Solana ecosystem expands institutional push with Europe-focused research arm

In recent developments, solana is launching a Swiss-based research institute and practitioner guide to help European financial institutions evaluate its blockchain as regulatory clarity and onchain usage grow. Looking closer,…

South Korea seeks 20-year sentence for Delio CEO over $169M crypto fraud

In recent developments, prosecutors say Jeong Sang-ho’s “active deceptive acts” left nearly 2,800 investors frozen out of their funds, as South Korea’s crackdown on the crypto industry widens. Looking closer,…

Kast hires former SEC official Stephanie Allen to lead policy communications

In recent developments, stablecoin payments company Kast hired former SEC adviser Stephanie Allen as it expands licensing, communications and policy efforts after an $80 million raise. Looking closer, market participants…

Bitcoin analysts explain why BTC price can’t take out $80K

In recent developments, a large overhead supply cluster, increased profit-taking activity and the resumption of spot Bitcoin ETF outflows are key factors keeping BTC price pinned below $80,000. Looking closer,…

Spain emerges as leading EURC retail market in Europe, Brighty data shows

In recent developments, brighty data shows Spain leading EURC retail usage, offering an early look at how euro stablecoins are being used under MiCA. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Traders Push MEGA to $200M Market Cap as MegaETH Lists on 13 Exchanges at Once

In recent developments, megaETH launched its native governance token MEGA on Thursday, opening trading simultaneously on more than a dozen centralized exchanges and its own layer two decentralized exchange (…

Australia draft payments vision eyes stablecoin interoperability

In recent developments, a draft vision for Australia’s domestic payments system says stablecoins and tokenized fiat currency could reshape how money moves across future rails. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

South Korea’s Shinhan Card taps Solana to test real-world stablecoin payments

In recent developments, shinhan Card signed a deal with Solana Foundation to expand stablecoin payment tests and explore non-custodial wallets and DeFi-based services. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

US seized $500M in Iranian crypto assets, Treasury secretary says

In recent developments, treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian crypto assets, surpassing the previously reported $344 million freeze. Looking closer, market participants…

Crypto hack losses top $630M in April, highest since February 2025

In recent developments, losses from crypto hacks have topped $630 million in April across more than 25 hacks, with DeFi dominating major incidents and exploits accelerating despite security updates. Looking…