Category: crypto

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh kept interest rates unchanged at his first FOMC meeting. He avoided giving a clear timeline for future policy cuts, shifting the tone from Jerome Powell’s era. Warsh’s different communication style and decision not to submit a projection for the dot plot raised questions about his approach.

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has warned of a Windows-based crypto clipper campaign affecting users since February 2026. The malware, called CryptoBandits, uses Tor-routed communication, wallet replacement, screenshots, and remote code execution on Windows. It spreads through malicious shortcut files and steals clipboard data, replacing wallet addresses. Security teams should look for linked behaviors to catch this…

XRP dropped by nearly 5% following a crypto market selloff triggered by a hawkish Fed outlook. Despite the decline, bullish signals and a major liquidity cluster near $1.30 are being closely watched. Ripple’s business developments, including an investment in Flutterwave and a $1 billion revenue target, offer fundamental support amidst macro uncertainty.

The debate among XRP Ledger community figures focused on the potential collaboration between stablecoins, payments, and XRP on XRPL. Eri argued that Ripple used stablecoins to bridge ODL while keeping XRPL liquidity important. Vet mentioned that XRP and stablecoins are complementary parts of the payment stack, with XRP serving as a bridge asset on XRPL.…

U.S. regulators are proposing a rule under the GENIUS Act framework that would require certain payment stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities similar to banks and credit unions. The rule aims to treat stablecoin issuers as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and maintain effective Customer Identification Programs. Regulatory agencies are seeking public comments…

Strategy director Jarrod Patten has sold nearly $9 million worth of MSTR shares in the past three months. Concerns about the company’s preferred stock offerings and future dividend funding have led to pressure on the stock. Despite this, analysts at various firms have maintained their bullish ratings on MSTR shares.

Lite Strategy invested $1 million in LitVM, a Layer-2 project bringing smart contracts to Litecoin. The deal gives Lite Strategy governance rights and potential exposure to future LitVM tokens. Despite weak transaction activity and recent price declines, Santiment data shows an increase in large Litecoin holders. Discussions around LitVM have increased social engagement around Litecoin.

CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC over the approval of crypto perpetual futures, arguing they should be regulated as swaps. The legal challenge comes after the approval of regulated perpetual products in the U.S. by platforms like Kalshi and Coinbase. Legal experts see uncertainty around CME’s claims.

Kraken has launched on-chain trading for over 2,500 Solana-based tokens in more than 100 countries. Despite this positive development, SOL has dropped by nearly 8% due to a wider crypto market selloff. Kraken aims to simplify access to blockchain assets by removing complexities associated with trading.

Peter Schiff accused Michael Saylor of misleading investors in Strategy’s STRC preferred stock, which has dropped 15% below its $100 par value. Schiff claimed that investors could have legal grounds against Saylor if risks were not properly disclosed. Concerns over Strategy’s dividend obligations and funding model have intensified.