India's DRI Says Smugglers Ditching Hawala Networks for Stablecoins
In a new report, the anti-smuggling agency warns stablecoins like USDT are replacing hawala networks in transnational criminal operations.
In a new report, the anti-smuggling agency warns stablecoins like USDT are replacing hawala networks in transnational criminal operations.
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Morning Minute: The CFTC Just Approved U.S. Spot Crypto Trading
Spot crypto trading is now cleared to go live with any CFTC-registered exchange, bringing down another barrier to institutional adoption.
Spot crypto trading is now cleared to go live with any CFTC-registered exchange, bringing down another barrier to institutional adoption.
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Beeple Made Robot Dogs With Musk, Zuckerberg, and Warhol Heads That Poop NFTs
The installation at Art Basel is framed as a critique of algorithmic control, merging machine perception with on-chain “memories.”
The installation at Art Basel is framed as a critique of algorithmic control, merging machine perception with on-chain “memories.”
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Maryland Man Sentenced for Helping North Korea Infiltrate U.S. Tech Firms
The scheme enabled overseas DPRK operatives to access sensitive government systems through fraudulent IT jobs.
The scheme enabled overseas DPRK operatives to access sensitive government systems through fraudulent IT jobs.
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Trump DOJ Wants Terra Founder Do Kwon Behind Bars for 12 Years, Citing SBF Sentence
Federal prosecutors reserved the right to pursue up to 12 years for Terra founder Do Kwon in an August plea deal. Now, they’re seeking that maximum.
Federal prosecutors reserved the right to pursue up to 12 years for Terra founder Do Kwon in an August plea deal. Now, they’re seeking that maximum.
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Indiana Lawmaker Pushes for Bitcoin in Pensions, Crypto Payment Protections
A lawmaker in Indiana introduced legislation that would broaden access to Bitcoin and crypto exposure for savers in the Midwestern state.
A lawmaker in Indiana introduced legislation that would broaden access to Bitcoin and crypto exposure for savers in the Midwestern state.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Dive as Liquidations Hit $500 Million—While Stocks Rise
Bitcoin is back below the $90,000 mark as Ethereum flirts with another dip below $3,000—all while major stock indices stay green.
Bitcoin is back below the $90,000 mark as Ethereum flirts with another dip below $3,000—all while major stock indices stay green.
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Cantor Slashes Strategy Price Target By 59%, Remains 'Long-Term Bullish' on Bitcoin Giant
Cantor Fitzgerald analysts significantly lowered their price target for Strategy (MSTR) shares, while reiterating an “Overweight” rating.
Cantor Fitzgerald analysts significantly lowered their price target for Strategy (MSTR) shares, while reiterating an “Overweight” rating.
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New 'Postal' Game Canceled One Day After Reveal, Following Generative AI Allegations
Postal: Bullet Paradise has been scrapped and the developer is shutting down after gamers claimed the trailer used generative AI assets.
Postal: Bullet Paradise has been scrapped and the developer is shutting down after gamers claimed the trailer used generative AI assets.
Professor Coin: When Bitcoin Sneezes—How Crypto and Equities Caught the Same Cold
Academic literature finds that during periods of economic stress, correlations and spillovers between cryptocurrencies and equities spike.
Academic literature finds that during periods of economic stress, correlations and spillovers between cryptocurrencies and equities spike.
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Crypto Holiday Gift Guide 2025
At a loss for what to buy the crypto fan in your life this festive season? Look no further than Decrypt’s holiday gift guide.
At a loss for what to buy the crypto fan in your life this festive season? Look no further than Decrypt’s holiday gift guide.
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From Paper to Code: The Future of Tokenization with Carlos Domingo
Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo delves into the nuances of tokenization, from its potential benefits to the industry's failed experiments.
Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo delves into the nuances of tokenization, from its potential benefits to the industry's failed experiments.
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Buy the Bitcoin Dip? Why Ric Edelman Still Thinks Portfolios Should Hold Up to 40% Crypto
Ric Edelman isn’t budging from the Bitcoin investment strategies he urged six months ago, even as BTC lingers far from record-breaking heights.
Ric Edelman isn’t budging from the Bitcoin investment strategies he urged six months ago, even as BTC lingers far from record-breaking heights.
Getting Started With Myriad
Myriad's prediction market ecosystem enables you to make predictions using USDC. Here’s how to get set up and start using it.
Myriad's prediction market ecosystem enables you to make predictions using USDC. Here’s how to get set up and start using it.
Why Tokenized Assets Can't Flourish Without Liquidity: Securitize CEO
Accessibility isn’t the only factor shaping a wave of tokenized assets, according to Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo.
Accessibility isn’t the only factor shaping a wave of tokenized assets, according to Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo.
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ZKsync to Retire Its Original Ethereum Rollup Next Year
Matter Labs will wind down an early version of ZK rollup next year as it steers steering users to newer systems.
Matter Labs will wind down an early version of ZK rollup next year as it steers steering users to newer systems.
Bitcoin Edges Back Above $91,000 as Traders Brace for Fed Decision and Jobs Data
Bitcoin is edging higher ahead of the Fed’s final rate decision and a key jobs report, extending its rebound as thin liquidity persists.
Bitcoin is edging higher ahead of the Fed’s final rate decision and a key jobs report, extending its rebound as thin liquidity persists.
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Coinbase Reopens India Access, Sets 2026 Target for Cash-to-Crypto Purchases
The move underscores Coinbase’s view of India as a long-term growth market, despite policy uncertainty in the near term.
The move underscores Coinbase’s view of India as a long-term growth market, despite policy uncertainty in the near term.
Robinhood Eyes Indonesia Market as Local Crypto Adoption Soars
Robinhood is buying a local brokerage and crypto firm as the country tightens digital finance rules and remains a leading crypto market.
Robinhood is buying a local brokerage and crypto firm as the country tightens digital finance rules and remains a leading crypto market.
Robinhood Expands Crypto Offerings With Futures, Staking, and Stock Tokens
The financial services company is growing its product suite as it looks to push deeper into global crypto markets.
The financial services company is growing its product suite as it looks to push deeper into global crypto markets.
Morning Minute: Beeple Goes Mega-Viral with Robot Dogs
Does this mean we're going to run back the 2021 digital art mania kicked off after Beeple's last viral moment?
Does this mean we're going to run back the 2021 digital art mania kicked off after Beeple's last viral moment?