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Blockchain Capital seeks $700 million for two new funds: Bloomberg
Blockchain Capital is raising $700 million for two new funds, a growth fund and an early-stage fund.
Bitcoin’s uptrend towards $80,000 is increasingly attracting bears – but they keep losing
Bitcoin is surging toward $80,000 as geopolitical tensions and short liquidations drive prices despite persistent market skepticism.
Bitmine Ramps Accumulation Toward 5 Million ETH as Whales Join In
Bitmine Immersion Technologies is aggressively accumulating Ethereum, nearing its goal of holding 5 million tokens as other large investors also increase their positions.
OpenAI appears to be poaching Coinbase’s marketing team
Six senior marketing executives from Coinbase have joined OpenAI in the past year and a half, suggesting a coordinated talent migration.
Polymarket Traders Profit $37K From Paris Weather Glitch
Two Polymarket accounts are under investigation after earning $37,000 from suspicious, localized temperature spikes at a Paris airport weather station.
Ethereum Price Warning Fires Again After a 9% Drop Last Week
Ethereum's price shows a bearish RSI divergence again, but whale accumulation and a positive funding rate suggest a different outcome than last week's 9% drop.
Uzbekistan launches special crypto mining zone with 10-year tax holiday
Uzbekistan has established the "Besqala Mining Valley" in Karakalpakstan, offering a tax exemption for crypto miners until 2035 to boost investment and renewable energy.
Indian Government Shuts Down Sanmar Herald Crypto Payment Claims
The Indian government and Sanmar Shipping Ltd have officially denied reports that the Sanmar Herald tanker paid crypto bribes for safe transit.
A Paris Airport Thermometer Just Exposed Crypto’s Oldest Unsolved Problem
Suspected tampering with a Paris airport thermometer highlights the persistent 'oracle problem' in blockchain, where real-world data inputs remain highly vulnerable to manipulation.
What next as bitcoin's (BTC) 'Bull Score Index' leaves bear territory?
Bitcoin's Bull Score Index reached neutral territory, a rare milestone, but past signals have been false.
Bankman-Fried's FTX sold its Cursor stake for $200,000 in 2023. It would be worth $3 billion today
FTX's bankruptcy estate sold a 5% stake in AI startup Cursor for $200,000 in 2023, a position now valued at $3 billion.
Apple fixes bug that allowed FBI to read deleted Signal messages
Apple has patched a security flaw that enabled the FBI to extract deleted Signal message previews from an iPhone's notification database.
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Breaks Downtrend With 80% Rally Toward $0.015
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) has broken a long-term downtrend, showing potential for an 80% rally toward the $0.015 resistance level.
Blockchain Capital Boosts Crypto Bet With $700M Fundraise
Blockchain Capital is raising $700 million across two new funds to support both early-stage and mature cryptocurrency projects.
SPK spikes 80% as Spark absorbs Aave outflows post-KelpDAO exploit
SPK token surged 80% as Spark Protocol absorbed over $1 billion in Aave outflows following the KelpDAO exploit.
Cardano builder seeks smaller funding slice of $46.8 million for scaling and Bitcoin DeFi
Input Output has requested $46.8 million from the Cardano treasury to fund network scaling and Bitcoin-based DeFi development.
MetaMask Co-founder Dan Finlay announces departure from Consensys
MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay is leaving Consensys after a decade to focus on his family following a period of burnout.
Kalshi penalizes three US congressional candidates for wagering on own campaigns
Prediction market platform Kalshi has fined and banned three congressional candidates for placing bets on the outcomes of their own political races.
Bitcoin loses grip near $80,000 as ETH, SOL, DOGE fade on profit-taking
Bitcoin retreated from near $80,000 as major altcoins experienced profit-taking amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and uncertain market signals.
Phishing, Deepfakes To Fuel 2026's Biggest Crypto Hacks
CertiK expert Natalie Newson warns that AI-driven threats like deepfakes and supply chain attacks are major risks for crypto security in 2026.
Tesla confirms no Bitcoin sales in Q1 despite market selloff
Tesla maintained its holdings of 11,509 Bitcoin throughout the first quarter of 2026 despite significant market volatility and a sharp decline in value.
World Liberty accuses Justin Sun of 'misconduct' in response to Tron founder's defamation claims
World Liberty Financial accuses Justin Sun of misconduct, calling his $1 billion lawsuit a deflection.
Kalshi Bans 3 US Candidates Over Insider Bets on Elections
Prediction market Kalshi has fined and banned three US political candidates for placing prohibited bets on the outcomes of their own election races.
SocialFi app Believe founder arrested on strangulation charges following rug pull lawsuit
Believe founder Benjamin Pasternak faces criminal assault charges shortly after being named in a class-action lawsuit alleging a multimillion-dollar rug pull.
New York, Illinois Ban Officials From Prediction Markets
Governors of New York and Illinois signed executive orders prohibiting state employees from betting on prediction markets to prevent potential insider trading and corruption.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Companies Behind Digital Asset Compliance
This research identifies 15 essential RegTech firms that provide the critical infrastructure for global digital asset compliance, AML enforcement, and blockchain intelligence.
Adam Back Addresses Satoshi Nakamoto Rumors at LONGITUDE Paris
Blockstream CEO Adam Back denied being Satoshi Nakamoto, attributing the rumors to his early, active participation in cypherpunk discussions.
Bitcoin, Ether Rally Higher As US Monetary Plan Excites Bulls
Bitcoin and Ether are rallying due to US monetary plans, record ETF inflows, and rising miner profits, easing recession fears.
Sam Bankman-Fried withdraws new trial motion for now, says he won’t get ‘fair hearing’ from judge
Sam Bankman-Fried withdrew his motion for a new trial, citing concerns about a fair hearing from Judge Lewis Kaplan.
Ex-FTX CEO Withdraws Motion for a New Trial, Still Asks for New Judge
Sam Bankman-Fried has withdrawn his motion for a new trial while maintaining his request for a different judge to oversee his case.
Kalshi flags more insider trading cases, including politician who appeared on FBoy Island
Kalshi disciplined users for insider trading, including a politician who intentionally bet on his own race.
Shariah-Compliant PUSD Stablecoin Integrates With ADI Chain
PUSD, a Shariah-compliant stablecoin, is deploying on ADI Chain to target the $3 trillion Islamic finance market.
Elon Musk's Tesla reports unchanged bitcoin holdings, books $173 million digital asset loss
Tesla maintained its 11,509 BTC holdings in Q1 2026 but recorded a $173 million impairment loss due to falling bitcoin prices.
Banking Group Asks for More Time to Comment on US Stablecoin Bill
The American Bankers Association has requested a 60-day extension to comment on US stablecoin regulations, citing dependency on final OCC rules.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings Hit Record 806,700 BTC Worth $63.7 Billion
BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF has reached a record 806,700 BTC, though it currently trails MicroStrategy's holdings.
ABTC Energizes More Than 11,000 New Bitcoin Mining Rigs
American Bitcoin has activated 11,298 new ASIC mining rigs at its Alberta facility, boosting its total fleet to 89,242 units.
New York Governor Hochul targets prediction markets amid growing concerns of insider betting
NY Governor Hochul banned state employees from using insider info on prediction markets due to insider betting concerns.
FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin”
FBI Director Kash Patel will speak at Bitcoin 2026 on a panel about ending the war on Bitcoin.
The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals
The U.S. military operates a Bitcoin node for operational tests to secure networks using the Bitcoin protocol.
New York demands $3.4B in crypto fines: Inside the fight to turn prediction apps into nonstop leverage casinos
Prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are adopting perpetual futures to boost engagement while facing intense legal scrutiny from state regulators.
US Military Runs Bitcoin Node for Cybersecurity Tests, Admiral Confirms
Admiral Samuel Paparo confirmed that the US Indo-Pacific Command is operating a Bitcoin node to conduct operational cybersecurity tests.
Inside Plasma with Zaheer: The Future of Stablecoins
In this podcast episode, Zaheer Ebtikar discusses stablecoins, verticalized blockchain infrastructure, and the industry's shift from speculation to real-world utility.
“Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026
An event at Bitcoin 2026 aims to unite the industry for a de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin payments.
UK watchdog leads first crackdown on illegal crypto trading in London
The UK's FCA has conducted its first operation against illegal crypto trading in London, issuing cease and desist letters to eight unregistered peer-to-peer trading premises.
Circle Proposes Aave Rate Overhaul to Fix USDC Liquidity Crisis
Circle's Chief Economist Gordon Liao proposed adjusting Aave's interest rate model to address severe USDC liquidity shortages on Ethereum.
The question isn't whether privacy. It's what sort of privacy
The shift toward private blockchains in institutional finance is inevitable, but the industry must choose between operator-led and cryptographic privacy models.
Eric Trump mocks Justin Sun’s lawsuit, and his $6M banana stunt
Eric Trump criticized Justin Sun’s lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, calling it ridiculous while mocking Sun’s past $6 million purchase of a banana artwork.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to pass comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation to maintain U.S. financial leadership and protect the dollar's global standing.
Coinbase Lists First GBP Stablecoin as UK Push Accelerates
Coinbase has listed Tokenised GBP (tGBP), its first British pound-backed stablecoin, to reduce foreign exchange friction for UK users.
Markets Anticipate Political Trouble for Trump As Impeachment Odds Rise to 70%
Prediction markets currently show a 66.6% probability of Donald Trump facing impeachment by January 2028 amid rising political tensions.
Thailand Regulator Eyes Crypto Futures Expansion in Rule Proposal
Thailand's SEC is proposing rule changes to allow licensed digital asset firms to offer derivatives without creating separate entities.
Pyth expands Kalshi partnership to power new commodities markets
Pyth Network is expanding its partnership with Kalshi to provide price feeds for new commodities markets, including gold, oil, and agricultural products.
Bitcoin only 21 days away from real bull market rally? Shorts pile in just as spot demand starts pushing back
Bitcoin shows signs of a potential market bottom as spot demand increases despite high levels of short-selling activity and macroeconomic pressures.
Kraken Calls for De Minimus Exemption on Crypto Taxes after 2025 Reports
Kraken is urging Congress to implement a de minimis tax exemption for small crypto transactions to reduce unnecessary tax reporting burdens for millions of Americans.
Bitwise CIO makes the case for new AVAX ETF launch
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan advocates for Avalanche's unique blockchain architecture and its potential to capture institutional market share.
TD Cowen flags five hurdles to crypto bill beyond stablecoin yield issue
Investment bank TD Cowen identifies five legislative challenges facing the proposed crypto bill, complicating prospects for its passage before the August recess.
Kalshi Selects Pyth to Set Prices for Commodities Trades
Kalshi has partnered with Pyth Network to use its decentralized oracle data for settling commodity-linked event contracts on its platform.
Clarity Act Markup Slips to May as Tillis Seeks More Time, But OCC Advances Stablecoin Rules
Senator Thom Tillis has delayed the Clarity Act markup to May, while the OCC proceeds with implementing stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act.
A 43% Projection Is Calling the Gold vs Silver Winner as Oil Cools
Technical indicators and options market data suggest silver is currently outperforming gold as market trends favor a significant upside projection for the metal.
Kalshi taps Pyth for new ‘Commodities Hub,’ offering gold, oil and lithium markets
Prediction market Kalshi has integrated the Pyth oracle to provide institutional-grade data for its new Commodities Hub, enabling 24/7 trading on various commodities.
Crypto is built for AI agents, not humans, according to Alchemy's CEO
Alchemy CEO Nikil Viswanathan argues that crypto infrastructure is better suited for autonomous AI agents than the human-centric traditional financial system.
Robinhood Invests $75M in OpenAI to Provide Equity Tokens for Users
Robinhood Ventures Fund invested $75 million in OpenAI to offer retail investors price exposure via tokens, despite OpenAI denying any formal partnership.
Eric Trump Sparks 5% Meme Coin Surge With Fresh Justin Sun Attack
Eric Trump mocked Justin Sun's expensive art purchase following Sun's fraud lawsuit against the Trump-backed World Liberty Financial project.
Crypto bill nears stablecoin rewards breakthrough as talks hit ‘good spot,’ but ethics concerns set to resurface
Negotiators are reaching a breakthrough on stablecoin yield in the Clarity Act, while shifting focus to illicit finance and ethics concerns.
Banks seek to slow down implementation of crypto's GENIUS Act on stablecoin oversight
U.S. banking trade associations are requesting extended comment periods for GENIUS Act rule proposals to better understand complex regulatory interactions.
Crypto trading firm GSR launches U.S. listed ETF tied to Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana
Market maker GSR has launched the BESO ETF, an actively managed fund offering exposure to Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana with integrated staking rewards.
The Protocol: Kelp DAO exploited for $292 million
Kelp DAO suffered a $292 million exploit after attackers manipulated cross-chain messaging, impacting DeFi protocols like Aave.
Ethereum Risks 10% Dip Versus Bitcoin Despite ETH Staking Milestone
Technical analysis suggests a potential 10% decline for ETH/BTC, even as Ethereum reaches a record 32.33% staking ratio.
Russia’s Sberbank Ready to Enter Crypto Trading as Russia Moves Toward Regulation
Sberbank plans to launch crypto trading services once Russian authorities finalize the upcoming legislative framework for digital assets.
Crypto Long & Short: Protecting the people building DeFi infrastructure
This newsletter discusses legislative efforts to protect DeFi software developers and critiques the limitations of Ethereum's current Layer 2 scaling strategies.