Cryptocurrency

Binance Maintains Dominance in Crypto Derivatives as Decentralized Exchanges Rise The first quarter of 2026 saw the cryptocurrency derivatives market continue its significant growth, with centralized exchanges holding their ground while decentralized platforms, particularly perpetual swap decentralized exchanges, made notable strides. Industry data reveals that Binance remains the undisputed leader in this high-volume arena. Binance

Crypto Hackers Drain 169 Million Dollars from DeFi in First Quarter The decentralized finance sector began the new year under siege, with hackers making off with a staggering 169 million dollars from 34 different protocols in the first quarter. This figure, while alarmingly high, represents a significant decrease from the same period last year, suggesting

Big Tech Unites Under Linux Foundation to Back New x402 Protocol for Agentic AI A new foundation has been launched to champion the adoption of agentic AI, with major technology firms and cryptocurrency leaders joining forces. The initiative centers on the x402 protocol, a set of open standards designed to enable AI agents to perform

Coinbase Secures Conditional Approval for US Trust Charter In a significant regulatory development for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States, Coinbase has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust charter. The announcement was made by the company’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, who highlighted the

Taiwan Holds 210 Bitcoin in State Treasury, Sparking Strategic Reserve Debate A Taiwanese lawmaker revealed last year that the island’s government holds a significant amount of Bitcoin in its treasury. Ko Ju-Chun stated that the Ministry of Justice possesses 210 Bitcoin, confiscated during criminal investigations, which at the time were valued at approximately 14 million

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds concluded the first quarter with net outflows, shedding roughly half a billion dollars in value. This negative quarter occurred even as March posted a monthly inflow of approximately 1.3 billion dollars, marking the first positive month of 2026 for these funds. The data highlights a volatile and cautious investor landscape

CertiK Warns Crypto Users to Avoid AI Agent OpenClaw Over Security Risks Security firm CertiK has issued a stark warning to the cryptocurrency community, advising against the use of an AI agent named OpenClaw due to significant security vulnerabilities. The firm specifically cautions ordinary users who lack professional security, development, or advanced technical expertise to

US Lawmakers Propose Mined in America Act to Counter Chinese Dominance in Bitcoin Mining Hardware A new legislative effort in the United States Senate aims to reshape the geography of Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturing, seeking to reduce reliance on Chinese producers. The proposed Mined in America Act targets the stark imbalance between where Bitcoin is