Category: crypto

Coinhouse has obtained a Crypto Asset Service Provider accreditation under MiCA from the French AMF, allowing the firm to offer brokerage, custody, transfers, and advisory services for digital assets across the EU. The upgrade from PSAN to PSCA status was advised by law firm De Gaulle Fleurance and gives Coinhouse a competitive advantage in the…

YZi Labs has launched YZi Talent, a recruitment platform that centralizes hiring for its Web3, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology portfolio. The platform currently has open roles for senior engineering and business leadership positions at predict.fun and AgriDynamics Robotics. YZi Talent aims to attract specialized talent for frontier projects in these domains.

Hyperliquid has launched a new market using HIP 4 outcome contracts for the May 2026 CPI year-over-year print in the US. Traders can bet USDC on the outcome, with contracts settled based on official BLS data. This new market is part of Hyperliquid’s broader push to become a full-stack derivatives venue.

AI is changing how crypto security and attacks operate. Ledger is focusing on using AI to detect threats, improve user awareness, and provide secure wallet infrastructure. They believe that humans must remain in control of authorization to combat the increasing AI-powered threats in the crypto industry.

High-leverage trader James Wynn believes the era of memecoins as “lottery tickets” is over, citing oversaturation and insider advantages. He made and lost millions in leveraged bets before declaring memecoins “dead.” While some disagree, market data shows a shift towards top memecoins and survival of the fittest.

Moomoo Crypto has launched in Texas, allowing investors to trade 52 cryptocurrencies with zero commission. The platform also introduced Direct Crypto Deposit and Withdraw for all US users, enabling transfers between external Web3 wallets and moomoo accounts. This expansion aims to enhance the investing experience and compete with other retail platforms.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted eight key upgrades needed in the financial system before crypto-based finance can become more widely used. These upgrades include tokenization, stablecoins, AI, access, and regulation. Armstrong emphasized the importance of real-world asset tokenization and next-generation payments using stablecoins and AI. He also called for innovation-friendly regulation to support competition. Coinbase…

TrapDoor malware is targeting crypto and AI developers by infiltrating more than 34 malicious developer packages across various ecosystems. The attackers aim to steal wallet data, API keys, cloud credentials, and SSH access. They are utilizing disguised software tools and manipulating AI coding assistants to access sensitive information.

AI agents have transitioned from test use to live payments, settling $73 million across 176 million transactions using stablecoins as a payment rail. USDC handled 98.6% of payments, raising reliance concerns. Large firms are investing in the new payment stack, with Coinbase, Google, and Solana developing tools for agent payments.

Fenwick & West settles a class action lawsuit for $54 million with former FTX customers, accused of aiding fraud at the cryptocurrency exchange. The law firm allegedly advised on legal structures connected to Alameda Research and North Dimension, helping FTX conceal the misuse of customer funds. Legal fallout from the FTX collapse continues.