From McDonald’s to the World’s Biggest Crypto Exchange to Federal Prison. CZ’s Untold Story.

The Changpeng Zhao prison chapter is one of the most consequential untold stories in crypto. In February 2026, CZ sat down with Chamath Palihapitiya on the All-In Podcast for nearly two hours and said things he had never said publicly…

Is B3 exchange bringing bitcoin event contracts to Brazil

Brazil’s main stock exchange, the B3 exchange, is moving deeper into crypto-linked products with a new set of derivatives that includes contracts tied to bitcoin prices. The initiative comes alongside its work on a tokenization platform and a stablecoin, positioning the venue more firmly…

Will Australia require licenses for crypto platforms soon?

Australia has moved to tighten oversight of digital assets, passing its first comprehensive law that brings crypto exchanges and custody providers into the country’s mainstream financial licensing regime. The new framework targets platforms that hold customer assets, with officials positioning…

WisdomTree exec sees Clarity Act as helpful not required

As U.S. lawmakers debate the proposed Clarity Act and broader digital-asset rules, WisdomTree is pressing ahead with blockchain-based products, arguing that current regulation already allows for substantial crypto innovation. The asset manager’s digital strategy centers on tokenized funds and on-chain…

Axios npm compromise puts crypto user credentials at risk

A recent compromise of the popular JavaScript HTTP client library axios has sparked fresh concern in the crypto ecosystem over software supply chain risks. Two malicious Axios npm releases were used to deploy code capable of harvesting sensitive data, including crypto…

Will Russia restrict crypto trading to approved firms only?

Russia is moving to tightly regulate how digital assets are traded and held, advancing a package of draft laws that would reroute most domestic crypto activity through licensed intermediaries and sharply curb retail participation. The measures, announced by the Finance…

World Foundation sells $65M in WLD as token hits new lows

World Foundation, the entity behind the Worldcoin project, has raised $65 million through an over-the-counter sale of its WLD token, even as the token trades near record lows. The fundraising underscores the organization’s push to secure additional crypto capital for…

CLARITY Act Update: Stablecoin Yield Deal Reached, What the Compromise Means and What Happens Next

Regulation Update CLARITY Act CN CryptoNewsBytes Editorial Team Our editorial team covers institutional crypto adoption, blockchain regulation, and digital asset markets. All articles are reviewed for accuracy against primary sources including SEC filings, press releases, and authoritative financial media. What…

Do Spot Bitcoin ETFs signal weaker demand after outflows?

Spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a month-long run of inflows last week, highlighting a shift in institutional flows into crypto investment vehicles. After four straight weeks of net demand, U.S.-listed spot products tracking Bitcoin and Ether turned negative, signaling cooling appetite as…

Lawmakers push new limits for Prediction Markets in US

Prediction markets are facing rising pressure in the United States as lawmakers introduce multiple bills targeting how government officials and retail users can wager on event-based contracts tied to politics, policy and sports. New PREDICT Act targets insider use of…