Crypto Hacks Drained $1.5B in 2024 — 2025 Is Already Worse
Crypto hacks cost the industry $1.5 billion in 2024. In 2025, losses have already blown past that figure — led by the $1.5B Bybit breach alone. Here's what the numbers show.
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Morgan Stanley Files S-1 for Spot Bitcoin ETF Under Ticker MSBT
Morgan Stanley has filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC for a spot Bitcoin ETF under the ticker MSBT, marking one of Wall Street's biggest names entering the direct Bitcoin fund space.
Senate Republicans Hold Closed-Door Meeting on Cryptocurrency Yield Regulation
Senate Republicans held a closed-door meeting to discuss cryptocurrency yield regulation, signaling a critical and sensitive phase in broader digital asset legislation negotiations.
US Regulators Ease Capital Requirements for Large Banks: What It Means for Crypto
US banking regulators announced plans to reduce capital requirements for large banks, a shift that could expand crypto asset holdings, bank lending capacity, and institutional digital asset services.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana ETFs Post Net Outflows on March 18 — BTC Leads at -$163.5M
U.S. spot Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs each saw net outflows on March 18. BTC ETFs lost $163.5M, ETH ETFs shed $55.7M, and SOL ETFs recorded $295.73K in outflows.
BIS: Retail Gold Purchases Triple While Institutional Selling Accelerates
The Bank for International Settlements reports retail gold purchases have tripled in six months while institutional investors accelerate selling, marking a sharp divergence in market sentiment.
Ripple-Backed Evernorth Files S-4 to Become Nasdaq-Listed XRP Treasury Company via SPAC
Evernorth, backed by Ripple, has filed an S-4 with the SEC to merge with a SPAC and list on Nasdaq as a dedicated XRP treasury company — the first of its kind.
Senator Tim Scott Expects First Stablecoin Yield Compromise Proposal This Week
Senate Banking Committee chair Tim Scott says a stablecoin yield compromise proposal will reach him by end of week, as bipartisan negotiators race a 6-week midterm deadline.
Crypto Market Falls for Second Day as Bitcoin Drops Below $71,000 and Layer 2 Tokens Plunge 6%
Bitcoin fell below $71,000 intraday while Layer 2 tokens dropped more than 6% as the crypto market extended losses into a second consecutive day.
Fed Holds Rates, FTX Sends $2.2B to Creditors, SEC Approves Nasdaq Tokenized Stocks — March 19
The Fed held rates at 3.5–3.75% and cut its 2026 cut forecast to just one, dragging Bitcoin down to $71K with Fear & Greed at 23. FTX will distribute $2.2 billion to creditors on March 31. The SEC approved Nasdaq's tokenized stock trading pilot.
Coinbase Pushes AI Agents to Use Crypto Payments, Pursues Stablecoin Deal With Cloudflare
Coinbase is advocating for AI agents to transact using crypto payments and is seeking a stablecoin partnership with Cloudflare, positioning digital assets as core infrastructure for the emerging AI economy.
Powell Doesn’t Rule Out Rate Hike, But Odds Remain Low
Fed Chair Jerome Powell did not rule out a future rate hike but stressed the likelihood is currently low. Here is what it means for crypto and Bitcoin.
Banks Risk Another 2008 Crisis After Moving 18 Million BTC Worth of Assets Into Shadow Lenders
Banks have quietly shifted assets worth the equivalent of 18 million BTC into shadow lenders, reviving fears of a 2008-style systemic collapse outside regulatory oversight.
Bitcoin Falls Below $71,000, Drops 3.96% in Single-Day Selloff
Bitcoin dropped below $71,000 on Wednesday, sliding 3.96% in a single session as sellers pushed the leading cryptocurrency to its lowest level in recent days.
SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule Change to Enable Tokenized Securities Trading
The SEC has approved a Nasdaq rule change allowing tokenized securities to be traded on the exchange, marking a historic shift in U.S. regulatory treatment of blockchain-based assets.
