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U.S. judge overturns fraud convictions of Mango Markets exploiter Eisenberg, determining improper ve...
The court's decision to overturn the fraud convictions may impact the legal standards for prosecuting financial misconduct, potentially affecting future cases involving decentraliz...
Read Full Article →Spot bitcoin ETFs log highest volume week of 2025 as BlackRock’s IBIT reaches 30-day streak
The recent surge in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds reflects increased investor interest and capital inflows, marking one of the strongest periods of trading activity since thei...
Read Full Article →Crypto investor charged in ‘sadistic’ kidnap, torture of Italian tourist in NYC: Reports
The accused individual’s involvement in both cryptocurrency security and a serious criminal case highlights potential risks and vulnerabilities related to privacy and personal safe...
Read Full Article →WalletConnect token expands to Solana with 5 million WCT set for airdrop
The distribution of 5 million tokens to active Solana users through various partners aims to enhance user engagement and potentially increase the token's market presence within the...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Major US banks in talks over joint stablecoin venture, BTC and ETH ETFs see highest combi...
Several leading American financial institutions are negotiating a collaborative project involving a digital currency, while Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds experience th...
Read Full Article →Kalshi now accepts Solana after adding support for Bitcoin, USDC, and WLD
Kalshi's inclusion of additional cryptocurrencies for deposits enables users to fund their accounts more quickly while allowing them to contribute amounts up to $500,000, enhancing...
Read Full Article →World Liberty denies claims Binance’s CZ acted as foreign ‘fixer’ for Trump-backed project
Allegations involving Binance’s leadership have financial implications that could affect the company’s role in advancing the United States as a leading global hub for cryptocurrenc...
Read Full Article →Semler Scientific’s Bitcoin holdings surpass 4,000 BTC with latest purchase
Semler Scientific’s recent acquisition of 455 Bitcoin worth $50 million increases its digital asset portfolio to over 4,200 BTC, reflecting a significant investment in cryptocurren...
Read Full Article →Analyst downplays Trump’s tariff threat on EU goods, Apple devices as bitcoin briefly slips under $1...
Market values declined slightly as renewed political disputes and tariff warnings influenced investor sentiment, contributing to a short-term decrease in digital currency and stock...
Read Full Article →Ledn to drop ETH support in favor of fully custodied bitcoin-only model amid rising BTC-backed lendi...
Ledn’s transition to a bitcoin-exclusive, fully custodied approach reflects a strategic shift to mitigate third-party credit risk and adapt to increased competition in lending back...
Read Full Article →Alchemy acquires NFT launchpad HeyMint to expand its ‘smart wallet’ services
By integrating HeyMint, Alchemy aims to enhance its digital asset platform, potentially increasing user accessibility and engagement in creating and managing NFT collections withou...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs notch highest combined daily inflows since January, attracting over $1 bil...
U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum investment funds experienced their largest combined single-day capital increase since early this year, drawing in more than $1 billion during a recen...
Read Full Article →HYPE token hits new high above $35 as Hyperliquid open interest surpasses a record $9 billion
The increase in open interest on Hyperliquid to over $9 billion signals growing investor activity, coinciding with a bitcoin surge above $111,800 and heightened interest in cryptoc...
Read Full Article →Cetus offers $6 million white hat deal to recover stolen ETH after hacker’s activity is blocked on S...
Cetus collaborated with various authorities and platforms to secure the remaining stolen assets on Sui, providing a $6 million reward to encourage ethical recovery of the lost cryp...
Read Full Article →SEC acknowledges Canary Capital’s filing for staked Tron ETF
The recent submission of a staked Tron ETF by Canary Capital highlights a potential shift in regulatory acceptance that could influence investor interest and market dynamics in the...
Read Full Article →Major US banks in early talks for joint stablecoin venture: WSJ
Several large American financial institutions are exploring a collaborative project involving digital currency, with progress contingent on the finalization of regulatory policies...
Read Full Article →‘Liquidity begets liquidity’: Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter unveils a new lending protocol
Jupiter's new lending platform aims to enhance financial activity by utilizing an existing liquidity network and implementing advanced risk management tools to support stable and e...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Bitcoin taps $112,000 as analysts flip classic ‘sell in May’ adage, Kraken plots Solana-b...
Bitcoin's recent surge to over $110,000 challenges traditional seasonal market trends, while Kraken's initiative to introduce Solana-based tokenized stock trading could influence f...
Read Full Article →Michigan seeks to ban state-level CBDC advocacy in spate of new crypto-focused House bills
Michigan's proposed legislation aims to restrict promotion of digital currencies at the state level, reflecting a broader regional trend as several states develop policies to manag...
Read Full Article →CFTC’s Summer Mersinger says crypto perpetual futures trading could come to US: Bloomberg
According to Bloomberg, the introduction of continuous crypto futures trading in the US could impact market dynamics and investor participation, as CFTC’s Mersinger prepares to lea...
Read Full Article →Waters bill targets ‘crypto corruption’ hours before Trump’s memecoin gala
The proposed legislation aims to regulate digital currencies and enhance transparency, potentially impacting the market dynamics surrounding cryptocurrency activities linked to hig...
Read Full Article →Hardware manufacturer Ledger releases Solana-branded non-custodial wallet
Ledger's new Solana-themed non-custodial wallet integrates a unique Soulbound token that, while non-transferable, has potential to generate rewards, potentially impacting user enga...
Read Full Article →Kraken to launch tokenized stock trading for Apple, Nvidia, and others outside US
Kraken's introduction of tokenized shares for major technology companies aims to expand digital asset offerings and could significantly impact the growth and diversification of the...
Read Full Article →JPMorgan casts doubt on trillion-dollar stablecoin forecasts — even with US regulation advancing
JPMorgan analysts believe that despite progress in US regulatory frameworks, the projected rapid expansion of the stablecoin market to a trillion-dollar scale is unlikely to be rea...
Read Full Article →Analysts affirm ‘buy in May and go away’ theme as bitcoin hits $111,889 amid record options demand
Rising institutional and sovereign interest since April has contributed to increased market activity, driving bitcoin to new highs and stimulating unprecedented demand for associat...
Read Full Article →Strategy launches $2.1 billion STRF perpetual preferred stock ATM program to buy more bitcoin
The company has initiated an at-the-market equity offering valued at $2.1 billion to raise capital through its 10% perpetual preferred shares, intending to increase its bitcoin hol...
Read Full Article →R3, builder of permissioned Corda blockchain, to enter public ‘internet capital markets’ through Sol...
R3 is leveraging Solana’s public blockchain to enable financial institutions to manage over $10 billion in real-world assets, expanding access and transparency beyond private netwo...
Read Full Article →FIFA taps Avalanche for own EVM-compatible network, plans to migrate NFT collection from Algorand an...
FIFA’s decision to develop its own blockchain using Avalanche technology and shift its NFT assets from existing platforms could impact transaction costs and control over digital co...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin miner MARA to allocate 500 BTC to Two Prime in expanded yield strategy
Marathon Digital Holdings plans to transfer a substantial portion of its bitcoin holdings to Two Prime as part of a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing capital utilization and...
Read Full Article →Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks says stablecoin bill could create trillions of dollars in demand for...
The proposed stablecoin legislation may significantly increase investor interest in US Treasury securities, potentially boosting demand by trillions of dollars, according to David...
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