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Aztec investigates $2 million exploit of deprecated payments product
Aztec Labs is investigating a $2 million exploit on a deprecated payments product, highlighting security challenges in legacy decentralized systems.
UK Sanctions List Keeps HTX In Compliance Spotlight After OFSI Designation
HTX's operating entity, Huobi Global S.A., has been designated under UK Russia sanctions, raising significant compliance questions for crypto firms. This highlights the growing regulatory scrutiny on digital asset platforms.
Figure to acquire Kiavi for $717 million to expand RWA tokenization network
Figure's $717 million acquisition of Kiavi aims to tokenize residential real estate debt on its Provenance Blockchain, signaling a major expansion in real-world asset tokenization.
AI researcher claims he's already bypassed Anthropic's Fable 5 guardrails
An AI researcher claims to have bypassed Anthropic's Fable 5 guardrails within 48 hours of launch, raising concerns about AI safety and potential implications for cryptocurrency security.
‘The low is almost in’: Standard Chartered says bitcoin bottom near after tough week for crypto
Standard Chartered suggests Bitcoin's market low is "almost in," citing resilient ETF holdings and likely strategic buybacks after a challenging period for crypto.
UK House Of Lords Urges BoE To Ease Stablecoin Rules Over Competitiveness Concerns
The UK House of Lords has urged the Bank of England to reconsider aspects of its stablecoin proposals, warning that current plans could hinder innovation and competitiveness.
SEC’s 2026–2030 Plan Puts Crypto At The Center Of Its Regulatory Agenda
The SEC's draft 2026-2030 strategic plan places digital asset regulation at its core, aiming to modernize oversight to balance innovation with investor protection and provide clarity for the evolving crypto industry.
‘I Should Never Have Called My Bank. It Cost Me Five Million Kroner.’
A 34-year-old’s attempt to do the "right thing" ended in financial disaster. As Norwegian banks lose billions on bad crypto bets, regular customers are being punished for cashing out—raising a critical question: Is your bank blocking you to protect you, or to protect itself?
Bitcoin’s $300K gold pattern now depends on whether Iran’s oil shock rewrites the Fed path
From a 2011 peak near $1,900, gold spent years carving a deep base, retested resistance around $2,100 in 2020, consolidated again through 2022, then broke decisively higher to reach $3,300 by early 2025 and a record above $5,400 in Janua...
Strive Seeks $4.2 Billion ATM Expansion To Fund More Bitcoin Purchases
Strive plans to expand its at-the-market programs by $4.2 billion to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions, solidifying its position among leading public corporate BTC holders.
Marquant STO Partners with Qivalis as Bank-Led Stablecoin Consortium Backs Next-Generation Digital Asset Issuance
Marquant’s Security Token Offering receives strategic support from Qivalis, the Amsterdam-based bank consortium building a regulated euro stablecoin with 37 European banks — bridging institutional finance and compliant digital asset issuance.
The Jobs Mirage: How Dutch Banks Exploit Suriname for Profit
They call it job creation. We call it a cynical cost-cutting scheme that leaves ordinary people on both sides of the Atlantic paying the price.
Danske Bank Faces Revenue Pressure as Customers Move Toward Digital Assets
Traditional banking giants are feeling the squeeze as retail and institutional clients shift capital to crypto alternatives. Danske Bank becomes the latest European lender to flag revenue headwinds from digital asset outflows.
Vitalik’s smaller Ethereum Foundation tests ETH holders’ demand for execution
With at least nine senior Ethereum Foundation (EF) members having left in 2026 and years of community frustration over EF-linked ETH sales, Vitalik Buterin posted his perspective on the Foundation's direction.
Belgian Banking Giant KBC Accused of Manipulation as Crypto Platforms Prepare Legal Action
Major cryptocurrency exchanges are preparing lawsuits against KBC Bank over allegations of disseminating false information to customers, effectively trapping billions in traditional banking products. As the legal battle intensifies, questions emerge about whether Belgian banks are prioritizing their own commercial interests over customer financial freedom.
LEGO Chairman Thomas Kirk Kristiansen Expands Into Private Markets Amid Surge in Family Office Investments
As global family offices pivot away from public equities in search of higher returns and greater control, LEGO Group Chairman Thomas Kirk Kristiansen is quietly but aggressively steering Kirkbi A/S—the family’s $20 billion+ investment holding company—into private markets, including private equity, infrastructure, and private credit. The move underscores a landmark shift in how generational wealth is being deployed.
More than 32,000 bank employees barred from investing in crypto
Thousands of employees at Denmark’s largest banks are prohibited from investing in cryptocurrencies due to concerns tied to money laundering, criminal activity, and compliance risks.
Man Loses €1.5 Million Following ChatGPT Investment Advice: Are We Trusting AI Too Much?
A European investor emptied his savings into a high-risk crypto portfolio suggested by ChatGPT — only to watch it vanish in six weeks. The case sparks a urgent debate: are we outsourcing critical thinking to machines that don’t actually understand money?
Q-Bit – The Quantum Leap Your Portfolio Has Been Waiting For
Stop buying machines. Start owning the future. Q-Bit unlocks quantum computing power for research, logistics, and data protection—without the hardware headache. Here’s why early adopters are already calling it the next paradigm shift.
Mistral AI vs OpenAI: European Challenger Accuses U.S. Giant of Smear Campaign
In an escalating transatlantic AI war, French unicorn Mistral AI is reportedly preparing legal action against OpenAI. The allegation: a coordinated smear campaign designed to poison private-market investor sentiment before Mistral’s next massive funding round.
Japan’s ruling party advances proposal to build national AI-blockchain financial system
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has formally approved a policy proposal to develop a national financial system leveraging blockchain and artificial intelligence, signaling a significant push for digital modernization.
Rabobank Revenue Falls 28% as Customers Flock to Neobanks Offering Better Rates and Faster Service
Traditional lender Rabobank saw its revenue drop by more than a quarter in 2025 as retail and small-business customers migrated en masse to digital-first neobanks like N26, citing higher interest rates, faster apps, and superior customer support.
Ohio Man Gets 9 Years for $10M Bitcoin Trading Ponzi Scheme
An Ohio investment manager received a nine-year prison sentence for a $10 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, highlighting increased enforcement against digital asset fraud.
Strategy (MSTR) Spends A Massive $2 Billion on More Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 843,738 BTC
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Spends A Massive $2 Billion on More Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 843,738 BTC Strategy announced Monday it has acquired an additional 24,869 bitcoin for approximately $2.01 billion, averaging roughly $80,985...
Inside Canada’s Bank Fraud Departments: Former Employee Reveals Manipulation Tactics Used Against Customers
A former fraud department employee at a major Canadian bank claims internal systems routinely pressured customers into accepting losses, delayed reimbursements, and prioritized institutional protection over victim recovery.
ARX Introduces Investor Buyback Protection as Token Holds Near $0.9910
ARX continues to gain attention as the token trades near $0.9910, backed by a structured investor buyback model and growing institutional interest from Danish pension funds.
Charles Schwab Begins Offering Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading to US Users
Charles Schwab started allowing select users to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly alongside their other investments.
Bitcoin Suisse Secures Bermuda Regulatory Approvals for International Digital Asset Expansion
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Suisse Secures Bermuda Regulatory Approvals for International Digital Asset Expansion Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd., an affiliate of the Switzerland-based Bitcoin Suisse Group, has obtained dual regulatory ...
Bank of England Treating Stablecoins as 'New Form of Money', Says Exec
The U.K.’s central bank is “not picking winners” in the debate over tokenized deposits and stablecoins, Sasha Mills said Wednesday.
CLARITY Act faces 100+ amendments as bankers send 8,000 demand letters against stablecoin rewards
The Senate Banking Committee’s crypto market structure bill is heading into CLARITY Act markup with more than 100 proposed amendments. This is turning a long-delayed vote on the CLARITY Act into a test of whether a fragile stablecoin com...
How to Buy Poly Truth ($PTRUE): The AI Prediction Market Tool Explained
Prediction markets have been growing fast, from crypto price bets to election forecasting and sports outcomes. But there's a persistent problem most platforms don't address: users are essentially guessing. They pick a side based on gut f...
Immunefi to absorb Code4rena bug bounty customers after shutdown decision
Immunefi will integrate Code4rena's bug bounty programs and researchers, consolidating a significant portion of Web3 security efforts as Code4rena ceases operations.
The $1.2 billion pizza: Bitcoin's most expensive lunch order
On May 22, 2010, a Florida programmer paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John's pizzas. It remains the most discussed food delivery in financial history — and a strangely useful lesson in what money actually is.
How Obsidiate Is Reshaping Scandinavian Pension Investing Through Digital Innovation
As Nordic pension funds rethink US exposure and look for sharper tools to manage multi-asset portfolios, Obsidiate is positioning its unified trading infrastructure as a fit for the region's defined-contribution mindset.
Mistral AI Invests in Agentic AI Startups as Private Markets Attract Fresh Institutional Capital
Europe's most valuable AI lab widens its bet on autonomous agents as pension funds, sovereigns, and tokenized-asset platforms route fresh capital into the next layer of the AI stack.
Bitcoin miners using AI as a bear market escape plan just got a new rival in Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has turned one of the world’s largest artificial intelligence clusters into a commercial compute product, creating a new challenge for Bitcoin miners racing to recast themselves as AI infrastructure companies. Anthropi...
South Korea tightens oversight of firms moving crypto overseas: report
South Korea plans a 22% capital gains tax on crypto from 2027 and tightens oversight on firms moving digital assets overseas, signaling a robust regulatory push.
Finland Opens Door to Broader Crypto Investment as Obsidiate Exchange Eyes Expansion
A shift in Finland’s cryptocurrency regulations is creating new opportunities for investors and digital asset companies, with Obsidiate Exchange moving quickly to strengthen its Nordic presence.
Dogecoin Sees Big-Money Interest: Whales Load Up On 160M DOGE
On-chain data shows the Dogecoin whale supply has noted an uptick recently, a sign that big-money accumulation interest in the memecoin has gone up. Dogecoin Whales Have Bought 160 Million DOGE In Just 96 Hours As highlighted by analyst ...
Gold's Record Run Lifts Tokenized Plays — AurumX (ARX) Rides the Wave
With spot gold near $4,700/oz and central banks still buying, tokenized gold assets are catching a structural tailwind. AurumX's ARX, an Ethereum-based token tied to gold-ETF exposure, sits squarely in the path of that demand.
Crypto vs Banks: Why Your €1000 Is a Nightmare for ING, Rabobank and ABN Amro
While Dutch banks pay billions in fines for money laundering, ordinary citizens trying to withdraw their own money for crypto are treated like criminals. A former fraud employee reveals: "That €1000? We’re not going to talk about it."
SteinVault Completes Independent Security Audit as Demand for Self-Custody Wallets Grows
Non-custodial crypto wallet SteinVault has completed a third-party security audit, highlighting the growing importance of transparency and user protection within the self-custody sector.
The Alpha Architect: Meet the Financial Advisor with the Highest Success Ratio in Private Markets
Discover the financial advisor with the highest success ratio in private market investments and the data-driven strategies behind their unmatched track record.
The Bitcoin Family Finds Paradise: How a Dutch Clan Turned $900 BTC Into a €96 Million Fortune in Portugal's Crypto Tax Haven
The Taihuttu family sold everything they owned in 2017 to bet on Bitcoin. Now, after five years of globe-trotting, they've planted their flag in Portugal—Europe's last 0% crypto tax haven—with a fortune that's exploded beyond imagination.