The X account belonging to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev was apparently compromised and used to promote a memecoin called Vladhood, which has been flagged as a scam. Such account takeovers are a recurring tactic in crypto, where attackers exploit the credibility of prominent figures to lure investors into fraudulent tokens
Coinbase is developing a post-quantum custody system and funding efforts to upgrade Bitcoin's underlying cryptography, aiming to protect user assets against future computing threats. The exchange acknowledges that quantum computers capable of breaking Bitcoin's current cryptographic protections do not yet exist and stresses that the
The Clarity Act, a crypto market structure bill moving through Congress, would establish clearer regulatory boundaries for digital assets, and Goldman Sachs' chief executive has voiced support for the measure. His position sets him apart from other major bank leaders who oppose the bill's stablecoin provisions, which
Active deployment of tokenized real-world assets within DeFi has climbed back to roughly $3.77 billion, according to DefiLlama data, nearly matching levels seen before an April 18 exploit. That incident, linked to KelpDAO, contributed to a broader $13 billion contraction across DeFi within 48 hours. The recovery took
A newly formed consortium including BlackRock, Coinbase, and Strategy has committed $15 million toward research aimed at protecting Bitcoin from potential future threats posed by quantum computing. Advances in quantum technology could eventually undermine the cryptographic protections that secure Bitcoin wallets and transactions, prompting concern among major industry players. According
XRP's move above $1.16 this week reflects a changing supply dynamic, with large holders sending fewer coins to exchanges while US-listed exchange-traded funds continue drawing new capital. Reduced exchange-bound supply typically signals lower selling pressure, as fewer tokens are positioned for immediate sale. The
The CLARITY Act, which aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the broader crypto industry, is advancing through Congress and prompting varied market reactions. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart argued the legislation should have little direct impact on Bitcoin's price, since the asset already enjoys the structures