Cryptocurrency & Blockchain News

China's Notice No. 42: Regulatory Actions on Stablecoins and Digital Currency

China's Notice No. 42 bans RMB-pegged stablecoins, reinforcing a strict regulatory framework for digital currencies.

Hedge Funds Shift Strategies After Recent Market Volatility

Hedge funds are adjusting their strategies after a recent short squeeze, moving cautiously into selective short positions and market-neutral strategies.

Berkshire Hathaway's Bold Investment Strategy for H1 2026

Berkshire Hathaway invested $39.4 billion in equities in H1 2026, marking a significant increase over last year, alongside $4.8 billion in buybacks.

China Enforces Stricter Regulations on Cross-Border Trading: What Investors Need to Know

China's crackdown on unauthorized cross-border trading impacts major brokers and poses new challenges for mainland investors.

Solana Emerges as the Leading Blockchain for Monthly USDC Transactions

Solana leads in monthly USDC transactions, with over 6 million senders, reflecting a significant adoption and practical usage within the blockchain.

Delays in the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act Reflect Broader Regulatory Challenges

The Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act faces delays in Congress, impacting cryptocurrency regulations and local lending.

Core Scientific's Strategic Pivot from Rejected Buyout to AMD Partnership

Core Scientific's rejection of a $9 billion buyout leads to a promising partnership with AMD, focusing on AI infrastructure.

Understanding Brazil's New Crypto Regulations and Their Impact on Transactions

Brazil's new regulations will impose 24-hour holds on outbound crypto transactions over $10,000 starting in 2027, impacting users significantly.

Memecoin Platform Surpasses Derivatives Exchange in Revenue

Pump.fun outsold Hyperliquid in a revenue race, revealing key insights into fee structures and investor implications.

Hyperliquid's Ascendancy in Perpetual Futures Trading

Hyperliquid has surpassed 263,000 active perpetual futures traders, controlling 69% of on-chain daily users and redefining decentralized trading.

BIP-110 Bitcoin Soft Fork Attempts and Its Fallout

BIP-110 aimed to reduce data in Bitcoin transactions but stalled quickly due to lack of miner support, raising neutral concerns.

The Rise of Dollar Stablecoins in Crypto Card Spending: A Market Analysis

Dollar stablecoins dominate crypto card spending, skyrocketing to 84% of transactions by mid-2026 after EU-backed coins collapsed.

Bitcoin Red Team Faces Challenges Amid AI Access Restrictions

The Bitcoin Red Team, led by AnchorWatch's CEO, faced AI access restrictions while securing open-source Bitcoin projects.

Shenzhen Employee Sentenced for Ransom Attempt Involving Cryptocurrency

A Shenzhen tech employee received a prison sentence for stealing data and extorting his employer using cryptocurrency.

Exploring Stacks: How This Bitcoin Layer-2 Protocol Revolutionizes DeFi

Stacks, a Bitcoin layer-2 protocol, enhances DeFi by securing transactions and enabling smart contracts, with growing support from Bitfinex.

Will Ethereum's Proposed Upgrade Centralize Staking Power?

Ether.fi CEO wagers $1 million that Ethereum's EIP-8363 will centralize staking power instead of distributing it evenly.