Newsroom

All the news

Leading today: Datavault AI has been unable to withdraw its bitcoin since June. Every story we publish, newest first.

Latest story 20 hours ago14 stories this weekEvery article re-checked each morning

Complex trigonometric equations and geometric diagrams drawn on a classroom blackboard.
Technology

Ethereum researcher urges a slow migration of funds to fresh addresses

Justin Drake suggests a gradual move to fresh addresses. Nothing has been broken, and rushing a migration carries risks of its own.

Cointelegraph, with quotations reproduced from Justin Drake's post on X 3 weeks ago · 12 min read
Green brick wall featuring an urban skyline mural around a door, with street art elements.
Technology

Cardano adds a token standard that lets issuers freeze balances

Cardano's new standard lets token issuers freeze and seize balances. It covers assets issued under it, not ADA itself or coins you already hold.

CoinDesk, with additional context from CryptoSlate 3 weeks ago · 5 min read
A stunning aerial view of Frankfurt's skyscrapers under dramatic skies. Perfect for business and travel enthusiasts.
Policy

Bitcoin.de has been refused the licence it needs to reopen

BaFin has refused the MiCA licence behind Bitcoin.de. Its operator says trading will resume through regulated partners, none named, nothing signed yet.

Cointelegraph, with primary documents from Bitcoin Group SE 3 weeks ago · 5 min read
Laptop with blockchain application interface connecting. Ideal for tech and crypto themes.
Technology

Ledger’s new loans send your bitcoin somewhere the device can’t protect it

Ledger's Morpho-powered loans let you borrow stablecoins against bitcoin, but the collateral leaves your device and sits in a smart contract.

Decrypt 3 weeks ago · 5 min read
Intricately carved marble doorway in İstanbul showcasing Ottoman architectural details.
Business

Bitget reopens bitcoin withdrawals four days after $387m hack

Bitget's notice reopening bitcoin withdrawals runs to two sentences and mentions neither ETH, USDT nor the $387.5m estimate it revised upward.

CryptoSlate and Bitget's support centre 4 weeks ago · 5 min read
High contrast black and white image of a vintage rotary phone on a wooden surface emphasizing nostalgic communication.
Policy

Court orders two crypto fraudsters to repay £851,000 of £1.5m taken

Confiscation orders against Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga total about £851,000. At least 65 investors lost £1,541,799 to their fake crypto scheme.

the Financial Conduct Authority 4 weeks ago · 5 min read
Top view of smartphone displaying WhatsApp logo on a wooden background, representing technology and communication.
Policy

SEC sues four entities over $15m of alleged AI trading fraud

Two separate complaints filed in New York on 29 September allege $12.5m and $2.8m in losses. No liability found, no recovered money mentioned.

the SEC and The Defiant 4 weeks ago · 5 min read
A minimalist white door set against a plain wall, casting geometric shadows in natural sunlight.
DeFi

1.23 million stolen ATOM is frozen until a Cosmos Hub vote passes

Cosmos Hub validators secured 1,227,121 of the 1.73 million ATOM moved by the Neutron attacker. Six signers won't release it without a governance vote.

CryptoSlate 4 weeks ago · 5 min read
Welcoming residential porch with double doors and brick flooring.
Policy

£10,000 reward offered after UK couple attacked in targeted crypto robbery

Three men attacked a couple at home in a robbery police believe was planned and directed by a fourth man on a video call. A £10,000 reward is open.

Decrypt, with context from the FCA 4 weeks ago · 5 min read
Explore the serene Gothic architecture of a cathedral hallway with elegant arches.
Business

Bitget suspends withdrawals after $351.6m leaves its hot wallets

Bitget says a $351.6m loss is fully covered by its $464m protection fund. Withdrawals stay paused, and no UK compensation scheme sits behind that.

CryptoSlate and CoinDesk 4 weeks ago · 5 min read