Author: Tristan Lodenberg

The release of the United States National Cyber Strategy has triggered discussion across the digital asset sector after the document acknowledged cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies as part of the country’s cybersecurity priorities. US Cybersecurity Strategy Mentions Crypto and Blockchain Security The six page strategy states that the government will support the development of secure technologies and supply chains designed to protect user privacy. Within that framework, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies were specifically referenced for security support. Galaxy Digital’s head Alex Thorn said in an X post on Friday; The document notes that future efforts will focus on strengthening systems that protect users…

The price of Bitcoin moved lower heading into the weekend, slipping below $68,000 after briefly climbing to nearly $74,000 earlier in the week. The digital asset declined about 3.4% over the past 24 hours, continuing a pattern in recent months where late-week selling pushes prices toward the lower end of its trading range. Other major cryptocurrencies also posted losses. Ethereum fell roughly 4.4% to around $1,974, while Solana dropped about 4%. Dogecoin and BNB also declined, reflecting broader weakness across the market. Strong U.S. Dollar Creates Pressure on Risk Assets The pullback came as the United States Dollar recorded its…

Crypto exchange Binance has pushed back against an inquiry from U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, arguing that the investigation relies on inaccurate and misleading reporting about alleged sanctions violations involving Iran. In a public letter, the exchange said the reports referenced in the senator’s inquiry were “demonstrably false” and lacked credible evidence. Blumenthal, a member of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee, opened the investigation in February after media coverage suggested that some Binance partners may have facilitated transactions linked to Iranian entities. Partners Removed After Internal Compliance Review According to Binance, two Hong Kong based partners, Hexa Whale and Blessed…

The price of Bitcoin has slipped back below the $70k level after falling roughly 5% over the past two days. The decline returned the asset to its broader monthly trading range as resistance continued to form near the $68,000 mark. Cryptoquant data shows that short term holders accelerated profit-taking after Bitcoin’s earlier rally above $74,000. Analysts tracking blockchain activity reported that more than 27,000 BTC moved to exchanges from wallets belonging to short-term investors within a 24-hour period. These investors largely accumulated their positions between one week and one month earlier, with an average realized price close to $68,000. Futures…

The team behind Curve Finance has accused decentralized exchange PancakeSwap of using its StableSwap technology without proper licensing. The dispute centers on code linked to the StableSwap mechanism designed for efficient trading between stablecoins and tightly pegged assets. According to Curve developers, the feature appears within PancakeSwap Infinity, the latest version of the exchange. The Curve team stated that any project wishing to integrate the technology should follow the appropriate licensing process or seek collaboration to ensure secure implementation. DeFi Security Risks Highlighted by Curve Developers Curve developers also emphasized that stablecoin swap algorithms require deep technical expertise to avoid…

A federal judge in Seattle has sentenced former startup chief financial officer Nevin Shetty to two years in prison after he was convicted of wire fraud tied to unauthorized cryptocurrency investments. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Shetty secretly transferred approximately $35 million from a Seattle-based technology startup into a cryptocurrency platform he controlled called HighTower Treasury. The transfers took place in 2022 without the knowledge of company executives or board members. Funds Used in High-Yield DeFi Lending Protocols Investigators said the funds were used to invest in high-yield decentralized finance lending protocols that claimed returns of 20% or…

Global energy markets moved sharply on Friday after Donald Trump declared that there would be “no deal” with Iran unless the country agreed to unconditional surrender. The statement heightened geopolitical tensions and immediately pushed crude prices higher. West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil extended earlier gains and climbed about 11%, reaching close to $90 per barrel. The surge reflected investor concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East could disrupt global oil supply and increase volatility across financial markets. Bitcoin and U.S. Stocks Fall as Risk Sentiment Weakens Risk assets reacted negatively to the rising geopolitical uncertainty. Futures tied to the…

The first spot ETF tracking Polkadot has officially begun trading in the United States, marking another step in the expansion of crypto based investment products. The ETF, issued by 21Shares, trades on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol TDOT. The fund launched with an initial seed investment of $11 million and carries a management fee of 0.3%. Like other spot crypto ETFs, the product is designed to track the market price of Polkadot while allowing investors to gain exposure through traditional brokerage accounts without directly holding the token. Polkadot Network and Market Position Polkadot is a blockchain platform…

Trading volumes for tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through the integration between 1inch and Ondo have surpassed $2.5 billion since the partnership launched in September 2025. The milestone highlights the growing role of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) as one of the few expanding segments in a weakening cryptocurrency market. RWA Trading Growth on BNB Chain Data from Dune analytics shows that RWAs have become the fastest-growing trading category on 1inch. Although they still represent a smaller portion of total platform activity, the growth trend has continued despite broader market volatility. Most of the trading activity has taken place on…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called on developers to embrace experimentation in the network’s application layer while upholding the blockchain’s core principles. Buterin emphasizes that Ethereum should remain committed to censorship resistance, open-source development, privacy, and security, which he refers to with the acronym CROPS. In a lengthy post on X, Buterin stated ; Buterin highlighted privacy as a central focus for the next phase of Ethereum development. Many existing applications were not originally designed with privacy as a priority. Addressing this gap would require rethinking and rebuilding key parts of the application stack to give users secure and private interactions. The…