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Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs and the broader crypto market - breaking news, price analysis and regulation updates.
Bitcoin Depot, the largest US Bitcoin ATM operator, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and took its entire kiosk network offline. The filing impacts thousands of machines across North America.
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Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on Monday as rising oil prices and Treasury yields pressured risk assets. Prediction markets show 98% odds of no Fed rate move in June, reducing appeal of non-yielding assets.
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The Verus-Ethereum Bridge suffered a security breach on May 18, with attackers draining approximately $11.58 million in digital assets. Multiple blockchain security firms confirmed the exploit, adding to May's growing tally of DeFi exploits.
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Security firm Blockaid reports an ongoing exploit draining the Verus-Ethereum bridge of 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC. Peckshield initially flagged the vulnerability as attackers continue extracting funds.
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Bitcoin's Long-Term Holder supply has climbed back to August 2025 levels as 316,000 BTC moved into strong hands. The accumulation signals renewed conviction among long-term investors in the cryptocurrency market.
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Harvard's endowment has reduced its Bitcoin ETF stake by 43% and completely exited its Ethereum position, marking a significant shift in institutional crypto exposure. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi's Mubadala sovereign wealth fund increased its holdings in spot Bitcoin ETFs.
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Intesa Sanpaolo expanded its cryptocurrency portfolio from $100M to $235M in Q1 2026, marking the Italian bank's deepest institutional push into digital assets through new positions in Ethereum and XRP.
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The Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 on Thursday to advance the Clarity Act crypto market structure bill to the Senate floor. Two Democrats joined all Republicans in supporting the measure, signaling potential bipartisan backing.
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The CLARITY Act markup represents a pivotal regulatory moment for cryptocurrency adoption. Though not yet law, the legislative progress demonstrates growing institutional support for consumer protections in digital assets, potentially unlocking mainstream retail participation.
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Michael Saylor hints at a larger Bitcoin purchase for MicroStrategy ahead of Monday's 8-K filing, which is expected to confirm the company's acquisition of 15,466 BTC this week.
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US prosecutors indicted alleged Dream Market administrator Owe Andresen for converting approximately $2 million in cryptocurrency into gold bars, with shipments directed to Germany. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts against darknet marketplace operators.
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A major cryptocurrency firm is strategizing to retire $1.5 billion in convertible debt, signaling potential bitcoin sales as a funding mechanism. The move reflects corporate debt management in volatile crypto markets.
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THORChain's RUNE token experienced double-digit losses following a $10 million security exploit that triggered a trading halt. The incident marks another significant vulnerability in the cross-chain liquidity protocol.
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Cross-chain liquidity protocol THORChain was compromised in a coordinated exploit spanning at least four major blockchain networks on Friday. Onchain investigator ZachXBT flagged the breach, with stolen funds already exceeding $10 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base.
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THORChain suspended trading operations Friday after security researchers identified a suspected $10 million exploit affecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and Base networks simultaneously.
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Decentralized liquidity protocol THORChain paused all trading and signing operations Friday after attackers drained $10.8 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base blockchains. RUNE token fell 12% on the news.
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The Senate Banking Committee passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Thursday with a 15-9 vote, backed by two Democrats breaking ranks. The sweeping crypto market structure bill marks significant legislative progress on digital asset regulation.
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Tether, Tron, and TRM Labs' Financial Crime Unit have successfully frozen $450 million in cryptocurrency funds tied to illicit activities. The coordinated effort represents a significant enforcement action in the stablecoin and blockchain space.
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Crypto exchange Bullish posted a $604.9 million net loss in Q1 while achieving growth on an adjusted basis. CEO Tom Farley expressed optimism about future prospects amid challenging market conditions.
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Dune Analytics CEO Fredrik Haga announced the firm laid off 25% of its workforce this week, attributing the reduction to heavy investments in AI-powered tools that enhance operational efficiency.
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Strategy approaches $28.3 billion issuance limit on its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC), potentially slowing Bitcoin purchases unless the company expands capacity or increases common-stock sales.
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Kraken is migrating over $3 billion in total value locked from LayerZero to Chainlink's CCIP for kBTC and wrapped assets, following the $292 million Kelp bridge exploit that exposed legacy cross-chain infrastructure risks.
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT alleged that insiders control 95% of LAB token supply through hidden OTC deals and private loans, raising concerns about the AI terminal project's $6 billion valuation.
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An investor predicts Bitcoin could surge to $150,000 if the CLARITY Act passes, citing regulatory clarity as a catalyst. Bitcoin and XRP both climbed on the legislation news, though the bill's path to law remains uncertain.
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