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Zerohash is seeking a United States national trust bank charter to operate as a federally regulated trust bank. The company plans to expand its services under the GENIUS Act framework. This license has become highly sought-after by crypto companies since the act was passed in July. The OCC has issued conditional licenses to multiple applicants.

The U.S. banking industry is concerned about the Federal Reserve granting crypto exchange Kraken direct access to its core payments infrastructure. This move could introduce new risks to the financial system, with trade groups warning of potential dangers and bypassing regulatory safeguards. Critics fear this decision could set a precedent for other crypto firms seeking…

SKY token surged by 10% in the last 24 hours due to ongoing buyback program and governance updates. The protocol repurchased 1.8 billion SKY tokens, adjusted staking rewards and treasury management to reduce inflation. This strategy mirrors traditional corporate buybacks to support price stability and value for token holders.

A cryptocurrency holder alleges that attackers stole $24 million in a violent robbery. Blockchain analysts are tracking the funds’ movement. The stolen assets were moved to an Ethereum wallet, and some funds have been bridged to Arbitrum. PeckShield reported the incident as an address poisoning attack, with $20 million in DAI held in attacker-controlled wallets.

Coinbase, Microsoft, and Europol collaborated to shut down the Tycoon 2FA phishing platform. They traced blockchain transactions to identify the platform’s administrator and users. Tycoon 2FA allowed criminals to intercept authentication sessions, resulting in an 83% decrease in phishing losses in 2025. The platform facilitated unauthorized access to accounts worldwide.

Eric Trump accused major U.S. banks of lobbying against crypto platforms offering higher yields to consumers. He claimed that banks like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are trying to block Americans from earning better returns through crypto-based savings products. Tensions are rising between the traditional financial sector and the digital asset industry.

Analyst Owen Lau believes the recent cryptocurrency rally has strong momentum, with support from improving policy developments and increased institutional participation. The rally is fueled by regulatory progress in the US and growing integration of traditional finance with digital assets. Institutional demand and ETF flows are reinforcing the market surge.

Solana and XRP are at key technical levels as traders await the February U.S. employment report. Strong data could lead to expectations of higher interest rates, while weaker data could result in rate cuts, impacting the demand for cryptocurrencies. Both tokens are showing signs of stabilization and potential for price movements based on macroeconomic conditions.

Cybersecurity researchers warn of a powerful iPhone exploit kit called Coruna being used in cybercrime campaigns targeting cryptocurrency users. The malware can scan devices for crypto wallet recovery phrases and financial data. It has been used by nation-state espionage and financially motivated cybercrime groups. Updating to the latest iOS versions is recommended.

Bitwise Asset Management donated $233,000 to Bitcoin open-source developers as part of its commitment to allocate 10% of gross profits from its Bitcoin ETF. The donation will support three organizations focused on sustaining the Bitcoin ecosystem. Bitwise praised the developers as essential contributors to the decentralized network.