Blockchain

Coldcard Hack: Investigators Face Challenges in Quantifying Bitcoin Losses

The Coldcard hack has led to varying estimates of stolen Bitcoin, with CryptoQuant confirming 1,432 BTC, while Galaxy Research and TRM Labs suggest higher figures based on broader on-chain analysis and victim reports.

New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Unlicensed Gambling Operations

New York has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging it operates an illegal, unlicensed gambling business. The state seeks to stop operations, recover illicit gains, and impose penalties. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intervened, arguing that New York’s actions infringe upon its federal regulatory authority over such markets.

Ethereum Layer 2 TVL Declines to Two-Year Low

Total value locked in Ethereum Layer 2 networks has decreased to approximately $5 billion, a level last observed in 2023, reversing much of the growth from 2024.

EU Sanctions HTX Over Alleged Russian Sanctions Circumvention

The European Union has sanctioned the cryptocurrency exchange HTX, prohibiting transactions for EU individuals and companies starting August 23. This action, part of the EU's 21st sanctions package, identifies HTX as a financial institution frustrating restrictions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The move follows earlier UK sanctions against Huobi Global S.A. and allegations from TRM Labs regarding wallet rotations.

MetaMask Introduces Yield-Bearing Money Account on Monad Blockchain

MetaMask has introduced Money Account, a new feature that integrates stablecoin yield, payments, and trading directly into its self-custody wallet. This initiative offers users a variable APY of up to 4% through DeFi lending protocols and allows direct spending via the MetaMask Card. The launch signifies a strategic move to transform digital wallets into comprehensive financial applications, expanding MetaMask's functionalities beyond traditional crypto holding and trading.

MetaMask Just Launched a Wallet That Lets AI Agents Trade Crypto on Your Behalf

MetaMask, the most widely used crypto wallet with over 30 million monthly active users, launched something genuinely new today.

Crypto Market Loses $250 Billion in Three Days – What Triggered the Crash

June started badly for the crypto market. Between June 2 and June 4, 2026, the total crypto market capitalization dropped by approximately $250 billion.