President Trump Poised to Appoint Jay Clayton as AI Czar Amidst Intensifying Global Debate on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Safety

President Donald Trump is reportedly set to name Jay Clayton, currently the US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and former head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as the…

Community banks sue OCC over trust bank charters of crypto firms

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), a prominent trade group representing thousands of community banks across the United States, has initiated a significant legal challenge against the Office of…

NEAR Intents Recovers $3.8 Million, Blast Shuts Down Ethereum L2, and Bitcoin ETFs Register Strong October Inflows

Today’s cryptocurrency landscape presented a mix of significant developments, with NEAR Intents successfully recovering approximately $3.8 million following a security breach, while the Ethereum Layer-2 network Blast announced its imminent…

NEAR Intents Successfully Recovers $3.8 Million Stolen in Security Breach Following Hacker Identification and 48-Hour Responsible Disclosure Ultimatum

NEAR Intents, a significant player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem operating on the NEAR Protocol, has successfully recovered approximately $3.8 million in user funds that were stolen during a…

Ethereum Layer-2 Network Blast Announces Shutdown Due to Unsustainable Operating Costs, Directing Users to Withdraw Assets

The Ethereum layer-2 network Blast, a venture launched by Blur founder Tieshun “Pacman” Roquerre, has officially announced its imminent shutdown, citing that its operating costs have consistently exceeded the revenue…

European Crypto Users Gravitate Towards Regulated Platforms Post-MiCA Implementation, Signaling Maturing Market Dynamics

European crypto users are increasingly placing their trust in regulated platforms following the comprehensive implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework (MiCA), a pivotal shift observed by Christian…

Anchorage Digital, Federally Chartered Crypto Bank, Cuts 17% of Workforce Amid Prolonged Market Downturn, Signaling Broader Industry Pressures

Anchorage Digital, a prominent federally chartered US digital asset bank, has reportedly implemented a significant workforce reduction, laying off 17% of its employees. This strategic move, affecting an estimated 68…

Circle Urges European Commission to Rethink Stablecoin Reserve Rules, Citing Systemic Risk and Banking Sector Vulnerabilities

Stablecoin issuer Circle has formally called upon the European Commission to undertake a significant revision of the reserve requirements stipulated within the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). In its detailed…

South Korean Crypto Exchanges Face Steep 78% Profit Decline Amid Market Downturn and Investor Shift

South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges experienced a significant contraction in operating profits during the first half of 2026, with figures plummeting by an average of 78% as trading activity, market valuations,…

China warns foreign spies about crypto, Singapore dominates Asia: Asia Express

The cryptocurrency landscape across Asia is experiencing a period of intense regulatory scrutiny, divergent growth trajectories, and innovative integration, reflecting the region’s complex and often contradictory approach to digital assets.…