Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
Zcash developers executed a swift two-stage emergency upgrade to address a serious vulnerability in the Orchard shielded pool. The flaw, discovered during a routine audit, raised concerns about potential invalid transactions but was contained before any exploitation occurred
Mastercard has announced a major update to its global payments network, adding support for several leading stablecoins including Circle's USDC, PayPal's PYUSD, and Ripple's RLUSD
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has directly contacted top football clubs urging them to review sponsorship agreements with unauthorized crypto and trading firms
TapTools, a leading analytics platform in the Cardano ecosystem, has announced it will shut down within two weeks following the departure of five senior executives and mounting operational costs
Bitcoin has dropped below $67,000 amid renewed selling pressure, giving longtime critic Peter Schiff fresh ammunition. As the leading cryptocurrency falls sharply from recent highs, questions arise about its performance compared to stocks and gold, while debates intensify over market confidence and potential policy responses
Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest level in seven weeks amid renewed geopolitical risks between the United States and Iran, with over $1.8 billion in cryptocurrency positions liquidated in 24 hours
Robinhood Markets has completed its purchase of WonderFi Technologies, gaining regulated crypto platforms Bitbuy and Coinsquare along with roughly 300,000 funded customers
The United States has imposed sanctions on Nobitex, Iran's dominant cryptocurrency platform, along with three other exchanges and key executives
While Bitcoin faced sharp selling pressure and over $1.25 billion in liquidations, asset manager Strive added significantly to its holdings, reaching 19,000 BTC. The move highlights contrasting strategies among corporate treasury firms amid market weakness and institutional shifts
MoneyGram has introduced MGUSD, a US dollar-backed stablecoin built on the Stellar network. The new digital asset integrates directly into the company's mobile app, offering users a self-custodial wallet for holding, sending, and converting dollar balances across borders
