Financial giant Charles Schwab announced plans to offer spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of the quarter. This move marks Schwab's entry into direct crypto trading, potentially increasing accessibility for its extensive client base of nearly $12 trillion in assets.
Circle faces scrutiny after failing to freeze stolen USDC during the $285 million hack of Solana-based Drift Protocol. Blockchain researchers and notable figures like ZachXBT have criticized Circle for compliance failures, highlighting risks in stablecoin management and regulatory oversight.
Riot Platforms, a major Bitcoin miner, sold $290 million worth of Bitcoin in Q1 2026. This sale is part of a broader industry trend where miners are reallocating resources towards AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Cambodia's parliament has advanced a draft law imposing severe penalties, including life imprisonment, for leaders of crypto scam operations. This legislative move aims to combat the widespread issue of fraudulent crypto activities within the country.
Naoris Protocol has launched its quantum-resistant blockchain mainnet, utilizing algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. This development comes as concerns grow over the potential impact of quantum computing on traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.