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GameStop CEO Questions eBay’s $2.4 Billion Marketing Spend
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen publicly criticized eBay's $2.4 billion marketing budget while highlighting a new corporate role tasked with auditing that spending.
Bitcoin tanks to $74,300 as spot ETFs bleed $2.26 billion in two weeks
Bitcoin dropped to $74,300 amid a significant $2.26 billion exodus from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs over the last two weeks.
Brazilian gang raid reveals a new crypto-crime model: turning stolen power into digital money
Police in Rio de Janeiro discovered a crypto-mining operation fueled by stolen electricity, highlighting a potential new revenue model for criminal organizations.
Chinese Economy Is Booming, But Stock Markets Haven’t Recovered in 20 Years
Despite significant economic growth and trade surpluses, China’s stock market remains stagnant, leading some investors to turn toward Bitcoin.
SEC Approves Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options
The SEC has approved Nasdaq to list cash-settled Bitcoin index options, pending final regulatory clearance from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Kevin Warsh Becomes Fed Chair After Unanimous FOMC Vote
Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as Federal Reserve Chair following a unanimous FOMC vote and a historically narrow Senate confirmation.
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Are a ‘Contrarian’ Buy Signal: Santiment
Santiment suggests that recent $1.26 billion Bitcoin ETF outflows represent a contrarian buy signal rather than a bearish trend for the asset.
‘Not unlikely’ Strategy will sell Bitcoin in 2026: Michael Saylor
MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor has indicated that the company might sell some of its Bitcoin holdings as early as 2026.
Multiple ETH Data Points Suggest Altcoin Is Good Longterm Buy: Analyst
Analysts suggest Ethereum remains a strong long-term investment due to high DeFi liquidity, rising staking activity, and positive onchain accumulation trends.
Here's How Much 10K BTC Paid for 2 Pizzas in 2010 Is Worth Today
Bitcoin 'Pizza Day' marks the 2010 transaction where 10,000 BTC bought two pizzas, now worth over $767 million.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair, as traders forecast rate hikes in 2026
Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as Federal Reserve Chair, with market participants predicting potential interest rate hikes throughout 2026.
Grayscale Names 4 Altcoins Likely To Benefit From the CLARITY Act
Grayscale identifies Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and Canton Network as primary beneficiaries of the upcoming Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
F2Pool founder who controls 11% of bitcoin's hashrate to lead first SpaceX mission to Mars
F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang has been selected as Mission Commander for SpaceX’s inaugural commercial interplanetary flight to Mars.
New strategic bitcoin reserve bill drops 1 million BTC purchase target, adds 20-year lockup period
New U.S. legislation proposes a strategic bitcoin reserve with a mandatory 20-year holding period for federal assets.
SEC Delaying Plan to Allow Crypto Versions of US Stocks: Report
The SEC has delayed its proposed innovation exemption for tokenized stocks amid pushback from traditional exchanges and concerns over market fragmentation.
Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving company amid revenue slowdown
Tanya Denisova, the COO of Robinhood Crypto, is departing the firm following a significant decline in crypto-related trading revenue.
Cardano founder warns network could lose its scientists in Input Output’s $46.8M funding vote fails
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson warns that a failed $46.8 million treasury vote could trigger an exodus of top scientists and laboratory closures.
SEC delays tokenized asset exemption amid concerns over third-party tokens: Bloomberg Law
The SEC has postponed an exemption for tokenized assets due to regulatory concerns regarding third-party tokens and investor rights.
A Freshman Congressman from Nashville Wants to Make the National Bitcoin Reserve Permanent
Rep. Matt Van Epps co-sponsored the American Reserve Modernization Act to codify a permanent U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for national debt reduction.
SEC Delays Crypto Stock Tokens Amid Wall Street Pushback
The SEC has postponed a proposed exemption allowing tokenized versions of U.S. stocks due to concerns over market fragmentation and investor protections.
Kalshi, Polymarket lose bids to halt Nevada and Washington gambling cases
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket failed to move their Nevada and Washington gambling lawsuits to federal court.
SEC Commissioner Peirce counters views that crypto rule will foster synthetic tokens
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce clarified that an upcoming tokenization rule will not authorize synthetic tokens, focusing instead on direct digital representations of underlying securities.
Crypto Mom Hester Peirce Excludes Synthetic Tokenized Stocks From SEC Exemption
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce clarified that a proposed innovation exemption for tokenized stocks excludes synthetic instruments in favor of real, underlying equity shares.
Ripple, North Island Ventures back $6 million round for cross-chain platform Squid
Cross-chain infrastructure provider Squid has raised $6 million in strategic funding to develop a new consumer-facing product.
Why Minnesota is empowering local banks to fight Wall Street for crypto revenue
Minnesota has enacted legislation allowing state banks and credit unions to offer crypto custody services to prevent deposit flight to digital asset platforms.
SpaceX’s First Mars Crew Includes a Crypto Billionaire and It’s Not Elon Musk
SpaceX has selected crypto billionaire and F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang to lead the company's first human-crewed Mars flyby mission.
US House Lawmakers Launch Probe into Kalshi, Polymarket Insider Trading
US House lawmakers are investigating prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket over concerns regarding insider trading by government officials and politicians.
NEAR token jumps 30% amid AI hype, Arthur Hayes endorsement and scaling plans
The NEAR token surged over 30% due to AI narratives, institutional interest, positive analyst sentiment, and upcoming network scaling upgrades.
Near Leads AI Token Rally With 50% Surge as $5 Price Target Emerges
NEAR Protocol surged 50% weekly, driven by AI sector momentum, network upgrades, and bullish sentiment fueled by Nvidia's strong revenue forecasts.
Mark Cuban’s Bitcoin sale tests the gap between a failed hedge and a surviving monetary bet
Mark Cuban sold most of his Bitcoin, arguing it failed as a crisis hedge, while proponents view it as long-term monetary optionality.
OKX, ICE partner on oil perps as NYSE-parent pressures US regulators to rein in Hyperliquid
Crypto exchange OKX is partnering with Intercontinental Exchange to list oil perpetual contracts while ICE simultaneously lobbies US regulators against decentralized competitor Hyperliquid.
Tom Emmer brushes off law enforcement concerns over Clarity Act
Representative Tom Emmer defends the Clarity Act, dismissing law enforcement concerns regarding noncustodial software developers as a distraction from necessary regulatory progress.
XRP Faces Growing Backlash After Dropping 26% Year-to-Date
XRP faces investor frustration and criticism as the token experiences a 26% price decline year-to-date despite regulatory progress.
Kalshi-backed prediction market advocacy group debuts with support from former Trump aide
Kalshi has launched the advocacy group Americans for Fair Markets, supported by former Trump aide Taylor Budowich, to promote regulated prediction markets.
Trump Media (DJT) Moves to Sell Bitcoin as Losses Reach $455 Million
Trump Media has transferred $205 million in Bitcoin to Crypto.com as it faces significant unrealized losses on its digital asset holdings.
Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day, The 16th Anniversary of Laszlo Hanyecz Paying 10,000 BTC For Two Papa John’s Pies
Bitcoin Pizza Day commemorates the 2010 transaction where Laszlo Hanyecz famously spent 10,000 BTC to purchase two pizzas, marking Bitcoin's first real-world use.
Institutional Crypto Adoption Grows Despite $1B Fund Outflows and Geopolitical Risks
Institutional crypto investment remains resilient despite a $1 billion weekly outflow driven by geopolitical tensions and shifting market sentiment.
Bitcoin Drops Below $77,000 as Waller Speech Suggests Fed Rate Hike Risk
Bitcoin fell below $77,000 after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated that future interest rate hikes remain a possibility due to persistent inflation.
Bitcoin Drops 1% as New Dow Jones All-Time High Sees Stocks Leave Crypto Behind
Bitcoin fell below $77,000 as US stock markets reached record highs, highlighting a divergence between crypto assets and traditional equities.
Researcher Proposes $1 Billion Plan to Save Ethereum
Former Ethereum Foundation researcher Dankrad Feist proposes creating a new $1 billion organization to better align the ecosystem with ETH incentives.
Congress hits Polymarket and Kalshi with a massive insider trading probe
The U.S. House Oversight Committee is investigating Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns that government employees are using insider information for profit.
NYSE Owner ICE Brings Perpetual Oil Futures to OKX as Iran War Drives Demand
Intercontinental Exchange is partnering with OKX to offer perpetual oil futures, providing 24/7 access to energy benchmarks amid rising geopolitical tensions.
XRPL’s May 27 upgrade shows how validators and markets decide a blockchain split
The XRPL May 27 upgrade highlights how validator consensus and market adoption are essential for maintaining blockchain integrity and preventing unauthorized forks.
The agentic CFO in your pocket
Autonomous AI agents, powered by stablecoins and asset tokenization, will soon provide retail investors with sophisticated, automated treasury management capabilities.
ICE to Launch Oil Perpetual Futures With OKX
Intercontinental Exchange is partnering with OKX to introduce perpetual futures contracts linked to global Brent and WTI crude oil benchmarks.
MARA Spent $4.3M on CEO Security as Crypto Attacks Rise
Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings spent $4.3 million on CEO Fred Thiel's personal security in 2025 amid a global rise in crypto-related physical attacks.
Live markets: Bitcoin continues holding pattern near $77,000 ahead of Kevin Warsh taking over at Fed
Bitcoin maintains a steady $77,000 price point as markets anticipate Kevin Warsh's upcoming appointment as Federal Reserve chairman amid rising economic concerns.
Polymarket suffers live POL drain as team rules out feared contract exploit
Polymarket experienced a significant POL drain, which the team attributed to a private-key compromise rather than a smart-contract exploit.
Binance disputes latest WSJ report on alleged Iran-linked transactions
Binance CEO Richard Teng refuted a Wall Street Journal report claiming the exchange facilitated over $850 million in Iran-linked crypto transactions.
Space X IPO Is 'Bad News' for Tech Stocks: But What About Bitcoin?
SpaceX's upcoming $75 billion IPO may trigger major tech stock rebalancing, potentially creating short-term downside risks for correlated assets like Bitcoin.
DeFi Hacks Shake Institutional Confidence as Risks Outpace Yields
Frequent security exploits and complex risks are deterring institutional adoption of DeFi, as potential yields struggle to justify the danger.
THORChain's $10M Exploit Caused by MPC Vulnerability, Private Key Leak
THORChain suffered a $10.7 million exploit due to a GG20 threshold signature vulnerability that allowed a malicious node operator to reconstruct a private key.
US labor federation warns CLARITY Act could push crypto closer to workers’ retirement money
The AFL-CIO warns that the CLARITY Act could inadvertently facilitate the inclusion of volatile digital assets in workers' retirement portfolios.
IREN co-founder says AI’s biggest bottleneck is infrastructure, not chips
IREN co-founder Daniel Roberts argues that limited physical infrastructure, rather than chip shortages, represents the primary bottleneck for the scaling of artificial intelligence.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR surges 19.4% as index trades flat
The CoinDesk 20 index remained nearly flat, while NEAR led the market with a significant 19.4% gain.
Trump Media moves another $205 million in bitcoin as losses on crypto bet swell to $455 million
Trump Media & Technology Group transferred $205 million in bitcoin to Crypto.com, bringing total unrealized losses on its crypto investment to $455 million.
House Oversight chair launches probe into insider trading on Kalshi and Polymarket
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer is investigating prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket over concerns regarding insider trading and market integrity.
Tom Lee says trillions in tech IPO supply won't crash the S&P 500
Tom Lee argues that upcoming massive tech IPOs will not crash the S&P 500 due to significant available capital from institutional investors.
OKX and ICE are bringing 'never-expiring' oil futures to 120 million crypto users
OKX and Intercontinental Exchange are partnering to offer perpetual oil futures to global retail crypto traders using ICE price benchmarks.
Canaan earnings show Q1 revenue collapse as record BTC and ETH treasury nears $148M
Canaan reported a significant Q1 revenue decline while maintaining a record cryptocurrency treasury worth approximately $148 million.
China’s Offshore Trading Crackdown Could Unleash a New Wave of Crypto Capital Flight
China's crackdown on major offshore brokers may drive restricted mainland investors toward crypto, particularly USDT, for capital flight.
XRP Ledger Activity Surges, But What Is Stopping Price Breakout?
The XRP Ledger recorded 4,300 new wallets in 24 hours, yet the price remains constrained by significant overhead resistance near $1.40.
Germany’s Finance Committee Rejects Bid to End Crypto Tax Exemption
Germany’s Finance Committee has rejected a Green Party proposal to eliminate the current one-year tax exemption for cryptocurrency holdings.
Bitcoin left behind in the geopolitical melee
Bitcoin price remains stagnant as investors prioritize geopolitical tensions and AI-driven stock market growth over cryptocurrency assets.
Over 50,000 South Koreans Sign Petition to Block 2027 Crypto Tax
A South Korean petition seeking to cancel a planned 22% cryptocurrency tax has secured over 50,000 signatures, moving it to legislative review.
Polymarket Seeks Japan Entry Amid Global Scrutiny: Report
Polymarket is planning to enter the Japanese market by 2030, despite facing significant domestic gambling regulations and global scrutiny.
SpaceX IPO filing gives crypto investors a new way to price Bitcoin exposure, X payments, and AI compute
SpaceX's IPO filing offers crypto investors new insights into Bitcoin holdings, X's payment roadmap, and the competitive AI infrastructure landscape.
Ark Invest buys $12.5 million of Bullish stock in four days
Ark Invest purchased $12.5 million in Bullish shares over four consecutive days, capitalizing on a recent downturn in crypto equity prices.
Crypto majors stuck in tight range as altcoin rotation picks up steam
Bitcoin and Ether are trading in narrow ranges, while investors shift capital toward specific altcoin sectors like AI and platform tokens.
Polymarket-Linked UMA Adapter Exploited For at Least $520K
Polymarket confirmed an exploit involving a compromised private key, emphasizing that core infrastructure and user funds remain secure despite over $600,000 in losses.