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A16z Crypto updated its Jolt zkVM to natively support true zero-knowledge proofs and criticized the industry's loose use of 'ZK' to mean only succinctness.

Jamie Dimon argues stablecoin issuers paying interest must adhere to bank regulations for fairness and safety.

BitGo expanded its crypto-as-a-service offering across 30 EEA countries, enabling regulated crypto services under the MiCA framework.

Despite the US Dollar Index hitting a three-month high, Bitcoin shows resilience, decoupling from traditional markets amid strong institutional ETF demand.

Mizuho analysts increased Circle's price target to $100, citing rising oil prices and expectations of sustained higher interest rates as positive factors.

TD Cowen believes banks will likely lose the stablecoin yield fight, but the dispute risks delaying broader U.S. crypto market structure legislation.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong admitted the Base App's SocialFi experiments, including Creator Coins, were unsuccessful and the app is refocusing on trading.

The White House stablecoin deadline is delayed while debate rages over the CLARITY Act, which critics fear will stifle innovation.

Ripple upgraded its Payments platform to support a broader stablecoin workflow for banks and fintechs, aiming to speed up cross-border transactions.

BitMine (BMNR) purchased over 50,900 ETH, bringing its total holdings to 3.71% of the supply, while technical indicators suggest potential bullish momentum.

Paul Atkins' appointment as SEC chair is seen as the key to establishing regulatory clarity for crypto via executive action.

Bitcoin possesses pristine collateral qualities but requires mature credit market structures to enable cheaper, long-term borrowing.

Arthur Hayes is confirmed to speak at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, offering macroeconomic and geopolitical insights.

Marc Zeller's ACI is leaving Aave DAO amid governance tensions, MARA will now sell its held Bitcoin, and US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant inflows.

Ether exchange balances hit a multi-year low following massive withdrawals, primarily from Binance, signaling a potential supply squeeze.

Michael Saylor announced he is currently buying Bitcoin as his company, Strategy, now holds over 720,000 BTC.

Analysis suggests Trump's geopolitical and economic actions consistently occur on Friday nights, creating a predictable three-phase market reaction pattern.

SegWit and Taproot were massive protocol upgrades addressing Bitcoin's limitations, particularly transaction malleability and scripting inefficiencies.

Adobe shares rose following unconfirmed reports that investor Michael Burry took long positions in the software company.

TCS Blockchain is using PayPal USD to offer same-day funding and onchain settlements for trucking invoices, aiming to solve cash flow issues.

A BPI study found that AI agents overwhelmingly prefer Bitcoin over fiat currency for monetary decisions.

Perpetual contracts on always-on platforms like Hyperliquid priced gold and silver risk over the weekend, leading CME's reopening price after Iran strikes.

SoFi and Mastercard are partnering to allow settlement of card transactions using SoFiUSD stablecoin across Mastercard's network.

Solana faces increased selling pressure due to rising exchange inflows and short-term holder profits, risking a drop below the $77 support level.

The FATF warns stablecoins are the most popular virtual asset for illicit finance, demanding stricter oversight of issuers.

Circle's shares rose over 20% due to Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, according to Mizuho.

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig aims to launch regulated US perpetual futures trading within approximately one month.

NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin predicts AI agents will become the primary users of blockchain, acting as the front end.

The Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) is shutting down after a dispute with Aave Labs over a large budget proposal, deepening governance concerns.

US involvement in an Israeli strike against Iran risks eroding Trump's political base due to unpredictable motives and fading antiwar image.

American Bitcoin, backed by the Trump family, is increasing its mining capacity by 12% by purchasing 11,298 new ASIC miners.

Bermuda is cautiously piloting a fully onchain economy using regulated stablecoin infrastructure rather than imposing disruptive mandates.

The Bank of Japan is expanding blockchain settlement experiments while continuing retail CBDC pilots ahead of a potential 2026 decision.

Crypto.com launched Crypto.com IRAs in the US, allowing users to invest in over 400 digital assets and 12,000 stocks in one platform.

The U.S. government moved approximately $23,000 in Bitcoin from a wallet linked to Miguel Villanueva's seized funds.

Gate.io announced reaching 50 million registered users, framing this milestone to signal ecosystem maturity through liquidity, proof-of-reserves, and regulatory access.

Wirex launched Wirex Agents, a non-custodial infrastructure layer allowing AI agents to issue stablecoin cards and execute autonomous onchain financial transactions.

MARA Holdings signaled it might sell some Bitcoin holdings as mining economics worsen, while other miners pivot toward AI and HPC infrastructure.

Paraguay's state electricity company signed an MOU with Morphware to use seized Bitcoin miners for a government-led mining operation.

A New York judge dismissed fraud claims against Uniswap, reinforcing that neutral infrastructure providers are generally not liable for user fraud.

The Crypto Beat discusses Ethos Network's solution to the bot crisis on X, a social consensus model as an alternative to KYC.

American Bitcoin acquired 11,298 new ASIC miners to boost its computing capacity and deepen its Bitcoin-centric treasury strategy.

Following US-Israel airstrikes and the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, on-chain data showed a sharp surge in Bitcoin outflows from Iranian exchanges.

The US government transferred a small amount of Bitcoin, potentially testing systems ahead of managing its substantial digital asset reserves.

Tether and Lugano launched Plan ₿ Phase II to expand digital asset integration into public and economic infrastructure through 2030.

MARA Holdings updated its policy to allow selling its Bitcoin reserves, prompting speculation about MicroStrategy's future strategy.

Bitcoin held relatively steady at $68,000 while global stock and precious metal markets plunged amid escalating Iran war fears.

MicroStrategy's stock shows extreme volatility (106%) amid collapsing trading volume, making the $124 support level critical for its price direction.

Global markets tumbled as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions caused stocks, crypto, and metals to fall, while oil prices surged.

Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 as Middle East tensions and oil supply fears triggered a global asset sell-off affecting stocks and gold.

Public bitcoin miners are increasingly selling BTC reserves to fund a major pivot toward capital-intensive AI infrastructure development.

CZ-backed YZi Labs invested $100 million into Hash Global's BNB fund to support BNB's role in financial infrastructure.

CFTC Chairman Selig announced guidance is forthcoming within a month to allow U.S. perpetual futures trading.

Ripple has upgraded its Payments platform by integrating custody, liquidity, and automated payout features via recent acquisitions.

Visa and Bridge are expanding their stablecoin-linked card program to over 100 countries, enabling digital asset spending globally.

Crypto.com introduced a U.S. IRA product allowing users to hold both stocks and cryptocurrencies in one tax-advantaged account.

Harvard trimmed Bitcoin exposure and bought Ether ETFs, likely due to volatility management and private equity funding needs, signaling broader institutional crypto adoption.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced the agency plans rulemaking and guidance for prediction markets soon.

American Bitcoin Corp. is expanding its mining fleet by 11,298 new miners, increasing capacity to 28.1 EH/s to maximize Bitcoin accumulation.

Visa and Stripe-owned Bridge are expanding their stablecoin-linked card issuance product to over 100 countries by year-end.

Bitcoin faces a macro test as rising oil prices clash with the Fed's $3 billion liquidity injection into the banking system.

Bitcoin is experiencing its longest bearish streak since 2018-2019, but recent institutional inflows suggest a potential market recovery.

MARA Holdings and Core Scientific are shifting treasury strategies to permit selling their held Bitcoin, primarily to fund expansion into AI and computing services.

On-chain yield products are challenging traditional term deposits by offering accessible, real-time earning without liquidity lock-up penalties.

Iranian crypto exchanges saw $10.3 million in outflows following recent airstrikes, fitting a pattern of crypto acting as a pressure valve during geopolitical stress.

An anonymous trader nicknamed 'James Bond' profited $2.04 million by shorting silver just before a major price collapse.

The CoinDesk 20 index fell 3.3%, led lower by a 10% plunge in AAVE and a 5.9% drop in ADA.

MARA Holdings plans to continue selling Bitcoin from its balance sheet in 2026 to maintain financial flexibility.

Visa and Bridge are expanding their stablecoin-linked Visa card program to over 100 countries and testing onchain settlement.

American Bitcoin is acquiring 11,298 new ASIC miners, increasing its total owned capacity to 28.1 EH/s.