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Mastercard expands on-chain settlement in bet on stablecoins and always-on finance
Mastercard is integrating regulated stablecoins into its payment network to enable faster, 24/7 on-chain settlement for financial institutions.
Blockchain Association urges Senate to pass Clarity Act with letter from 160 former security officials
The Blockchain Association and 160 former security officials are urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Clarity Act to enhance law enforcement oversight.
Cardano’s TapTools Winds Down After Losing 5 Execs
Cardano analytics platform TapTools is shutting down operations following the departure of five key executives and rising infrastructure costs.
Bitcoin's slide to $67,000 is accelerating a shift into digital dollars
As Bitcoin prices decline toward $67,000, investors are increasingly rotating their capital into dollar-pegged stablecoins like USDT and USDC.
UK Lords Warn BoE on Strict GBP Stablecoin Rules
A House of Lords committee warns that the Bank of England's proposed stablecoin regulations could make GBP-backed tokens commercially unviable and uncompetitive.
Bitcoin’s compute power dwarfs top 100 supercomputers by 600k times, says Bittensor co-founder
Bittensor co-founder Ala Shaabana highlighted that Bitcoin's computing power is 600,000 times greater than the world's top 100 supercomputers combined.
UK House of Lords committee calls on Bank of England to reconsider proposed stablecoin restrictions
A U.K. House of Lords committee urged the Bank of England to ease proposed, overly conservative restrictions on stablecoin holdings and backing assets.
US Lawmakers Push Back on Labor Dept’s Plans to Include Crypto in 401(k)s
Prominent US lawmakers are urging the Labor Department to block proposals that would allow volatile digital assets in 401(k) retirement plans.
6 Questions Investors Must Ask as Elon Musk Locks 100% SpaceX Shares Before IPO
Elon Musk has locked 100% of his SpaceX shares for one year ahead of the company's scheduled June 12, 2026, Nasdaq IPO.
SEC Strategic Plan Backs Digital Assets, Blockchain Growth
The SEC has identified digital assets and blockchain technology as key strategic priorities for regulatory development through 2030.
Was MicroStrategy and Saylor Right to Sell Some Bitcoin? The Maximalism Debate
Strategy's recent sale of 32 Bitcoin has sparked debate over whether the move shows financial maturity or threatens the firm's maximalist brand image.
U.S. sanctions Iranian crypto exchanges in ongoing war against the country
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned several Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges, including Nobitex, for their alleged involvement in sanction evasion and illicit financial activities.
Charles Hoskinson on Fire as Cardano Faces ‘Wave of Shutdowns’, ADA Falls 10%
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson criticized ecosystem governance as major projects like TapTools announce shutdowns, contributing to a 10% decline in ADA's value.
Democrats Sanders and Warren Push Labor Department to Abandon Bitcoin 401(k) Rule
Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are urging the Labor Department to rescind a rule allowing volatile cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans.
Experts Warn Bitcoin Has a MicroStrategy Problem as BTC and MSTR Stock Sink
MicroStrategy's minor Bitcoin sale triggered market instability, sparking concerns that Bitcoin relies too heavily on corporate entities and ETF narratives.
Crypto PACs Gear up for Maryland Races with $3M Media Buys as California Primaries Kick Off
Cryptocurrency-backed PACs are spending millions to influence upcoming US primary elections in Maryland and across other states to support pro-crypto candidates.
US sanctions Nobitex and other Iranian crypto exchanges under ‘Economic Fury’ campaign
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iran's largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, and three other platforms for facilitating sanctions evasion and financing illegal activities.
Bitcoin Stocks, Led By Strategy (MSTR), Take a Beating as BTC Price Sells Off
Bitcoin-linked equities like Strategy and Strive tumbled as the price of Bitcoin fell below $67,000 amidst market pressure.
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange in Sweeping Economic Warfare Push
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Nobitex and other major Iranian crypto exchanges to curb Tehran's use of digital assets for sanctions evasion.
AI Tokens are Outperforming Bitcoin, But For How Long?
AI-focused tokens like NEAR, ICP, and RENDER are seeing significant gains, defying the recent market downturn impacting Bitcoin.
Coinbase backs Ethena ahead of savings product launch for exchange's 100 million users
Coinbase Ventures has invested in Ethena as the two firms prepare to launch a new onchain savings product for Coinbase's vast user base.
Coinbase Backs IQMM ETF as Stablecoin Rules Take Shape
Coinbase has invested in the ProShares IQMM ETF, a fund designed to hold assets compliant with stablecoin reserve requirements under the GENIUS Act.
Google Shares Sink as AI Boom Forces Alphabet to Go Back on Strategy Critical to its Stock
Alphabet shares fell after the company announced an $80 billion equity raise to fund massive infrastructure investments for its artificial intelligence ambitions.
Crypto derivatives activity slumps to late-2023 levels, but US perp market opportunity emerges
Crypto futures volume dropped to 12-month lows in May, though potential US perpetual futures regulation offers a new path for market growth.
Crypto Crash Wipes Out 7% in 24 Hours: What’s Next?
The cryptocurrency market has dropped sharply, with total capitalization hitting $2.32 trillion as analysts warn of further potential declines toward $1.7 trillion.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan calls crypto a ‘contrarian bet’
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that crypto has shifted from a momentum trade to a long-term contrarian investment focused on fundamentals.
Bitcoin’s $224K ‘fair value’ may emerge if sovereign debt fears deepen: Bitwise
Bitwise suggests that rising global sovereign debt risks could drive Bitcoin's theoretical fair value to $224,000 as a hedge against market instability.
Galaxy enters institutional prediction markets with $10 million Arca trade
Galaxy Digital has launched institutional OTC prediction markets, facilitating a $10 million trade with Arca regarding U.S. crypto legislation.
Why Crypto Markets Cheer Trump’s Pick for Acting DNI Role
Crypto market participants are celebrating Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence due to his pro-crypto policy record.
Tom Lee predicts ether will hit $250,000 as corporate validators take over network control
Tom Lee forecasts Ethereum will reach $250,000, driven by AI-powered machine-to-machine economies and the rise of corporate network validators.
Bitcoin set for 'choppy summer' as capital chases high-flying AI stocks, K33 says
K33 Research warns of a challenging summer for Bitcoin as institutional capital shifts toward high-performing AI stocks and away from cryptocurrency.
A Little Story About Inflation – An Excerpt from Bitcoin: The Honest Money
This article explains how inflation devalues personal labor and savings, positioning Bitcoin as a finite, non-inflationary alternative to traditional currency.
Ethena taps Anchorage for secure offchain collateral in institutional lending push
Ethena Labs has partnered with Anchorage Digital to use its Atlas platform for managing offchain collateral in institutional lending.
Ripple is bringing its regulated RLUSD stablecoin to MENA’s biggest crypto market
Ripple is launching its regulated RLUSD stablecoin in Turkey through partnerships with local exchanges to meet high institutional demand for digital dollars.
5 Quantum Q-Day Takeaways From Top Crypto Security Experts
Top security experts warn that advancements in quantum computing could threaten blockchain encryption sooner than previously anticipated.
Bitcoin Keeps Selling Off as BTC Price Dives Below $67,000
Bitcoin price dropped below $67,000 following $1.25 billion in liquidations, with analysts suggesting potential further declines toward the mid-$50,000 range.
BeInCrypto Institutional 100: Top 20 Firms Bridging Retail Users to Crypto
The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards identified 20 leading firms across five categories that successfully bridge retail users to cryptocurrency markets.
BeInCrypto Institutional 100: Top 16 Names Shaping Digital Asset Regulation and Governance
The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 identifies 16 organizations and leaders setting benchmarks in digital asset compliance, corporate governance, legal counsel, and global regulatory frameworks.
BeInCrypto Institutional 100: Top 12 Enterprise Blockchain Firms Leading Digital Asset Adoption
The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 highlights 12 enterprise blockchain leaders across three categories for their significant contributions to digital asset adoption.
CFTC Chair Claims Gemini Case was Politically Motivated, Seeks to Reverse $5M Settlement
CFTC Chair Michael Selig is attempting to vacate a $5 million settlement with Gemini, alleging the Biden administration used the agency for political targeting.
Charles Schwab Sets Mid-2027 Target for Advisor Bitcoin and Crypto Spot Trading
Charles Schwab plans to launch spot cryptocurrency trading and custody services for its registered investment advisor network by mid-2027.
BeInCrypto Institutional 100: Top 16 Firms Leading Tokenization and On-Chain Finance
BeInCrypto has unveiled its 2026 shortlist of 16 top firms pioneering innovations in tokenization, stablecoin infrastructure, and autonomous agent payments.
Coinbase invests in Ethena via open market purchase of ENA, flags new partnership
Coinbase Ventures acquired ENA tokens and formed a partnership with Ethena to expand on-chain finance and dollar savings products.
Movement Gains Access to US, Canada, EU Payment Rails Amid Stablecoin Push
Movement has secured access to payment rails in the US, Canada, and the EU to facilitate stablecoin-based cross-border payments.
BeInCrypto Institutional 100: Top 16 Firms Leading Institutional Access to Digital Assets
The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 awards recognize 16 leading firms across four categories for their contributions to institutional digital asset access.
Coinbase Announcement Fuels 10% Surge for Ethena (ENA) Price
Ethena (ENA) surged 10% following Coinbase Ventures' investment and a new partnership aimed at expanding on-chain finance products.
Sens. Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren push Labor Dept. to scrap proposed rule that brings crypto into 401(k) plans
Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Representative Robert Scott are urging the Labor Department to reject a rule allowing crypto in 401(k) plans.
Standard Chartered Flags Ethereum Breakout Phase With MicroStrategy as the Trigger
Standard Chartered suggests MicroStrategy's recent Bitcoin sale may catalyze a shift, positioning Ethereum to outperform Bitcoin due to staking yield advantages.
Bitcoin faces an 'identity crisis' and DeFi devs need to stop acting like tech bros
Ben Nadareski argues that while Bitcoin faces an identity crisis, DeFi developers must prioritize financial responsibility over mere technical innovation to ensure security.
Only 7% of Europe’s Crypto Providers Hold MiCA Licences Before July Deadline
Only about 7% of European crypto providers have secured MiCA licences ahead of the upcoming July deadline, signaling significant market consolidation.
Hyperliquid predicted 80% of oil move before traditional exchanges opened, says expert report
A TD Securities report highlights how Hyperliquid's perpetual futures platform effectively predicted oil price movements during weekend closures of traditional markets.
Here's how one decentralized cloud provider says private citizens can make money from AI
Titan Network allows individuals to monetize unused computing resources by renting them to AI companies as part of a decentralized cloud infrastructure.
Cowen’s New Bitcoin Model Warns Traders: Moonshot Targets are Fading
Analyst Benjamin Cowen proposes a new model showing that Bitcoin's speculative upside is decreasing as the asset matures toward institutional-grade valuations.
Zama Accelerates Compliance Push After Court Reverses $12.5M USDC Freeze
Zama is fast-tracking its compliance roadmap after a US court lifted an unwarranted $12.5 million USDC freeze on its smart contract.
Gary Vaynerchuk says AI is creating the biggest opportunity ever for entrepreneurs
Gary Vaynerchuk argues that AI is a transformative technological shift that lowers barriers for entrepreneurs while increasing the long-term value of blockchain verification.
Hyperliquid is beating ethereum in trading volume on some days as big money rotates, says FalconX
FalconX notes that Hyperliquid is attracting institutional capital and occasionally surpassing Ethereum in trading volume due to a shift toward speculative alternative assets.
Bitcoin flash crash below $68,000 triggers around $400 million in liquidation in under an hour
A sharp Bitcoin price drop triggered nearly $400 million in liquidations within one hour, significantly impacting the broader cryptocurrency market.
Georgia Announces Crackdown on Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Georgia is implementing electricity metering in Mestia to combat illegal Bitcoin mining operations straining the region's power grid.
Mr. Beast’s $2.5 Million Private Jet Winner Finds Himself in Trouble
Jabari Brown, a MrBeast challenge winner, was briefly detained in Paraguay following a drug trafficking investigation involving a private aircraft he co-piloted.
Coinbase investing into stablecoin reserves ETF issued by ProShares
Coinbase is investing in the ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF to support responsible stablecoin scaling and reserve management.
Kaiko Acquires Amberdata in Blockchain Data Consolidation Push
Kaiko has acquired digital asset data provider Amberdata to enhance its institutional-grade crypto market, derivatives, and on-chain analytics capabilities.
Bitcoin Price Crashes to $67,000 Range, Down 13% in a Week Amid ETF Outflows and Market Fears
Bitcoin has fallen below $68,000 due to Strategy's asset sales, ETF outflows, Mt. Gox wallet activity, and rising geopolitical tensions.
Strive adds 2,500 BTC to treasury as Saylor’s Strategy sells
Strive increased its bitcoin holdings to 19,000 BTC, while Strategy executed its first bitcoin sale in years to fund preferred stock dividends.
HIVE Bitcoin Holdings Fall as Revenue Hits Record $298M
HIVE Digital Technologies reported a record $298 million in annual revenue while its Bitcoin holdings decreased by 331 BTC.
How to better understand bitcoin’s perpetual identity crisis
Bitcoin’s price volatility stems from a lack of consensus among investors regarding whether it is a store of value, a technology asset, or a trade.
Why a $150M Polymarket bet could pay the side that appeared to lose
Polymarket is facing controversy after denying payouts on a $150 million Bitcoin-related bet due to a disputed technicality regarding resolution deadlines.
How High Can NEAR Price Go in June?
NEAR Protocol is showing strong momentum, with technical indicators and upcoming upgrades suggesting a potential 40% price increase.
Standard Chartered says Strategy’s bitcoin sale may mark start of ETH outperformance
Standard Chartered suggests a recent small bitcoin sale by Strategy could signal the beginning of Ethereum's market outperformance against bitcoin.
‘Materially softer demand’: Bitcoin hits two-month low below $69,000 amid institutional outflow streak, fading onchain interest
Bitcoin fell below $69,000 as consistent institutional outflows and reduced on-chain capital entry signal weakening demand.
XRP Analysis Sees 'Bear Trap' as Price Faces June Test
Traders are debating whether XRP's recent price decline signals a significant 'bear trap' or a precursor to further losses.