Philippines Central Bank Weighs Freeze On New Payment Operator Licenses
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is weighing a temporary moratorium on new Operator of Payment Systems licenses as part of a wider push to strengthen compliance standards around payment operators and virtual asset service providers. The policy update targets licensing and oversight. It should not be treated as a ban on crypto trading in the Philippines, […]
Malone Lam Faces Plea Hearing Over $245M Bitcoin Theft
A plea agreement hearing in Lam’s case is set for Tuesday in Washington, nearly two years after his arrest in Miami.
Singaporean pleads guilty in $240M Bitcoin theft case involving Gemini impersonation
This case highlights the evolving sophistication of crypto-related crimes and underscores the critical need for enhanced security measures and public awareness. The post Singaporean pleads guilty in $240M Bitcoin theft case involving Gemini impersonation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Vitalik Buterin now confident AI won’t break crypto, betting 90% of his net worth

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has pushed back against predictions that artificial intelligence could trigger a 50% Bitcoin crash within two years. The debate began after Silicon Valley investor and AI-risk commentator Liron Shapiro said he sees a 50% probability that Bitcoin will fall more than 50% over the next two years because AI undermines what […]
Liquid Network hacker returns 3,400 Bitcoin, keeps 15% of haul
The incident highlights the critical need for robust security measures and transparency in blockchain networks to prevent future exploits. The post Liquid Network hacker returns 3,400 Bitcoin, keeps 15% of haul appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Anthropic adds usage details button and customization section to Claude for iOS
Anthropic’s updates enhance mobile coding flexibility, potentially increasing developer reliance on AI tools and influencing market competition. The post Anthropic adds usage details button and customization section to Claude for iOS appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Solana-Linked Memecoin Boosts ZEC Spot Volume to $64M
ZEC spot volume surged to $64 million, driven by activity surrounding a Solana-linked memecoin. This increase surpasses major exchanges like OKX and KuCoin, ranking ZEC fourth among centralized platforms. The notable uptick in volume indicates a renewed interest in ZEC, possibly foreshadowing further market movements. What Happened The recent surge in ZEC’s trading volume highlights […]
Bitcoin Price Drops Below $79K Line as Longs Get Torched in $208M Rout

Bitcoin price fell back below $79,000 on Monday after a brief spike to $80,537, down 1% over 24 hours to trade near $78,785. Long Liquidations Outpace Shorts Bitcoin price slipped under $79,000 on Monday, just hours after briefly reclaiming the $80,000 level for the first time since Friday’s sharp sell-off. Before the decline, bitcoin traded […]
Mayan facilitates over $20B in cross-chain swaps via Wormhole
Mayan’s success in cross-chain swaps highlights the potential for more efficient, cost-effective blockchain interoperability, enhancing DeFi growth. The post Mayan facilitates over $20B in cross-chain swaps via Wormhole appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Solana’s Memecoin Flows Surge as LaunchOnSF Outperforms
Amid a wave of selling pressure across the crypto market, Solana is reclaiming significant memecoin flows. Notably, the platform’s performance is highlighted by LaunchOnSF, which has recently flipped Hyperliquid in daily revenue generation. This development, reported by the CryptoTwitter commentator @SolanaFloor, indicates an uptick in activity that could reshape Solana’s market dynamics moving forward. What […]