CrossCurve's cross-chain bridge was exploited on February 2, leading to an estimated $3 million loss. The incident underscores the recurring security challenges within decentralized finance's bridging infrastructure.
February opens with a brutal sell-off across digital assets, seeing over $2.5 billion in liquidations and pushing Ethereum to the brink of $2,000. The turmoil coincides with a historic drop in gold, fueling debates on market stability and the path forward.
The decentralized finance protocol has publicly identified wallets linked to a weekend exploit, warning of criminal and civil action if funds are not returned within 72 hours, as security firms point to a critical validation flaw.
As a federal judge advances a lawsuit tying Bank of America to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network, the financial giant simultaneously positions itself at the forefront of stablecoin regulation discussions with Coinbase and the White House, creating a complex risk-and-opportunity landscape for investors.
Robinhood Markets is navigating a transformative phase, reportedly in talks to manage a potential federal 'Trump account' program for minors while simultaneously expanding into tokenized equities and prediction markets. This strategic shift raises critical questions about its regulatory footprint, business model evolution, and long-term valuation.
As gold and silver surge to record highs, Bitcoin's recent slump reignites debate over its viability as a modern safe-haven asset, challenging its long-touted 'digital gold' narrative.
In a strategic move to modernize financial services, DXC Technology partners with Ripple to embed digital asset custody and payment solutions directly into legacy core banking systems, aiming to facilitate institutional adoption of blockchain technology.
At the PlanB Forum in El Salvador, Amboss Technologies unveiled RailsX, a novel decentralized exchange that operates entirely over the Lightning Network. The platform seeks to enable peer-to-peer trading of Bitcoin and stablecoins, potentially connecting to the vast foreign exchange market while mitigating custodial and cross-chain risks.
With Bitcoin consolidating below $90,000, a significant retreat from its October highs, investors are weighing whether this is a strategic entry point or a warning sign. We examine the competing narratives shaping the market's next move.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank has ignited market speculation over the future path of interest rates, with analysts divided on whether his leadership would mean more cuts or a return to hawkish restraint.
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor with a notably more open stance toward Bitcoin, to lead the central bank. The anticipated move has already triggered market reactions and reshaped expectations for U.S. monetary policy.
Amid market uncertainty, Realty Income Corporation (O) is drawing investor attention for its unparalleled 55-year track record of monthly dividends. With a portfolio built for resilience, does this REIT offer a rare blend of safety and yield?
The autonomous vehicle leader Waymo has closed a massive $16 billion funding round, catapulting its valuation to $126 billion. The capital infusion is set to turbocharge its international expansion plans, even as it navigates operational challenges and intensifying competition from rivals like Tesla and Amazon's Zoox.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the immediate rollout of body cameras for immigration enforcement officers in Minneapolis, a direct response to mounting pressure for accountability after two controversial fatal shootings. The program is slated for nationwide expansion pending funding.
The banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector is poised for a pivotal transformation. As the initial wave of AI and cloud experimentation subsides, 2026 is emerging as the year the industry moves decisively toward operationalizing technology with robust governance, explainability, and compliance at its core.
A senior U.S. intelligence official has filed a whistleblower complaint accusing National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard of attempting to conceal the disclosure from congressional oversight committees for months, igniting a legal and political firestorm.
A coalition of 22 state attorneys general is urging Congress to expand an investigation into potential ideological influence on the federal judiciary, citing concerns over a newly updated judicial reference manual they claim promotes a climate activist agenda.
A federal jury has found Brendan Banfield guilty on multiple counts, including aggravated murder, for the 2023 killings of his wife and a stranger—a crime prosecutors tied to a fabricated BDSM website profile and an affair with the family's au pair.
Exclusive BBC analysis reveals nearly half of accredited zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland have sounded financial alarms since 2022, forcing tough choices between conservation missions and economic reality.
XRP has found a tentative footing above $1.50 after a market slump, but on-chain data reveals the recovery is being driven by speculative, short-term holders, casting doubt on its sustainability and highlighting key resistance levels ahead.
