German Sparkassen and Volksbanken plan crypto trading in banking apps, giving millions of retail users direct access. Germany’s retail crypto market is moving closer to mainstream banking access, according to a Bloomberg report. Regional savings banks and cooperative banks are preparing crypto trading services for their customers. The rollout would allow users to buy and […]
Gillibrand renews crypto ethics push after disclosures showed Trump earned over $600M from the $TRUMP memecoin in 2025. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has renewed her call for crypto ethics rules after Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosures. The disclosures showed more than $600 million in 2025 income from the $TRUMP memecoin, according to the announcement. Gillibrand wants […]
Morpho raised $175M led by Paradigm, a16z crypto and Ribbit Capital to build an open credit network linking DeFi and TradFi. Morpho Association has raised $175 million in a new funding round backed by major crypto and finance investors. Paradigm, a16z crypto and Ribbit Capital led the round, according to Morpho’s latest Morpho Effect update. […]
Ethena’s USDe tops $4.5B in circulation as Binance, Robinhood, and Anchorage Digital expand access to its products. Ethena’s synthetic dollar, USDe, has crossed $4.5 billion in circulation, according to the supplied project details. The growth has brought fresh attention to ENA. Ethena built USDe as a dollar-linked crypto product that offers yield to holders. The […]
RBI supports tougher crypto restrictions as India reviews digital asset rules, banking exposure, stablecoins, and future crypto regulations. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has again taken a tough stand on cryptocurrency. The central bank shared its views with a Parliamentary committee on Thursday. It backed more crypto and private stablecoin regulation. Furthermore, it stated […]
IMF says tokenization shifts financial risks from banks to platforms and smart contracts. Faster settlement improves efficiency but reduces safeguards during market stress events. Global regulators must strengthen legal standards before tokenized finance expands further. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that tokenization could fundamentally change the global financial system. While the technology promises […]
TRM says 207 crypto hacks hit H1 2026, with North Korea-linked attacks driving about $643M of $972M in losses. Crypto hackers carried out 207 attacks in the first half of 2026, according to TRM data. That marked the highest number recorded for any six months. Even so, total stolen funds fell to $972 million during […]
Lora Finance shifts its v2 launch from MegaETH to Solana as SOL trades near $77, up 16% weekly, with $80 as the key level. Lora Finance has announced that it will migrate its v2 launch from MegaETH to Solana, making the move based on network speed, liquidity depth, and broader access to assets. The DeFi […]
Patel disclosed a six-figure MSTR stock purchase months after the legal filing deadline. Ethics watchdogs questioned the delayed filing despite DOJ clearing conflict concerns. The case renewed debate over stock trading rules for senior U.S. government officials. FBI Director Kash Patel is facing renewed scrutiny after disclosing a six-figure investment in Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) months […]
OFAC sanctioned 134 crypto wallets tied to ISIS-K, exposing a $2M terror financing network built on USDT and Monero. The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 134 cryptocurrency wallets tied to ISIS Khorasan Province on July 1, 2026. The addresses moved more than $2 million and mark the second time OFAC has directly […]