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Mindbytes Oct 21, 2026

US Regulator Finalizes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules, Setting January 2027 Compliance Deadline

The US banking regulator issues final GENIUS Act rules, establishing federal standards for stablecoin reserves, redemptions, licensing and oversight beginning January 2027.

gizmo guru 1 min read

Mindbytes Oct 21, 2026

Bitunix Expands Crypto User Protection Fund to $50 Million, Adds On-Chain Transparency

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitunix raises its customer protection fund to $50 million USDC and discloses its blockchain address, allowing users to monitor reserves.

gizmo guru 1 min read

Article Mar 17, 2024

Bitcoin Hits All-Time High Notes in Early 2024

Bitcoin's meteoric rise hits new heights, fueled by institutional adoption and impending halving event. Are we witnessing the dawn of a new era in crypto?

Werner Vermaak 6 min read

Mindbytes Aug 17, 2026

SEC Cancels Crypto Rulemaking Vote, Delays Innovation Exemption

SEC abruptly cancels August 14 meeting on Reg Crypto and tokenization exemption, citing "unforeseen scheduling" days before Trump's White House crypto summit.

Linsey Smith 1 min read

Article Nov 1, 2024

Election 2024: The Rise of the Crypto Voter

Crypto voters are emerging as a powerful, bipartisan force that could tip the scales in 2024, reshaping the political landscape with calls for financial reform and regulatory clarity.

Werner Vermaak 6 min read

Article Mar 28, 2024

Coinbase Report: Are Crypto AIs a Mirage Or For Real?

Amidst adversities, AI tokens surpass mainstream cryptocurrencies and AI stocks. Analysis unveils their resilience, thriving on crypto market dynamics and AI sector growth, enticing investors with sustained momentum.

Werner Vermaak 6 min read

Article Feb 12, 2025

DEGENS: DOWN & OUT IN THE CRYPTO CASINO

How memecoins monetised nihilism.

RU Sirius 12 min read

Mindbytes Aug 25, 2026

Sandbox Bridge Exploited, Hackers Mint Billions of SAND Tokens

Attackers hijacked LayerZero delegate permissions via approveAndCall, minting 14.9 billion unbacked SAND on Base and BNB. Actual loss: $675,000. Bridges halted.

Linsey Smith 2 min read

Mindbytes Aug 25, 2026

CLARITY Act Clears Senate Banking Committee, Faces 60-Vote Hurdle

Senate Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the CLARITY Act before recess. The Sept. 15 procedural vote needs 60 votes as Galaxy cuts passage odds to 10%.

Linsey Smith 2 min read

News Jul 9, 2026

Crypto Firms Accelerate Quantum-Proofing

The race to shield crypto from quantum attacks shifts from theory to engineering, as a Reuters report shows exchanges integrating post-quantum cryptography faster than governments.

Hruy Tsegaye 5 min read