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Key Senate Democrat wants U.S. crypto bill to move, and SEC chief reveals danger of defeat
A key Senate Democrat pushes for a crypto bill's passage while the SEC chief warns that rules without legislation lack durability.
Optimism partners with Succinct to bring ZK validity proofs to OP Stack
Optimism is partnering with Succinct to integrate ZK validity proofs into the OP Stack, enabling near-instant withdrawals on OP Mainnet.
Bitcoin news: BTC set to thrive amid AI and other innovations, says Cathie Wood
Cathie Wood believes Bitcoin will thrive as a hedge against deflationary chaos caused by AI and technological acceleration.
Elizabeth Warren slams SEC’s Atkins over weak enforcement against Trump-linked crypto firms
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized SEC Chair Paul Atkins for lax crypto enforcement and potential preferential treatment for Trump-linked firms.
Ethereum Sitting In The “Opportunity Zone“ Is Still Struggling At Price Recovery
Despite entering a historical accumulation zone, Ethereum's price recovery is struggling due to mixed holder conviction and distribution from long-term investors.
Bitcoin Advances Toward Quantum Resistance with BIP 360 and New P2MR Output
BIP 360, introducing the Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR) output, has been merged to prepare Bitcoin for future quantum computing threats.
Bitcoin price could bottom near $49k soon as IMF sees 3.3% growth in 2026 and the recession narrative keeps failing
Bitcoin may bottom near $49k soon as global macro indicators suggest a slowdown rather than a recession, allowing Bitcoin-specific mechanics to drive the floor.
Bitcoin drops to $66K as Standard Chartered cuts year-end targets across digital assets
Bitcoin fell toward $66,000 after Standard Chartered drastically lowered its year-end crypto price targets.
Bitdeer swings to Q4 profit as revenue triples, shares fall 8% after earnings
Bitdeer achieved Q4 profit with tripled revenue driven by self-mining expansion, yet its shares dropped 8% post-earnings.
From FTX debris to global finance: Solana’s 2026 plan is all about the application layer
Solana's core builders plan for 2026 focuses on scaling into global finance via the application layer, moving beyond memecoins and FTX's shadow.
Bitcoin price news: BTC remains under pressure amid slumping stock market
Bitcoin dropped below $67,000, tracking the Nasdaq's decline, as investor fear reaches extreme levels.
Ethereum price decline is testing Wall Street as ETF flows flip while a $1,800 retest looms
Ethereum's price drop to $2,000 has resulted in billions of dollars in paper losses for ETF investors, as ETF flows become negative and a potential retest of $1,800 looms.
BitMEX Launches Equity Perps Campaign Featuring 70,000 USDT Prize Pool 
BitMEX launched a global campaign with a 70,000 USDT prize pool for trading Equity Perps contracts like AAPL and TSLA.
‘Clock is ticking’: crypto bill’s 2026 fate hinges on Trump and stablecoin yields
The passage of sweeping crypto legislation in 2026 depends on resolving disputes over stablecoin yields and ethics concerns related to Donald Trump.
Bitcoin’s Next Stop Might Be $50,000, Not the Moon, Says Standard Chartered Analyst
A Standard Chartered analyst warns Bitcoin could fall to $50,000 due to fading risk appetite and macro pressures.
Digital assets exchange-traded product landscape: past, present and future
Digital asset ETP assets reached $184B by end-2025, driven by rapid U.S. spot bitcoin ETF adoption.
ETHZilla prepares for takeoff: How you can now own a piece of a jet engine for just $100
ETHZilla launched the Eurus Aero Token I, allowing accredited investors to own fractional shares of jet engine lease income for $100 per token.
Binance opens deposits for Ripple’s flagship on XRP Ledger
Binance has enabled deposits for Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger network, expanding stablecoin access.
Standard Chartered sees bitcoin (BTC) sliding to $50,000, ether (ETH) to $1,400 before recovery
Standard Chartered predicts near-term drops for BTC to $50k and ETH to $1.4k due to ETF outflows and macro headwinds before a 2026 recovery.
BYDFi Joins Solana Accelerate APAC at Consensus Hong Kong, Expanding Solana Ecosystem Engagement
BYDFi sponsored Solana Accelerate APAC at Consensus Hong Kong to deepen engagement with the Solana ecosystem and showcase its CEX+DEX trading approach.
LIT Price Jumps 10% As Lighter Strikes $920 Million Deal with Circle
Lighter's token, LIT, surged nearly 10% following a major revenue-sharing deal with USDC issuer Circle involving $920 million in deposits.
Wrapped Bitcoin team taps Hyperlane for WBTC bridge between Ethereum and Solana
Hyperlane's Nexus Bridge will enable the transfer of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) between Ethereum and Solana ecosystems.
Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules
Asia is outpacing the West in onchain retail adoption due to a focus on user utility and proactive stablecoin regulation.
Hedera (HBAR) Outperforms Crypto Market With a 10% Bounce — But New Risks Emerge
HBAR is up nearly 10% weekly, showing strength, but technical indicators suggest rising risks near key resistance.
Coinbase ($COIN) in Limbo as CEO Continues Selling Shares, Analysts Issue Downgrades
Coinbase shares are struggling amid a crypto market downturn, insider selling by the CEO, and multiple analyst downgrades.
A ladder for the masses: Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib says crypto is a necessity, not a luxury
Pakistan's crypto regulation lead, Bilal Bin Saqib, views digital assets as a necessary economic ladder for its unbanked youth.
Standard Chartered sees bitcoin falling to $50,000, ether to $1,400 before rebound
Standard Chartered forecasts Bitcoin could drop to $50,000 and Ether to $1,400 before recovering later this year.
Coincheck posts $915 million Q3 revenue as 3iQ’s Pascal St-Jean set to become CEO
Coincheck Group reported $915 million in Q3 revenue and returned to profitability while announcing CEO Gary Simanson will be replaced by Pascal St-Jean.
Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins
Asian institutions are cautiously increasing crypto participation, favoring regulated stablecoin strategies over direct asset exposure.
Gate CEO Lin Han says banks have lost the ‘existential’ war against stablecoins
Gate CEO Lin Han asserts that banks have lost the existential battle against stablecoins, viewing crypto as foundational infrastructure.
Only 5% of companies see AI improving profit, McKinsey’s Joe Ngai tells Consensus
McKinsey's Joe Ngai stated that while 98% of companies experiment with AI, only 5% see measurable profit improvement due to organizational bottlenecks.
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Crypto-Driven Political Reform for Russia-Ukraine War
Vitalik Buterin condemned Russia's invasion and proposed applying crypto governance principles like quadratic voting for long-term Russian political reform.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) rises 6.7%, leading index higher
Hedera (HBAR) rose 6.7%, leading the CoinDesk 20 Index higher, which was up 1.3% overall.
Vitalik Buterin pitches Ethereum as the AI settlement layer, but one hidden leak could ruin it
Vitalik Buterin proposes using Ethereum as a privacy-preserving settlement layer for metered AI API usage via ZK API credits.
Bitcoin miner Cango lands $75 million in equity backing amid AI expansion strategy
Bitcoin miner Cango secured $75 million in equity financing to support its expansion into AI and computing infrastructure.
Bitcoin and Ethereum could drop further as investor risk appetite fades, StanChart warns
Standard Chartered warns Bitcoin and Ethereum may decline further due to fading investor risk appetite and macroeconomic pressures.
Does Knowing Crypto Make You More Attractive? A New Survey Says Yes
A new survey by OKX reveals that financial and crypto literacy are increasingly attractive qualities in a partner, especially among younger generations.
Why the Rise of $MOLT Is a Systemic Failure, Not a Financial Breakthrough
The $MOLT token's massive rally exemplifies systemic failure, driven by AI-amplified synthetic hype rather than fundamental value.
Bitcoin L2 builders pitch BTCFi as the next institutional unlock
Bitcoin layer-2 builders advocate for BTCFi, focusing on making Bitcoin a programmable financial base layer for institutional adoption.
What’s Next For Berachain (BERA) Price After the 74% Explosion?
Berachain (BERA) experienced a massive surge driven by a short squeeze, but on-chain indicators suggest a correction is likely.
LINK Stuck Near 6-Year Support Despite Major Partnerships With Robinhood and Ondo
Despite positive developments like partnerships with Robinhood and Ondo Finance, Chainlink (LINK) has struggled to recover and remains near a six-year support level.
Deutsche Bank-backed Taurus and Blockdaemon team up to power institutional staking services
Taurus and Blockdaemon partnered to offer institutional-grade staking services for global banks and financial institutions.
Is Cardano Attempting Another Price Reversal? 3 Reasons Bulls Could Still Lose
Cardano shows bullish technical signals like divergence, but weak whale accumulation and negative spot flows suggest the potential reversal lacks strong conviction.
Standard Chartered Sees Bitcoin Falling to $50,000 Before Recovery | US Crypto News
Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin may drop to $50,000 amid macro uncertainty before recovering by year-end 2026.
Banking lobby urges OCC to address risks around crypto firm charters without deposit insurance
The ABA asked the OCC to pause crypto firm charter approvals until insolvency risks and regulatory frameworks are finalized.
Lightning Labs releases AI agent tools for native Bitcoin Lightning payments
Lightning Labs launched an open-source toolkit enabling AI agents to transact natively on the Bitcoin Lightning Network.
Can Bitcoin handle global economic uncertainty being worse than ever as it now doubles 2008 recession levels?
Bitcoin's future direction hinges on whether record global uncertainty translates into financial stress or signals sovereign risk.
Forget $80k: Michael Terpin warns bitcoin could revisit the $40,000s before a real recovery
Michael Terpin suggests Bitcoin may drop to the $40,000s or $50,000s before a durable bottom forms, citing historical post-halving cycles.
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial to roll out foreign exchange remittance service: report
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial plans to launch World Swap, a low-cost foreign exchange and remittance platform.
Trump-backed World Liberty plans to launch World Swap forex platform
World Liberty, a crypto venture linked to the Trump family, is launching World Swap, a forex platform utilizing its USD1 stablecoin.
Espresso network launches ESP token with 10% airdrop amid Ethereum layer-2 debate
Espresso Network launched its ESP token and transitioned to proof-of-stake, including a 10% community airdrop.
Bitcoin defies 'extreme fear,' hot jobs report to show signs of resilience: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin held near $67,800 despite a strong jobs report, signaling market resilience and potential seller exhaustion.
Coinbase shares slip as CEO Armstrong’s stock sales top $500 million in nine months
Coinbase shares fell after data revealed CEO Brian Armstrong sold approximately $545.7 million in company stock over nine months.
AI-powered agents dominate the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon
AI-powered agents dominated the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon, showcasing a shift toward market-ready application layer products.
Binance completes $1 billion shift of stablecoin reserves into bitcoin (BTC)
Binance finalized converting its $1 billion SAFU fund from stablecoins entirely into 15,000 BTC, reinforcing Bitcoin as its long-term reserve asset.
Solana Long Term Holder Capitulation Reaches 3-Year High As Price Nears Losing $80
Solana's price nears $80 amid a downtrend, coinciding with long-term holder capitulation reaching a three-year high.
Bitget Targets 40% of Tokenized Stock Trading by 2030, Boosts TradFi with One-Click Access
Bitget upgraded its mobile app to integrate crypto and traditional finance, aiming for 40% of tokenized stock trading by 2030.
Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut
Stablecoin issuer Agant registered with the U.K. FCA to launch GBPA, a fully backed sterling stablecoin for institutional use.
Cathie Wood's Ark buys $11.6 million of Bullish (BLSH) shares in 9th straight day of purchases
Ark Invest purchased $11.6 million in Bullish (BLSH) shares on Wednesday, marking the ninth consecutive day of buying.
4 Signs That Bitcoin Is in the Early Stages of a Bear Market: How Long Could It Last?
Four key indicators suggest Bitcoin is in the early stages of a bear market, potentially signaling further downside before recovery.
Israeli defense reservist, civilian indicted over alleged insider betting on Polymarket: reports
An IDF reservist and a civilian were indicted in Israel for using classified military information to place bets on Polymarket.
Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event
Solana focused on tokenization, payments, and institutional adoption at its Accelerate APAC event in Hong Kong.
Uniswap is bringing BlackRock’s $2.2 billion BUIDL to DeFi, but the trade access comes with a catch
Uniswap integrated BlackRock's BUIDL fund for tokenized Treasuries via a permissioned system, securing execution rights but limiting open DeFi access.
Elon Musk Reveals X Money May Launch Soon, Fueling Crypto Speculation
X Money, a key component of Elon Musk's 'super app' vision for X, is nearing launch, sparking crypto speculation.
zkME Technology wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong
Hong Kong-based DePin company zkME Technology won the $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong for its identity verification solution.
Bitcoin Whale Accumulation Resembles 2022 Structure – Can It Revive BTC Price?
Despite investor losses indicated by SOPR, Bitcoin whales are accumulating BTC, mirroring 2022 patterns, which may support the price near $66,996.
Binance finalizes $1 billion SAFU reserve conversion into bitcoin
Binance completed the $1 billion conversion of its SAFU insurance fund entirely into Bitcoin, holding 15,000 BTC.
UK selects HSBC as platform provider for tokenized government bond pilot
The UK Treasury selected HSBC Orion to provide the platform for its Digital Gilt Instrument pilot, aiming to issue tokenized sovereign bonds on a blockchain.
A Crypto Lender Has Halted Withdrawals: Is This Another FTX Moment?
Crypto lender BlockFills has temporarily stopped client deposits and withdrawals due to market volatility.
Binance CEO Richard Teng breaks down the ‘10/10’ nightmare that rocked crypto
Binance CEO Richard Teng stated the exchange didn't cause the Oct. 10 crypto liquidation event, attributing it to broader market factors and geopolitical tensions.