Recent News on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Finance | Yellow

A Bloomberg Businessweek investigation details how Mexican cartels now use decentralized crypto networks and freelance launderers to clean drug profits.

A private key compromise drained IoTeX's token safe on Feb. 21, with PeckShield estimating over $8M stolen and IOTX dropping nearly 10%.

Italy's Guardia di Finanza exposed a €500K cryptocurrency tax evasion scheme involving a hidden mining rig and six undeclared wallets.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse puts 90% odds on the CLARITY Act passing by April 2026, citing White House momentum and bipartisan engagement.

Dutch regulator Ksa ordered Polymarket to halt Netherlands operations or face €420K weekly fines, ruling it constitutes illegal gambling.

Vitalik Buterin revealed plans to build a cypherpunk-principled layer atop Ethereum, targeting censorship resistance and ZK compatibility.

Bitcoin spot ETFs drew $88M in net inflows on Feb. 20, led by BlackRock's IBIT with $64.46M, while Ethereum ETFs barely registered.

SG-FORGE deploys its EU-regulated euro stablecoin EURCV on the XRP Ledger with Ripple custody support.

Ethereum's tightening triangle on the 4-hour chart nears resolution as derivatives data shows weakening sell pressure.

Protocol upgrade and Midnight launch converge as Hoskinson sets near-term Cardano milestones.