The Latest Breaking News from Crypto

DeFi veteran Gauntlet raises $125 million from Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings

The Japanese conglomerate has made bets on other crypto protocols, including the lender Morpho and the blockchain Arc.

Fortune · Jul 9

Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Crypto Legislation, Echoes Iran Expert's Warning That Bill Is a 'Ticket to Sanctions Evasion'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) expressed concerns over the Clarity Act on Wednesday, describing it as a potential loophole that could enable sanctions evasion.

Benzinga · Jul 9

Bitcoin falls close to $62,000 as geopolitical risks weigh, $143 million ETF inflows offer support

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices saw a decline on Thursday amid geopolitical tensions. Renewed geopolitical risks pushed investors toward a risk-off stance globally. However, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded significant net inflows, offering price support. The global crypto market capitalization edged down, reflecting broader market sentiment. Analysts suggest Bitcoin's $60,000 level remains…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Bank of England governor says he is ‘able to spot’ lobbying after Farage crypto meeting

Exclusive: Andrew Bailey says no policy changes were made as a result of pressure from crypto tycoon-backed Reform leader UK politics live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Exclusive: EU to revise crypto rules in 2027 amid Trump's push for digital assets

The European Union is set to revise its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to cover non-EU issuers and broaden its scope, as US President Donald Trump's support for stablecoins prompts new regulatory questions.

Euronews · Jul 8

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election

The shock announcement that he was stepping down came as Farage is the subject of a parliamentary probe over the non-disclosure of a €5.8 million donation from a Thailand-based crypto-currency billionaire.

Euronews · Jul 8

Norway police says 28 people arrested in international child porn crackdown

Norway's National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) said the men had used the cryptocurrency Monero to pay for access to several forums on the dark web.

Euronews · Jul 8

Global cryptocurrency market worth $2 trillion set to collapse? What is spelling trouble for crypto firms?

Crypto industry concerns have grown since March research from Alphabet's Google, one of several tech giants pioneering the technology, suggested quantum computers may be able to break that cryptography sooner than previously expected

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Women investors account for over 13% of crypto futures traders; XRP and Bitcoin top their portfolios

Crypto futures trading in India saw significant growth from smaller cities. Women traders showed lower leverage and preferred specific digital assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum comprised a smaller portion of futures volume. Tamil Nadu led regional participation in crypto futures trading. Traders demonstrated tactical approaches and risk awareness in leveraged products.

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearer

The cryptocurrency industry is preparing for quantum computing threats. New research suggests quantum computers could crack encryption sooner than expected. This technology poses an existential risk to digital assets and networks. Companies are planning upgrades to quantum-resistant cryptography systems. These efforts could take years to fully implement across blockchains.

The Economic Times · Jul 8