As Nigerians increasingly turn to dollar-backed stablecoins for remittances and international payments, the IMF says rapid adoption is creating new challenges for monetary policy and regulation.

Strategy added 1,587 BTC to its balance sheet last week, pushing its total Bitcoin reserves to 846,842 BTC as the firm continues funding acquisitions through stock sales.

Zimbabwe has unveiled its first crypto-specific regulations, requiring digital asset businesses to register with authorities as the country moves to formalize a rapidly growing sector.

A sharp decline in Bitcoin mining difficulty is giving miners a much-needed boost after falling BTC prices and reduced network hashrate squeezed profitability.

A reported US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz boosted risk appetite across global markets, lifting Bitcoin to its highest level in nearly two weeks while oil prices retreated sharply.

SpaceX is poised for a historic Nasdaq debut after raising $75 billion in the largest IPO ever, while also bringing tokenized stock trading to blockchain markets from day one.

Bitcoin climbed back into positive territory for the week as signs of a potential Iran peace deal boosted investor confidence and sparked a broad rally across crypto, stocks, and tokenized assets.

Bitcoin-focused firm Nakamoto strengthened its balance sheet by reducing debt, extending loan maturities, and approving a $25 million stock buyback despite ongoing market volatility.

An attacker drained over $1.34 million from deprecated Raydium liquidity pools by exploiting outdated AMM code, prompting the Solana DEX to reimburse losses from its treasury.

Mastercard has launched Agent Pay for Machines, a new platform that allows AI agents and connected devices to independently send payments and purchase services using traditional and digital payment methods.

Bitmine reportedly purchased 25,000 ETH worth $41 million, extending its aggressive accumulation strategy despite Ethereum’s steep decline in 2026.

European regulators are preparing tougher sanctions that could block foreign crypto platforms accused of helping Russia bypass financial restrictions, expanding pressure on both digital asset firms and international trade networks.

MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC are preparing to launch a jointly issued stablecoin by fiscal 2026, marking a major step in Japan’s expanding regulated digital payments ecosystem.

More than 200 crypto firms and advocacy groups are urging Senate leaders to advance the CLARITY Act, warning that delays could jeopardize the U.S.'s position in the global digital asset market.

TON Strategy reported more than 3.3 million TON in monthly staking rewards while backing key network enhancements aimed at improving performance and supporting Telegram-driven adoption.

Zcash developers have finalized key consensus changes for the Ironwood upgrade, aiming to strengthen the network and restore confidence after the Orchard vulnerability triggered a sharp ZEC sell-off.

Bitmine expanded its Ethereum treasury by nearly 127,000 ETH during the recent crypto downturn, bringing its holdings to over 5.5 million ETH and reinforcing its long-term bullish outlook on the network.

After a rare bitcoin sale unsettled investors, Strategy resumed accumulation with a $101 million buy that lifted its holdings to 845,256 BTC and helped rebuild confidence in its treasury strategy.

Maelstrom’s Arthur Hayes has exited his Worldcoin position just days after touting the token as a top AI-related investment, adding WLD to a growing list of crypto assets he has recently sold despite previously bullish forecasts.

Zcash developers completed a two-phase network upgrade to patch a severe Orchard flaw that briefly shook investor confidence, triggering a 50% price crash before ZEC staged a partial recovery.