Crypto
iPhone 17 Boosts Crypto Security With Memory Protections
Apple’s latest iPhone 17 introduces a new layer of defense for crypto users with hardware-level memory protections that aim to prevent common attack vectors used to hijack signing operations. At the core of this upgrade is Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), a feature enabled by default that uses Enhanced Memory Tagging Extension (EMTE)-style memory tagging to […]
‘Fat Apps’ May Lead Crypto Narrative In Coming Months: Bitwise
A new thesis that argues that most crypto value today is captured in apps, rather than blockchains, is gaining popularity with the rise of Hyperliquid and could shift investor behavior over the next few months, a crypto executive says. “All the cool kids are talking about the ‘fat app’ thesis. Feels like that could be […]
Sub-Saharan Africa Third-Fastest in Crypto Adoption: Report
Sub-Saharan Africa is the third-fastest growing region for crypto adoption, according to a new report from blockchain data platform Chainalysis. The report underscores the region’s emphasis on real-world crypto use cases in the face of currency devaluation, lack of traditional finance rails and other challenges. According to the report, Sub-Saharan Africa received $205 billion in […]
Athena Bitcoin Sued Over Undisclosed Fees On Crypto ATMs
The attorney general’s office in Washington, DC, has sued crypto ATM operator Athena Bitcoin, claiming that it charged undisclosed fees on deposits the company knew were tied to scams and failed to put sufficient anti-fraud protections in place. DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb alleged on Monday that 93% of deposits on Athena in its first […]
Robinhood Joins S&P 500, Expands the Index’s Crypto Exposure
Robinhood Markets will officially join the S&P 500 on Sept. 22, replacing Caesars Entertainment, as part of the quarterly rebalancing of the index. The inclusion, announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices on Friday, brings another crypto-adjacent company to America’s most tracked stock index, further expanding the benchmark index’s exposure to the crypto sector. “This movement […]
SEC Crypto Task Force To Tackle Financial Surveillance And Privacy
The cryptocurrency task force with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to hold another roundtable that could lead to policy changes at the financial regulator. In a Monday notice, the SEC said the crypto task force, headed by Commissioner Hester Peirce, would host a public roundtable on financial surveillance and privacy on […]
How to Use Grok for Real-Time Crypto Trading Signals
Key takeaways Grok scans real-time sentiment on X to detect early crypto trends, including meme coin momentum and macro reactions. Traders have used Grok-style setups to track tokens like TURBO, ORDI and FET before price moves occurred. Unlike chart-based tools, Grok captures emotional tone and crowd narrative shifts across thousands of posts. When paired with […]
Crypto Sentiment Shifts To Fear As Altcoin Interest Wanes
Crypto market sentiment has slipped into Fear, with signs showing that investors are temporarily stepping back from moving further down the risk curve, according to sentiment sources. “It’s clear traders are less interested in obscure altcoins and are instead debating which major asset will break out next,” sentiment platform Santiment said in a report on […]
Crypto Phishing Scams Claim Over $12 Million in August: Tips to Stay Safe
Phishing scams, attacks disguised as legitimate communication or websites designed to steal funds and sensitive information, cost crypto users over $12 million in August, up 72% from July, Web3 anti-scam service Scam Sniffer reported on Saturday. Crypto phishing scams impacted 15,230 victims in August, a 67% increase from July, with the single largest loss costing […]
Senate Crypto Bill Clarifies Tokenized Stocks Remain Securities
The US Senate updated its crypto market structure bill on Friday, adding a key provision to clarify how tokenized assets are regulated. The new clause would ensure that stocks and other securities remain classified as securities when tokenized on a blockchain, avoiding potential confusion over whether they should fall under commodities regulation. The distinction is […]