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Fed’s Rate Hike Sends Mortgage Rates To Highest Level Since 2023
The Federal Reserve’s latest 25 basis point rate hike is rippling through markets far beyond what the size of the move suggests. According to The Kobeissi Letter, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaled the central bank remains …
Ripple Boss Reveals Why They Are ‘Very Bullish’ About XRP
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse laid out his case for XRP in the simplest terms possible when asked how the token’s value connects to actual network transaction volume, pointing to basic supply and demand. XRP has a fixed …
Bitget confirms $352M security breach, suspends withdrawals
Bitget said unauthorized transfers affected a limited number of hot wallets, while cold wallets and most platform assets remained unaffected.
Bitget Hit by $350 Million Exploit: Largest Crypto Hack of 2026
Bitget has been hit by a $350M hot wallet hack, with withdrawals now frozen as security investigations continue.
Bitget 'Potentially Hacked' as $183 Million Vanishes From Exchange Wallets
More than $183 million in crypto assets has been drained from wallets belonging to cryptocurrency exchange Bitget in an apparent hack, according to analysts and blockchain data. The company, however, has yet to confirm …
Zcash Co-Founder Predicts $5,000 ZEC Amid Historic Europe ETP Launch
Zcash co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson is calling for a $5,000 year-end target for ZEC, referencing his previous correct prediction.
Asia dominates Crypto Adoption Index, Bitget’s $352M hack: Asia Express
The APAC region accounts for half of the Global Crypto Adoption Index. Bitget suffers massive $352M loss and OpenAI forgets to mention its agents hacked the Australian Government.
Bitget CEO suspects North Korea behind $352M hack, citing IP clues
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said a preliminary investigation found IP addresses matching VPN choices associated with a DPRK hacking group.
New York sues Polymarket, alleging it is running an illegal gambling operation
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul sued prediction market provider Polymarket’s U.S. business Thursday, alleging the platform is running an illegal gambling operation in the state.
Bitcoin cuts losses, remains muted amid rising oil and yields, hawkish Fed signals
The crypto market held close to the $2.5 trillion market cap with no signs of movement as traders reassess their positions amid the current market environment.
Meta's New AI Toy Is a Keychain That Watches, Listens, and Never Blinks
Muse Charm is Meta's palm-sized gadget for talking to its Muse AI agent on the go. It has cameras, a fingerprint sensor, and its own cell connection.
Crypto exchange Bitget says $352 million affected in a hack, claims user funds are 'safe'
Crypto exchange Bitget had $351.6 million dollars exposed to a system breach on Thursday, CEO Gracy Chen announced in a social media post.
Ethereum’s $2,544 Support Zone Could Decide the Next Major Move
Ethereum traded at $2,646.52 at 7:33 a.m. ET on Thursday, down from a $2,684.09 open that was already 2.5% below Wednesday's opening level. The move extends a pullback that started when ETH stalled at $2,786 on its late…
Federal Reserve Unveils Stablecoin Rules on Reserves and Capital
The Federal Reserve is moving to set the ground rules for stablecoin issuers it oversees, proposing Thursday that they fully back their tokens with safe, liquid assets and hold capital against the risks of their operati…
Fed proposes new capital, redemption rules for stablecoin issuers
The Fed’s proposal would set capital requirements, a two-day redemption window and new reserve disclosures as regulators implement the GENIUS Act.
CFTC Updates Guidance on Tokenized Assets, Blockchain Records after Failed Vote - cointelegraph.com
Although the CFTC chair did not say the failed vote on the CLARITY Act was behind new rules for authorized crypto entities, he said the move was “to provide regulatory clarity.“
Crypto treasury model loses its edge as stock premiums fade: DWF
Most DATs now trade below the value of their crypto holdings, weakening a financing model that once helped companies expand their balance sheets.
US Aims to Turn Stablecoins Into a Weapon for Dollar Dominance
Washington may fund private stablecoin ventures abroad to protect the dollar's reserve status and prop up Treasury demand.
Sequans exits Bitcoin treasury strategy after selling remaining 314 BTC
The France-based semiconductor company has fully unwound a Bitcoin treasury that once held more than 3,200 BTC as more firms scale back crypto holdings.
Federal Reserve unveils proposed framework for stablecoin issuers
With the statutory deadline for implementing regulations approaching on July 18, 2026, federal agencies seem to be moving in rapid succession to help bring the payment stablecoin framework Congress enacted last summer i…
AI Can Now Doxx Your Anonymous Accounts? Here's What’s Going On
A February research paper showing AI can unmask pseudonymous internet users is freaking everyone out again this week. Here's what the paper actually says.
Bitcoin price steadies, ONDO rallies as US Treasury yields hit 2007 highs
US Treasury yields hit a 19-year high on Thursday, pressuring risk assets as Bitcoin held near $84,000 and ONDO became top performer among altcoins.
Bitcoin Breakout Cools as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Climb
Bitcoin traded near $84,490 Thursday, down from the $87,397 high it touched Monday, as traders price in higher odds that the Federal Reserve raises rates again next month.