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Zcash’s market value fell by more than $3 billion after the disclosure of a critical vulnerability that could theoretically have allowed attackers to create unlimited counterfeit ZEC tokens.

House Republicans are seeking to extend a proposed congressional trading ban to prediction markets, with Representative Bryan Steil arguing lawmakers should not profit from trades linked to elections or public policy decisions.

Major U.S. banks are preparing to launch a shared tokenised deposit network by early 2027 as they seek to modernise payments and compete with the growing influence of stablecoins in digital finance.

CME Group Chief Executive Terry Duffy has criticised the recent approval of cryptocurrency perpetual futures in the United States, warning the products could create significant risks for investors and financial markets.

A group of Senate Republicans led by Senator Cynthia Lummis has urged US financial regulators to establish clearer capital standards for digital assets, arguing current rules unfairly restrict banks from participating in crypto markets.

Chainalysis said gray-market peptide sales exceeded a $100 million annual run rate as cryptocurrency became a primary payment method for buyers seeking lower-cost compounds from overseas suppliers.

Bitget Wallet has launched a World Cup prediction market campaign with Polymarket, giving its 90 million users access to tournament-related markets as sports-driven onchain activity accelerates ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FG Nexus has transferred another 10,000 Ether worth approximately $17.8 million, continuing a series of sales that have significantly reduced its Ethereum treasury holdings.

Coinbase has launched pre-IPO trading markets, starting with exposure to SpaceX through a perpetual futures contract tied to the company's private market valuation.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said he has sold his holdings in Hyperliquid and Near Protocol, marking a sharp reversal from his previously bullish outlook on both digital assets.

Apex Group is providing fund administration services for a tokenised real estate fund whose shares are being issued on Goldman Sachs Digital Asset Platform (GS DAP), underscoring growing institutional interest in blockchain-based investment products.

Strategy is facing renewed scrutiny after the recent Bitcoin downturn pushed its massive cryptocurrency holdings into deep paper-loss territory.

Professional investors sharply reduced their exposure to US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds during the first quarter as Bitcoin's correction deepened and trading-focused institutions unwound positions.

Crypto exchange Bybit has added support for Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin, marking the first time the payment company's digital dollar has been listed on a major cryptocurrency trading platform.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies is facing mounting pressure after Ethereum's decline below $1,800 pushed the value of its massive crypto treasury sharply lower.

US Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould rejected suggestions that President Donald Trump had influenced the regulator’s review of a national trust charter application submitted by crypto firm World Liberty Financial.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it has helped users recover more than $8.2 billion in digital assets mistakenly deposited through incorrect addresses, network selections and other transfer errors since 2021.

South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges are listing new digital assets weeks after major international platforms, with Upbit adding tokens an average of 28 days after their first appearance on global exchanges, according to research from IOSG Ventures.

Coinbase and Better Home & Finance will launch a mortgage programme by summer 2026 allowing qualified borrowers to use Bitcoin and USDC as collateral for down payments on Fannie Mae-backed home loans.

Advocates of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act are ramping up support for the legislation as its prospects in the US Senate face mounting time pressure ahead of the midterm election cycle.

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK raised $9.4 million from cryptocurrency billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo in the first quarter of 2026, helping the party outpace both Labour and the Conservatives in fundraising.

Alexander Browder, the 17-year-old son of political activist Bill Browder, said Russia sanctioned him after he published research alleging the ruble-pegged A7A5 stablecoin was being used to evade Western sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine.

US Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester Peirce said software developers should not face securities obligations simply for publishing open-source blockchain and decentralised finance code.

Iran is seeking the release of $12 billion in frozen assets as a precondition for advancing negotiations with the US, a demand that has stalled progress toward a broader sanctions agreement.