Cryptocurrency & Blockchain News

Pump.fun Faces Layoffs Amid Controversy Over $PUMP Token Grants

Pump.fun laid off over 40 employees before their $PUMP token grants vested, raising concerns about corporate practices and market implications.

TMX Group's Strategic Merger: What to Expect from MEMX Group

TMX Group's merger with MEMX and BOX Options Market forms MEMX Group, valued at $2.3 billion, reshaping the U.S. exchange landscape.

George Santos Under CFTC Investigation for Manipulative Trading Activities

George Santos faces a CFTC investigation for alleged manipulative trading on Kalshi, raising important questions for investors in prediction markets.

Zhibao Technology's Innovative Fundraising Strategy Using Bitcoin

Zhibao Technology secures $154.7 million through a unique PIPE financing backed by Bitcoin, resulting in a surge in stock value.

BitMEX Announces Permanent Closure: What Traders Need to Know

BitMEX is shutting down its operations on September 23, 2026. Here's what traders need to know about the closure and its implications.

The Implications of the NY Fed's Currency Rate Checks on USD/JPY

The NY Fed's recent currency checks signal US government readiness to act on the yen, impacting forex traders and market dynamics.

Navigating Bitcoin's Declining Hashrate and the Shift to AI

Bitcoin's hashrate drop leads to mining companies pivoting towards AI, resulting in significant stock gains despite market volatility.

Understanding the Bitwise Rebranding in Validator Nodes

Bitwise has rebranded its Ledger Wallet validator nodes from Chorus One, maintaining the same staking experience for users.

The Rise and Fall of Leopold Aschenbrenner and His AI Hedge Fund

Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund, Situational Awareness, lost 67% in value amid an AI-focused investment strategy and a failed Anthropic deal.

NXP Semiconductors Looks to Acquire Ambarella for Autonomous Driving Edge

NXP Semiconductors is negotiating to acquire Ambarella, enhancing its position in the autonomous driving market.

Solana Mobile's Seeker Summer Campaign: What Investors Should Know

Solana Mobile enhances its engagement strategy with 27 million SKR tokens in its Seeker Summer campaign to bolster user retention and app engagement.

The Shift to Intent-Based Trading in DeFi Aggregators

DeFi aggregators are moving towards intent-based trading, enabling users to express goals while solvers find optimal execution paths.

Market Insights: The Unraveling of AI Stocks and Their Impact on Cryptocurrency

AI stocks briefly rose, creating hope before a swift decline. Cryptos are impacted as the Fear Index signals extreme fear in the market.

Uniswap's New Lending Product Earn Enhances Crypto Asset Utilization

Uniswap's new Earn product allows users to deposit idle assets and earn yield within the platform, enhancing crypto utilization.

Exploring the Impact of $700 Million in Open Interest on Bitcoin Futures

Bitcoin futures see a $700 million increase in open interest, raising questions on market stability and potential liquidation risks.

Critical Vulnerability in Coldcard Mk3 Highlights Risks of Hardware Wallets

A significant vulnerability in Coldcard Mk3 hardware wallets led to the theft of $70.2 million worth of Bitcoin, raising security concerns.