Ashley Schneider

The cryptocurrency market experienced a severe shakeout over the past 24 hours, with nearly $887.46 million in leveraged positions wiped out amid a sharp downturn in altcoins and meme coins. According to data from Coinglass, Bitcoin traders suffered the largest losses, with $274.59 million liquidated, followed by Ethereum ($196.12 million), Solana ($98.93 million), and XRP

Crypto executives are being hunted. A surge in violent kidnappings, including the brutal abduction of Ledger co-founder David Balland, has forced industry leaders to rethink their security. The recent abduction of Ledger co-founder David Balland in France is the latest in a string of attacks that have heightened concerns over the safety of individuals handling

In the latest blow to the cryptocurrency industry’s security, Infini Neobank has suffered a $49.5 million breach, just days after Bybit’s staggering $1.4 billion exploit. The Infini attack saw funds drained from its platform, converted into Ethereum, and moved to an unknown wallet, raising fresh concerns over private key management and digital asset security. Blockchain

A staggering $1.14 billion has flowed out of U.S. Bitcoin ETFs over the past two weeks, marking one of the most significant capital shifts since the investment vehicles were introduced. The sharp sell-off highlights growing investor unease as economic uncertainty, trade tensions, and shifting monetary policies take center stage. The outflow, spanning February 7 to

A Brazilian national accused of orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme has been extradited from Switzerland to the United States to face federal charges, the Department of Justice announced Friday. Douver T. Braga, 48, appeared before the U.S. District Court in Seattle, where he pleaded not guilty to a 13-count indictment that includes wire fraud

Coinbase is adding futures contracts for Solana (SOL) and Hedera (HBAR) to its derivatives exchange. This increases Coinbase’s futures offerings to 19 digital assets and comes amid regulatory changes that could reshape the approval process for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The announcement highlights the increasing role of regulated crypto derivatives in financial markets. These CFTC-approved

Microsoft’s latest breakthrough in quantum computing may bring Bitcoin closer to adopting quantum-resistant encryption sooner than expected. The Majorana 1 chip, unveiled on February 19, introduces a new class of quantum technology designed to scale beyond current computational limitations. According to Bitcoin exchange River, this innovation could significantly shorten the timeline for addressing Bitcoin’s vulnerability

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), a newly formed division aimed at combating cyber-related misconduct and fraud in the cryptocurrency sector. The unit, which replaces the SEC’s previous Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, will be led by SEC attorney Laura D’Allaird and staffed with approximately

The cryptocurrency derivatives market is experiencing unprecedented growth, prompting major U.S. exchanges to explore strategic acquisitions. Coinbase and Kraken, two of the most prominent American crypto platforms, are reportedly in talks to acquire Deribit, the world’s leading crypto options exchange. If finalized, the deal could significantly reshape the competitive landscape of crypto derivatives trading, strengthening