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Brent Kovar convicted of running a $24M crypto Ponzi, scamming 400+ investors. He faces up to 280 years in prison for wire fraud, mail fraud, and money launderi

The AI surge in the US is fueling a massive jump in gas power capacity for data centers, expected to hit 189 GW by mid-2026. Get the latest numbers and analysis

Bitcoin surged past $81,000 on August 25, 2026, sparking $645M in liquidations—$457M from shorts. Dive into the latest crypto market shakeup.

China and Sweden unveil fresh quantum tech roadmaps: China's digital sector push through 2030, Sweden's first national strategy through 2036.

Get the latest on Bitcoin price action, DeFi and Web3 innovation, and crypto regulation. Stay up to date with today's top crypto market trends and news.

The US Treasury hits Iran's crypto sector with new sanctions, accusing a UAE broker of processing over $100M in crypto tied to Iranian oil sales.

BNB Chain activates the Pasteur hard fork on BSC, aiming to tighten bridge and validator security while ramping up network throughput.

South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank teams up with Ripple for global money transfers while Pakistan kicks off crypto licensing. Key updates from Asia's crypto scene.

The CFTC and a U.S. military member clash over bets placed on Polymarket. Civil case paused, but the regulator pushes to get involved in the criminal trial.

Gemini teams up with Apex to offer exclusive crypto event contracts, expanding access to prediction markets for brokerage clients.

Bernstein analysts spotlight a $2B jump in USDC supply in one week and highlight key drivers that could fuel further growth for the stablecoin giant.

Stand With Crypto, linked to Coinbase, is throwing its support behind crypto-friendly candidates in the US elections, aiming for the most pro-crypto Congress ev

Coinbase launches B20 tokenized stocks on Base, powered by Chainlink price oracles. Trade Apple and Nvidia shares 24/7 on-chain and access new DeFi options.

Bitcoin surges past $80,000 for the first time since May, triggering $220M in short liquidations. Analysts urge caution as bulls fight to hold new highs.

Strive picks up 1,110 BTC for $81.5M at $73,409 each, pushing its total stash to 21,356 BTC. ASST shares on Nasdaq rally 11% on the news.

Two crypto trade groups are suing Illinois over its 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to the industry.

Hugging Face is reportedly considering a $13 billion sale, with sources citing ongoing talks. Details about potential buyers and deal terms remain undisclosed.

Bitmine has been stacking ETH for 14 straight months. With Ether breaking above $2,500, corporate ETH reserves and accumulation strategies are back in the spotl

Safeheron and RFI are launching post-quantum cryptography tests with banks and regulators. Get the scoop on this new project and its mission.

Strategy didn't trade Bitcoin from Aug 17-23, 2026, focusing instead on selling $2B worth of MSTR shares and buying back its own stock.

Zondacrypto CEO Przemysław Kral faces fraud charges and is working with Polish prosecutors. Client losses could hit $650 million as the investigation unfolds.

WLFI's new banking license has critics of Donald Trump sounding the alarm, raising questions about crypto regulation and banking sector oversight.

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen isn't buying into Bitcoin's current price surge and plans to scoop up BTC only if it drops to $50,000—possibly late 2026 or early next yea

Altcoin market cap jumped $215B in just three days after Donald Trump's remarks. Analysts at CryptoQuant link the rally directly to his statements.