July […]

The upgrade reduces smart contract execution costs while laying the groundwork for Ouroboros Leios, a major scalability upgrade expected later this year.

Three members of a sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud ring have been jailed for a combined 28 years and nine months after posing as police officers and cryptocurrency company staff to steal nearly £5 million in crypto.

Therefore, Bitcoin is the ideal cryptocurrency to buy if you expect expansionary monetary policies to reduce the value of fiat currencies; its …

Michael Saylor rattled the community cages on X once again with a cryptic post containing a graph showcasing his company’s countless BTC purchases completed over the past six years, with the text “What’s next?” Although many translated this message as a new hint that Strategy has made a new bitcoin purchase, the reality from the […]

The Rotterdam court said bankruptcy was necessary to ensure an orderly settlement because the company lacked enough assets to fully repay users.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Bolivia evaluates Tether’s USDT inclusion in its payment system, Venezuela’s crypto P2P economy reaches new highs, and an Argentine federal judge issues new fund freezes in the Libra case. Bolivia Evaluates Integrating USDT […]

With a $54 billion Bitcoin stash at a 15% paper loss, Michael Saylor hints at Strategy’s next move following a rare BTC sale.

The Arkansas Securities Department is alerting consumers after Bitcoin Depot filed for bankruptcy and shut down its cryptocurrency kiosks.

A Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man is facing decades behind bars after allegedly running a crypto investment scheme that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses for investors. Benjamin Paul Wiener was charged with wire fraud, money laundering, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft, says the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South […]

Limitless introduces a modern approach to on‑chain prediction trading, offering a streamlined environment where market sentiment becomes a tradable asset. Its design emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and speed, giving users a structured venue to engage with event‑driven markets. The platform’s architecture reflects a growing demand for efficient, crypto‑native forecasting tools. What is Limitless? A Next-Generation On-Chain […]

Hackers briefly disabled the official website of Kenyan President William Ruto on July 18, demanded a ransom of five bitcoins and threatened to leak unspecified data if not paid. Government Response Triggered Kenya’s government is investigating a cybersecurity breach that briefly disabled the official website of President William Ruto on July 18, with attackers defacing […]

Pi Network’s native token has stolen the show in the cryptocurrency markets with a massive price surge that drove it to a weekly high of roughly $0.10. This is rather unexpected given the asset’s latest price performance, which included dumping to several consecutive all-time lows. The question is whether this is a profound recovery or […]

Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) CEO, Jason Oxman, indicated that members of his organization might start recognizing Bitcoin’s disruptive potential, suggesting that this might lead to more partnerships between traditional electronic payment providers and Bitcoin startups.

California YouTube TV subscribers who experienced automatic renewals are poised to have a share in a multimillion-dollar settlement addressing claims the service failed to follow state disclosure rules. Google LLC and YouTube LLC agreed to the proposed $7.5 million settlement resolving allegations of not fully complying with California’s automatic renewal law. The lawsuit was launched […]

Scammers have developed a real-time FaceTime bank scam that aims to extract passwords and drain accounts while victims watch helplessly. The scheme involves contacting targets via video call while scammers masquerade as bank representatives, reports McAfee. Scammers first contact victims by text or phone, pretending to be from their bank or credit card company and […]