<Australia
Australia's AUSTRAC Launches Crypto Supervision Blitz as New Regulatory Framework Takes Hold
Australia's financial intelligence unit targets OTC operators and exchanges as expanded crypto oversight laws take effect.…
<DeFi
Nation-State Attack Suspicions Force Major DeFi Protocol to Halt Operations
Tydro, the largest DeFi protocol on Kraken's Ink Layer 2, pauses lending markets after security firm flags potential nation-state attack.…
<Solv
Solv's $700M Bitcoin Migration Signals Cross-Chain Security Awakening in DeFi
Solv's switch from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP for $700+ million in wrapped Bitcoin highlights DeFi's pivot toward battle-tested infrastructure.…
<Block Inc
Block's Bitcoin Revenue Tumbles 26% Yet Stock Surges on Broader Q1 Beat
Block Inc defied Bitcoin headwinds with an earnings surprise that sent shares up 8%, even as its crypto revenue declined significantly amid shifting market dynamics.…
<Bitcoin mining
Major Bitcoin Mining Giants Rally Behind Stratum v2 Protocol Upgrade Initiative
Seven industry heavyweights including ANTPOOL, Foundry, and Block Inc join technical working group developing next-generation mining protocol.…
<CLARITY Act
CLARITY Act Gains Momentum as Congressional Markup Expected Within Days
Congressional action on crypto market structure legislation appears imminent as industry lobbying intensifies and polling reveals broad voter support for regulatory clarity.…
<IMF
IMF Sounds Alarm as AI Democratizes Financial Cyberattacks for Unskilled Hackers
The International Monetary Fund warns that artificial intelligence is empowering even novice attackers to breach critical financial infrastructure, demanding new cybersecurity approaches.…
<Germany
Germany's Crypto Tax Haven Status Under Threat as 2027 Overhaul Looms
Germany signals potential end to its generous one-year tax-free crypto holding rule as authorities eye revenue boost and stricter enforcement from 2027.…
<Bitcoin mining
Core Scientific's $347M Loss Signals Bitcoin Mining's Infrastructure Crossroads
Core Scientific's massive quarterly loss and pivot to AI hosting reveals the shifting economics forcing Bitcoin miners to diversify beyond their core business.…
<crypto regulation
White House Sets Ambitious July 4 Target Date for Crypto Clarity Act Passage
The Biden administration eyes Independence Day for landmark crypto legislation as Senate Banking Committee prepares May markup with June floor vote timeline.…
South Korea
South Korea Doubles Down on 22% Crypto Tax Despite Industry Pushback
Korean officials defend their aggressive 22% virtual asset tax scheduled for 2027, rejecting industry calls for delays despite regulatory uncertainty.…
<1inch
1inch Protocol Hit by $6.7M Exploit as Attacker Returns for Second Strike
The same operator behind March's 1inch Fusion attack has drained $6.7M from the protocol's TrustedVolumes resolver, marking a concerning pattern of targeted infrastructure attacks.…