Safe, the multi-signature wallet platform at the heart of the $1.5 billion Bybit hack on Feb. 21, shared an update of the findings of its investigation into the hack in collaboration with cybersecurity firm Mandiant. It also detailed the lessons learned from the hack and actions needed to strengthen security throughout the crypto community.

With roughly eight months until a November election, a Stand With Crypto poll suggested that the organization's New Jersey advocates could determine who will be the next governor.

The market for tokenized assets across all classes has now exceeded $50 billion, according to a new report.

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The former CEO of FTX once again claimed that he's wrongfully convicted as he apparently tries to make the case for a presidential pardon.

Ethos Co-Founder and CEO Trevor Thompson explains the potential role reputation scores could play in the crypto market.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) reintroduced legislation on March 6 to prevent the federal government from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), arguing that such a system could threaten Americans' financial privacy and empower government overreach.

Texas' bitcoin strategic reserve bill clears its senate, while New Hampshire marks a committee win and Utah teeters on a deadline this week.

Similar to the practice of staking digital assets, yield-generating stablecoins and pools have garnered significant traction as a sophisticated mechanism for accumulating cryptocurrency holdings and generating passive income through prolonged holding periods.

The former CEO of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX said he could be in his “late 50s” by the time he is released.

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin bounces back as the Trump administration adds new exemptions to tariffs on Mexico. Plus, Solana's co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko expresses doubt over the creation of a U.S. strategic crypto reserve.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, better known as SBF, made another appearance from MDC Brooklyn correctional facility, where he has been locked up for two years since his trial in 2023.

In a recent interview from prison with Tucker Carlson, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, shared his perspectives on the current state and future of the cryptocurrency industry.

The former CEO of FTX claimed that he had a better relationship with the Republican Party in the lead-up to his exchange's downfall.

Safe published a preliminary report on Mar. 6 attributing the breach that led to the Bybit hack to a compromised developer laptop. The vulnerability resulted in the injection of malware, which allowed the hack.

A metric tracking global liquidity and crypto markets suggests that the total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency sector could hit $4 trillion in the second quarter of 2025.

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott has introduced a bill aimed at preventing federal regulators from using reputational risk as a factor in bank supervision. The move comes in response to concerns from the crypto industry, which has accused government agencies of cutting them off from the financial system.

The SafeWallet team called for continued improvements to user experience and user interfaces to combat similar future threats.

88% of investors expect favorable crypto regulations—but will Trump's policies truly deliver?

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, the leading Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, has introduced the Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act.

New York State Representative Clyde Vanel proposed a bill attempting to legislate regulations around crypto scams. The bill defines a wide variety of crypto-related crimes as fraud, but it limits the resultant penalties.

The Investment Committee debate the crypto market after JPMorgan is out with a note calling for more short-term downward pressure in the space.

Seismic is building an encrypted blockchain to implement onchain privacy at the app level, going beyond the wallet-level encryption that obscures user balances and identities.

Safe Wallet has released new details on its forensic investigation into the recent Bybit hack, conducted in collaboration with Mandiant, a leading cybersecurity firm now part of Google Cloud. The post Safe Wallet Reveals Bybit Hack Details, and Calls for Community Action appeared first on Cryptonews.

The global economy operates in cycles where fiat currencies play a crucial role in market dynamics. Indeed, the weakening of the US dollar, often seen as an indicator of macroeconomic adjustment, seems this time to open a window of opportunity for cryptocurrencies.

TL;DR YZi Labs invests in Tensorplex Labs to foster the development of applications and tools that integrate human capabilities into AI processes. Tensorplex Labs offers Tensorplex Dojo, a decentralized platform that facilitates collaboration between humans and AI agents, improving models and workflows.

Robinhood aims to bridge traditional and decentralized finance, challenging outdated financial infrastructure.

The new GOP bill comes on the heels of congressional hearings into “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” and bipartisan agreement that debanking should end.

A new blockchain revolution is imminent, thanks to advancing AI and “vide coding” technology, says Dominic Williams, founder and Chief Scientist at DFINITY.

The hack resulted in the loss of roughly 16,000 ETH in potential yearly staking rewards. The event could further encourage users to stake on decentralized platforms, says Bohdan Opryshko, Chief Operating Officer of Everstake.

Senator Tim Scott, the chief of the banking committee, is backing a bill to stop U.S. regulators from citing "reputational risk" as a reason to block clients.

Majority Whip Tom Emmer first proposed banning Federal Reserve banks from using or issuing a digital dollar in 2022.

The "Art of the Deal" might be growing tiresome as markets decline following what's now become a predictable walking back of Trump tariff threats.

On Thursday, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) started a debate on social media platform X, discussing whether developers should build their AI-focused blockchain projects on their own Layer 1 (L1) networks or rely on existing Layer 2 (L2) solutions.

At the start of 2025, several altcoins surged to new all-time highs. Others climbed to multi-month peaks, riding the wave of the Donald Trump-fueled rally that swept through the crypto market.

Kraken will begin the next phase of FTX creditor repayments on May 30, addressing claims above $50,000 and marking significant progress in the $16 billion recovery process for affected users. The post Kraken Prepares for Next Round of FTX Payouts, Including $50K Claims appeared first on Cryptonews.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proposed reducing the country's crypto tax rates, signaling a shift in regulatory approach. On March 6, Akihisa Shiozaki, a member of Japan's House of Representatives, shared details of the proposal on X, noting that it is open for public feedback until March 30.

Worldcoin has launched World Chat, an encrypted messaging feature within World App that enables users to communicate and send crypto. Integrated with World ID verification, the feature distinguishes verified users and supports in-app transactions. A developer incubator program is also fostering Mini App innovation. The post Wolrdcoin Launches World Chat for Encrypted Messaging and Crypto Transfers appeared first on Cryptonews.

Safe has confirmed a full infrastructure reset following the cyberattack on February 21, 2025, which compromised Bybit's systems. The attack, attributed to the TraderTraitor group linked to North Korea, has sparked serious concerns regarding the vulnerability of both centralized and decentralized crypto platforms.

Large VC funds are increasingly backing crypto startups spanning DeFi, DePIN, AI and payments.

Superstate Services will first support the firm's two funds with plans to expand services to other issuers as the market for tokenized securities grows.

Anyone found guilty of rug pulls and private key misuse could face fines of upto $25 million and upto 20 years in jail.

Onchain data from early March suggests Bitwise's allocation into Maple Finance's products topped $5 million.

Donald Trump's support for cryptocurrencies is reshaping financial landscapes, creating both opportunities and challenges.

Japan's Liberal Democracy Party takes a proactive approach to crypto regulations as the country softens its stance toward digital assets.

The Hong Kong government is cautioning residents to beware of a scam promoting a fake "National Hong Kong Coin," emphasizing the importance of staying alert to false claims and investment scams. The post Hong Kong Government Exposes Sophisticated Scam Promoting Fake Cryptocurrency appeared first on Cryptonews.

Russia's Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev has dismissed speculation about including cryptocurrencies in the country's National Wealth Fund (NWF). Earlier in the week, local media outlet Interfax reported that Kolychev clarified that the Ministry of Finance has no plans to alter the NWF's investment structure to accommodate crypto due to their high volatility.