Politics
An $8 million political spend tied to crypto interests is entering Ohio’s Senate race. The funding signals escalating industry influence ahead of the 2026 midterms, where digital asset policy remains a contested issue. Sentinel Action Fund, a U.S. super PAC backed by the Solana Institute, said it will
What PayPay Does—and Why It Matters PayPay has grown into one of Japan’s most widely used mobile payment apps, handling everything from in-store purchases to peer-to-peer transfers. At its core, it’s a digital wallet that lets users store money, pay merchants, and move funds without relying on
Finance
Tether added 951 bitcoin worth $70.5 million to its reserve wallet, extending a steady accumulation strategy. The transfer signals continued balance sheet diversification as the stablecoin issuer deepens exposure to volatile assets. According to Arkham Intelligence, the bitcoin was withdrawn from a Bitfinex-linked wallet and moved into Tether’s
Markets
BNB is trading near $620 after breaking out of a multi-year falling wedge, signaling a potential trend reversal. The technical shift comes despite the token declining roughly 30% from its January peak, highlighting a divergence between price action and structural momentum. Data shows BNB has dropped nearly 9% over the
Finance
More than one-third of Bitcoin’s circulating supply may be exposed to quantum-era vulnerabilities, according to a new draft proposal from core researchers. The finding reframes long-term network security as a timing problem, not a theoretical one. The proposal, outlined in BIP-361, introduces a phased plan to restrict transactions tied
Finance
eToro has agreed to acquire crypto wallet provider Zengo in a deal reportedly valued at $70 million, adding self-custody infrastructure to its platform. The move signals a shift by brokerages toward direct participation in onchain financial services. eToro Acquires Zengo to Expand Self-Custodial Crypto CapabilitieseToro Acquires Zengo to Expand Self-Custodial
AI
TeraWulf shares fell roughly 6% in pre-market trading after the company priced an upsized $900 million equity offering. The decline reflects investor sensitivity to dilution as the firm pivots capital toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Maryland-based bitcoin miner priced 47.4 million shares at $19 each, above its initial $800
Security
A new malware campaign targeting crypto users has deployed a remote access trojan controlled عبر blockchain infrastructure, highlighting a shift in attacker tactics. The method combines social engineering with decentralized command systems, complicating detection and response. Elastic Security Labs reported Tuesday that attackers initiate contact through LinkedIn, posing as venture
Cryptocurrency
X has introduced smart cashtags with embedded live trading functionality, marking an early step toward integrating financial services directly into its social platform. The feature connects real-time market data with user interaction, positioning X as a potential distribution layer for retail trading. The rollout allows users to tag specific assets
Markets
21Shares has advanced its Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund filing with a second amended S-1, signaling ongoing engagement with the SEC (US). The update brings the proposed product closer to becoming the first spot ETF tied to Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE. The filing, submitted Tuesday, outlines plans to list the fund
Finance
Ripple is piloting tokenized government bond settlement with Kyobo Life Insurance, aiming to compress settlement cycles from two days to near real time. The initiative targets a core inefficiency in fixed income markets, where delayed settlement ties up capital and increases counterparty exposure. Ripple and Kyobo Life Insurance Partner to
AI
SAP has embedded agentic artificial intelligence across its human capital management stack to reduce internal support overhead and operational delays. The update signals a shift toward autonomous enterprise systems that monitor, diagnose, and resolve workflow issues without constant human intervention. The changes arrive with the SuccessFactors 1H 2026 release, spanning