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CFTC launches innovation task force to shape US crypto, AI and prediction markets rules
The CFTC established an Innovation Task Force to develop clearer US rules for crypto, AI, and prediction market products.
Bernstein says Bitcoin bottom is in, reaffirms $150K year-end target
Bernstein analysts believe Bitcoin has reached its lowest point and predict it will reach $150,000 by year-end, despite a recent 50% price drop.
Why cautious TradFi firms love staked ether
Regulated insurance and the CESR benchmark are transforming staked ETH into a legitimate, risk-managed institutional yield asset.
BitGo and Susquehanna Crypto open OTC prediction markets to institutions
BitGo Prime and Susquehanna Crypto launched an institutional OTC offering for prediction markets using existing crypto collateral.
Bitcoin price news: BTC gives up $70,000 level as markets mull higher interest rates
Bitcoin fell below $70,000 as markets anticipate potential interest rate hikes, leading to a crypto stock sell-off.
Hyperscale Data (GPUS) Increases Bitcoin Holdings to $44 Million
Hyperscale Data now holds 627.8970 bitcoin, valued at $44 million, continuing its strategy to build a $100 million digital asset treasury.
Hut 8 leans into modular ‘LEGO block’ model to switch between AI and bitcoin mining
Hut 8 is adopting a modular infrastructure strategy, like 'LEGO blocks,' to flexibly shift computing power between AI and bitcoin mining based on economic returns.
CFTC forms new innovation task force to shape crypto, artificial intelligence and prediction markets
The CFTC established an Innovation Task Force to develop rules for crypto, AI, and prediction markets.
Silo V3 launches new liquidation mechanism opening door to new forms of crypto collateral
Silo V3 introduced a new protocol-level liquidation mechanism to protect lenders when DEX liquidity is low.
TD Cowen says prediction market bills unlikely to pass this year, flags 2028 election as ‘real threat’
TD Cowen believes current prediction market bills will not pass this year, viewing the 2028 election as the sector's main legislative risk.
Longevity pharma and RAIN treasury Enlivex secures $21 million debt financing
Longevity company Enlivex secured $21 million in debt financing from The Lind Partners to execute its strategy.
Power struggle hits Bitcoin network over anti-spam proposal with claims of ‘faked’ node support
A dispute has erupted over Bitcoin's BIP-110 anti-spam proposal due to concerns that node support signaling is being artificially inflated.
Bitcoin eyes bullish move to $75,000 where the real fight for recovery is decided beyond Iran pause
Bitcoin rose above $71,000 as markets reacted to a pause in US-Iran conflict, with its next move dependent on oil prices and Fed policy.
The Amazing Life of Chun Wang: From OG Bitcoin Miner to Astronaut
Chun Wang, co-founder of f2pool, became the first mission commander to lead a crewed spacecraft into a polar orbit, demonstrating a remarkable journey from Bitcoin pioneer to astronaut.
Tether taps Big Four firm for first full financial audit to boost transparency
Tether is engaging a Big Four accounting firm for its first comprehensive independent financial audit to enhance transparency.
Bernstein Says Bitcoin Looks Bottomed, Sees 226% Upside for Strategy
Bernstein analysts believe bitcoin has bottomed out and predict a 226% upside for Strategy, citing the company's strategic pivot to perpetual preferred instruments.
Bernstein Predicts Bitcoin Bottomed: $150K Target as Strategy (MSTR) Holds $53.5B in BTC
Bernstein predicts Bitcoin has bottomed, setting a $150K year-end target supported by strong ETF flows and MSTR's large BTC holdings.
Tether hires Big Four auditor for first full reserves audit
Tether has engaged a Big Four accounting firm to conduct its first comprehensive audit of the reserves backing its USDT stablecoin.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Polkadot (DOT) drops 2.3% as index trades lower
The CoinDesk 20 index decreased by 0.2%, with Polkadot (DOT) experiencing a 2.3% drop, while APT and XLM led gains.
Tether (USDT) says it selected a 'big four' firm for its first audit
Tether has hired a 'Big Four' accounting firm to conduct its first full financial statement audit of USDT reserves.
BTC volatility signals a bottom as tradfi reels in uncertainty
Bitcoin's implied volatility suggests the recent price bottom near $60,000 may hold, mirroring patterns seen in traditional markets.
Solana news (SOL): Foundation launches developer platform for institutions, taps Mastercard, Western Union and Worldpay
The Solana Foundation launched the Solana Developer Platform (SDP) to help institutions build blockchain applications, with Mastercard, Western Union, and Worldpay as early users.
Mastercard, Western Union tap Solana Foundation’s new enterprise developer toolbox
Mastercard, Western Union, and Worldpay are early adopters of the Solana Foundation's new enterprise developer platform (SDP).
Australia’s $105 Billion Hostplus Eyes Bitcoin Investments for Nearly Two Million Pension Members
Australia's Hostplus pension fund is considering offering Bitcoin and digital asset exposure to its two million members via its self-directed platform.
From trading to yield: What institutions now want from crypto
Institutional crypto investment is shifting from simple price appreciation to actively seeking yield through strategies like lending and options selling.
Wall Street broker Bernstein calls bitcoin (BTC) bottom, keeps $150,000 year-end target
Bernstein believes Bitcoin has found its bottom and reiterated its $150,000 year-end price target, citing ETF flows and corporate demand.
ParaFi defies crypto market downturn with $125 million raise for new fund
Digital asset manager ParaFi raised $125 million for a new venture fund despite the ongoing crypto market downturn.
Invesco to take leadership of Superstate’s $900 million USTB tokenized fund
Invesco will assume portfolio management of Superstate's $967 million tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, USTB, by Q2 2026.
Tokenization news: Securitize (CEPT) teaming with NYSE (ICE) on new platform
The New York Stock Exchange is partnering with Securitize to develop a platform for trading tokenized stocks.
NYSE taps Securitize to develop 24/7 tokenized securities platform
The NYSE partnered with Securitize to build its platform for issuing and trading tokenized stocks and ETFs 24/7.
Bitcoin sees rare two-block reorg as Foundry overtakes AntPool and ViaBTC in mining race
Bitcoin experienced a rare two-block reorganization after Foundry USA Pool mined a longer chain than rivals AntPool and ViaBTC.
Crypto wallets to offer a backdoor recovery if buried amendment to state bill passes Senate
A Kentucky bill amendment could force crypto wallet providers to offer recovery mechanisms, potentially compromising self-custody and creating backdoors.
Bitcoin hovers below key ‘air gap’ as geopolitical risks and Fed outlook cloud direction
Bitcoin is trading near $70,000, constrained by conflicting geopolitical risks and uncertain Federal Reserve policy.
BitGo offers OTC prediction market access to institutions via Susquehanna Crypto partnership
BitGo Prime partnered with Susquehanna Crypto to offer institutional clients OTC access to prediction markets using crypto collateral.
BitGo and SIG Crypto team on prediction market access
BitGo Prime and Susquehanna Crypto are partnering to offer institutional OTC access to prediction markets using crypto collateral.
BTC finds stability at 2023 investor cost basis, echoing past cycle
Bitcoin is finding crucial support near its 2023 average realized price of $63,700, mirroring patterns from previous market cycles.
NYSE partners with BlackRock-backed Securitize to launch tokenized trading
The NYSE is partnering with BlackRock-backed Securitize to launch a 24/7 platform for trading tokenized securities.
Invesco (IVZ), a $2.2 trillion asset manager, joins BlackRock and peers in tokenized fund push
Invesco will manage Superstate’s $900 million tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, expanding its presence in the growing digital asset market.
Delaware leaders unveil stablecoin licensing framework in sweeping banking update
Delaware introduced three bills to modernize banking laws, focusing on digital assets and establishing a state licensing framework for stablecoins.
The $75,000 line in the sand: What it’ll take for BTC price to go "full bull": Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin's bullish trend confirmation hinges on a decisive move above the critical $75,000 resistance level.
Zama and T-REX Network launch privacy layer for tokenized assets targeting Wall Street institutions
Zama and T-REX Network launched a new confidentiality infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets, aiming to enable secure operation on public blockchains.
Crypto-friendly fintech Revolut sees profit soar 57% to $2.3 billion in 2025
Revolut's 2025 profit surged 57% to $2.3 billion, driven by growth in users, transaction volume, and diversified services.
Resolv issues 72-hour ultimatum to exploiter for 90% return of $25 million in funds
Resolv Labs offered an attacker 10% of $25 million stolen funds if they return the remaining 90% within 72 hours.
Strategy’s expanded $64B Bitcoin buying plan leans on high-yield funding but could push BTC higher
Strategy increased its funding capacity to $64 billion for Bitcoin purchases, relying on preferred stock offerings which could drive up BTC's price.
Bitcoin leads crypto rebound to $71,000 as $550 million in shorts liquidated
Bitcoin surged to $71,000, liquidating over $550 million in short positions amid Middle East tensions, signaling cautious bullishness.
HBAR Price Is Beating Bitcoin in 2026, and These 3 Charts Show How
Hedera (HBAR) is outperforming Bitcoin in 2026 due to positive ETF flows, less severe sentiment decline, and bullish technical indicators.
Polymarkets and Kalshi Draw a Line — No More Insider Trading or Manipulation
Polymarket and Kalshi have introduced new policies and technological tools to strictly prohibit insider trading and market manipulation on their platforms.
Bitcoin Gambler Faces $46 Million Liquidation, But Price Could Turn Before It Happens
A whale's $46 million Bitcoin short position on Hyperliquid faces liquidation near $71,712, potentially causing a short squeeze or further price drops based on on-chain signals.
Fund services giant Apex to tokenize Omnes' Bitcoin mining note on layer-2 blockchain Base
Apex Group will tokenize the Omnes Mining Note (OMN), a structured note backed by Bitcoin hashrate, on Coinbase's Base platform.
Delaware lawmakers introduce bills to license stablecoin issuers, digital asset firms
Delaware lawmakers have introduced bills to license stablecoin issuers and allow banks to manage digital assets.
Why OpenAI’s 17.5% Guaranteed Return Sparks “Terra Luna” Comparisons
OpenAI's offer of a 17.5% guaranteed return to private equity firms has drawn comparisons to the Terra Luna collapse due to high projected losses.
Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 open interest jumps 25% in one week to $1.74 billion
Hyperliquid's HIP-3 open interest reached a record $1.74 billion, marking a 25% surge in one week, driven by tokenized traditional assets.
OKX launches equity perpetual swaps, offering 5x leverage to ‘Mag 7’ stocks
OKX introduced equity perpetual swaps, allowing traders up to 5x leverage on major global stocks like the 'Mag 7' using crypto as margin.
Will 1 Billion XRP Supply Wall Bar Price From Recovering February Losses?
XRP's recovery is currently limited by a significant supply wall around $1.57-$1.59, coupled with signs of network overvaluation and fading transaction activity.
Banks Are At Least 5 Years Behind on DeFi, Deutsche Börse’s Crypto Finance CEO Says
Deutsche Börse's Crypto Finance CEO estimates banks are 5 to 10 years behind in DeFi adoption due to regulatory delays.
KuCoin Pay Connects to Brazil’s Pix Network, Expanding Everyday Crypto Utility in Latin America
KuCoin Pay integrated with Brazil's Pix network, allowing users to make everyday QR code payments using cryptocurrency.
Apollo and BlackRock Cap Withdrawals — $1.8 Trillion Private Credit Market Under Real Stress
Apollo and BlackRock have capped investor withdrawals from their private credit funds, signaling growing stress within the $1.8 trillion market.
Here's how U.S. Treasury notes could shape Trump's Iran war and bitcoin
Treasury yields and swap spreads reaching critical levels could pressure the Trump administration to moderate the conflict with Iran.
Zcash Price Corrects 55% in 2026 While Smart Money Quietly Adds, but Why?
Zcash is in a bearish channel despite a bullish RSI divergence, with smart money accumulating while broader capital flows weaken.
Japan’s Bond Yields Hit 1999 Highs as Energy Shock Rattles Asia
Japan's 10-year bond yield surged near 1999 highs due to an energy shock from the Iran conflict, threatening its zero-rate financial system.
From $44 Million Peak to $30,000 Left — How This Crypto Trader Lost Everything to Leverage
Taiwanese-American entrepreneur Jeffrey Huang lost approximately $75 million through leveraged trading on Hyperliquid over six months, falling from a peak of $44.8 million to just $30,000.
BitMine’s Tom Lee: ETH Is in the Final Stages of a Mini Crypto Winter
BitMine’s Tom Lee believes Ethereum is nearing the end of a mini crypto winter, citing increased ETH purchases and its recent outperformance during geopolitical tensions.
Balancer Labs to shut down following $110 million exploit, co-founder says in DAO post
Balancer Labs is shutting down as the corporate entity became a liability after a $110 million exploit.
Kalshi, Polymarket tighten insider trading controls amid Senate scrutiny
Kalshi and Polymarket are enhancing insider trading controls and market surveillance due to increased regulatory pressure and Senate scrutiny.
Bitcoin, ether, solana prices move higher as Gulf allies inch toward joining Iran war
Cryptocurrencies rose as Gulf allies potentially joining the Iran conflict escalated geopolitical tensions, while traditional markets declined.
Balancer Labs to shut down after $128 million exploit; protocol eyes ‘lean’ restructuring
Balancer Labs is winding down due to legal exposure from a $128 million exploit, but the Balancer protocol will continue via a lean restructuring.
Bitcoin's mining concentration just showed up in a rare 2-block reorg
A rare 2-block reorganization occurred when Foundry USA's chain overtook blocks mined by AntPool and ViaBTC, highlighting mining concentration.
Australian pension fund Hostplus eyes crypto offering for self-directed accounts: Bloomberg
Hostplus, a major Australian pension fund, is considering offering Bitcoin and other digital assets within its self-directed investment option.
Digital asset manager ParaFi raises $125 million for new venture fund: Bloomberg
Digital asset manager ParaFi Capital secured $125 million for a new venture fund, focusing on stablecoins and tokenization.
Trump drops Iran strike threat after back-channel talks in Riyadh, oil plunges 11.7%
Following back-channel talks in Riyadh, Trump paused potential military strikes on Iran, causing a significant 11.7% drop in oil prices.