Author: John Smith
Crypto exchange Coinbase teamed up with Microsoft and Europol to take down phishing-as-a-service platform Tycoon 2FA. Summary Coinbase helped trace blockchain transactions linked to the Tycoon 2FA phishing network, allowing investigators to identify the platform’s alleged administrator and several users of the service. Tycoon 2FA offered a subscription toolkit that enabled criminals to intercept authentication sessions and bypass multi-factor protections. Phishing losses dropped nearly 83% in 2025. In a Wednesday announcement, Coinbase said that it helped trace blockchain-based transactions linked to the platform, and as a result, law enforcement was able to identify the phishing operation’s alleged administrator and several…
A sharp volatility spike has triggered $521m in crypto liquidations over 24 hours. Summary About $521m in crypto futures positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) led with more than $200m wiped out, followed by major altcoins. Over 120,000 traders were liquidated as leverage reset across major derivatives venues. A fresh volatility burst across digital assets has erased roughly $521m in crypto futures positions over the past 24 hours, according to derivatives data aggregators that track liquidations across major exchanges. The wipeout was concentrated in overleveraged long positions, which had built up during the latest push higher…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As global commerce accelerates, more companies are adding crypto as a payment option to cut settlement delays, lower cross-border costs, and serve customers who already hold digital assets. In 2026, accepting crypto is becoming less of a bet and more of an operational upgrade. Commerce in 2026 is always on, cross-border, without limits. Buyers expect checkout to work fast on a phone, in any time zone, and in more than one currency. However, cards and bank transfers still run…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. In the 24-hour forex market, where price movements are measured in seconds and spreads are razor-thin, high-speed algorithmic trading has become a critical tool for competitive execution. By automating strategy rules and eliminating emotional bias, traders can respond to currency volatility with greater precision and consistency. In trading, timing is everything. In traditional markets such as stocks and bonds, people can afford to be a little more patient with decisions and take time considering them. In volatile markets such…
RedStone has launched a price oracle on Stellar after a recent oracle exploit. Summary Oracle provider RedStone has deployed a new price oracle on the Stellar network. The move follows a $10m oracle vulnerability attack, highlighting the need for more robust data feeds. Stellar DeFi activity and tokenized asset plans are expected to rely increasingly on on-chain price data as lending and trading volumes grow. Oracle provider RedStone has rolled out a dedicated price oracle on the Stellar network, aiming to support the chain’s expanding decentralized finance and tokenization ecosystem with more secure and reliable market data. The deployment comes…
The White House will review new prediction market measures proposed by the CFTC. Summary The CFTC has sent a new set of prediction market measures for review. The White House will examine the proposal before any implementation decisions are made. Crypto and traditional prediction markets may see changes in oversight, licensing, and product design depending on the outcome. The White House is set to review a new package of prediction market measures submitted by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, underscoring how on-chain and traditional prediction platforms are moving deeper into the regulatory spotlight. The proposal, described in market reports…
Backpack has rolled out a new service that allows users to join initial public offerings directly on-chain. Summary Backpack has rolled out on-chain access to IPO allocations. The service is built with Superstate to offer real equity on blockchain rails. Founder Armani Ferrante says community activity will shape access to deals. The update was announced on March 4 by founder and CEO Armani Ferrante. The feature gives users early access to IPO shares before they begin trading on traditional stock exchanges. Transactions will be settled through the Solana (SOL) blockchain, offering faster settlement and on-chain ownership. How Backpack’s on-chain IPO service works The new service…
The Sui Foundation has introduced USDsui, a native stablecoin built to power digital payments and decentralized finance across the Sui network. Summary Sui Foundation and Bridge launched USDsui on mainnet on March 4, 2026. The stablecoin is issued through Stripe’s infrastructure and supports DeFi and cross-border payments. Sui processed over $111B in stablecoin transfers in January 2026, supporting large-scale adoption. The token went live on mainnet on March 4, 2026. USDsui is issued through Bridge, a subsidiary of Stripe, using its Open Issuance platform. The platform offers robust enterprise controls and built-in compliance features, enabling institutions to gain better oversight. At launch, several popular decentralized finance…
Bitcoin price jumped to its highest level in over a month as investors reacted to news that Iran had reached out to the United States for talks on ending the war. Summary Bitcoin price jumped to $72,000 for the first time in a month. The rally happened amid reports that Iran had reached out to the United States. Still, recent rebounds have turned out to be dead-cat bounces. Bitcoin (BTC) jumped to $72,000, its highest level since February 4, and 20% above the lowest level this year. However, there is a risk that this rebound could be a bull trap.…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. If DeFi and TradFi truly converge, the pressure point will be on and off-ramps. Few things, other than secure custody, are more critical than having a low-friction way to convert digital tokens into the fiat currency people use every day. For years, that conversion layer was crypto’s weakest link, slowing down mass adoption. Summary Off-ramps are crypto’s real bottleneck: Without fast, low-cost fiat exits, trillions in on-chain value remain operationally trapped and disconnected from the real economy.…