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Dual South Korean listings send Ethereum layer-2 token AZTEC surging 82%
AZTEC surged 82% after South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb listed the token with local KRW pairs.
BlackRock’s UNI purchase and other DeFi developments, with Lido and Chaos Labs
Episode 62 of The Crypto Beat discusses BlackRock buying UNI, the CFTC panel, Aave revenue, and DeFi vault infrastructure.
Bitcoin mining difficulty jumps 15%, posting record absolute increase as hashrate rebounds after US winter storm
Bitcoin mining difficulty increased by 14.7%, marking the largest absolute rise, as hashrate recovered post-US winter storm curtailments.
Silver Supply Crisis Looms as Binance Hits $70 Billion Volume in Precious Metals Like Gold
Binance's new gold and silver derivatives surpassed $70B in volume while COMEX silver inventories tighten, signaling increased demand for 24/7 metal exposure.
Blue Owl Halts Redemptions Amid Private Credit Stress: Will Crypto Feel the Impact?
Blue Owl permanently halted retail fund redemptions, raising concerns about private credit stress and potential indirect impacts on crypto markets.
The Bitcoin CME gap is dead – and past gaps could close forever in May this year
CME Group is launching 24/7 trading for Bitcoin futures on May 29, effectively ending the traditional weekend 'CME gap' discontinuity.
Ethereum Struggles Below $2,000, Yet BitMine Sees Rebound: Here’s What They’re Watching
Despite Ethereum trading below $2,000, BitMine remains bullish, citing historical data showing strong rebounds after deep drawdowns.
MYX Finance Price Jumps 71% After Consensys-Led Funding Round
MYX Finance surged over 70% following news of a strategic funding round led by Consensys.
Tennessee judge grants preliminary injunction blocking state enforcement against Kalshi
A Tennessee judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing state officials from enforcing local betting laws against Kalshi's sports event contracts.
‘We have not underperformed’: Metaplanet CEO pushes back against online criticism
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich refuted online accusations regarding the company's transparency and its long-term bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Bitcoin Hashrate Shows a V-Shaped Recovery — Will Bitcoin Price Follow?
Bitcoin's hashrate experienced a sharp V-shaped recovery in February, raising hopes for a potential price rebound despite current mining losses.
CZ Networks Freely at Mar-a-Lago Amid Binance’s USD1 Surge
Changpeng Zhao (CZ) attended a crypto summit at Mar-a-Lago after receiving a presidential pardon, coinciding with Binance's control over the USD1 stablecoin.
Ripple News: Brad Garlinghouse says CLARITY bill has '90% chance' of passing by April
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse estimates the Clarity Act has a 90% chance of passing by April, citing increased momentum.
This New Solana Meme Coin Surged 80,000% After Launch: Here’s Why
The Solana-based meme coin PUNCH surged over 80,000% since launch, reaching a $30 million market cap, but analysts warn of potential insider control.
BTC difficulty jumps 15% largest increase since 2021, despite price slump
Bitcoin mining difficulty increased by 15%, the largest jump since 2021, even as the price remains relatively low.
Metaplanet CEO Fires Back at Critics as $1.2 Billion Bitcoin Paper Losses Mount
Metaplanet's CEO defended the company's Bitcoin strategy against accusations of mismanagement amid mounting $1.2 billion in unrealized losses.
A Market Pivot Is Brewing, Says Tom Lee — But It’s Not Just Stocks This Time
Tom Lee predicts a market pivot led by stocks, crypto, and software, targeting the S&P 500 toward 7,300.
What next for bitcoin as BTC nears $68,000 on fresh US-Iran tensions
Bitcoin approached $68,000 and gold increased as US-Iran tensions rose, creating a cautious market environment.
BTC logs worst ever start to a year through first 50 days
Bitcoin is experiencing its worst start to a year on record, down 23% through the first 50 days of 2026.
Metaplanet CEO rebuts critics over BTC strategy and transparency
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich defended the company's Bitcoin strategy, transparency, and hotel operations against anonymous online criticism.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Post Largest Cycle Drawdown, Balances Fall by 100,300 BTC
US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their largest drawdown of the current cycle, losing approximately 100,300 BTC in balances.
$2.5 Billion Crypto Options Expiry Looms — But It’s the Massive $40,000 Bitcoin Bet That Has Traders on Edge
Nearly $2.5 billion in BTC and ETH options are expiring, showing a general upside bias, but a massive $40,000 Bitcoin put concentration signals underlying caution.
Japan Goes All-In on Debt — Here’s Why Bitcoin Traders Should Care
Japan's massive debt-financed fiscal expansion pressures the Bank of Japan to raise rates, risking crypto selloffs, yet reinforces Bitcoin's long-term 'digital gold' narrative.
Nvidia Dumps $100 Billion Plan for a Much Smaller OpenAI Investment Bet
Nvidia is finalizing a $30 billion equity investment in OpenAI, replacing a previously planned $100 billion multi-year partnership.
Who Actually Uses XRP? Separating Reality From Narrative
XRP's utility is specific, primarily serving as a bridge currency for fast, low-cost cross-border payments by traders and infrastructure providers.
Trader Leaves Crypto Permanently After Losing $10,000 to LIBRA
A Chilean trader lost $10,000 in the LIBRA meme coin rug pull, which was promoted after a tweet by Argentine President Javier Milei, causing him to quit crypto.
Ether.fi moves Cash card product to OP Mainnet in major platform shift
Ether.fi is migrating its Cash card product and 300,000 user accounts from Scroll to OP Mainnet via an OP Enterprise partnership.
Inside the meeting: White House favors some stablecoin rewards, tells banks it's time to move
The White House urged banks to accept limited stablecoin rewards to advance the crypto market structure bill.
Bitcoin price news: BTC steadies at $67,000 as traders pay for crash protection
Bitcoin stabilized near $67,000 while traders bought downside protection amid broader market caution and external economic risks.
Bitcoin eyes new liquidity as the Fed’s $18.5 billion repo spike reignites money printer chatter
Bitcoin remained heavy despite a $18.5 billion Fed repo spike and Blue Owl halting redemptions, as traders focus on ETF outflows and risk sentiment.
Fed’s Kashkari: Crypto “Utterly Useless,” Stablecoins No Match for Venmo
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari called crypto "utterly useless" and dismissed stablecoins as inferior to existing payment apps like Venmo.
ASTER Price Falls 70% as Users Vanish — Here’s Why Charts Still Point to 85% Rally
Despite a 70% price drop and massive user decline, ASTER charts show bullish divergence and whale accumulation suggesting a potential 85% rally.
‘More to come,’ crypto leaders say after third White House stablecoin meeting
Crypto leaders deemed the third White House stablecoin meeting constructive, signaling progress on a broader crypto market structure bill.
Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin Could Crash to $20,000 – Is It Possible?
Economist Peter Schiff warned Bitcoin could drop to $20,000 if it breaks $50,000 support, despite current institutional interest.
Senator Warren Urges Treasury and Fed Not to Bail Out Crypto Billionaires Saylor and CZ Amid Bitcoin Slide
Senator Elizabeth Warren urged the Treasury and Fed not to use taxpayer funds to bail out wealthy crypto investors during the Bitcoin slide.
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Surpasses $1 Billion in Monthly Volume As Adoption Grows
Bitcoin's Lightning Network achieved a milestone, exceeding $1 billion in monthly transaction volume in November 2025.
XRP sentiment hits a 5-week high as money rotates away from Bitcoin and Ethereum
XRP sentiment reached a five-week high as investors rotated capital away from Bitcoin and Ethereum into the token.
Latest White House talks on stablecoin yield make 'progress' with banks, no deal yet
White House-hosted talks between bankers and crypto experts showed progress on stablecoin yield but resulted in no final deal on digital asset legislation.
Fintech firm Newity raises $11 million to bring small business loans onchain
Fintech firm Newity secured $11 million in funding led by CMT Digital to enhance small business lending and bring loans onchain.
Onchain analytics tool Parsec winding down operations
Onchain analytics tool Parsec announced it is winding down operations after five years and is processing refunds for active subscriptions.
Gemini stock slump may already factor in leadership exits, Mizuho says
Mizuho analysts maintain an 'outperform' rating on Gemini stock, suggesting recent declines reflect leadership departures.
SEC’s Peirce and Atkins outline ‘incremental’ path forward for tokenized securities as agency readies innovation exemption
SEC leaders Peirce and Atkins detailed a proposed innovation exemption for tokenized securities as an incremental step toward market integration.
TRUMP Coin Insider Hayden Davis Was a Major PUMP Whale Who Dumped Millions
Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps linked insider Hayden Davis to a $50 million USDC investment in Pump.fun's PUMP token private sale.
Polymarket buys fresh prediction market API startup Dome, marking second official acquisition
Polymarket has acquired Dome, a startup providing a unified API for prediction markets, marking its second official acquisition.
Eric Trump reitrates claim bitcoin (BTC) is just getting started on its road to $1 million
Eric Trump reiterated his $1 million price prediction for Bitcoin, calling it one of the best-performing assets.
Solana Stays Stuck Below $90 as On-Chain Recovery Signals Clash With Loss Selling
Solana consolidates below $90 as mixed on-chain recovery signals clash with ongoing investor loss selling.
Tokenized xStocks surpass $25 billion in total transaction volume: Kraken
Kraken's tokenized xStocks have exceeded $25 billion in total transaction volume since launching last year.
How decentralized AI is leveling the playing field
Decentralized AI offers a critical alternative to centralized Big Tech dominance by prioritizing privacy, leveraging distributed compute, and fostering open innovation.
ORQO launches yield protocol on XRP Ledger, unlocking RLUSD utility
ORQO Group deployed its Soil yield protocol on the XRP Ledger, offering fixed yield on RLUSD stablecoin holdings.
From Coinbase Super Bowl ad to upcoming earnings report, with crypto M&A expert Christian Lopez
Crypto M&A expert Christian Lopez discusses market consolidation, stablecoin yields, and Bitcoin's role as generational store of value.
Crypto M&A: Susquehanna-backed Blockfills seek sale after millions in lending losses
Susquehanna-backed crypto lender Blockfills is seeking a buyer after suffering approximately $75 million in losses during the recent market downturn.
The Daily: Hacker returns $21 million in stolen bitcoin, Robinhood Chain testnet hits four million transactions in first week, and more
South Korean prosecutors recovered $21 million in stolen bitcoin, Robinhood's L2 testnet hit four million transactions, and DBA raised $68 million.
Bitcoin ETFs will go to zero sooner than we think if outflows don’t slow down as $8.5B leaves since October
If current US spot Bitcoin ETF outflow rates persist, the funds could effectively drain by early 2030, or significantly diminish by the next halving.
Bitdeer Stock (BTDR) Crashes 18% on $300M Convertible Note Offering, Dilution Fears Mount
Bitdeer's stock plunged over 18% following the announcement of a proposed $300 million convertible senior note offering, raising dilution concerns.
How Will Bitcoin React if the US Military Strikes Iran This Weekend?
Growing fears of a potential US military strike on Iran are adding uncertainty to Bitcoin, which trades near $66,400.
U.S. Federal Reserve researchers sing praises of prediction markets
A new Federal Reserve paper praises prediction markets, like Kalshi, for offering superior, real-time economic forecasts.
Bitcoin (BTC) news: Fed's Kashkari says crypto is 'utterly useless'
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari called cryptocurrency 'utterly useless' and dismissed stablecoins as 'buzzword salad' lacking utility over existing payment systems.
Uniswap seeks approval for fee rollout across eight chains and remaining v3 pools
Uniswap proposes expanding fee collection to eight chains and v3 pools, routing revenue back to Ethereum for UNI token burns.
Consensys-backed Ethereum treasury firm Sharplink now holds 867,798 ETH
Consensys-backed Sharplink now holds 867,798 ETH, valued at $1.68 billion, and has generated significant staking rewards.
ProShares launches first stablecoin-ready money market ETF under GENIUS Act
ProShares launched the IQMM ETF, structured to hold reserves for stablecoins under the requirements of the GENIUS Act.
Robinhood vs. Vitalik: Why the trading app is building it own L2 while Ethereum founder cools on them
Robinhood's L2 testnet logged four million transactions while Ethereum's co-founder questions the L2 roadmap's future.
Anchorage Digital offers non-U.S. banks a stablecoin stand-in for correspondent banking
Anchorage Digital is launching U.S.-compliant stablecoin rails to help international banks replace costly correspondent banking.
Understanding vaults: what happens beyond the yield
Crypto vaults are on-chain managed funds whose quality depends on curator expertise, risk layers, and on-chain transparency.
Ethereum ETFs Break 4-Week Outflow Streak — Can ETH Price Finally Recover?
Ethereum ETFs saw inflows after a four-week outflow streak, coinciding with whale accumulation, but long-term holders continue to sell, creating uncertainty for ETH's price recovery.
Crypto investment firm DBA raises $68 million for its second venture fund
DBA, a crypto investment firm, secured $68 million for its second venture fund, following a $50 million Fund I in 2023.
Trump-linked World Liberty taps Securitize for Maldives resort tokenization
World Liberty Financial is using Securitize to tokenize loan revenue tied to the Trump Organization's Maldives resort project.
Bitcoin faces a new selloff if oil holds $70 after spike and the Fed turns less patient
Bitcoin faces potential selloffs if elevated oil prices, driven by geopolitical risk, cause the Fed to delay interest rate cuts.
Société Générale expands euro stablecoin deployment to XRP Ledger
Société Générale has deployed its euro stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible, onto the XRP Ledger, marking its third blockchain integration.
CME Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Starting May 29
CME Group will launch 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options on May 29, pending regulatory approval.
Bitcoin Slips Below $66,000 After Strong US Jobless Claims & Trade Deficit Surprise
Bitcoin dropped below $66,000 following mixed US economic data, including better-than-expected jobless claims and a surprising trade deficit surge.