Month: April 2026

David Schwartz offered one of his most detailed public descriptions yet of Arthur Britto, the elusive XRP Ledger architect whose near-total absence from public life has long fueled speculation across the crypto industry. Speaking in an X Space, Schwartz said Britto is not a myth or a pseudonym, but...

The BIS says big crypto exchanges now function as lightly regulated “shadow banks,” turning user deposits into unsecured loans and amplifying leverage that helped trigger a $19B 2025 wipeout. Cryptocurrency exchanges are rapidly evolving into “shadow banks” that offer lending…...

ALCUM’s xCUP token doesn’t park copper in a warehouse; it tokenizes a 30‑day, hedged recycling cycle so USDC allocators earn audited industrial margin, not spot‑price roulette. In any exclusive interview with crypto.news, Vytautas Mackonis, founder of Swiss-based copper protocol ALCUM,…...

Heightened tensions could disrupt global trade routes, impacting economic stability and prompting international diplomatic interventions. The post Houthis warn of potential US, Israel confrontation amid military preparations appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The EU’s expanded sanctions deepen Russia’s economic isolation, reducing prospects for diplomatic resolutions and impacting global markets. The post EU sanctions target 20 more Russian banks, squeezing Putin’s war economy appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The fragile nature of US-Iran negotiations highlights the volatility in diplomatic relations, impacting global markets and geopolitical stability. The post US-Iran talks hinge on mutual concessions, says Pakistani diplomat appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Germany’s revised forecasts highlight a shift in ECB focus towards inflation control, potentially impacting eurozone economic stability. The post Germany halves 2026 growth forecast, raises inflation outlook amid Iran war appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Tether’s collaboration with authorities highlights the increasing role of stablecoins in global financial regulation and crime prevention. The post Tether works with US authorities to block $344 million in illicit USDT flows appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Trump’s stance on the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, reducing prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy and impacting market stability. The post Trump declares Strait of Hormuz sealed, no Iran deal in sight appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

A $20 billion hit from the KelpDAO exploit highlights systemic risks, while flat ETH-denominated growth and a shift to stablecoins point to ongoing fragility in DeFi....