Visa is expanding its presence in the digital payments space with a new product designed to enable stablecoin payments across six countries in Latin America. This move, made in collaboration with Bridge, a Stripe-owned company, illustrates a growing interest in…
Why Does Raoul Pal Prefer Sui Over Solana?
Former Goldman Sachs strategist Raoul Pal has never hidden his enthusiasm for high-performance blockchains. This week he singled out Sui (SUI) as the up-and-coming rival to Solana (SOL). Prices tell part of the story: while SUI climbed 21 % in…
Bitcoin hits $95,000 while ETFs pull $3 billion in one week
Investor interest in Bitcoin is picking up again. Last week, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their largest inflows since December, with over $3 billion moving into the market. This rise in activity comes as broader financial markets respond to new…
StilachiRAT Malware affects crypto wallets via Chrome add-ons – Microsoft
A newly uncovered remote access trojan (RAT) named StilachiRAT is posing a serious threat to cryptocurrency users by targeting their browser-based wallets and saved login credentials. Discovered by Microsoft Incident Response and detailed in a report published on March 17,…
NFT trader faces 13M jail time for CryptoPunk tax fraud
A savvy NFT trader turned a profit exceeding $12 million from CryptoPunk NFT sales—earning $7.4 million in 2021 from 62 pieces and an additional $4.9 million in 2022 from 35 pieces. However, underreporting nearly $13 million in gains has led…
What does Garlinghouse say about Ripple’s legal battle outcome
Ripple has reached an important milestone in its legal dispute with the SEC. CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed that the case has concluded, bringing more clarity to the company’s future. This marks the end of a legal process that has shaped…
Cathie Wood Thinks Memecoins May Struggle to Stay Relevant
The rise of memecoins has taken the crypto market by storm, drawing in both excitement and skepticism. While some see these tokens as a chance for quick profits, others, like ARK Invest’s CEO Cathie Wood, remain unconvinced. She believes most…
Strategy Plans $500 Million STRF Stock Offering to Buy Bitcoin
Strategy is moving forward with a new stock offering to raise funds for its ongoing operations and Bitcoin acquisitions. The company plans to issue STRF stock, a preferred share with a fixed dividend structure. Each share is valued at $100…
OKX suspends DEX aggregator after reports of $100 million laundering
OKX, has temporarily suspended its DEX aggregator service following concerns about its use in laundering funds from a massive cyber heist. The move comes after discussions with regulators and highlights the increasing scrutiny on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Why Did…
Can US crypto support hurt Europe autonomy? – Gramegna
The shifting stance of the Trump administration toward cryptocurrencies, particularly dollar-denominated stablecoins, could pose a risk to Europe’s financial independence, warns Pierre Gramegna, Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). While the United States moves forward with crypto-friendly policies,…