Several investors are currently in limbo regarding the best cryptos to buy before April.

The popular battle royale game Fortnite recently added fake crypto in-game as a joke to poke fun at the cryptocurrency industry. However, crypto degens took it seriously and launched a meme coin named ‘$DB,' on Solana which soared to a market cap of $4.78 million.

The UAE city-state is introducing new regulations that will require virtual asset issuers and service providers to disclose the identities of major token holders. The aim is to boost transparency and protect investors.

America's second-largest bank, Bank of America, has hinted at plans to launch its USD-backed stablecoin if comprehensive legislation is passed. Bank of America would potentially become the first major bank to embrace digital currencies for payments and transfers.

Dune Analytics announced support for 100 blockchains on February 26, 2025, expanding its data tools amid increasing demand for unified cross-chain analytics.

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Aneirin Flynn, co-founder and CEO of FailSafe, chatted with crypto.news on how the Bybit exploit happened.

The "RollOut" program will offer tools, resources and funding from firms, including Google, Coinbase Ventures and Dragonfly.

House lawmakers advanced a resolution in committee that aims to prevent the IRS from imposing tax reporting requirements on DeFi projects.

The DePIN Pledge could significantly shift the Web3 landscape by reducing reliance on centralized systems, fostering true decentralization. The post Fluence introduces DePIN pledge to accelerate web3‬ ‭adoption of decentralized infrastructure, backed by‬ ‭leading DePIN firms‬ ‭ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Backpack Exchange has introduced Interest Bearing Perpetuals, a feature designed to improve capital efficiency and optimize trading strategies.

The chief investment officer of crypto asset management firm Bitwise says the industry needs a new selling point now that memecoins are losing mindshare.

FTX's bankruptcy has resulted in $950 million in legal and advisory fees, making it one of the most expensive corporate collapses. Despite the costs, most creditors are expected to recover 118% of claims. The post FTX Bankruptcy Costliest Ever, Nears $1 Billion in Fees: Bloomberg appeared first on Cryptonews.

The recent Bybit hack is a geopolitical issue rather than a fundamental flaw in cryptocurrency security, according to Crucible Capital's Meltem Demirors.

According to data provided by CoinGlass, more than $423 million worth of crypto has been liquidated over the past four hours alone.

The recent $1.4 billion Bybit hack has put cybersecurity in the crypto industry into sharper focus as firms search for a way forward.

Early positioning is often the defining factor between moderate returns and life-changing wealth in the fast-moving world of cryptocurrencies.

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan signals the financial industry's shift toward the crypto economy, highlighting stablecoins' potential and the balance between digital innovation and traditional banking services. The post Bank of America CEO Hints at Launching Dollar-Pegged BofA Stablecoins appeared first on Cryptonews.

The altcoin and meme coin sectors incurred significant losses on Feb. 26, 2025, as investor apprehension over former President Donald Trump's proposed EU tariffs sparked a widespread sell-off, with safe coin (SAFE) declining by 8.83%. Altcoins Plummet Amid Trump-EU Tariff Uncertainty Global cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped 3.16% to $2.

Lawmakers have taken a step toward overturning a tax rule that mandates “custodial brokers” to gather and report user data to the IRS. The measure, which has sparked debate over its potential impact on financial institutions and taxpayers, now awaits a vote in the full House of Representatives.

A Russian national accused of cryptocurrency market manipulation has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges. Aleksei Andriunin, the Gotbit Founder, appeared in a Boston court following his extradition from Portugal, where he had been residing.

Global cryptocurrency markets have lost more than $800 billion in recent weeks. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (Feb. 26), this rout comes as the enthusiasm within the crypto sector that came with Donald Trump's election victory begins to fade.

Bybit revealed that the recent $1.4 billion hack did not compromise its infrastructure and was caused by a vulnerability in a Safe developer machine. According to the exchange's initial forensic report, the attack was executed through Safe's AWS S3 bucket, allowing bad actors to manipulate the wallet front end.

The capital markets firm Citadel Securities is reportedly planning on diving into the crypto sector. Bloomberg, citing “people familiar with the matter,” reports that the market maker aims to serve as a liquidity provider for crypto assets.

An investigation into the recent Bybit hack has determined that the attackers most likely took advantage of a vulnerability in Safe, the crypto wallet that Bybit was using. Late last week, hackers linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group pulled off what is believed to be the biggest heist in history, stealing $1.

Volatility is the name of the game when it comes to crypto markets, and this week offered participants more of the same: an $800 billion rout since January.

The defendant has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly participating in a scheme to inflate the prospects of certain tokens.

Raise intends to use its financing to develop its blockchain-based gift card program called Smart Cards.

Crypto wallet provider Phantom has announced the acquisition of SimpleHash, a non-fungible token data platform that supports over 80 blockchains.

The founder of a cryptocurrency financial services firm has been extradited from Portugal to face U.S. charges that he participated in a wide-ranging scheme to manipulate the market for digital tokens on behalf of client companies.

Bank of America, one of the largest financial institutions in the US, is planning to launch its own stablecoin, according to its CEO. In a new interview at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says they intend to launch a stablecoin once laws change to allow it, Fortune reports.

Former Congressman Patrick McHenry, who advocated for crypto in the last few years of his political career, is joining VC firm a16z as a senior adviser.

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan revealed plans to issue a dollar-backed stablecoin once regulations allow, signaling the banking giant's strategic pivot toward digital assets.

The UK government has introduced the Crime and Policing Bill, aimed at enhancing the country's ability to recover proceeds from cryptocurrency-related crime.

Lawmakers voted to support a resolution to overturn a controversial tax rule and will head to the full House of Representatives for a vote.

Metro Singapore has announced an innovative partnership with Dtcpay, a leading digital payment solutions provider, to introduce stablecoin payments across its stores. This strategic collaboration enables customers to make seamless transactions using popular digital currencies such as USDT (Tether) and USDC. The post Singapore's Department Store Metro to Support Stablecoin Payments appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan stated that the bank is ready to launch a stablecoin, pending U.S. regulatory approval.

Washington's battle over cryptocurrency regulation could set up a potential clash between pro-crypto Democratic lawmakers and Senator Elizabeth Warren, a longtime fault-finder of the digital assets industry. The divide comes just months into Warren's tenure as the liberal leader on the Senate Banking Committee, placing her at odds with some members of her party.

Bybit stated its infrastructure was unaffected in the $1.4 billion security incident involving compromised developer machine credentials at Safe Wallet, which enabled unauthorized transactions.

The cryptocurrency market is facing uncertainty following the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that a 25% tariff will be imposed on imports from the European Union. The decision, which targets automobiles and other goods, has sparked concerns about potential trade disruptions.

A joint resolution in Congress seeks to reverse a December move by the IRS to impose a tax regime in DeFi, and the House has taken the first steps to do that.

Pump.fun wrested custody of its X account from exploiters following a short breach by unknown bad actors.

A forensic investigation into the Bybit hack revealed that attackers exploited a Safe developer machine to insert malicious code, deceiving Bybit's cold wallet.

An independent audit report confirmed that North Korea's Lazarus infiltrated Safe's infrastructure to rob Bybit's Ethereum wallet.

FTX's bankruptcy costs are approaching $1 billion, making it one of the most expensive Chapter 11 cases in U.S. history.

Bank of America's CEO Brian Moynihan says the company is considering launching its own stablecoin. The firm anticipates comprehensive new stablecoin regulation in the US, which would give it a great opportunity.

Tyler Williams previously served several roles in the U.S. government.

Early reports point to a third-party vulnerability as Bybit tries to find the remote and immediate causes of its security breach. While the interim investigation has absolved the exchange of blame, experts say the hack may be mitigated with watertight guardrails.