Security
Crypto scammers are taking their tactics to a new level in the UK—by impersonating some of the country’s most trusted media outlets and even government institutions. Fraudsters have been pushing fake BBC bulletins and counterfeit WalesOnline articles to trick people into investing in bogus projects or clicking on
One of the most fascinating things about cryptocurrency is its transparency. Unlike banks, which keep payment data private, most blockchains operate as public ledgers. That means every transaction that’s ever happened on networks like Bitcoin or Ethereum can be viewed by anyone, anywhere, as long as they’re connected
If you’ve ever looked at a crypto chart, you’ve probably noticed bars at the bottom showing how much of an asset was traded during a specific time period. That’s trading volume—one of the most important and widely used technical indicators in both traditional finance and cryptocurrency
Bringing Real-World Assets On-Chain One of the fastest-growing trends in crypto is the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). This means taking traditional assets—like real estate, credit products, or commodities—and turning them into blockchain-based tokens that can be traded, borrowed against, or used in decentralized finance (DeFi). Plume is
Politics
Washington’s top crypto lobbying organizations are rallying behind Brian Quintenz as the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), urging President Donald Trump to move quickly on his confirmation. In a joint letter sent Wednesday, the Crypto Council for Innovation, Blockchain Association, DeFi Education Fund, The Digital
AI
Nvidia is reportedly preparing a new AI chip for the Chinese market that could outperform its current H20 model, according to sources familiar with the plans cited by Reuters. The move underscores the company’s delicate balancing act as it tries to maintain a presence in China while navigating U.
Innovation
In a Brooklyn warehouse buzzing with innovation, developers from across the globe gathered for Coinbase’s “Crypto x AI” hackathon—an event spotlighting how artificial intelligence and stablecoins could transform the way we exchange value in a digital world. Recap of Code NYC by @CoinbaseDev this past weekend (August 9–
Politics
Two of the crypto industry’s leading advocacy groups are pushing back against the U.S. banking sector’s attempt to amend the recently enacted GENIUS Act, a new federal framework for stablecoins. In a letter sent Tuesday night to Senate Banking Committee leadership, the Blockchain Association (BA) and the
Opinion
The debate over cryptocurrency’s place in global finance is intensifying, with heavyweight voices from academia, Wall Street, and Washington weighing in. At the center of the latest exchange: a Harvard economist’s critique of U.S. regulatory failures, pushback from crypto advocates, and a surprising institutional move into Bitcoin.
Security
Some of the world’s largest crypto firms—including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, Ripple, and PayPal—have joined forces with law enforcement agencies to launch the Beacon Network, a new crime-fighting initiative led by blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs. The program, announced Wednesday, aims to create an industry-wide early warning system
AI
The UK has been urged to act quickly to establish itself as a leader in AI chip design, with experts warning that the country risks becoming a consumer rather than a creator of the technology shaping the future. In a new report, the Council for Science and Technology (CST) described
Innovation
Toyota is taking a bold step into the intersection of mobility and finance, unveiling a vision where cars could become tokenized assets on the blockchain. MON : Orchestrating Trust into Mobility Ecosystems - Toyota Blockchain LabAt Toyota Blockchain Lab, we are pioneering the future of mobility with blockchain technology. By ensuring