CryptoCafe has expanded its marketplace payment options by adding Dogecoin alongside Bitcoin. The move gives buyers and sellers more flexibility through the platform’s escrow system, while a recent version 2.0 release prepares the site for further development. Its parent company, Myriad Media, is also developing a separate Bitcoin-
Minnesota has become the latest US state to prohibit cryptocurrency ATMs after officials reported approximately $1 million in scam-related losses linked to the machines between 2023 and 2025. The measure, aimed especially at protecting older residents, reflects growing scrutiny of crypto kiosks and the safeguards surrounding them. Key takeaways
HashKey Exchange has received approval from JPMorgan Chase to open a client money account, adding another major banking connection for the Hong Kong-licensed cryptocurrency platform. The account is intended to support customer fund segregation and US dollar settlement, although HashKey has not announced when it will become operational. Key
A hedge fund known for large positions in artificial intelligence infrastructure and Bitcoin mining companies is seeking fresh capital after losses during a sharp AI stock sell-off, according to the Financial Times. The episode highlights the risks of leverage, concentrated exposure and rapidly changing expectations around crypto mining’s
Pump.fun reportedly dismissed an undisclosed number of employees in April, about two months before some were scheduled to begin receiving PUMP tokens under agreements signed in 2025. The report has renewed attention on token-based compensation, employment terms and the importance of transparent governance in crypto companies. Key takeaways
Bitcoin came under renewed pressure after falling below $64,000 as escalating U.S.–Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher and supported the U.S. dollar. The move weakened an already fragile technical structure, placing $62,000 under scrutiny and raising the possibility of a decline toward $59,000 if
Negotiators appear close to resolving one of the most contested issues in the CLARITY Act: whether and how stablecoin issuers may offer yield. The reported progress follows a closed-door meeting involving White House officials, crypto executives and banks, with participants aiming to advance the bill before the March 1
A firmware build error affecting Coldcard hardware wallets has been linked to the theft of approximately 594 BTC, valued at about $38 million at the time. The Bitcoin was drained from roughly 500 wallets within 25 minutes on July 31, after an attacker exploited weak private-key generation rather than
Bitcoin fell below $64,000 as traders reduced exposure ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while exchange-traded fund outflows and leveraged liquidations added to selling pressure. The subsequent rate hold produced little additional volatility, showing that much of the decision had already been reflected in prices. Broader
The CLARITY Act is approaching a decisive moment in the U.S. Senate. Lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, financial institutions and crypto industry groups are pressing for action, but disagreements over ethics enforcement, developer protections, stablecoin rewards and anti-money laundering rules continue to cloud the bill’s schedule and prospects. Key
OSL Digital Securities has opened retail XRP trading in Hong Kong, giving everyday investors access to the token through an SFC-licensed venue. The July 29, 2026 launch expands on OSL’s earlier professional-investor offering and adds a regulated HKD pathway for XRP exposure in one of Asia’s
Recent security incidents across the blockchain landscape highlight the persistent risks facing digital asset infrastructure. From contract vulnerabilities to sophisticated phishing schemes, these events underscore why institutional-grade security and rigorous operational discipline remain the primary defenses against unauthorized access. Investors must prioritize platforms that emphasize transparency and long-term