QuarkChain Pivots to Ethereum Layer 2 With ‘Super World Computer’ AI Focus
QuarkChain (QKC) is repositioning itself as an Ethereum (ETH) Layer 2 focused on what it calls a ‘Super World Computer’—a full-stack infrastructure designed to support AI and data-intensive decentralized applications, rather than chasing raw transaction speed alone. The pivot reflects a broader shift in blockchain scaling debates. While each market cycle tends to revive the […]
Echo Protocol Hack Sparks $76M Panic After Hacker Mints Fake eBTC and Drains ETH

Key Takeaways: A fake eBTC with an estimated value of $76.6 million reportedly caused the theft of the tokens via Echo Protocol. In the past, the hacker already stole 385 ETH and transferred a portion of it via Tornado Cash. This incident follows the THORChain and Verus bridge hacks and becomes the third big DeFi […]
Japan’s XRP ETF Push Gains Momentum With SBI Proposal
Japan’s regulated crypto market may be preparing for its biggest institutional expansion. Yet after financial giant SBI Holdings outlined plans for Bitcoin and XRP exchange-traded funds tied to the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The proposal reportedly includes a dedicated Bitcoin-XRP ETF alongside a hybrid gold-and-crypto investment trust. With SBI targeting roughly ¥5 trillion ($32 billion) in […]
Iran Tests Bitcoin Insurance for Hormuz Cargo
Iran has reportedly launched Hormuz Safe, a maritime insurance platform for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, with reports saying it accepts Bitcoin and other crypto payments. Public reporting on the platform comes mainly from Iranian and crypto-native outlets. Broad adoption by major international shipowners has not been independently confirmed. Reports Say Hormuz Safe […]
Strategy Acquires 24,869 Bitcoin In Massive $2 Billion Buy

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has announced its second-largest acquisition of 2026, costing the firm more than $2 billion. Strategy Has Added 24,869 Bitcoin To Its Holdings In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor has shared the details related to the latest purchase completed by the treasury company. In total, the […]
The Bitcoin Meltdown: What’s Behind The Drop To $76,000, And What’s Next
Bitcoin (BTC) has slid sharply over the past week, retracing nearly 7% and wiping out the upside that built after last week’s Senate Banking Committee markup of the CLARITY Act. That legislative momentum helped push BTC above the $82,000 area, but the coin is now changing hands around $76,700. The Bitcoin Pullback Glassnode’s latest read […]
Why Is The Crypto Market Up Today?
The crypto market is up marginally by 0.06% at $2.54 trillion as buyers and sellers hesitate before a fresh catalyst. Bitcoin (BTC) trades nearly flat at $77,017 with the day’s green candle riding very low volume, signaling weak conviction. Zcash (ZEC) bucks the calm with a roughly 7% surge as privacy coins draw fresh sector […]
Moving Beyond HODL: ZOOMEX Launches Global “Pizza Week” Campaign Honoring Bitcoin’s First Real-World Trade
On the cusp of the global 16th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day, ZOOMEX, one of the leading global digital asset exchanges, today officially announced the launch of its Pizza Week campaign. This initiative honors the historic milestone of Bitcoin’s first real-world transaction. ZOOMEX’s campaign directly targets the original vision of cryptocurrency. By showcasing its core […]
Polymarket Crisis, Oracle Risk, and Regulatory Scrutiny: Israel-Hesbollah Ceasefire in Focus
Polymarket Crisis, Oracle Risk, and Regulatory Scrutiny: Israel-Hesbollah Ceasefire in Focus The post Polymarket Crisis, Oracle Risk, and Regulatory Scrutiny: Israel-Hesbollah Ceasefire in Focus appeared first on Cryptonews.
Why Are Investors Pouring Millions Into XRP ETFs Right Now?
The crypto market continues attracting institutional capital despite ongoing volatility. XRP recently grabbed investor attention after ETF clients purchased $750.44K worth of XRP. That fresh buying activity pushed total ETF-held assets to $1.14 billion. Traders now closely monitor the ripple price as institutional demand keeps growing across the digital asset market. Many investors now see […]