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In the Illinois primary, Democratic voters rejected most candidates supported by the cryptocurrency and AI industries, signaling a potential setback for these sectors' political influence despite planned substantial spending in the midterm elections.
Exclusive: Ironlight raises $21M for tokenized securities marketplace
Ironlight, a marketplace for trading tokenized securities, has raised $21 million. The company aims to provide a regulated venue for tokenized assets.
Crypto lender BlockFills files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after weeks of turmoil
Crypto lender BlockFills has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after suspending client deposits and withdrawals in February, citing turbulent market conditions. The company hopes to reorganize its finances and operations under court supervision.
Crypto accounting startup Cryptio raises $45 million to help big firms keep track of digital assets
Crypto accounting startup Cryptio has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round led by BlackFin Capital Partners and Sentinel Global. The funding will help the company serve large institutions needing to track digital assets.
Gen Z’s ‘Financial Nihilism’ Finds Outlet in Prediction Bets, Crypto
A recent survey indicates that Gen Z's feeling of being financially behind is leading them to invest in higher-risk assets such as prediction bets and cryptocurrency. This behavior is driven by a desire to rapidly catch up financially, as noted by Bloomberg.
SEC, CFTC end years of rivalry with deal that will mean combined crypto oversight
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Binance.US picks a new leader to help it fight for dominance in a crowded market
Binance.US has appointed Stephen Gregory, a compliance veteran, as its new CEO. This move comes as crypto exchanges in the U.S. face increasing competition and are expanding their offerings beyond digital assets.
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Ledger Academy's library focuses on educational content related to cryptocurrency security. The library includes topics like cryptography, hardware wallets, and best practices for safeguarding digital assets.
DMM Bitcoin halts operations six months after a $300 million cyber heist
DMM Bitcoin, a Japanese cryptocurrency platform, is ceasing operations six months after a $300 million cyber heist. The company has not specified the exact reason for the closure but it follows a major security breach earlier in the year.
Introducing Ledger Recovery Key
Ledger Recovery Key is a new product offering from Ledger that provides a secure, private backup for a user's 24-word recovery phrase used to access cryptocurrency wallets. This is an addition to Ledger's suite of recovery solutions.
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The Chainalysis blog offers data-driven insights into cryptocurrency markets, regulations, and industry trends. Chainalysis aims to keep readers informed about the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space.
What Is A Signer? A More Accurate Term For A Hardware Wallet
The article defines a "signer," also known as a hardware wallet, as a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet that stores private keys offline. It authorizes blockchain transactions, providing an extra layer of security for cryptocurrency holders.
Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested, Charged With Stealing $46 Million From US Crypto Stockpile
John Daghita, son of a federal contractor, was arrested and charged with stealing $46 million from a U.S. cryptocurrency stockpile. Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT publicly accused Daghita of the crime in January.
Iranian Crypto Outflows Spike After Airstrikes
Following US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026, on-chain data revealed a sharp increase in activity from major Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges. This suggests a potential outflow of crypto assets from Iran in response to the geopolitical event.
Russia-linked cryptocurrency services and sanctions evasion
Elliptic's blog post discusses how Russia-linked cryptocurrency services continue to enable sanctions evasion through obfuscation and ruble-to-crypto trading, despite growing enforcement efforts. These services facilitate wallet manipulation and trading between rubles and cryptocurrencies, highlighting ongoing challenges in regulating the cryptoasset space.
Citation Needed by Molly White
Citation Needed is a blog independently published by Molly White focusing on critical coverage of the cryptocurrency industry and broader technology issues. The blog is reader-supported.
Drug Cartel Money Laundering Shifts to Crypto and the Gig Economy
Drug cartels are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency and the gig economy to launder money, utilizing a vast ecosystem to clean illicit cash. This shift presents new challenges for law enforcement and regulatory agencies to track and combat financial crimes.