NYC Token Controversy: Startup Accuses Adams
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of stealing ‘NYC Token’ concept from Crescite’s Edward Cullen; token’s market cap plummets amid liquidity removal allegations. #Update #Legal
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Iran Supreme Leader Ouster Odds Surge 65%
Prediction markets @Polymarket and @Kalshi show a 65% chance of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei exiting by 2026 amid unrest and economic crisis. #Update #Geopolitics
CoinGecko Eyes $500 Million Sale Opportunity
@CoinGecko is considering a sale valued at $500 million, engaging investment bank Moelis amid rising M&A activity in crypto, with 133 deals worth over $8.6 billion in 2025. #Update #Crypto
Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Risk Dangerous Banking System
@JPMorgan’s CFO warns that yield-bearing stablecoins could create a “dangerous” parallel banking system, urging regulatory safeguards amid ongoing congressional discussions. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Inflation Battles Bryan Johnson’s Systemic Decay
Bryan Johnson links crypto and longevity in his initiative, Project Blueprint, viewing inflation as a catalyst for aging and systemic decay. #Update #Crypto
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI April 27
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against @OpenAI, alleging breach of founding agreements for profit prioritization, is set for trial on April 27, 2026. #Update #Legal
Fed Chair Odds Surge as Rates Target 3%
BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder calls for U.S. interest rates to drop to 3%, with 9% odds of being nominated by Trump for Fed chair. Current rates are 3.5%-3.75%. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Venice AI Launches Privacy-Focused Chatbot
Venice AI, launched by Erik Voorhees, offers private, uncensored generative AI tools with unique token-based access using VVV and DIEM tokens. #Update #Tech
Fed Faces Criticism Powell’s Independence Questioned
The Department of Justice probes the U.S. Federal Reserve’s renovation projects, sparking debate over its independence, as Chair Jerome Powell dismisses it as a policy clash. #Update #Legal
Core CPI Falls Below Forecasts Easing Fed
US inflation growth slowed in December 2025, with core CPI up 0.2%, missing forecasts; annual CPI steady at 2.7%. Fed likely to pause rate cuts. #Update #Economy
Crypto CEO Predicts Huge Growth Ahead
@Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts a significant opportunity in the crypto sector akin to the growth of stablecoins, highlighting potential for tokenized equities and global access. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ukraine Bans Polymarket in Gambling Crackdown
@Polymarket has been blocked in Ukraine as part of a broader crackdown on online gambling, which already restricts the platform in 33 countries. #Update #Legal
Bakkt Stock Surges 10% on Acquisition
Bakkt plans to acquire Distributed Technologies Research via an all-stock transaction, enhancing its stablecoin settlement and programmable payments infrastructure. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Platforms Face New Identification Rules
India has implemented stricter identification rules for cryptocurrency platforms, mandating user selfies, geolocation data, and enhanced verification, while banning ICOs and mixers to combat financial crimes. #Update #Crypto