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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Sam Bankman-Fried has withdrawn his motion for a new trial while maintaining his request for a different judge to oversee his case.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.
The $292 million Kelp DAO exploit shows why crypto bridges are still one of the industry's weakest links
The $292 million Kelp DAO exploit highlights structural security risks in crypto bridges that rely on trusted intermediaries rather than independent verification.
Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin rises 12% amid increase in BTC mining capacity
American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump, saw its stock rise 12% following a 12% increase in its total Bitcoin mining hashrate.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin's shares rise by over 12% after deploying nearly 11,300 more rigs
American Bitcoin shares surged over 12% after the firm deployed nearly 11,300 new mining rigs at its facility in Drumheller, Alberta.
Crypto is leading the race to build the ultimate gambling super-app
Crypto platforms are converging, offering perpetual futures and event contracts to create all-in-one speculative apps.
New Report Reveals AI Arms Race at 3 Major Exchanges
Major cryptocurrency exchanges OKX, Bybit, and Bitget are mandating daily AI tool usage for employees to boost operational efficiency and development speed.
Bitcoin breaks Strategy's STRC ex-dividend date slump for the first time in six months
Bitcoin rose in the week following the STRC ex-dividend date for the first time in six months, signaling sustained market strength.
Input Output proposes scaled-back Cardano treasury plan ahead of Leios mainnet push
Input Output Global proposed a scaled-back Cardano treasury plan for 2026, focusing on the Leios network upgrade and developer experience.
American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Activates 11,000 New Bitcoin Miners, Expanding Hashrate Capacity
American Bitcoin (ABTC) has expanded its operational hashrate by adding over 11,000 new ASIC miners to its Drumheller facility.
Bitcoin tops $79,000 as crypto rally gathers steam; Circle, Coinbase, Strategy lead
Bitcoin surpassed $79,000, fueling a broader crypto market rally and lifting crypto-linked stocks amid favorable macroeconomic conditions and potential short squeeze dynamics.
MemeCore ($M) Pumps 20% Today. Why Is This Meme Coin Still Rallying?
MemeCore ($M) surged over 20% recently, supported by strong technical patterns and fundamental factors like network upgrades and potential Korean market expansion.
Bitcoin breaks out of months-long range on Iran ceasefire extension
Bitcoin surged past $79K, breaking a three-month trading range, following the US extension of a ceasefire with Iran.
Umbra Confirms $800,000 in Hack Funds Ran Through the Protocol — Pulls Its Frontend Offline
Umbra took its frontend offline after confirming $800,000 in stolen funds from recent hacks passed through its protocol.
Bitcoin Races To $80,000 As Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire: Here Are Other Factors Driving The Rally
Bitcoin surged past $79,000 as Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire, boosting risk appetite alongside other macro factors.
The London P2P sweep: UK FCA raids eight illegal peer-to-peer trading hubs
The UK's FCA raided eight illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading hubs in London to combat unregistered operations and financial crime risks.
Bitcoin breaks $79,000 as Trump says US-Iran talks could resume as early as Friday
Bitcoin surpassed $79,000 as optimism surrounding potential US-Iran peace talks encourages investor confidence in risk assets.
XLM Price Breaks 9-Month Descending Triangle, $0.30 Next Target
XLM price broke a nine-month descending triangle, targeting $0.30, coinciding with Stellar's Protocol 26 testnet launch.
Crypto giant GSR launches its first ETF to give investors an easy way to bet on the big three
GSR has launched the Nasdaq-listed BESO ETF, providing investors with active exposure to bitcoin, ether, and solana with added staking yields.
UK FCA carries out first crackdown on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading
The UK FCA conducted its first operation against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, targeting eight London premises.
Binance.US slashes trading fees across listed cryptocurrencies in a bid to attract users
Binance.US has reduced spot trading fees to near zero to attract users and compete with other exchanges.
Lazarus Group Malware Targets Crypto, Business Execs via macOS
Lazarus Group is using new macOS malware, 'Mach-O Man,' distributed via social engineering to target crypto and business firms.
AI pivot accelerates as HIVE raises fresh capital and Keel reshapes portfolio
HIVE raised $115M for AI data centers, while Keel sold its Paraguay site to fund its AI infrastructure pivot.
Tax-free bitcoin is back: How UK investors can now hold crypto in their ISAs once more
UK investors can now hold crypto ETNs tax-free in ISAs through Stratiphy, reversing a recent HMRC classification.
Strategy (MSTR) Surges 25% in 5 Days as Bitcoin Price Pumps Near $79,000
Strategy stock rose 25% following a major $2.54 billion Bitcoin purchase and a recovery in Bitcoin prices near $79,000.
Binance.US Cuts Spot Trading Fees to Near Zero
Binance.US has eliminated spot trading fees for makers and reduced taker fees to 0.02% to increase its competitiveness against major rivals.
BitMEX Launches the Trading Circuit Campaign Featuring a 100,000 USDT Weekly Prize Pool
BitMEX has launched the Trading Circuit Campaign, offering users the chance to win a share of a 100,000 USDT weekly prize pool.
Russia Advances Sweeping Crypto Regulation Bill, Legalizes Cross-Border Payments and Tightens Market Controls
Russia's State Duma has passed the first reading of a bill to regulate digital currencies, enabling cross-border payments while restricting domestic transactions.
Aave Deposits Drop by $15B Following Kelp DAO Exploit
Aave experienced a $15 billion withdrawal surge after a Kelp DAO exploit created significant bad debt and liquidity concerns within the protocol.
Robinhood’s venture fund buys $75 million of OpenAI stock in one of its biggest investments yet
Robinhood Ventures Fund I has invested $75 million in OpenAI to provide retail investors access to high-impact artificial intelligence companies.
CoinGecko Launches Market Intelligence Tools and Partner Platform
CoinGecko has introduced new AI-powered market intelligence features and a unified Partner Platform to support investors and Web3 project growth.