North Korean hackers are moving tens of millions on Hyperliquid as Trump pushes to onshore the crypto platform
Blockchain data reviewed by CoinDesk shows wallets tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group sold more than $30 million in bitcoin on the platform in the last three…
Kalshi lays down first lifetime ban for ex-member of Congress George Santos
The prediction market platform banned Santos for manipulation as part of the industry's ongoing efforts to show it's dealing with bad behavior. Source:CoinDesk
NYSE owner ICE taps tZERO for tokenized securities push, takes stake in firm
The deal adds transferagent and settlement infrastructure to ICE's plans for an NYSEaffiliated market for tokenized stocks, tZERO said. Source:CoinDesk
Ireland bars crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
Eligible assets for the new accounts include listed stocks, bonds, and ETFs, with providers handling tax reporting to simplify investor compliance.…
Here's 1 metric on U.S. debt that makes bitcoin's bull case look stronger than ever
Your dayahead look for Aug. 31, 2026 Source:CoinDesk
U.S. strikes on Iran fail to stir bitcoin, on track for best month since November 2024
Bitcoin held steady despite a broader riskoff move after the first U.S. strikes against Iran for weeks sent oil higher and stocks lower. The cryptocurrency has…
U.S. jobs report, Russia’s digital ruble rollout: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 31. Source:CoinDesk
Live updates: Bitcoin holds $78,000 as yen breaks 160 and rate-hike bets lift the dollar
Bitcoin is holding just under $78,000 as August closes. The dollar strength that pushed the yen past its intervention line is the same force capping crypto.…
Luke Dashjr exits mining pool Ocean after split over Bitcoin mining’s future
The split was mutual, with both parties citing differing views on the future of Bitcoin mining and recent protocol developments. Source:CoinDesk
September Fed rate hike fears look overblown as the probability stands at just 58%, not 90%
Odds of a rate hike in September remain below 60% despite Warsh's hawkish speech on Friday. Observers downplay fears of tightening. Source:CoinDesk
Cronos halts blockchain after $75 million lending exploit hits lending app Tectonic
An attacker allegedly pushed Tectonic’s thinly traded TONIC token up 100fold, used it as collateral to borrow real assets and left most funds stranded when…
Michael Saylor hints at first bitcoin purchase in two months as bitcoin nears $79,000
Bitcoin rebounds from Friday’s low as Strategy’s valuation expands and bitcoin dominance climbs above 60%. Source:CoinDesk