Blockchain and Crypto News

Don’t miss real-time updates

Decentral Block Post

Access real-time blockchain and cryptocurrency news updates from around the globe.

Dark web market owner arrested in New York after FBI traces crypto

The FBI claimed it found Incognito Market’s alleged owner, Rui-Siang Lin, by tracking crypto from the dark web drug market to a crypto exchange account allegedly in his name.

Prometheum launches Ether custody service that treats ETH as a security: Report

The digital assets platform soft-launched its controversial Ethereum custody service on May 17 and is targeting a full launch next month.

Ethereum price soars on spot ETF rumor — How are ETH options markets positioned?

Ethereum price soared to a 2-month high at $3,700 today as analysts significantly boosted their expectation that a spot ETH ETF could be approved.

Ether surges 18% amid new hope for spot Ether ETFs approvals

If a 19b-4 spot Ether ETF filing be approved, analysts anticipate the SEC won’t immediately sign off on the S-1, which is required for the products to launch.

Ex-Florida congressman joins Coinbase Global Advisory Council

Stephanie Murphy, Tim Ryan, and Pat Toomey — all former U.S. lawmakers — are on the council advising Coinbase on regulatory matters.

Bipartisan bill for blockchain competitiveness passes US House

The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023 gives the Commerce Department a role in advancing blockchain technology.

CPI report spurs $932M inflows into crypto investment funds

Digital asset investment funds attracted $932 million in weekly inflows, according to CoinShares data.

SEC rumored to be reconsidering spot Ether ETF denial, say analysts

ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas said they had increased their odds of the SEC approving a spot Ether exchange-traded fund from 25% to 75%.

Bitcoin price hits $70K as spot and BTC ETF buying surges

Analysts believe Bitcoin price is en route to new highs now that the recent consolidation phase has come to an end.

US Senate overturns SEC’s anti-crypto resolution, but will Biden veto? Law Decoded

The U.S. president remains the last barrier to recalling the problematic anti-crypto resolution by the SEC.

Bitcoin price tops $68K, but a few concerning headwinds remain

Bitcoin price shows strength as investors expect the Fed to resume printing, but a handful of global macroeconomic headwinds are still in play.

US House to vote on FIT21 bill before holiday weekend

The legislation, passed out of committee in July 2023, would clarify how the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission handle crypto.

Price analysis 5/20: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA

Bitcoin price is chasing after its all-time high and altcoins appear ready to follow.

White paper that birthed crypto ZK-proofs receives IEEE ‘Test of Time’ award

The paper, released in 2014, lays the foundations for blockchain privacy and scaling.

New York AG reaches $2B settlement with Genesis ‘for defrauded victims’

The attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit against Genesis in October 2023 for allegedly defrauding investors through the Gemini Earn program.

The $2,500 doco about FTX collapse on Amazon Prime… with help from mom

Filmmaker Richard Whittaker — and his Mom — examine the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in a micro-budget doco now screening on Amazon Prime.

How to create a memecoin on Solana?

Anyone can create a memecoin through Solana without too much hassle. The process simply requires a good idea.

Kaamel Technology to lead investigation into XLink's $10M breach

XLink partners with Kaamel Technology to investigate the initial cause of the breach while accelerating previously communicated security upgrades

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein steps down

The CEO will be replaced by Goldman Sachs executive Peter Mintzberg effective Aug. 15.

Real-word asset tokens can stabilize DeFi — Market observers

RWA tokenization has become the latest trend in crypto, and early use cases indicate that DeFi protocols are using it for stable collaterals, yield products and more.

Binance calls on small and medium projects to combat low float, high FDV trend

Binance said that supporting small and medium-sized projects with strong fundamentals could enhance the development of the blockchain ecosystem.

Bitcoin ETFs are ‘orange FOMO poker chips’ that siphon on-chain funds back into TradFi

Bitcoin’s goal of creating a decentralized financial system may be challenged by ETFs “dragging money back into the TradFi world,” according to a macro researcher.

UK AI Safety Institute ventures across the pond with new US location

The U.K. expands its AI Safety Institute to San Francisco, aiming to leverage Bay Area tech talent and strengthen global AI safety partnerships.

Trader turns $2.2K of SOL into $2.26M in 8 hours with new memecoin

The trader made an over 993x gain on their initial investment, spurring insider trading allegations.

How to buy Bitcoin in Switzerland

Is Bitcoin legal in Switzerland? Discover Swiss banks’ attitudes toward crypto and various ways to buy BTC.

Do users really care about decentralization? Industry figures clash

Ethereum’s Dankrad Feist and Helius Labs CEO Mert Mumtaz clash on X over the importance of decentralization, revealing differing views on the crypto market’s priorities.

Bitcoin rally above $67.5K could spark new record highs, says 10x Research

Bitcoin could be on the brink of a rally to new record highs, but it still has one significant resistance to overcome, according to Markus Thielen.

Captain Tsubasa NFT soccer game debuts on Oasys blockchain

Mint Town CEO Hiroshi Kunimitsu said integrating into the Oasys blockchain lets fans experience the story in a new way.

ETFs buy 3X new BTC supply — 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin is facing renewed calls for a supply shock as exchange reserves hit seven-year lows, and BTC price action focuses on final resistance.

Ethereum dev’s paid EigenLayer role sparks debate on ‘conflicted incentives’

Ethereum researcher Justin Drake said his EigenLayer role is worth “millions of dollars” and some think it could shake up incentives for those working on the blockchain.

Image