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JPMorgan says bitcoin mining economics have ‘worsened’ as BTC trades below production cost
JPMorgan analysts report that Bitcoin mining has become less profitable as current prices fall significantly below the estimated $78,000 production cost.
Jefferies expects IREN’s AI cloud business to outpace data center leasing, sees 30% upside
Jefferies initiated coverage on IREN with a buy rating, projecting its AI cloud business will outperform traditional data center leasing over the long term.
STRC Is Junk Credit in a Bitcoin Costume, and Retail Is Holding $8.8 Billion of It
STRC is a risky, junk-rated financial product marketed to retail investors as a safe way to gain Bitcoin exposure.
Global $2.75B payments deal shows stablecoins moving into the rails they were meant to bypass
Nuvei's $2.75 billion acquisition of Payoneer signals that stablecoins are increasingly being integrated into existing regulated financial infrastructure rather than replacing it.
Ethereum Could be Nearing a Violent Move as Price Drops 6%
Ethereum's suppressed volatility and low derivatives activity suggest a significant price breakout or breakdown is imminent as market conditions consolidate.
HIVE Signs $220M GPU Cloud Contract for Cohere AI Workloads
HIVE Digital Technologies' subsidiary BUZZ HPC has secured a $220 million contract to provide GPU infrastructure for AI startup Cohere.
CME Group Sues CFTC Over Crypto Perpetual Futures
CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC, challenging the regulatory approval of cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts.
U.S. agencies seek stablecoin customer-ID rules akin to banks in new GENIUS Act rule
U.S. regulators have proposed new rules requiring stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities, similar to requirements for traditional banks under the GENIUS Act.
CME Group sues CFTC over perpetual futures in US, accusing the agency of ‘suddenly’ changing course
CME Group is suing the CFTC for allowing perpetual futures trading in the U.S., claiming the agency bypassed regulatory rules to benefit new competitors.
Bitcoin Miners Need $50B for AI Pivot as IREN Faces $21B Funding Gap
Public Bitcoin miners require roughly $50 billion in capital to transition their energy assets into high-demand AI data centers.
Bitcoin Price Falls to $62,000 as Hawkish Fed Shift Raises Risk of Deeper Pullback
Bitcoin dropped to $62,000 as a hawkish Federal Reserve stance and strengthening U.S. dollar dampened market sentiment.
Illinois’ new crypto tax puts users under a burden stocks do not face
Illinois has introduced a 0.2% tax on digital assets, sparking industry backlash over its discriminatory nature compared to traditional financial securities.
Ethereum Foundation loses another key leader as co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang resigns
Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang has resigned, marking another high-profile departure amidst ongoing leadership and governance scrutiny at the organization.
Bitcoin Builds a Floor Near $60,000, but On-Chain Data Says the Bear Isn’t Over
While Bitcoin is establishing a $60,000 support level, on-chain indicators suggest that the broader market remains in a bearish phase.
Bitcoin miners Bitdeer, CleanSpark and more report mixed May output as AI buildouts impact hashrate growth, treasury models
Major Bitcoin miners like Bitdeer and CleanSpark reported mixed May results as companies increasingly prioritize AI infrastructure buildouts over pure hashrate expansion.
Federal Reserve Moves to Close Stablecoin Loopholes With New Customer ID Rules
The Federal Reserve proposed new customer identification rules for stablecoin issuers to enhance anti-money laundering compliance and oversight.
The DAO hack at 10: From $50 million exploit to a $130 million Ethereum security fund
A decade after The DAO hack forced a controversial Ethereum hard fork, recovered funds have been repurposed into a $130 million security endowment.
Ethereum Foundation co-Exec Director and board member Hsiao-Wei Wang steps down
Hsiao-Wei Wang has resigned from her roles as co-executive director and board member at the Ethereum Foundation after a decade of contributions.
Crypto for Advisors: Trading the bitcoin cycle
Financial advisors are encouraged to adopt cycle-aware bitcoin strategies instead of dollar-cost averaging to manage volatility and improve risk-adjusted returns.
Bitcoin to $145K by October? This Old Post With 'Crazy Accurate' BTC Price Predictions Say So
A viral Bitcoin price prediction from an anonymous source is likely fabricated, as key claims regarding supply control and price targets lack credibility.
DeFi’s next institutional wave may come from users who never see “behind the scenes” – CEO of Katana
Katana CEO Matt Fisher suggests DeFi's future growth lies in integrating protocols as invisible backend infrastructure for mainstream fintech and exchange platforms.
What happens when ChatGPT becomes the front door to crypto
AI assistants like ChatGPT are evolving from informational tools into interfaces that simplify crypto onboarding by performing blockchain transactions through conversational commands.
Federal Reserve rolls out proposing rulemaking requiring stablecoin issuers to maintain customer identification program
The Federal Reserve proposed new rules requiring stablecoin issuers to implement customer identification programs to combat illicit financial activities.
Anthropic and Sarvam AI Share Something Beyond Their Focus on AI
Anthropic and Sarvam AI, despite operating in different regions, share common venture capital investors like Lightspeed, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.
A 1997 Mailing List Holds a Clue to the Satoshi Puzzle
Adam Back argues Bitcoin is a mathematical discovery emerging from early cypherpunk research rather than a simple human invention.
Kraken integrates Solana DEX trading into core app, with support for additional networks planned
Kraken has integrated Solana-based decentralized exchange trading directly into its core mobile app to simplify user access to onchain markets.
Tether’s XAUT gold token added to Ledn lending platform
The crypto lending platform Ledn has officially added support for Tether's XAUT gold token, allowing users to borrow against physical gold holdings.
Ledn Launches Tether Gold-Backed Loans With XAUt Collateral
Ledn now allows users to use Tether Gold (XAUt) as collateral for loans, providing liquidity without requiring the sale of assets.
Algorand unveils roadmap to achieve quantum resistance by 2028
The Algorand Foundation has released a strategic roadmap to implement quantum-resistant cryptographic standards across its blockchain protocol by the end of 2027.
CME Group to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval in Clash Over Dodd-Frank Classification
CME Group is suing the CFTC, arguing that Bitcoin perpetual futures should be classified as swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act.
Is Bitcoin Mining Becoming an Energy and Infrastructure Business?
Bitcoin mining is shifting from simple hardware deployment to a complex, energy-focused industry prioritizing operational efficiency and infrastructure management to maintain profitability.
Midjourney’s New Scanner Maps Your Whole Body in 60 Seconds
Midjourney is expanding into medical hardware with a radiation-free, ultrasonic full-body scanner designed to provide high-resolution diagnostics in under 60 seconds.
Strategy’s STRC draws bearish options bets as it falls to new all-time low
Traders are placing bearish bets on Strategy's STRC preferred stock as it hits record lows, fueling concerns over its Bitcoin-backed dividend strategy.
Bitcoin miner HIVE inks $220 million AI GPU deal with Bell, expects $70 million annual revenue
HIVE Digital Technologies has secured a $220 million contract to provide AI GPU infrastructure for Bell, projecting $70 million in annual recurring revenue.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) jumps 10% while index declines
The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 0.9% to 1750.15, with Stellar (XLM) leading gains at 10% despite overall market weakness.
Altcoins See Deepest Spot Selling Since 2020 as Season Index Nears Trigger
Altcoins are experiencing their longest period of net selling since 2020, yet market gauges suggest an altcoin season may be nearing a trigger point.
Alchemy unveils Visa-powered virtual payment card for AI agents
Alchemy has launched AgentCard, a Visa-powered virtual payment solution enabling AI agents to conduct autonomous financial transactions.
Alchemy's AI-driven identity and payment service gains access to Visa network
Alchemy has integrated its AgentCard service with Visa, enabling AI agents to make secure commercial transactions using existing credit and payment features.
A Hollywood Star Is Joining Ripple’s Stage — Here’s Why
Actor Matt Damon will speak at Ripple Swell 2026 to discuss how Water.org uses Ripple Payments and RLUSD for humanitarian funding.
Capital B Gains Authority to Raise Up to $120B for Bitcoin
Capital B shareholders approved a $120.4 billion financing plan to aggressively expand the company's Bitcoin treasury holdings.
Bitcoin just holds $64K after Fed revives hike risk, but one level still decides whether repair is real
Bitcoin maintains $64,000 support despite renewed Fed rate hike risks, awaiting key technical breakouts to confirm a true recovery.
Phemex’s 2026 Ultimate Championship Signals a More Connected Exchange Experience
Phemex’s 2026 Ultimate Championship uses football-themed prediction markets and trading competitions to demonstrate a more integrated and cohesive user ecosystem.
Trump’s Threats to Bomb Iran Could Keep Markets in Flux
Donald Trump's conditional peace deal with Iran keeps global markets, including Bitcoin, in a state of uncertainty regarding potential geopolitical escalation.
Bitcoin slips below $64,000 as hawkish Fed overshadows signs of onchain repair
Bitcoin dropped below $64,000 as a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook outweighed signs of improving on-chain metrics and liquidity.
Kentucky Attorney General Targets Prediction Markets in New Lawsuits
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed lawsuits against Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW, alleging they operate illegal, unlicensed gambling activities in the state.
Hive shares jumps 10% on $220m Canada sovereign AI infrastructure deal
HIVE Digital Technologies shares rose 10% following a $220 million deal to provide sovereign AI infrastructure in Canada using Nvidia GPUs.
Stablecoin compliance startup Range raises $8.3 million from fintech and crypto VCs
Stablecoin compliance firm Range secured $8.3 million in Series A funding to expand its real-time transaction monitoring and ledger management products.
The great rotation: Investors desert the Magnificent 7, crypto for AI bottlenecks
Investors are shifting capital from Magnificent 7 stocks and bitcoin toward infrastructure-focused sectors like semiconductors and memory chips.
Aztec investigates $2 million exploit of deprecated payments product
Aztec Labs is investigating a $2 million exploit involving a deprecated payments product, the second such incident in four days.
Bitcoin's nemesis, the Dollar Index, is on the verge of a major breakout
The Dollar Index is nearing a breakout that could pressure Bitcoin as market conditions respond to hawkish Federal Reserve signals.
Aster popped over 10% on radical 'buyback and burn' upgrade. But gains were short-lived
The ASTER token surged after announcing a new buyback and burn program, but later declined due to a hawkish Federal Reserve decision.
Wall Street can now hedge Hyperliquid’s HYPE, but weekends carry a real risk
New options on Bitwise's BHYP ETF provide Wall Street a regulated way to hedge Hyperliquid’s HYPE token, despite significant risks during weekend trading gaps.
Crypto market positioning is 'defensive and thin' after Fed, Marex analysts say
Crypto markets are seeing defensive positioning and bearish sentiment following the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on interest rates.
Malta's financial regulator explores bringing parts of DeFi under MiCA's orbit
Malta's financial regulator is seeking feedback on how to potentially regulate decentralized finance projects that retain centralized characteristics under EU law.
Utility vs Speculation and the Loss of Token Control
Many crypto projects fail because they prioritize speculative market dynamics over building genuine, sustained utility within their tokenomic models.
Bitcoin May Need 10 Years to Return To The World's Top 5 Assets by Market Cap
Bitcoin has fallen to 15th place in global market capitalization, with experts predicting a 5-10 year recovery period to reach the top five.
Bitget Moves AI Trading From Prompts to Playbooks
Bitget has launched GetAgent Playbook, a new AI-driven trading tool that replaces complex prompts with structured, ready-to-use strategy workflows.
54% of Aspiring Web3 Professionals Can’t Land Their First Job: Bitget Report
A new Bitget report reveals that 54% of aspiring Web3 professionals struggle to secure their first job due to excessive experience requirements.
AI Holdouts in Tech Face 3 Times Higher Layoff Odds, Gallup Finds
A Gallup survey reveals that tech workers who rarely use AI are three times more likely to be laid off than regular users.
Grayscale Applies Wall Street Valuation Models to AAVE
Grayscale Research projects AAVE could reach $175, utilizing traditional finance valuation models to assess its potential future earnings and revenue.
Solana’s $1B USDC mint collides with DeFi app shutdown as users face unfinished Drift recovery
Pyra is shutting down following the Drift exploit while Circle mints $1 billion in USDC on Solana, highlighting a contrast between network growth and user-level recovery.
‘Bitcoin Rodney’ pleads guilty in $1.8 billion crypto fraud case
Miami promoter Rodney Burton has pleaded guilty to his role in the $1.8 billion HyperFund cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme.
Standard Chartered’s $100 UNI Call Triggers Surge in Uniswap Network Activity
Uniswap network activity surged to multi-month highs following a bold $100 price prediction for the UNI token from Standard Chartered.
Eldora Opens On-Chain Access to 280+ Tokenized US Equities for Investors Across 85+ Countries, Launches $20,000 Trading Campaign
Eldora has expanded its platform to offer 280+ tokenized US stocks, T-Bill yields, and DeFi lending to investors in over 85 countries.
Bitcoin Rodney Pleads Guilty in Connection With $1.8 Billion HyperFund Fraud
Rodney Burton, known as Bitcoin Rodney, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to the $1.8 billion HyperFund cryptocurrency fraud scheme.
Crypto PACs are helping Senators win US primaries faster than the Senate can move the law they want
Crypto super PACs successfully influence primary elections, yet the industry’s desired market structure legislation remains stalled in the Senate.
Tether winds down aUSDT stablecoin and Alloy platform to sharpen focus
Tether is discontinuing its Alloy platform and aUSDT stablecoin to prioritize resources toward core products with higher market demand and liquidity.
CME Group to Sue the CFTC Over Crypto Perps for Kalshi
CME Group plans to sue the CFTC, arguing that crypto perpetual futures approved for Kalshi should be legally classified as swaps.
QuantPilot Is Now Live: 3Commas Opens Its Agentic Strategy Execution Platform to All Traders
3Commas has launched QuantPilot, an autonomous AI-driven platform that allows traders to build, backtest, and execute crypto trading strategies without requiring coding skills.
Nikkei and KOSPI Both Hit All-Time Highs as the Fed Rocks Wall Street
Asian markets hit record highs despite the Federal Reserve's hawkish outlook, which negatively impacted Wall Street and global crypto liquidity.