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Polymarket updates fee structure and offers up to 30% referral rewards
Polymarket introduced a referral program offering up to 30% rewards and expanded its fee structure across nine market categories.
Stablecoin yield in crypto Clarity Act won't allow rewards on balances, latest text says
The revised Digital Asset Market Clarity Act restricts stablecoin rewards to user activities, explicitly banning yield payments for simply holding balances.
Bitcoin price news: BTC posts modest Monday gain, remains tied to Middle East developments
Bitcoin remained above $70,000, with its future performance heavily influenced by the outcome of potential U.S.-Iran talks.
Circle urges EU to fast-track DLT reforms, widen stablecoin settlement rules
Circle is urging EU policymakers to accelerate DLT reforms and expand stablecoin settlement rules to boost institutional adoption.
Solana news (SOL): Foundation targets institutions with new privacy framework
The Solana Foundation is pitching privacy as a customizable feature to attract large institutions, moving beyond crypto's traditional transparency.
OpenAI eyes Helion power deal as AI race drives fusion energy push
OpenAI is negotiating to purchase electricity from fusion startup Helion Energy, signaling a focus on long-term energy solutions for AI.
Prediction market boom spurs new VC fund backed by Polymarket, Kalshi CEOs
A new $35 million VC fund, 5c(c) Capital, is launching to invest in startups supporting the growing prediction market sector.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sees tokenization making investing with your phone as easy as payments
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink believes tokenization can make long-term investing as simple as sending a payment via a digital wallet.
Gold is not acting like a safe haven, so what does “digital gold” even mean for Bitcoin?
Both Bitcoin and gold recently failed to act as safe havens, with macroeconomic factors like yields and inflation impacting their performance more than geopolitical events.
Biotech stock NovaBay jumps 19% amid pivot, rebrand to Stablecoin Development Corporation
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals is rebranding to Stablecoin Development Corporation to pivot its strategy toward digital assets in the Sky ecosystem.
Bitcoin Swings Wildly as Iran Ceasefire Drama Rocks Crypto Markets
Bitcoin surged past $71,000 on ceasefire hopes but quickly retreated after Iran denied talks, causing market volatility.
Sen. Warren requests details from MrBeast about its future plans for teens and crypto
Senator Warren is seeking details from MrBeast's company regarding its plans for teens and cryptocurrency following its acquisition of fintech firm Step.
The Daily: Lawmakers move to ban sports betting on prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi CEOs back a new $35 million venture fund, and more
Lawmakers propose banning sports betting on prediction markets, while Polymarket and Kalshi CEOs invest in a new $35 million venture fund.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink pushes tokenization as next phase of markets
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink advocates for tokenization to modernize finance, broaden investment access, and address wealth inequality.
US senators introduce bill to ban sports wagering on Kalshi and Polymarket
Senators Schiff and Curtis introduced a bill to ban sports and casino-style contracts on CFTC-registered prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Mizuho slashes Gemini price target by more than half as weaker trading outweighs card growth
Mizuho cut Gemini's price target by over 50% due to weaker crypto trading volumes overshadowing card segment growth.
Why investors are pulling back from gold and still buying Bitcoin
Investors are selling gold due to high rates and a strong dollar, while continuing to invest in Bitcoin ETFs, signaling a shift in market preferences.
Kalshi and Polymarket back $35 million fund as prediction markets boom despite regulatory pressure
Two former Kalshi employees are launching a $35 million fund, 5c(c) Capital, backed by leaders from Kalshi and Polymarket.
Aave DAO takes step closer V4 deployment with request for comment proposal
Aave DAO overwhelmingly passed an ARFC vote to begin discussions for deploying the major Aave V4 upgrade on Ethereum mainnet this year.
Playnance’s G Coin surpasses 1 million holders as launch-week momentum accelerates
Playnance’s G Coin has exceeded 1.15 million holders, demonstrating significant growth since its launch and presale phases.
What are MSTR, STRK and STRC? Strategy’s stock and preferred shares explained
Strategy, a digital asset treasury company, uses its common stock (MSTR) and various preferred shares (like STRK and STRC) to perpetually fund Bitcoin accumulation.
BlackRock is betting billions that tokenized funds will do for Wall Street what the internet did to mail
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink believes tokenization and digital wallets can modernize finance by expanding investment access, similar to the internet's impact on mail.
Prediction market rivals Shayne Coplan and Tarek Mansour back new venture fund: Fortune
Prediction market leaders Shayne Coplan (Polymarket) and Tarek Mansour (Kalshi) are backing 5c(c) Capital, a new $35 million venture fund.
Crypto surges on Iran de-escalation hopes, but conflicting reports add uncertainty
Bitcoin rallied on hopes of US-Iran de-escalation, but subsequent conflicting reports left the market uncertain while holding most gains.
Bitcoin sees $219M in inflows as digital asset products gain $230M in a cautious week
Digital asset products saw $230M in inflows last week, dominated by $219M into Bitcoin due to Fed-induced caution.
Polymarket publishes enhanced market integrity rules for DeFi platform and US exchange
Polymarket has upgraded its market integrity rules for both its DeFi platform and US exchange, aiming for greater transparency and trust.
Capital B Acquires 44 Bitcoin, Boosting Holdings to 2,888 Coins
Capital B acquired 44 Bitcoin for €2.7 million, increasing its total holdings to 2,888 BTC as part of its treasury strategy.
Strategy files to raise up to $44B via ongoing share sales to fund Bitcoin purchases
Strategy plans to raise up to $44 billion through share sales to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions, aiming for one million Bitcoin by year-end.
Energy policy and small-cap moves set the macro backdrop as Bitcoin climbs near $71K
Bitcoin rose nearly 4% as US energy policy aimed at increasing diesel supply offers potential inflation relief, while market sentiment remains extremely fearful.
Trio-Tech’s Singapore subsidiary hit by ransomware attack, stolen data published online
Trio-Tech’s Singapore subsidiary suffered a ransomware attack resulting in stolen data being published online, initially deemed non-material but later classified as significant.
Strategy expands ATM programs across stock lines to fund ongoing bitcoin buys
Strategy is expanding its at-the-market (ATM) programs across common and preferred stock to raise capital for continuous bitcoin purchases.
Strategy tops up capital-raising plans, bringing potential bitcoin buying power back to $42 billion
Strategy expanded its capital-raising programs to a potential $42 billion to support future bitcoin purchases.
Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Arms Itself With $44.1 Billion ATM Capacity to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Expansion
Strategy (MSTR) expanded its at-the-market capacity to $44.1 billion across common stock and preferred shares to fund its Bitcoin treasury expansion.
Authorities arrest missing suspect in Ledger co-founder David Balland’s kidnapping
Spanish authorities arrested the final suspect in the January 2025 kidnapping of Ledger co-founder David Balland.
NovaBay Pharmaceutical (NBY) pivoting to crypto
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals has rebranded as Stablecoin Development Corporation to focus entirely on cryptocurrency, backed by a $134 million private placement.
H100 Eyes Strategic Bitcoin Acquisition to Triple its BTC Holdings and Expand Institutional Scale
H100 Group AB intends to acquire two Norwegian firms to triple its Bitcoin holdings to approximately 3,500 BTC.
Katana acquires IDEX to launch new perpetuals platform as DeFi derivatives gain momentum
Katana, backed by Polygon Labs and GSR Markets, acquired IDEX and launched Katana Perps, a new on-chain perpetuals platform capitalizing on the growing DeFi derivatives market.
JPMorgan joins Morgan Stanley to expand Core Scientific credit line to $1 billion
Core Scientific secured an additional $500 million credit facility from JPMorgan, bringing its total loan capacity with Morgan Stanley to $1 billion to fund its AI data center pivot.
Markets reversed over $3 trillion this morning as Bitcoin price exploded above $70k in 5 minutes
Global markets saw a $3 trillion swing after a post by Donald Trump briefly suggested a de-escalation between the US and Iran, causing Bitcoin to surge past $70k.
MoonPay releases open-source cross-chain wallet standard for AI agents
MoonPay introduced the Open Wallet Standard (OWS), an open-source solution enabling AI agents to securely transact across multiple blockchains.
Solana news (SOL): Backpack Exchange launches BP token with 25% airdrop, no insider allocation
Backpack Exchange launched its BP token on Solana, allocating 25% of supply via a user airdrop with no initial insider tokens.
Bitcoin Price Rockets to $71,000 as Trump Orders Pause on Iran Strikes
Bitcoin surged to $71,000 after Donald Trump paused planned strikes against Iran, easing geopolitical tensions and boosting risk assets.
Crypto funds see inflows slow to $230M after FOMC ‘hawkish pause’ reading sparked midweek exit: CoinShares
Digital asset funds saw $230M in net inflows last week, slowing significantly after a midweek exit following the FOMC meeting.
‘Ethereum is in the final stages of mini-crypto winter,’ Tom Lee says as Bitmine adds another 65,341 ETH
Bitmine's ETH holdings reached $10 billion after acquiring 65,341 ETH, with Tom Lee stating Ethereum is nearing the end of a 'mini-crypto winter'.
Strategy (MSTR) Buys $76.6 Million in Bitcoin, Slowing Recent Accumulation Pace
Strategy acquired $76.6 million in Bitcoin, funded by stock sales, representing a slower pace compared to its recent $1 billion+ purchases.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains 2.3%, leading index higher
The CoinDesk 20 index rose 0.2%, led by Bitcoin Cash's 2.3% gain, while Aptos lagged.
Polygon-incubated Katana blockchain acquires IDEX, rolls out new perps offering
Katana, backed by Polygon Labs and GSR, acquired IDEX to launch Katana Perps, a new perpetual futures platform.
Ethereum news: Bitmine (BMNR) buys 65,341 ETH worth $138 million betting on crypto slump ending
Bitmine purchased $138 million worth of ETH, increasing its holdings to over 4.66 million tokens, anticipating the end of the crypto slump.
Core Scientific secures $500M financing from JPMorgan to enhance data center expansion
Core Scientific secured $500 million from JPMorgan, part of a $1 billion financing package, to expand its data center infrastructure for AI and Bitcoin mining.
Traders get crushed as a Trump social media post triggers a massive $415 million crypto whipsaw
A Trump social media post caused extreme crypto volatility, leading to $415 million in leveraged trader liquidations in four hours.
H100 eyes Europe’s largest bitcoin treasury with 3,500 BTC in proposed acquisitions
H100 Group plans to acquire Moonshot and Never Say Die, potentially tripling its BTC holdings to 3,500 and becoming Europe's largest listed bitcoin treasury.
Sam Bankman-Fried retrial letter under scrutiny over FedEx shipment, address discrepancies
Prosecutors are questioning the authenticity of a letter submitted by Sam Bankman-Fried for a retrial due to inconsistencies in its mailing and return address.
Strategy buys 1,031 Bitcoin; its stash now surpasses 762,000 BTC
Strategy added 1,031 Bitcoin last week, bringing its total holdings to 762,099 BTC, valued at $53 billion.
Strategy returns to 'small' bitcoin purchases, adding $76.6 million in BTC last week
Strategy purchased 1,031 bitcoin for $76.6 million last week, a reduced pace from prior multi-billion dollar buys.
Bitcoin rockets to $70,000 as Trump announces shock pause on Iran strikes
Bitcoin surpassed $70,000 after President Trump paused planned military strikes against Iran for five days following productive talks.
‘The Orange March Continues’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 1,031 bitcoin for $77 million as holdings hit 762,099 BTC
MicroStrategy acquired 1,031 BTC for $76.6 million, increasing its total holdings to 762,099 BTC, despite market volatility and losses.
Brazil’s finance minister delays divisive crypto tax plan
Brazil's finance minister has delayed a consultation on taxing crypto transactions to avoid conflict with Congress during an election year.
Bitcoin rebounds above $70K as Trump cites ‘productive’ Iran talks, easing immediate escalation fears
Bitcoin surpassed $70,000 after Donald Trump announced productive talks with Iran, easing geopolitical tension fears.
Bitcoin rises as Trump orders halt to strikes on Iran energy sites
Bitcoin increased after President Trump ordered a five-day postponement of planned military strikes on Iranian energy sites.
Bitcoin price news: BTC surges 5% to $71,000 as Trump postpones Iran escalation
Bitcoin jumped over 5% to $71,000 after President Trump announced a five-day postponement of planned attacks against Iran.
Bitcoin focus shifts from oil to bonds as US and Japan 10-year yields spike into a critical week
Bitcoin's near-term fate is now tied more closely to rising US and Japanese 10-year bond yields than to oil prices.
Polymarket traders bet on Iran ceasefire even oil shock concerns persist: Crypto Daybook Americas
Traders on Polymarket are betting $160,000 on an Iran ceasefire by month-end despite ongoing geopolitical risks affecting crypto markets.
Mt. Gox moves Bitcoin after months of inactivity ahead of repayment deadline
Defunct exchange Mt. Gox moved $500 in Bitcoin, its first transfer in four months, amid creditor repayment deadlines.
Bitcoin retreats to $68,000, leaving CME gap as traders eye $70,000 rebound
Bitcoin dropped to $68,200 following geopolitical news, triggering over $400 million in crypto futures liquidations and leaving a CME gap near $70,000.
BTC clings to monthly gains, historic losing streak still in play
Bitcoin is currently poised to avoid a sixth consecutive monthly loss, while maintaining support above its 200-week moving average.
Circle, Coinbase seen as ‘best proxies’ for stablecoin upside as agentic payments emerge, Bernstein says
Bernstein analysts view Circle and Coinbase as prime stablecoin investment proxies, citing agentic payments as potential upside.
Ethereum OG sells $31 million worth of ETH after decade-long hold: onchain analysts
An early Ethereum investor sold 15,002 ETH worth about $31 million after holding the tokens for a decade.
Bitcoin price analysis: BTC's most reliable crash signal has triggered again
Bitcoin's MACD indicator has crossed below zero, a signal that has historically preceded significant price drops.
Lawmakers move to ban sports betting on prediction markets in bipartisan Senate push: WSJ
Senators are proposing a bill to ban sports and casino-style betting on prediction markets regulated by the CFTC.
The SEC just gave crypto its clearest win in years, but much of it could still be reversed
The SEC and CFTC released a new crypto framework stating most assets are not securities, but this interpretive win lacks statutory permanence.