Marvie Basilan

It's Day 132 of the war in Gaza – eyes are on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, as the Israeli army said its ground forces are operating inside the medical facility "at this time." Over in the Arabian Sea, the U.S. military announced that a U.S. Coast Guard cutter seized over 200 packages of Iranian weapons for delivery to Yemeni rebel Houthis late in January.

Former national security and military professionals joined the Blockchain Association in urging congressional leaders to block Sen. Elizabeth Warren's proposed DAAMLA, which seeks to put more guardrails on crypto firms.

Bitcoin has been linked to transactions associated with suspected human trafficking and child exploitation activities, a new analysis by the U.S. Treasury Department revealed.

On Day 131 of the Israel-Hamas war, explosions were reported in an Iranian natural gas pipeline. The Israel-Lebanon border, on the other hand, remains tense, with Hezbollah reiterating its commitment to fighting Israel.

The sentencing of Binance founder and ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao has been pushed to late April following his piling legal losses, including the denial of his request to travel overseas.

MicroStrategy's rebranding move into a "Bitcoin development company" is "natural" for a firm that now has an enterprise value largely related to its Bitcoin strategy, Michael Saylor said.

Franklin, which manages roughly $1.5 trillion in assets, is the ninth company to file an application for a spot ETH ETF, according to industry analyst James Seyffart, indicating an increasing interest in Ethereum's potential.

It's Day 130 of the war in Gaza, and South Africa has once again sought the ICJ's intervention, this time regarding overcrowded Rafah in southern Gaza. Red Sea attacks continue, but this time, an Iranian-bound merchant ship carrying corn from Brazil has been attacked by Yemeni Houthi rebels.

BlackRock's Rick Rieder hinted that the world's largest asset manager may amass more Bitcoin in the future, depending on the public's attitudes toward the cryptocurrency.

Metaco, the crypto custody firm acquired by Ripple in May 2023, lost two executives Monday: its CEO and head of the company's products unit. The leadership shakeup comes as Ripple continues to fight the SEC in a years-long lawsuit over the crypto company's alleged securities law violations.

The governor of New Zealand's central bank does not trust the stability of stablecoins, nor does he think they can be like fiat currencies that have parliamentary authority behind them.

On Day 129 of the raging war in Gaza, mediators are pushing Hamas to reach a ceasefire deal as the Israeli army prepares to raid Rafah. Iranian-backed groups continue to attack Israel and military assets of Israel's staunch western ally, the United States.

Many institutional traders have shown no interest in trading cryptocurrencies, as per JPMorgan's annual e-Trading survey, with more traders uninterested this year compared to the 2023 numbers.

Rokid's AR Glasses are especially designed for passenger comfort and entertainment – paving the way for an enjoyable in-flight experience made possible by cutting-edge technology.

Five Republican senators have raised concerns about the SEC's handling of its case against blockchain project Debt Box after the regulator admitted that its counsel made a misrepresentation during a hearing of the case.

On Day 126 of the Israel-Hamas war, Washington urged Israel to take caution in moving toward Rafah as the Israeli army continues its hunt of Hamas militants, saying outright that the Biden administration is opposed to a military operation in the overcrowded city given the current circumstances in the area.

The NBA has been sued for its marketing links to Voyager Digital, just one of several crypto firms that collapsed in 2022, triggering the infamous "crypto winter."

Bakkt is unsure it can keep business going over the next 12 months amid many concerns surrounding its operations such as cash running low, evolving regulatory regimes, and the ability to retain existing customers or attract new ones.

The U.S. Treasury Department said in its 2024 National Money Laundering Risk Assessment report that cybercriminals are fast evolving their methods in laundering illicit funds, especially with the proliferation of "privacy coins" and "mixers."

It's Day 125 of the Israel-Hamas war – a new ceasefire-hostage deal remains elusive, and beyond Gaza, tensions in the Middle East are on a steady rise as the U.S. fights back against attacks on its troops and military assets.

MicroStrategy has acquired hundreds more in Bitcoin last month, bringing its total BTC holdings to 190,000.

BlockFi and 3AC have been allowed to proceed with their settlement, but the details of which will remain confidential for several reasons that include the defunct crypto hedge fund's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

On Day 124 of the Israel-Hamas war, desperation is rising among the loved ones of hostages still in Hamas captivity after Israel confirmed that 31 hostages in Gaza are dead. Hamas has reportedly produced a counterproposal for an expansive ceasefire deal that will see all remaining hostages and the deceased captives' bodies freed over a period of more than four months.

The Philippine leader is confident that the country is "ready" for artificial intelligence, but in the crevices of the corporate world, there are concerns among employers regarding AI adoption.

The SEC just scored a win in its case against Ripple as the crypto firm has been ordered to share its sensitive financial information with the regulator.

Janet Yellen will urge lawmakers on Tuesday to pass legislation that will establish the regulatory framework for crypto regulation, including rules for stablecoins and spot markets.

On Day 123 of the raging war in Gaza, other Iranian-backed groups and Hamas allies threaten stability in the region as they launch missiles toward Israel while targeting U.S. military assets.

A hacker claims to have access to the data of users on several crypto exchanges and social media platforms through KodexGlobal, a supposedly "secure" communications network for law enforcement and regulators.

South Korea, which previously warned local securities firms against brokering spot Bitcoin ETFs from the U.S., is expected to discuss the matter with the SEC chief Gary Gensler this year.