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TradFi Meets Crypto: Schwab, Visa and Coinbase Expand Digital Asset Services
Charles Schwab, Visa, and Coinbase have announced major expansions integrating digital assets into traditional finance, while the IMF warns of lingering liquidity risks.

Ledger Investigates Unprecedented Hardware Attack as Crypto Losses Top 90M USD
Ledger investigates an unprecedented hardware supply chain attack involving modified cryptocurrency wallets with embedded spying chips, causing over 90 million dollars in losses.

Bitcorp Capital Secures Digital Asset License and Sells India Unit for 14M NIS
Bitcorp Capital sold its Indian Airtouch operations for 14 million shekels while its subsidiary Proxybit secured an expanded digital asset license from the Capital Market Authority.

European Retailers Pull Ledger Wallets Amid Supply Chain Tampering Fears
European retailers pull Ledger hardware wallets after devices sold in Southeast Asia were found with hidden components designed to steal recovery words.
US to Seize $1 Billion in Crypto Assets Linked to Iran, Says Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to seize $1 billion in crypto tied to Iran, highlighting efforts to target financial networks and isolate Tehran economically.
NEAR Intents Recovers $3.8 Million After Hackers Return Stolen Crypto Funds
NEAR Intents suffered a $3.8 million cyberattack, but the CEO identified the attacker, leading to a full refund within 48 hours. Meanwhile, a new crypto ETF launched and NEAR prices recovered.
Investigator ZachXBT Spends $349,700 Infiltrating North Korean Crypto Ring
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT spent $349,700 in an undercover operation to infiltrate a North Korea-linked Lazarus Group money laundering network following the massive Bybit hack.
ECB Explores Three Pathways for Integrating Central Bank Money into Blockchain
The ECB is evaluating three models to integrate central bank money into blockchain networks, aiming to support tokenized financial assets and modernize settlement systems.
Trump Faces Crypto Backlash From Young Investors Amid Falling Token Values
Donald Trump faces growing backlash from young cryptocurrency investors and voters as digital asset values crash, raising concerns over family business ventures and profitability.
Solana Memecoin PIGGYBANK Surges to Massive Valuation Amid Extreme Volatility
A new Solana memecoin named PIGGYBANK has reached a multi-billion dollar market cap, trading alongside JTO tokens while highlighting extreme volatility and community-driven features.
Ethereum's 2030 Roadmap: Vitalik Buterin Unveils the Cryptographic World Computer
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has released a 2030 roadmap to transform the network into a cryptographic world computer, aiming to slash block times and phase out legacy blockchain structures.
Crypto Theft Exceeds $4.3 Million Following Private Key Leak
British security firm Specter reports over $4.3 million in crypto assets stolen across Ethereum, Tron, and Bitcoin networks following a suspected private key leak.
Massive Crypto Cyberattack Hits AI Projects and Mints Billions of Tokens
A massive crypto cyberattack exploited compromised authorization keys to mint and drain billions of AI-linked tokens, causing severe market volatility and highlighting critical security gaps.
NYSE Tests Avalanche Blockchain for Tokenized Securities Trading Infrastructure
The New York Stock Exchange evaluated Avalanche blockchain technology for a year to support tokenized securities trading, while exploring multiple infrastructure partners.
Tokenized Stocks Bridge Wall Street and Blockchain Infrastructure
xStocks bridge traditional capital markets and blockchain by tokenizing major equities like Apple, Nvidia, and SpaceX, offering 24/7 trading and fractional ownership.
SEC Approves Innovation Exemption to Allow Tokenized US Stocks Trading
The US SEC has introduced an "Innovation Exemption" allowing trading platforms to issue tokenized US stocks under Project Crypto. The five-year regulatory pathway aims to foster blockchain innovation while ensuring investor protections.
Crypto Token Standard Surges 1,141% in First Hours Amid New Economic Model
STANDARD token from The Standard Reserve surged 1,141% in hours, trading at 31.6 cents with a $31 million market cap, introducing an automated monetary code.
Symbiosis Bridge Exploit Mints Billions in Unbacked Tokens
A hacker exploited a vulnerability in the Symbiosis bitcoin bridge to mint $46.1 billion in syBTC tokens without backing. Market liquidity limited the actual damage to just $336,000.
Nasdaq Invests $100 Million in Kraken Parent Payward to Advance Tokenized Trading
Nasdaq is investing $100 million in Kraken parent Payward at a $21 billion valuation to bridge traditional capital markets and blockchain infrastructure, paving the way for 24/7 tokenized stock trading.
European Banks Launch Euro-Backed Stablecoin Project on Ethereum
Thirty-seven European banks from 15 countries have launched the Qivalis project to develop a euro-pegged stablecoin on the public Ethereum network, challenging dollar dominance in digital finance.
How Gen Z Learned Investing on TikTok and Why Traditional Banks Missed It
Gen Z is starting to invest at a record-average age of 19, driven by apps and TikTok. While algorithms and financial influencers introduce risks and losses, young investors display remarkable resilience and long-term savings habits.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and ISA to Examine After-Hours Trading and Tokenization
The Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange have formed joint teams to evaluate after-hours trading and securities tokenization as strategic projects for 2027.
IBI Silver Castle in a New Era: New Chairman of the Board Appointed
The founder of INX, with over 25 years of experience in the capital market, has been chosen to lead the board of directors following the completion of IBI Investment House's acquisition of control. Zvi Ziv is stepping down.
The Crypto Era: Are the laws from the 70s about to be updated?
How do you adapt the capital market to a world where stocks can be transferred via blockchain? The US Securities and Exchange Commission proposes updating old rules and incorporating technologies like blockchain into the constitutional framework. How is artificial intelligence related to this and what is tokenization anyway?
Drama in the crypto market: 21 financial giants prepare for change
The world's largest banks, including Goldman Sachs and Citi, are uniting to create a joint digital currency that will threaten the dominance of leading companies in the industry, and the official date has already been revealed.
95 Million Dollars for Fighting Crypto Crime: The Role of ICE
A massive US government contract has turned into a legal battle between two leading blockchain analysis firms. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) faces allegations of awarding the contract without a fair tender process.
The Awakening of 'Sleeping' Bitcoins: 15-Year-Old Assets Back in Motion
Hundreds of coins that have remained untouched since Bitcoin traded for just a few dollars have changed addresses in recent weeks. While some have yielded returns exceeding a million percent, experts caution against assuming a mass sell-off amidst current market volatility.
Intelligence Unit to Be Established: Created a Crypto Coin? Time to Pay Taxes
Creating a digital currency has become simple and inexpensive, but the resulting profits are now firmly on the authorities' radar. South Korea is leading the way in tracking unreported crypto activity to ensure tax compliance.
Against the crypto empires: 3,200 banks initiate a multi-trillion dollar network
The US banking system is launching an unprecedented technological project to counter the rise of cryptocurrencies, aiming to establish a bank-owned nationwide blockchain network by 2027.
A 599,000% jump in one day: the new cryptocurrency shaking up the market
A new coin launched just a few hours ago showed an inconceivable increase of hundreds of thousands of percent, but behind the crazy numbers hides a critical warning that every investor must know.
Solana Accelerates Network Performance: Upgrade Ahead of Activity Surge
Are we on the verge of another wave of gains? In the shadow of events in the financial markets, this crypto network is shortening transaction processing time. Will the upgrade make the network significantly faster?
A jump of more than 50% in a day: a scam or a rising star?
A new coin called Artificial Inu has jumped by tens of percent within a day, sparking interest among meme coin enthusiasts. But behind the name and the sharp rise lies a complex system of contracts, a project that is not yet verified, and big questions about reliability.
The Hidden Danger in Crypto: How You Could Face Criminal Charges
If a dollar bill can pass through thousands of hands and carry traces of criminal activity without its owner knowing, what happens in a world where every transfer can be tracked? Adv. Rami Tamam, a senior official in Lahav 433, explained to Ice how the transparency of crypto could also become a legal problem.
A multi-billion jump: The trend shaking up capital and crypto markets
The number of holders of tokenized stocks has doubled in just one month, with transfer volumes crossing the $23 billion mark. We examine how this asset class works and what investors need to know before entering.
Switzerland: How the Country Became a Global Hub for the Crypto Market
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority has turned bureaucracy into a growth engine. Through flexible licensing and the creation of 'Crypto Valley,' the country has become a global magnet for the blockchain industry.
What happened in the crypto world today
A new proposal seeks to change Ethereum's economy and reduce rewards for validators, the scope of damage in the Coldcard wallet breach has already crossed the $100 million mark, and Jim Cramer plans to sell his Bitcoin due to concerns about quantum computers.
Regulatory Blitz: Bringing Cryptocurrency into the Mainstream
The Israel Securities Authority has released a draft circular expanding crypto trading options. This marks the third regulatory move in two months, aimed at establishing a transparent financial framework.
Deadly cyberattack in the crypto market: The coin lost 99% of its value in hours
Balance Coin lost almost all of its value after an attacker exploited two loopholes in the protocol. The event highlights the risks in the DeFi world and the challenges accompanying algorithmic stablecoins.