Altcoins
Trump-Linked Token Plummets After Gold-Backed Hype Fails to Deliver
A crypto project promoted by the former president saw its token value evaporate after aggressive gold marketing.
Aug 29, 2026 · 3.9k reads
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James Chen
DeFi Correspondent
James Chen focuses on decentralized finance protocols, yield farming strategies, and the evolution of on-chain lending. A former software engineer at a blockchain startup, he brings technical depth to his reporting on emerging DeFi innovations.
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Regulation
South Korea Eyes Broader Surveillance of Unregistered Crypto Operators
Lawmakers propose giving the Financial Intelligence Unit more authority to monitor and penalize unlicensed crypto exchanges and services.
Aug 21, 2026 · 4.3k reads
Bitcoin
Sophisticated Attack Campaign Drains Over $100 Million in Bitcoin from Coldcard Users
A coordinated series of three attack waves targeted Coldcard hardware wallets, resulting in the theft of more than $100 million in Bitcoin.
Aug 4, 2026 · 1.6k reads
Markets
Capital Flight: Over $367M in Stablecoins Exit South Korea in a Single Month
June saw a massive $367 million outflow of stablecoins from South Korean exchanges, signaling shifting investor sentiment.
Aug 3, 2026 · 2.8k reads
Exchanges
Cross River Bank to Power Payment Rails for Elon Musk's X Platform
New Jersey-based digital bank Cross River will enable peer-to-peer money transfers and banking features for X's upcoming financial services.
Jul 27, 2026 · 2.9k reads
Regulation
Consumer Safeguards Take Center Stage in Crypto Regulation Bill as Democrats Push for Protections
New consumer protection measures added to the CLARITY Act signal a tightening of crypto oversight, with Coinbase voicing cautious support.
Jul 20, 2026 · 3.6k reads
Bitcoin
Saylor Takes Aim at BIP-110 with Exhaustive Critique
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor released a detailed list of 110 objections to the proposed BIP-110 Bitcoin upgrade.
Jul 19, 2026 · 941 reads
Markets
As National Currencies Falter, Stablecoins Emerge as the New Anchor
From Argentina to Turkey, crypto users are turning to dollar-pegged tokens to preserve purchasing power.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6.4k reads
Exchanges
Investors Pull $1.2 Billion in Largest Exchange Exodus Since 2020
A record $1.2 billion leaves crypto exchanges as users rush to self-custody, with ETH withdrawals surging to three-year highs.
Jul 5, 2026 · 4.5k reads
Regulation
White House Eyes Stake in AI Giant as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
The US government is reportedly negotiating a potential equity stake in a leading AI firm, signaling a new era of tech-state integration.
Jul 2, 2026 · 1.5k reads
Regulation
Europe Tightens Laws as Physical Crypto Thefts Surge
Rising reports of violent crypto heists push regulators toward enhanced protections for digital asset holders.
Jul 2, 2026 · 2.5k reads
