Sebastián Marset, the Uruguayan drug trafficker dubbed the ‘modern Pablo Escobar,’ was captured in Bolivia on March 13 and is now under U.S. custody, accused of laundering millions through crypto networks. The case has triggered a joint investigation between Bolivia’s Special Anti-Narcotics Force (FELCN) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement...

DeFi insurance protocols debuted with huge ambitions during the 2020 crypto boom. But as hacks evolved and users chased yields over protection, most of the sector collapsed under the same risks it was built to cover....

There has been a lot of talk about an impending XRP breakout lately as the asset has been stuck in a relatively tight range since the early February crash. Although each attempt has been met with immediate selling pressure, analysts are still hopeful that the token will overcome its...

The CLARITY Act’s progress signals a pivotal shift towards clearer crypto regulation, potentially enhancing market stability and investor confidence. The post CLARITY Act clears Senate Banking Committee with bipartisan support appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The KelpDAO hack underscores the need for DeFi to prioritize operational security and decentralized verification to mitigate systemic risks. The post KelpDAO hack highlights DeFi’s shift from coding flaws to operational risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Heightened enforcement in the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates regional tensions, disrupts global shipping, and complicates diplomatic resolutions. The post US Army helicopter monitors ships amid Strait of Hormuz blockade enforcement appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Space-based data centers could revolutionize AI computing but face challenges like radiation, latency, maintenance, and increased space debris. The post SpaceX and Blue Origin plan to build orbital data centers powered by solar energy appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Anthropic’s strategy may accelerate AI adoption in regulated sectors, influencing market dynamics and boosting decentralized compute solutions. The post Anthropic prioritizes speed to market over compute costs, says analyst appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

For protocol founders and security researchers, the incident reinforced a broader shift underway across crypto: DeFi is no longer primarily battling coding bugs. It’s battling complexity....

The temporary tariff reduction may ease trade tensions, fostering potential long-term negotiations and impacting global tech supply chains. The post China and US agree to slash tariffs for 90 days, dropping levies from 145% to 30% appeared first on Crypto Briefing....