Industry
Kelp DAO Hack Sparks $292M DeFi Loss Across Aave Markets
DeFi security faced another major setback after Kelp DAO suffered a massive exploit involving its rsETH bridge contract, resulting in losses worth nearly $292 million.Craig Green
Justin Sun Meets Kyrgyz President as TRON Enters Central Asia
TRON’s first move in Central Asia began with Justin Sun’s official visit to Bishkek, where he met President Sadyr Japarov to discuss virtual asset regulation, blockchain adoption, and digital finance cooperation.Barry Stidham
Polymarket Launches Full-Stack Hiring Push Across Key Teams
Polymarket is accelerating hiring across design, engineering, legal, and business roles to support rapid expansion.Cornell Rachel
Oil Surges on Maritime Blockade and OPEC Cuts While US Stocks Defy Gravity
Global markets locked into a "split-screen" environment this week as energy prices spiked following a reported blockade of a critical shipping corridor.Hallie Gill
HSBC Launches Tokenized Deposit Service in US for 24/7 Blockchain Transfers
HSBC has introduced its Tokenized Deposit Service in the United States to enable institutional clients to move funds using blockchain-based rails.Hallie Gill
IRS Tightens Crypto Tax Rules as Filing Deadline Approaches
The biggest change is that brokers are now required to report crypto transactions using Form 1099-DA.Jerry McNeill
X Launches Cashtags for Real-Time Crypto and Stock Charts
X has launched a new feature called “Cashtags” that brings live financial data directly into user timelines. The update allows users to view real-time stock and cryptocurrency charts without leaving the platform.Wayne Ingram
Bitcoin Depot Suffers $3.7M Crypto Theft: 50 BTC Stolen in Attack
Bitcoin Depot, a Nasdaq-listed crypto ATM operator, has suffered a major security breach resulting in the theft of 50.9 BTC, worth approximately $3.7 million.Jerry McNeill
Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE: Can It Really Improve DeFi Security?
The Solana Foundation has launched the STRIDE program to enhance security across its DeFi ecosystem, aiming to protect protocols and users from potential exploits.Christopher Smith
Is Phantom Wallet Down? Token Balance Issue Explained
Phantom is currently experiencing a service outage that has disrupted token price updates and in-app balance displays, leading to confusion among users.Sherry Cantwell
Upbit Revenue Drops 10% in 2025: What Caused the Crypto Slowdown?
South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, operated by Dunamu, experienced a 10% revenue drop in 2025.Barry Stidham
StandX SIP1 & SIP2 Launched: How Can You Trade and Earn On-Chain?
StandX has launched SIP1 and SIP2, two mechanisms that allow users to trade efficiently and earn yield directly on-chain.Christopher Smith
Circle Stock Drops 20%: Stablecoin Regulation Threatens Growth Model
Circle’s sharp 20% stock drop reflects how quickly regulatory risk can disrupt the crypto market.James Dean
Kalshi and Polymarket Invest in New Fund: Prediction Ecosystem Grows
Kalshi and Polymarket have jointly backed a dedicated venture fund, signaling a shift toward a more connected ecosystem that integrates infrastructure, trading, and data tools to support the growth of prediction markets.Barry Stidham
Ethereum OG Sells $31M ETH: Why Did This Whale Cash Out Now?
The Ethereum OG’s $31 million ETH sale highlights strategic cash-out practices among long-term holders.Cornell Rachel
Why Did AlphaTON Acquire GAMEE? How Will It Change Gaming?
AlphaTON acquired GAMEE to gain operational control over a platform with a massive user base and active blockchain token ecosystem.Cornell Rachel
FOMC Meeting Update: Will High Oil Prices Delay Fed Cuts?
Global markets closely watched the FOMC Meeting on March 19, 2026, as the surge in oil prices raised questions about the timing of Fed rate cuts.Barry Stidham
Tally Shutdown: Can DAO Governance Tools Survive the Market?
Tally shut down because there is currently no sustainable business model for VC-backed decentralized protocol governance tools.Cornell Rachel
Kalshi Billion Dollar Bracket Challenge Gains Global Attention
The Kalshi Billion Dollar Bracket Challenge has become a notable addition to this year’s NCAA March Madness, combining sports forecasting with a large prize structure.Christopher Smith
Why Did Mastercard Acquire BVNK? Can It Dominate Stablecoins?
Mastercard acquired BVNK to counter the disruptive impact of stablecoins on traditional cross-border payments.Sherry Cantwell
