Cybersecurity researcher uncovers fake Ledger sold on Chinese marketplace

In recent developments, the researcher said they examined the fake Ledger device’s firmware and found signs pointing to a Chinese semiconductor company named Espressif Systems. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Crypto in sustained winter as CEX volumes drop 39% in Q1: CoinGecko

In recent developments, march was the “weakest month” with $800 billion in centralized crypto exchange trading volume, the lowest since November 2023. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Texas man in $20M Meta-1 Coin fraud sentenced to 23 years in prison

In recent developments, meta-1 Coin was sold and marketed from 2018 to 2023 as an investment backed by $44 billion in gold and $1 billion in artworks, which turned out…

The Translation Layer: Why AI Is Necessary to Scale Decentralized Finance

In recent developments, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) agents in decentralized finance signals a transition into an autopilot era. Jacob C. of Coinfello argues that these agents fundamentally enhance…

Crypto Miner HIVE Targets $75 Million Offering to Fund AI Expansion

In recent developments, hIVE Digital is seeking to raise $75 million through exchangeable notes to fund data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The move comes as the company expands…

Ex-Treasury chief warns of US bond crash, calls for contingency plan

In recent developments, “When we hit it, it will be vicious, so we have to prepare for that eventuality,” said former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on a potential US Treasury…

Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex halts trading after $14M hack

In recent developments, grinex has been accused by US authorities of assisting Russia and other entities in evading sanctions and laundering funds for Russia-linked hackers. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Zanzibar police probe crypto exec Joe McCann after fiancée’s death

In recent developments, zanzibar police are reportedly holding Asymmetric founder Joe McCann for questioning after the death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Quantum Proposal Won’t Save Satoshi’s Bitcoin, Says Cardano Founder Hoski…

In recent developments, cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says “it’s not possible” to save all vulnerable Bitcoin from quantum computing under the current proposal. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Anthropic Adds ID Verification to Claude for Select AI Users

In recent developments, anthropic has begun selectively requiring government ID verification for certain users of its Claude artificial intelligence (AI) platform, tying access to some features and subscriptions to identity…