CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aave drops 4.3% as all index constituents trade lower Aave fell 4.3% in the latest CoinDesk 20 performance update, with the broader index under pressure as all constituents traded lower. The move highlights a broad-based risk-off session across major digital assets, rather than weakness isolated to a single token or sector….
GMX V1 Crushed by $40M Exploit: Trading Halted, Tokens Frozen GMX V1, the pioneering decentralized perpetuals exchange, just got hammered by a $40 million exploit, forcing an emergency halt on all trading and token minting. This brutal hack marks yet another black eye for crypto in 2025, as attackers prey on aging protocols amid a…
XRP Eyes New Highs as Ripple Joins US Senate Web3 Summit Ripple is stepping into the spotlight at next week’s “From Wall Street to Web3” summit hosted by the US Senate, sparking fresh buzz around XRP. With charts already flashing bullish signals toward new highs, investors are betting this high-profile appearance could turbocharge the altcoin’s…
Bitcoin Blasts Past $112K All-Time High, Crushing Short Sellers Bitcoin just shattered its previous record, surging above $112,000 and triggering massive short liquidations. This explosive move marks a triumphant return for the original crypto king after months of choppy trading. For investors, it’s a clear signal of renewed bullish momentum amid global economic shifts. The…
Senator Flags White House “Corruption” Concerns Over Iran War Prediction Markets A U.S. senator has raised concerns about potential “corruption” involving the White House in connection with prediction markets focused on a possible war with Iran, drawing renewed attention to how politically sensitive forecasting markets are being used — and who might benefit from them….
Chinese Creditor Fights FTX’s Plan to Block Payouts in Restricted Nations A Chinese creditor has launched a fierce challenge against FTX’s latest bankruptcy motion, which seeks to halt repayments to users in countries like China under U.S. sanctions or restrictions. This standoff threatens to delay the already long-awaited creditor payouts from the collapsed exchange’s $16…
XRP Eyes New Highs as Ripple Hits US Senate Web3 Summit Ripple is stepping into the spotlight at next week’s “From Wall Street to Web3” US Senate summit, fueling fresh speculation that XRP could smash through recent highs. Charts are flashing bullish signals amid this high-profile move, as investors bet on regulatory thaw and institutional…
Hyperliquid’s User Boom Sparks HYPE Rally to $45 Hyperliquid, the high-octane decentralized exchange, is exploding in popularity with a surging user base dominating the DEX space. This momentum could propel its native HYPE token back above $45, rewarding early believers amid a broader crypto rebound. Investors are eyeing this as a sign of real adoption…
Bitcoin extends decline from $74,000, derivatives data point to cautious positioning Bitcoin continued to slide after pulling back from the $74,000 level, extending a decline that has left market participants more cautious. Derivatives market data suggest traders are positioning defensively rather than leaning aggressively into a rebound. The shift in positioning points to a more…
Trump-Backed Crypto Venture Greenlights Governance Token Trading A business tied to the Trump family just voted overwhelmingly to make its governance token tradable, unlocking a massive liquidity event for holders. With over 99% approval from 5 billion tokens, this move signals big ambitions in the meme-meets-DeFi world. Investors are watching closely as political clout meets…
US Crypto Bill Lets Tesla, Meta Dodge SEC—Warren Furious US lawmakers are fast-tracking a crypto market structure bill that could greenlight giants like Tesla and Meta to dive into digital assets without SEC handcuffs. Senator Elizabeth Warren slams it as a regulatory escape hatch for Big Tech. Starting next week, the House could reshape crypto…
Texas Court Slaps Down SEC in Crypto Mandamus Clash Texas’ Eighth District Court of Appeals just torched the SEC’s bid to strong-arm Envy Blockchain into coughing up privileged docs, ruling the agency’s subpoena demands were overreach on steroids. This mandamus win for Envy Blockchain, NV Landco 1, and exec Stephen Decani signals courts won’t let…
Trump Jr. Backs Thumzup: Social Media Firm Goes Full Bitcoin Treasury Donald Trump Jr. has thrown his weight behind Thumzup Media Corporation, a social media marketing platform that’s pivoting hard into Bitcoin as its core treasury asset. This move signals elite buy-in for BTC as a corporate reserve, blending influencer revenue with crypto firepower. For…
SEC Crushes Bilzerian’s Crypto Comeback Bid in Decade-Old Injunction Clash The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia just slammed the door on Paul Bilzerian’s latest attempt to dive back into crypto deals, upholding a 2001 injunction that bars him from future securities violations. This ruling reinforces the SEC’s iron grip on repeat offenders,…
ZeroHash Applies for National Trust Bank Charter as OCC Crypto Pipeline Grows ZeroHash has applied for a national trust bank charter, a move that would place the crypto infrastructure firm under federal oversight if approved. The application adds to a growing list of crypto-related entities seeking regulated pathways into the U.S. banking system through the…
SEC’s Crypto Mom Peirce: Tokenized Assets Still Face Security Rules SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as “Crypto Mom,” just dropped a reality check: tokenized securities remain securities under U.S. law, no matter the blockchain hype. Echoing ex-chair Gary Gensler’s tough stance, she’s urging crypto players to sit down with the SEC before launching anything. This…
NY Slip Op 00042 Order, Supreme Court, New York County (Nancy M. Bannon, J.), entered January 6, 2016, which granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint, unanimously affirmed, without costs. Defendants established entitlement to judgment as a matter of law, in this action for personal injuries arising out of plaintiff’s fall on an…
SEC Crushed: Kraft Foods Forces CFTC to Drop Crypto Overreach. In a stunning Seventh Circuit smackdown, the CFTC’s bid to seize privileged emails from Kraft Foods and Mondelēz collapsed under a writ of mandamus, shielding corporate legal advice from regulatory fishing expeditions. This rare procedural win exposes cracks in how agencies like the CFTC hunt…
SEC Slaps Down Crypto Exchange Appeal in Key NY Ruling New York’s Appellate Division, 1st Department, just denied a crypto exchange’s appeal in case 140 AD3d 451, upholding a lower court smackdown on their operations. This terse rejection signals regulators’ iron grip tightening on unregistered platforms, rattling traders betting on regulatory thaw. The drama kicked…
SEC’s Crypto Mom Peirce Warns: Tokenized Assets Still Face Securities Rules SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as “Crypto Mom,” just dropped a reality check: tokenized securities remain firmly under securities laws, no matter the blockchain hype. Echoing ex-SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s stance, she’s urging crypto players to huddle with regulators before launching anything that smells…
