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Latest headlines from the top crypto publications, updated every 30 minutes.

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CoinDesk 1h ago

AI is making crypto's security problem even worse, Ledger CTO warns ↗

Ledger’s Charles Guillemet says artificial intelligence is making hacks cheaper and faster, forcing a rethink of how crypto systems stay secure.

CoinDesk 2h ago

Drift says $270 million exploit was a six-month North Korean intelligence operation ↗

Attackers posed as a trading firm, met Drift contributors in person across multiple countries, deposited $1 million of their own capital, and waited half a year before executing the drain CoinDesk detailed earlier this week.

CoinDesk 3h ago

Ant Group’s blockchain arm unveils platform for AI agents to transact on crypto rails ↗

Anvita includes tokenization services and a platform for agents to coordinate tasks and settle payments in real time using stablecoins.

CoinDesk 3h ago

Bitcoin holds steady as sentiment hits worst levels since Iran war began ↗

Social sentiment, on-chain data, and positioning metrics all hit extremes not seen since late February, even as institutional buying remains elevated.

CoinDesk 11h ago

Bitcoin's $1.3 trillion security race: Key initiatives aimed at quantum-proofing the world's largest blockchain ↗

Developers are considering ways to quantum-proof the world's oldest cryptocurrency as the threat of this computing moves beyond a hypothetical.

CoinDesk 20h ago

Bitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds ↗

The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period.

CoinDesk 22h ago

Ex-UK Chancellor backs bitcoin as alternative to failing systems ↗

Kwasi Kwarteng reflects on current UK market turmoil, fiscal “doom loop,” and his move into bitcoin with Stack BTC.

CoinDesk 22h ago

Digital asset treasuries must now earn their keep ↗

For treasuries to do so and stay competitive, Kiernan unpacks three broad strategies that are emerging.

CoinDesk 1d ago

Traders are the big winners as 24/7 stocks will finally end the after-hours price 'manipulation' ↗

Round-the-clock markets promise freedom for investors and pressure for intermediaries who traditionally wielded immense power during off-hours

CoinDesk 1d ago

Solana's quantum-threat readiness reveals harsh tradeoff: security vs speed ↗

While Bitcoin developers scramble to find a solution and Ethereum prepares for 'Q-day,' Solana is trying to get ahead of that scenario.

CoinDesk 1d ago

Five data sources say the same thing about bitcoin market. It's thinning from the inside ↗

CryptoQuant data shows overall bitcoin demand is contracting at -63,000 BTC per month even as institutional buyers accelerate purchases, with large holders distributing nearly 188,000 BTC over the past year.

CoinDesk 1d ago

Judge continues Nevada ban on Kalshi sports markets ↗

A state judge ruled that Kalshi's prediction markets offering sports bets were "indistinguishable" from gambling, and extended a temporary ban in Nevada.

CoinDesk 1d ago

Here's what 'cracking' bitcoin in 9 minutes by quantum computers actually means ↗

Google's quantum paper made headlines with that number. Here's what it means, what's actually at risk, and why 6.9 million bitcoin are more exposed than the rest.

CoinDesk 1d ago

Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026 ↗

The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account.

CoinDesk 1d ago

Circle under fire after $285 million Drift hack over inaction to freeze stolen USDC ↗

Prominent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleged faster action by Circle could have limited crypto losses, but freezing asset without legal authorization carries legal risks.

CoinDesk 1d ago

What next as XRP rises to $1.33 but fails to break out ↗

Price tracks broader crypto flows, with range-bound structure intact until $1.35 breaks.

CoinDesk 2d ago

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat while altcoins rise ↗

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gained 5.8% and Avalanche (AVAX) climbed 3.6%.

CoinDesk 2d ago

U.S. March jobs smash expectations, with 178,000 added ↗

Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level just following the strong report.

CoinDesk 2d ago

Ethereum Foundation stakes another $93 million ether, reaching its 70,000 ETH target ↗

The foundation deposited the bulk of its planned staking commitment in a single session, completing a program announced in February to turn dormant treasury holdings into a yield-generating position.

CoinDesk 2d ago

Crypto consolidates as volatility cools and futures markets tilt bearish ↗

Bitcoin holds a tight range as altcoins rally on low liquidity, but derivatives data and options skew suggest traders are bracing for downside.

CoinDesk 2d ago

Naoris Protocol's quantum-resistant blockchain goes live as Bitcoin and Ethereum face 'Q-Day' threats ↗

Naoris debuts its quantum-resistant mainnet, which uses algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.

CoinDesk 2d ago

Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline ↗

Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens.

CoinDesk 2d ago

Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, is now interim AG ↗

U.S. President Donald Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and deputy attorney general, as the interim top prosecutor.

CoinDesk 2d ago

Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week ↗

Crypto and banking industry representatives are viewing revised stablecoin yield compromise language this week.

CoinDesk 2d ago

Here’s why bitcoin’s drop below $68,000 raises the risk of a crash under $60,000 ↗

The negative gamma zone below $68,000 can trigger a self-reinforcing sell-off, leading to an ever larger slump.

CoinDesk 2d ago

CFTC sues Illinois over state's cease-and-desist letters against prediction markets ↗

The CFTC argued in a lawsuit that the Commodity Exchange Act gave it "exclusive jurisdiction" over all swaps, which include prediction markets.

CoinDesk 2d ago

Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter, boosting custody push ↗

Coinbase’s conditional OCC approval moves it closer to operating as a federally regulated crypto custodian, pending compliance and final review.

CoinDesk 2d ago

Elon Musk's X to deploy scam kill switch by auto-locking first-time crypto mentioners ↗

The move comes in response to a wave of phishing attacks using fake copyright emails and is the latest in an attempt to shut down crypto-linked scams on the platform.

CoinDesk 3d ago

How a Solana feature designed for convenience let attackers drain more than $270 million from Drift ↗

The exploit did not involve a bug in Drift's code. It used "durable nonces," a legitimate Solana transaction feature, to pre-sign administrative transfers weeks before executing them, bypassing the protocol's multisig security in minutes.

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