Cryptocurrency & Blockchain News

DOJ charges 10 in alleged crypto bot trading manipulation scheme

US prosecutors say 10 people used bots and wash trades to fake crypto liquidity, raising fresh concerns over market integrity.

Base leads x402 growth as AI agents drive micropayments in USDC

AI agents are driving millions of x402 micropayments on Base, showing how stablecoins could support machine-to-machine commerce.

Chainlink jumps as Standard Chartered maps a $200 LINK case by 2030

Chainlink gained after Standard Chartered outlined a bullish long-term LINK case tied to tokenization and cross-chain infrastructure.

Morpho launches Quoter Bot to support fixed rate DeFi lending on Midnight

Morpho has released Quoter Bot to help market makers keep liquidity flowing in its new fixed-rate Midnight lending markets.

Hyperliquid allies press SEC to rethink best execution for onchain markets

Hyperliquid-linked groups want the SEC to scrap Rule 611 and build new best-execution standards for blockchain trading.

US Treasury moves to define stablecoin sales under GENIUS Act

US Treasury has proposed stablecoin rules that could reshape how issuers and crypto platforms serve American users.

Polymarket prices almost no chance of a September Fed rate cut

Polymarket traders see a September Fed hold as most likely, with rate cut odds near zero and hike risk still elevated.

MOVE Index hits 2026 low as softer inflation calms bond markets

The MOVE Index has fallen to 2026 lows as inflation cools and the Fed holds rates steady, easing pressure across bond markets.

Bitcoin mining output slips in July for CleanSpark BitFuFu and Canaan

CleanSpark, BitFuFu and Canaan mined less Bitcoin in July even as BTC prices rose, putting investor focus on margins and treasury strategy.

CFTC review of GPU futures could open a new AI infrastructure trade

The CFTC is weighing public feedback on GPU futures, a move that could turn computing power into a tradable commodity.

Cardano maps Dijkstra upgrade rollout through 2027

Cardano has outlined a two-step Dijkstra upgrade that could improve throughput, composability, and transaction finality from late 2026.

SOL Strategies says Houdini Swap added CAD 1.1 million in Q3 revenue

SOL Strategies says Houdini Swap brought in CAD 1.1 million in June, adding a new revenue stream beyond Solana staking.

Strategy raises $334 million through MSTR sales while holding Bitcoin steady

Strategy sold $334 million of MSTR stock, repurchased preferred shares and kept its Bitcoin holdings unchanged at 840,447 BTC.

Bitcoin slips below its 200 week moving average as macro pressure builds

Bitcoin has closed below its 200 week moving average for the first time since 2022, putting a key long-term support level in focus.

Bitcoin warning signs build as CryptoQuant momentum gauge turns negative

CryptoQuant data points to weaker Bitcoin demand as momentum turns negative and market risk signals flash caution.

Strategy and Metaplanet push BTC yield as Bitcoin treasury race evolves

Strategy and Metaplanet are using BTC yield to measure Bitcoin per share as index risks threaten the model.