THE FUTURE OF BITCOIN, TODAY

Bitcoin is now calmer than South Korea's stock market. Here's why it matters

Bitcoin's comparative stability during geopolitical turmoil has reinforced its appeal as a hedge.

The Bitcoin Playbook: Analyst Says These 4 Numbers Are Your Entire Week

Bitcoin enters the new trading week with , as DeFi researcher and analyst, Sherlockwhale, four specific price levels that could shape market direction. The framework is built on an extensive review of about 450 weeks of historical data, translating recent price action into a structur

Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report

Shipping companies stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly being targeted by scammers posing as Iranian authorities, demanding Bitcoin or USDt for “safe passage.”

Crypto scammers offer ‘safe passage’ through Hormuz. At least one ship may have been conned.

Marisks, a maritime risk company, alerted ships stranded by the Hormuz blockade to scammers posing as Iranian authorities asking for bitcoin or USDT.

Bitcoin climbs as risk sentiment improves, altcoins hit by exploit concerns

Bitcoin advanced while altcoins continued to struggle after the weekend's DeFi exploit, with markets eyeing Middle East tensions and shifting risk sentiment.

Bank of Korea’s new governor signals CBDC and bank token push, skips stablecoins in key address

The BOK will increase scrutiny of crypto markets and non-bank finance, and will also modernize currency markets for 24-hour foreign exchange trading, he said.

Bank of Korea governor backs CBDCs, deposit tokens in first address

New Bank of Korea governor Shin Hyun-song supported CBDCs and deposit tokens in his first address, while stablecoins were notably absent from his remarks.

Philippines SEC warns on dYdX, six other unauthorized crypto platforms

Promoters of flagged platforms may face fines of up to 5 million Philippine pesos ($89,000) or up to 21 years in prison under Philippine securities law.

Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying

Leveraged accumulation and new capital tools push MSTR ahead of the world’s largest spot bitcoin ETF.

Strategy Overtakes BlackRock’s Bitcoin Holdings, But Is Saylor Done Buying?

Michael Saylor on Monday that Strategy had carried out another massive Bitcoin buy. The multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin purchase did not come as a surprise to the market, given that the company had already been raising more money to buy BTC leading up to the day. However, wha

Bitcoin is less volatile than South Korea's stock market right now

Bitcoin's comparative stability during geopolitical turmoil has reinforced its appeal as a hedge.

KelpDAO hackers are laundering millions in stolen crypto, data show

KelpDAO hackers are moving $290M in stolen crypto across blockchains, using privacy tools to mask the trail as DeFi contagion fears move through the sector.

European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin

A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026.

Bitcoin risks losing $70K as Strategy's STRC slips below $100

STRC's dropped below its $100 par value, indicating that Strategy will likely pause Bitcoin buying this week, which could help the bears pull price down to $70,000.

A dozen banks want a euro stablecoin. Fireblocks is making it happen

The Qivalis consortium is made up of: Banca Sella, BBVA, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, Danske Bank, DekaBank, DZ BANK, ING, KBC, Raiffeisen Bank International, SEB, and UniCredit.

Crypto Community Slams LayerZero: More Verifiers Won’t Stop The Next $290M Hack

LayerZero is facing heavy criticism for its response to the recent $290 million KelpDAO exploit after the omnichain interoperability protocol blamed Kelp’s 1-of-1 verifier configuration for the incident.

LayerZero Blames KelpD

Inside the 'fake police raid' that forced a $1M Bitcoin transfer

A fake police raid enabled a $1 million Bitcoin robbery, exposing the rise of wrench attacks and the shift from digital hacks to physical crypto threats.

John Oliver of ‘Last Week Tonight’ discusses prediction markets and manipulation

Prediction market platforms took center stage on HBO‘s "Last Week Tonight" on Sunday as host John Oliver addressed regulation, laws and market manipulation.

AAVE Price Plummets By 26%: $9 Billion Net Outflows Traced To Kelp DAO Hack

A $292 million hack tied to restaking protocol Kelp DAO has rippled through decentralized finance (DeFi) lending and market confidence far beyond the original incident, with Aave emerging as one of the hardest-hit examples. 

Over the weekend, Aave’s native token (AAVE) fel

Arbitrum freezes $71M of Ether connected to Kelp exploit

Griff Green, a member of Arbitrum’s security council, said the group acted with input from law enforcement and “did not make this decision lightly."