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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has launched a new privacy-focused layer-1 blockchain known as Midnight. Midnight features enhanced privacy protections allowing users to protect their privacy while also maintaining compliance with financial regulations. While it’s a separate layer–1, it maintains close ties to Cardano, allowing Cardano users to easily take advantage of the enhanced privacy features the new chain provides. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has unveiled Midnight, a new privacy-focused layer-1 blockchain years in the making, with the network officially launching this week after generating its genesis block on Monday. The new chain, developed by Input Output Global (IOG) — the…
US prosecutors have charged a Maryland man over alleged exploits that drained more than US$50 million from Uranium Finance. Two smart contract attacks in April 2021 reportedly emptied liquidity pools and forced the exchange to shut down. Authorities say proceeds were laundered and spent on rare collectibles, with US$31 million later seized. A federal indictment has been unsealed charging a Maryland man over alleged hacks that targeted Uranium Finance and led to losses of more than US$50 million (AU$73 million). The accused, Jonathan Spalletta, faces charges of computer fraud and money laundering, with a combined maximum sentence of 30 years…
FTX will begin its fourth creditor distribution on March 31, with about $2.2 billion set to reach eligible customers through BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer within 1 to 3 business days.On paper, this might look like just another routine bankruptcy milestone. But in practice, this could be a fresh liquidity test arriving as Bitcoin trades through one of the harshest macro periods in the past year.The timing of the distribution is what has the potential to turn it into a major hurdle for the entire market.CryptoSlate warned earlier this month that the new wave of distribution could create short-term selling pressure…
A single wallet opened a US$53 million Bitcoin short on Hyperliquid, with a liquidation price of US$80,630, a level more than 20% above Bitcoin’s current price. The same trader holds roughly US$91 million (AU$144 million) in total notional positions, including a long on Brent crude oil and shorts on silver and altcoins. A separate whale was identified on March 25 running a similar strategy, reinforcing the pattern as a broader market trade, not an isolated bet. Bitcoin (BTC) traded around US$66,720 (AU$94.5K) on Monday after recovering from a low of US$65,000 (AU$94K). Price action capped below US$67,000 (AU$97K) and overall…
About 47% of all Bitcoin in existence is currently held at an unrealised loss, with US$304 billion of long-term holder supply underwater, the worst reading since 2023. The Bitcoin Impact Index jumped 13 points in a single week to reach 57.4, its steepest weekly surge since January 2026, entering the “High Impact” band that has historically preceded price drops exceeding 25%. Stablecoin netflows reversed sharply from a positive daily average of US$250 million to a negative US$292 million. CEX.io’s Bitcoin Impact Index entered its “High Impact” range in Week 13, with a reading of 57.4, as Bitcoin (BTC) closed Monday…
Blockchain Leadership Fund (BLF) launched with Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Labs as founding contributors to support pro-crypto candidates. The PAC will fund candidates and independent spending across federal, state, and local elections, focusing on innovation-friendly and clear regulatory policy. BLF joins a competitive political landscape, complementing other crypto PACs like Fairshake, reflecting the industry’s long-term commitment to shaping digital asset legislation. The Blockchain Leadership Fund (BLF), a new political action committee (PAC), has been launched to support candidates advancing digital asset and blockchain policies in the United States. Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Labs serve as founding contributors, alongside members of…
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, posted a striking piece of market commentary on X before the latest futures swing. Adding fuel to the online propaganda proxy war being fought on social media, the comments lean into accusations of insider trading on Polymarket war bets.“Pre-market so-called ‘news’ or ‘Truth’ is often just a setup for profit-taking,” he wrote. “If they pump it, short it. If they dump it, go long.”The market then traded almost exactly as described.The Kobeissi Letter tracked the move in time order, with S&P 500 futures opening sharply lower on Sunday evening, recovering by late…
Bitmine has increased its Ethereum (ETH) holdings to over 4.73 million. The company is adding to its ETH treasury strategy despite market struggles. Ethereum price holds near $2,000. Bitmine Immersion Technologies, led by Tom Lee, has accelerated its Ethereum acquisitions, marking its largest purchase of 2026 so far. According to a company update, Bitmine’s total Ethereum holdings have risen to more than 4.73 million ETH, while its combined crypto and cash reserves now exceed $10.7 billion. The firm has also expanded its staking activity, even as Ethereum trades near the $2,000 level amid broader weakness in the crypto market. The…
Washington is building a cleaner lane for digital dollars, and the consequence for Bitcoin is becoming easier to map.Over the past year, U.S. lawmakers, regulators, and the White House have moved in the same direction. The GENIUS Act framework advanced in the Senate with language built around payment stablecoins, reserve backing, consumer protection, and cross-border efficiency.The White House’s digital assets report described dollar-backed stablecoins as the “next wave of innovation in payments” and tied them directly to U.S. monetary reach. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent later said the law gives the dollar an “internet-native payment rail.”Then the OCC’s February proposed rule…
Bitcoin price tested resistance around $68,000 amid gains for US stocks. The uptick came amid investor reaction to President Trump’s comments on the Iran war. Analysts say Trump’s posts this week could be weightier than macroeconomic data releases. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near highs of $68,000 on Monday as traders braced for potential market-moving signals this week. The benchmark cryptocurrency rose as US stocks jumped amid news that President Trump is looking to end the Iran operation. As the broader market enters what many see as a “wait-and-see mode,” analysts warn that beyond key macroeconomic data releases, US President Donald Trump’s…