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Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week
The release of a crypto market structure bill has been delayed as industry representatives review revised language regarding stablecoin yield provisions.
How Much Has the Iran War Cost the Average American Per Day?
The Iran conflict has cost Americans approximately $30-45 billion in just over a month, averaging $2.5 to $3.8 per person daily.
Stablecoins Dominate Crypto Trading as Retail Activity Drops: CEX.io
Stablecoin supply reached $315B in Q1, driven by USDC growth and USDT decline, despite a drop in retail trading activity.
Bitcoin Rally To $75K Still Possible Despite Huge Macro Challenges
Bitcoin faces pressure from geopolitical tensions and private credit risks, yet long-term liquidity concerns may still support a rally toward $75,000.
MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale and Debt Reduction Push
MARA Holdings is undergoing layoffs as part of a restructuring strategy following a $1.1 billion Bitcoin sale to reduce debt and expand into AI.
New MIT Study Warns AI Chatbots Can Make Users Delusional
A new MIT study suggests that AI chatbots can foster false beliefs by repeatedly agreeing with users, a phenomenon termed "delusional spiraling."
XRP’s longest slump in a decade collides with Ripple’s $13 trillion institutional push
XRP faces its longest losing streak in a decade while Ripple aggressively integrates the token into corporate treasury and institutional financial infrastructure.
Polymarket Introduces Equity and Commodity Markets Powered by Pyth
Polymarket has launched new equity and commodity prediction markets using real-time price data from the Pyth Network oracle.
CFTC Sues 3 US States, Claims Sole Authority Over Prediction Markets
The CFTC is suing Illinois, Connecticut, and Arizona, asserting exclusive federal authority over prediction markets and challenging state regulations.
X Mulls New Rules for First-Time Crypto Posts Amid Tortoise Scam
X is considering new rules for first-time crypto posts to combat scams, following an incident involving a fake report of a tortoise's death.
Circle targets wrapped Bitcoin market with new cirBTC product
Circle has introduced cirBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed token designed to provide institutional users with secure, transparent access to tokenized Bitcoin.
How Securitize is working with NYSE to bring equities onchain
Securitize is partnering with the NYSE to tokenize equities, aiming to bring traditional financial assets onto the blockchain.
Bittensor breakout fuels AI token rally as distributed training gains credibility
A rally in the AI token market is driven by Bittensor's success in distributed training, demonstrating a viable alternative to centralized AI models.
AAVE Hits Yearly Low Despite Major V4 Upgrade Rollout
AAVE has dropped to a 52-week low, showing a disconnect between the protocol's major V4 technical upgrade and its current market price performance.
Here’s why bitcoin’s drop below $68,000 raises the risk of a crash under $60,000
Bitcoin's decline below $68,000 risks a self-reinforcing sell-off due to negative gamma exposure in the options market.
Reserve assets face new test as sanctions risk pushes Bitcoin into policy debate
A Bitcoin Policy Institute paper argues that Bitcoin should be considered a reserve asset for its portability during geopolitical crises and sanctions.
Circle unveils plans for wrapped bitcoin token cirBTC
Circle has announced cirBTC, a new 1:1 Bitcoin-backed token designed to provide institutional-grade security and utility across blockchain networks.
X (Twitter) Targets Scams by Locking First-Time Crypto Posts
X is automatically locking accounts that suddenly post about cryptocurrency to prevent hackers from promoting scams and phishing links.
‘Alive and well:’ Solana memecoin honoring 193-year-old tortoise Jonathan rallies following April Fools’ prank
A Solana memecoin celebrating the 193-year-old tortoise Jonathan experienced a significant price surge after false reports of his death on April Fools’ Day.
Polymarket taps Pyth to power stock, commodity, and index prediction markets
Polymarket has integrated Pyth Network to provide reliable price data for its expanding range of stock, commodity, and index-based prediction markets.
Why Iran’s Top War Operator Suddenly Sounds Very American
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, is posting on X with messaging that sounds unusually American, sparking speculation about US involvement.
SoFi Rolls Out Institutional Platform Combining Fiat and Crypto Rails
SoFi has launched a new institutional platform allowing businesses to manage fiat and cryptocurrency transactions within a single, regulated banking environment.
Oil reversal and crowded shorts keep crypto traders on edge
Crypto markets remain volatile as oil price fluctuations, heavy short positioning, and selling by long-term holders create a tense, uncertain trading environment.
Hyperliquid gains ground on centralized exchanges as perps market share nears 6%
Hyperliquid is capturing significant market share from centralized exchanges, with its perpetual futures volume approaching 6% of the total market.
Circle took no action during Drift Protocol attack, says investigator
An investigator claims Circle failed to freeze stolen funds during the Drift Protocol attack, despite having the ability to do so.
Soluna Announces $53M Acquisition of Wind Farm for AI Facility
Soluna Holdings acquired a $53 million wind farm in Texas to power its new Project Dorothy 3 AI data center, aiming to capitalize on the growing AI market.
CFTC sues Illinois, Gov. Pritzker in escalating fight for jurisdiction over prediction markets
The CFTC is suing Illinois and Governor Pritzker to assert its exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, escalating a dispute with the state.
ADI Chain Announces ADI Predictstreet as the Official Prediction Market Partner of The FIFA World Cup 2026™
ADI Chain's ADI Predictstreet is the official prediction market partner for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering fans interactive forecasting experiences.
CFTC sues Illinois over state's cease-and-desist letters against prediction markets
The CFTC is suing Illinois over the state's attempts to regulate prediction markets as sports gambling, asserting federal jurisdiction.
Predict.fun lands YZi Labs and Susquehanna Crypto investment to scale BNB Chain prediction markets
Predict.fun received investment from YZi Labs and Susquehanna Crypto to expand its BNB Chain prediction market platform.
Coinbase (COIN) wins initial OCC nod for trust charter, boosting custody push
Coinbase received initial approval from the OCC for a national trust charter, advancing its goal to become a federally regulated crypto custodian.
Coinbase Receives Conditional OCC Approval to Form National Trust Company
Coinbase received conditional approval from the OCC to form a national trust company, marking a regulatory milestone for its custody operations.
Wall Street Firms and Crypto Companies to Review New Market Structure Proposal in Private Sessions
Wall Street and crypto firms are reviewing a new legislative proposal aimed at resolving a standoff over stablecoin yield-bearing products.
Coinbase receives conditional approval for national trust charter from OCC
Coinbase has secured conditional approval from the OCC for a national trust charter to streamline federal regulatory oversight for its custody services.
Coinbase Receives Conditional Approval for US Trust Charter
Coinbase has received conditional approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national bank trust charter.
BTC Price Trades at $66K With 44% of Supply Now in the Red
Bitcoin's price drop to $66K has resulted in $600B in unrealized losses for holders, with 44% of the circulating supply now underwater.
Kroll gives Ripple Prime ‘medium quality’ rating citing strong backing, concentration risks
Kroll Bond Rating Agency assigned Ripple Prime a BBB investment-grade rating, highlighting strong financial backing alongside concerns regarding revenue concentration and market volatility.
XRP’s use case should benefit from global stress, so why is price acting like a risk asset?
Despite XRP's potential to thrive during global financial stress, its price is currently behaving like a risk asset, raising questions about when utility will impact its value.
Washington Just Handed Coinbase a Federal Banking License
Coinbase has received conditional approval from the OCC for a federal trust charter to regulate its custody and market infrastructure services.
Coinbase wins OCC nod to become a national trust bank, joining Ripple, Fidelity
Coinbase has received conditional approval from the OCC for a national trust charter to expand its federally regulated financial services.
As World Cup nears, CZ–backed YZi Labs increases investment in prediction market startup Predict.fun
YZi Labs, backed by Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, has increased its investment in the prediction market platform Predict.fun ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
US Government Sues Illinois to Block State From Policing Federally Regulated Prediction Markets
The US DOJ and CFTC are suing Illinois to prevent the state from applying gambling laws to federally licensed prediction markets.
Elon Musk's X to deploy scam kill switch by auto-locking first-time crypto mentioners
X (formerly Twitter) will auto-lock accounts mentioning crypto for the first time to combat phishing scams and hijacked account abuse.
Here is how Drift attackers drained more than $270 million using a Solana feature designed for convenience
Attackers exploited a Solana feature called 'durable nonces' to drain over $270 million from Drift Protocol by pre-approving transactions.
Beyond custody: why connectivity will define the next era
The next phase of institutional crypto will be defined by real-time connectivity and mobility of digital assets, moving beyond simple custody solutions.
DeFi Is Optimizing For gas, Not For Markets
DeFi protocols prioritize gas efficiency over complex financial modeling, creating systemic risks during periods of high market volatility.
Elliptic flags $285 million Drift exploit as a likely North Korea-linked operation
Elliptic links the $285 million Drift Protocol exploit to North Korean state-sponsored hackers, citing familiar laundering patterns.
Bitcoin Price Continues Sliding as President Trump Signals Iran Escalation, Raising Risk of Drop Toward $60,000
Bitcoin prices fell nearly 4% as geopolitical tensions regarding Iran prompted investors to shift away from risk assets.
Telegram Wallet integrates Lighter to roll out in-app perpetual futures trading to 150M+ users
Telegram Wallet has integrated the decentralized exchange Lighter to offer in-app perpetual futures trading with up to 50x leverage for its massive user base.
Bitcoin Stays Weak on Oil Woes as Analyst Queries Return to $10,000
Bitcoin prices dropped amid rising oil supply concerns, with analysts warning of a potential return to the $10,000 level.
Lise to host tokenized IPO for French defense supplier ST Group
French exchange Lise is launching a fully onchain IPO for defense firm ST Group, utilizing blockchain for share issuance and trading.
CryptoQuant says bitcoin demand remains in ‘deep contraction,’ but price could bounce to $71,500–$81,200
CryptoQuant reports continued weak bitcoin demand despite institutional buying, but suggests a price bounce to $71,500–$81,200 is possible.
Bitcoin Treasuries Are Cracking as Public Companies Turn into BTC Sellers
Public companies and sovereign entities are selling Bitcoin to address liquidity needs, repay debt, and fund operational shifts.
'Memecoin Messiah' Lost $60M Trading Mostly SPX6900: He's Still Not Selling
Crypto trader Murad Mahmudov has seen his portfolio drop by $60 million but refuses to sell his massive SPX6900 holdings.
Altura Launches Onchain Gold Arbitrage Vault for Retail Users
Altura, founded by ex-Fidelity and PwC staff, launches a DeFi vault offering retail investors access to onchain gold arbitrage with a target of 20% annualized returns.
Ripple Prime earns BBB rating from Kroll, reflecting robust capital support and early profitability
Ripple Prime has secured an investment-grade BBB rating from Kroll, highlighting its strong capital base and successful early-stage profitability.
A four-way deadlock is now blocking the US Clarity Act crypto bill — and each side can stop it
The US CLARITY Act faces a deadlock due to disagreements among four groups regarding crypto market structure, regulation, and economic control.
LIT Price Jumps 5% As Telegram Wallet Adds Perpetuals via Lighter DEX
Telegram Wallet has integrated Lighter DEX to offer native perpetual futures trading, causing the LIT token price to rise by 5%.
Pump.fun leads $1 million pre-seed funding round into livestream prediction markets startup Pumpcade
Pump.fun has led a $1 million pre-seed round for Pumpcade, a startup integrating fast-paced prediction markets into livestream chat platforms.
Polymarket taps Pyth Network to resolve new US equity and commodity markets
Polymarket is using Pyth Network's data to resolve prediction markets for US equities and commodities, expanding into high-stakes financial markets.
Oil shock, war risk keep crypto investors on sidelines: Grayscale
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices are causing crypto investors to remain cautious despite long-term structural growth.
Metaplanet Surpasses MARA Holdings to Become Third-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder
Metaplanet has become the third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after acquiring 5,075 BTC, surpassing MARA Holdings' current treasury.
Telegram Wallet Adds Perpetual Futures Trading With Lighter
Telegram Wallet now offers perpetual futures trading through integration with Lighter, providing users access to leveraged derivatives.
SoFi launches Big Business Banking to unify fiat and crypto for enterprises
SoFi has introduced Big Business Banking, a platform integrating fiat and digital asset management for enterprises using the Solana blockchain.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 4.5% as all constituents trade lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 4.5% as all 20 assets experienced declines, with UNI and SOL leading the losses.
Coinbase’s AI payments system joins Linux Foundation, gathers support from Google, Stripe, AWS and others
Coinbase’s AI payment protocol x402 is moving to the Linux Foundation to establish an open, standardized infrastructure for autonomous agentic commerce.
Tech, crypto giants to help steward Coinbase’s neutral x402 payments protocol under Linux Foundation
The x402 Foundation is moving its Coinbase-incubated agentic payments protocol to the Linux Foundation to ensure neutral, community-governed development.
Bitget Brings Crypto Into Everyday Spending With APAC Launch of Bitget Card
Bitget launched its crypto-powered card in select APAC markets, allowing users to seamlessly spend crypto for everyday purchases.
Wirex and Ultra Stellar Launch Native Stellar Payment Infrastructure to Power Millions of Users and AI Agents
Wirex and Ultra Stellar launched a new native Stellar payment infrastructure on Soroban, enabling stablecoin-powered financial services for users and AI agents.
Riot Platforms Wallet Moves $34M in Bitcoin as Listed Miners Continue Sales
Riot Platforms moved $34 million in Bitcoin, joining other major miners in selling holdings amid operational and financial pressures.