Category: crypto

Belarus President Lukashenko urged for tougher regulation in the crypto industry due to concerns about investor security and economic interests. A state audit found that half of citizen investments in foreign crypto platforms were lost. Lukashenko criticized the government for lagging behind in creating comprehensive regulations and plans to introduce new measures soon.

Bitcoin rose above $113,000 as U.S. payrolls increased by 22,000 and unemployment rose to 4.3%. Traders are pricing in a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The labor market softened, with hourly earnings and underemployment rates increasing. There is a possibility of a 50bps rate cut during the September meeting.

Hyperliquid is launching its native stablecoin, USDH, through a governance-driven process in its upcoming network upgrade. Development teams must submit proposals for deployment, and a validator quorum will choose the winner in a gas auction. This move could impact existing stablecoin providers on the platform, potentially boosting revenue for HYPE token holders.

SOCRadar Dark Web Team identified threat actors distributing phishing tools that mimic Ledger hardware wallet interfaces to steal cryptocurrency. These tools include redesigned interfaces, anti-bot protection, and seed phrase capture functionality. The attackers targeted Ledger users specifically and advertised the tools for “educational purposes.” Phishing attacks are a significant threat in 2025, with criminals stealing…

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) acquired 684.4 million Cronos (CRO) tokens from Crypto.com in a $178 million deal. The partnership will integrate CRO into Trump Media’s platforms and create a digital asset treasury business. The tokens are subject to a lockup period. Market reaction was muted.

Jake Chervinsky, chief legal officer at Variant Fund, argues that decentralized public blockchains should remain the standard for product development, despite the rise of corporate-controlled layer-1 networks. He believes that regulatory compliance concerns and commercial control may drive institutional adoption of blockchain technology. Lobbyist groups are advocating for a flexible approach towards decentralization with the…

The SEC and CFTC will host a joint roundtable on Sept. 29 to improve regulatory coordination in the digital asset sector. They aim to align US markets with the global economy, expand trading hours, review frameworks for prediction markets, and explore exemptions for decentralized finance projects to support innovation while protecting investors.

World Liberty Financial’s native token saw a 4% increase in value after blacklisting Tron founder Justin Sun’s token holdings. Sun defended his transactions, criticizing the project’s decision to freeze his tokens. Despite losing $17 million in speculation, WLFI’s market capitalization increased by $500 million. Sun accused the project of violating investors’ rights.

Tether, the issuer of stablecoin USDT, is considering investing in gold mining companies as part of its expansion strategy. This move would allow Tether to participate in all stages of the gold supply chain. Tether has already invested in a Canadian royalty firm and issues a gold-backed digital token.

Sora Ventures launched a Bitcoin treasury fund aiming for $1 billion in purchases within six months, with $200 million already committed. The fund is designed to support corporate treasuries in Asia, following a MicroStrategy-style approach. The firm is expanding its network and seeking to attract more institutions to the fund.