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BitMine Stock Price Jumps 16% as Big Money Buys the Gap ETH Left Behind
BitMine's stock price surged 16% as institutional investors capitalized on a price difference following Ethereum's weekend gains.
Arizona AG charges Kalshi with illegal betting as state battles widen
Arizona's Attorney General filed criminal charges against Kalshi for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation and betting on state elections.
Arizona AG Files Charges against Kalshi over ‘Illegal Gambling‘
Arizona's Attorney General filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an unlicensed illegal gambling business and betting on elections.
TD Cowen says crypto bill window extends to August recess, reiterates potential delay to 2027
TD Cowen believes the window for passing the crypto market structure bill extends to the August recess, but a delay to 2027 remains possible.
Bitcoin price action retests $75k as G Coin by Playnance enters the utility-token conversation
Bitcoin is retesting the $75k level after a February dip, while Playnance’s G Coin aims to establish itself as a utility-driven token.
Bitrefill reports Lazarus-style exploit drained funds and exposed some user data
Bitrefill suffered a sophisticated cyberattack on March 1, linked to Lazarus Group, draining funds and exposing some user data.
US Senators Introduce ‘BETS OFF’ Act To Stop War Betting Amid Iran Strike
US Senators have proposed the ‘BETS OFF’ Act to ban wagering on prediction markets related to sensitive government actions following suspicious bets before military operations.
VersaBank Adds FX to Tokenized Deposits for Cross-Border Payments
VersaBank is adding real-time foreign exchange conversion to its tokenized deposit platform for cross-border payments.
Bitrefill Discloses Cyberattack, Points to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
Bitrefill suffered a cyberattack starting March 1, likely perpetrated by North Korea's Lazarus Group, resulting in stolen funds and limited customer data exposure.
The Daily: Messari CEO steps down amid layoffs in ‘AI-first’ pivot, Mastercard to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, and more
The Daily covers Messari's CEO resignation and layoffs during an AI shift, Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK, PayPal's PYUSD expansion, and other crypto news.
XRP rallies as ledger activity surges — even as ETFs suffer over $50 million in outflows
XRP's price rose nearly 10% as network activity increased, despite over $50 million in outflows from XRP ETFs.
Charlie Lee on Litecoin, crypto cycles, and what still matters
Charlie Lee discussed Litecoin's focus on payments, the importance of fungibility, and the intersection of AI and crypto.
Aster launches privacy-focused Layer 1 for perpetual trading as ASTER token jumps 8%
Aster launched its privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain mainnet, Aster Chain, featuring zero-knowledge encryption for stealth trading, causing its ASTER token to rise.
Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona over sports and election contracts
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal counts against prediction market Kalshi for operating an unlicensed gambling business and offering election wagering.
Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 markets hit $1.43 billion open interest fueled by 24/7 tokenized equities, commodities trading
Hyperliquid's HIP-3 markets achieved $1.43 billion in open interest, driven by 24/7 trading of tokenized traditional assets.
Tally shuts down operations amid reduced demand for DAO tools
Tally is ceasing operations after six years due to declining demand for decentralized autonomous organization governance tools.
XO Market bets on user-generated prediction markets to rival Polymarket and Kalshi
XO Market is launching user-generated prediction markets, aiming to disrupt platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi by empowering users to create and trade on markets.
GSR Acquires Autonomous, Architech in $57M Crypto Deal
GSR acquired advisory firms Autonomous and Architech for $57 million to build a comprehensive crypto capital markets platform.
New AI Agents Let Users Create Meme Coins From a Single Prompt
Cysic launched an AI system that generates meme coins from text prompts, utilizing specialized AI agents and cryptographic verification.
Crypto e-commerce firm Bitrefill discloses cyberattack, names North Korea’s Lazarus Group as potential suspect
Bitrefill, a crypto e-commerce firm, suffered a cyberattack potentially linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, resulting in drained hot wallets and compromised customer data.
ZEC Surges 18% and Eyes $310 — One Variable Could Make or Break the Rally
Zcash surged 18% following a technical breakout, but its rally to $310 heavily depends on Bitcoin's sustained momentum.
CFTC Issues No-Action Letter for Crypto Wallet Provider Phantom
The CFTC granted crypto wallet provider Phantom a no-action letter regarding broker registration requirements.
Injective to support native USDC and cross-chain transfers via Circle
Injective will integrate Circle's CCTP to support native USDC issuance and direct cross-chain transfers.
Gold-Linked Yield Stablecoin Launches After Theo Closes $100M Vault
Theo secured $100 million in a structured facility to back its yield-bearing stablecoin, thUSD, which uses tokenized gold and futures shorting for returns.
ASTER token rallies as privacy-preserving native blockchain powering DEX mainnets
Aster, a DEX backed by YZi Labs, launched its privacy-enabled Layer 1 blockchain, causing the ASTER token to rally.
Bitcoin breaks into a $2B options trap that can turn this rally violent around $75,000
Bitcoin is approaching a $2 billion negative gamma cluster at $75,000, which could violently accelerate price action up or down.
World Launches AgentKit to Verify Human-Backed AI Agents Using World ID
World launched AgentKit, a toolkit enabling AI agents to prove their link to a verified human using World ID and micropayments.
Bitcoin’s rally ran into a wall — and oil might be stealing its thunder
Bitcoin's recent rally stalled near $76K as geopolitical tensions drive investment towards oil and metals, coinciding with key central bank meetings.
MSTR's latest BTC purchase offers insight into its evolving funding model
MicroStrategy is increasingly using preferred stock to fund Bitcoin purchases, shifting away from common stock sales.
Bitcoin holds above $74,000 as Fed and global central banks line up rate decisions
Bitcoin is stabilizing near $74,000, supported by institutional inflows, ahead of major global central bank rate decisions.
Strategy Halts Bitcoin Buying via STRC: Will BTC Drop Below $70K Again?
Strategy paused its Bitcoin buying funded by STRC preferred stock after STRC shares traded below their $100 par value, potentially signaling a BTC price dip.
Bitcoin Price’s Rise To $80,000 Requires 8% Rise: Can BTC Make It?
Bitcoin's rise toward $80,000 depends on sustained technical and on-chain support, driven by reduced holder losses and long-term accumulation.
GSR moves to build one stop crypto capital markets platform with $57M acquisition
GSR acquired Autonomous and Architech for $57 million to create a unified, full-stack capital markets platform for tokenized organizations.
Phantom wins CFTC no-action relief, clearing path for crypto wallet access to regulated derivatives markets
Phantom received a no-action letter from the CFTC, enabling access to regulated derivatives markets without broker registration.
Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks says its latest upgrade boosts DeFi capacity by up to 30x
Stacks Labs' SIP-034 upgrade increases the Stacks network's DeFi capacity by up to 30x by optimizing transaction processing limits.
World launches agentkit with Coinbase-backed x402 to verify human identity behind AI transactions
World launched AgentKit, integrating Coinbase's x402 protocol to cryptographically prove a human is behind autonomous AI agent transactions.
Sam Altman-backed World adds identity toolkit for AI bots on Coinbase’s x402 protocol
World is launching AgentKit, a toolkit enabling World ID verification for AI bots using Coinbase's x402 payments protocol.
Ethereum Price Drop To $2,000 Next As Crossing This Threshold Repeats History
Ethereum's recent surge may reverse due to selling pressure from short-term holders, potentially pushing the price back toward $2,000.
GSR expands into token lifecycle management with $57 million acquisition of Autonomous and Architech
GSR acquired Autonomous and Architech for $57 million to expand into end-to-end token lifecycle management services.
CFTC won’t pursue broker registration action against Phantom over derivatives trading feature
The CFTC granted Phantom no-action relief regarding broker registration for its planned derivatives trading interface.
Vietnam pushes local crypto exchanges as Hanoi moves to block offshore trading: Reuters
Vietnam is promoting licensed domestic crypto exchanges while restricting trading on foreign platforms to regulate its growing digital asset market.
Strategy (MSTR) is About to Have More Bitcoin Than BlackRock’s IBIT
Strategy (MSTR) is nearing BlackRock's IBIT in Bitcoin holdings due to aggressive direct purchases funded by equity issuance.
Robinhood’s new venture fund just snapped up stakes in Stripe and ElevenLabs
Robinhood Ventures Fund I has made its first disclosed investments, acquiring stakes in Stripe and ElevenLabs.
XRP holders hit record 7.7M: Will it keep price above $1.50?
XRP reached $1.50 with record holder numbers (7.7M) and increased network activity, but faces resistance around $1.60.
'Gensler and Biden were just better for crypto,' says Tally CEO as DAO governance platform shuts down
Tally CEO Dennison Bertram announced the shutdown of the DAO governance platform, citing reduced regulatory threat and ecosystem consolidation.
Digital Chamber, Money20/20 partner to broaden crypto policy talks as Congress weighs legislation
The Digital Chamber and Money20/20 are partnering to expand crypto policy discussions as Congress considers new legislation.
Robinhood’s startup fund invests roughly $35 million across Stripe and AI audio firm
Robinhood’s venture fund invested $35 million in Stripe and AI audio company ElevenLabs, offering retail investors access to private companies.
Phantom secures CFTC no-action relief to facilitate trading with registered brokers
Phantom Wallet received CFTC no-action relief, allowing it to offer trading features without broker registration under specific conditions.
Crypto trading firm GSR expands token advisory with $57 million in acquisitions
Crypto trading firm GSR acquired Autonomous and Architech for $57 million to expand its token advisory and capital markets services.
Mastercard to Acquire BVNK in $1.8B Stablecoin Payments Push
Mastercard is acquiring BVNK for up to $1.8 billion to enhance its stablecoin payment capabilities and bridge fiat and blockchain systems.
Vietnam Begins to Restrict Overseas Crypto Trading, Domestic Licensing Race Accelerates
Vietnam plans to ban trading on foreign crypto exchanges, pushing users toward newly licensed domestic platforms.
As Solana turns six years old, the “memecoin chain” is quietly listing 200 plus tokenized stocks for Wall Street
Despite its reputation as a memecoin chain, Solana is now hosting over 200 tokenized stocks and attracting major financial institutions.
Capital B Raises €3 Million to Expand Bitcoin Treasury Holdings
Capital B raised €3 million to acquire more Bitcoin, aiming to increase its total holdings to approximately 2,880 BTC.
Robinhood Ventures Fund I invests in Stripe and ElevenLabs
Robinhood Ventures Fund I invested over $34 million in Stripe and ElevenLabs through secondary and primary market transactions.
Senator Chris Murphy, Rep. Greg Casar target insider trading on prediction markets
Democratic lawmakers introduced the BETS OFF Act to ban government officials from betting on sensitive events with inside knowledge.
Maestro Debuts Bitcoin Credit Market for Institutional BTC Mining Yield
Maestro launched Mezzamine, a Bitcoin credit market offering 8-9% annual yield backed by mining economics for institutional investors.
PayPal expands PYUSD stablecoin access to 70 markets
PayPal is now allowing customers in 70 markets, including Colombia and Peru, to buy, hold, send, and receive its stablecoin, PYUSD.
Bitcoin Outperforms Gold and Stocks: Is Capital Rotating?
Bitcoin has outperformed gold and US stocks since early March, suggesting a potential capital rotation into risk assets.
PayPal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin Access to 70 Countries
PayPal is expanding access to its PYUSD stablecoin to customers in 68 new markets, bringing the total availability to 70 countries.
Bitcoin Standard Author Envision World Without Fiat
Saifedean Ammous explores an alternate history where decentralized gold stopped WWI, leading to unprecedented 20th-century prosperity.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) drops 4.1%, leading index lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 0.9% as Uniswap (UNI) dropped 4.1% and Sui (SUI) declined 4.0%.
Istanbul Blockchain Week Returns in June 2026 Amid Surging Crypto Adoption in Türkiye
Istanbul Blockchain Week returns on June 2-3, 2026, capitalizing on Türkiye's leading crypto adoption in the MENA region.
XRP-associated Ripple seeking VASP license in Brazil
Ripple is expanding its crypto and payment services in Brazil and plans to apply for a Virtual Asset Service Provider license.
Cango Posts $285M Q4 Loss on Costs, Impairments
Cango reported a $285 million net loss for Q4 2025, driven by high mining costs and significant impairment charges.
Bitcoin price news: BTC price target cut to $112,000 at Citigroup; ETH trimmed to $3,175
Citigroup lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin and Ether due to stalled U.S. crypto legislation and weaker market activity.
Stablecoins to Replace Old FX Rails, but Off-Ramps Remain a Chokepoint
Stablecoins are becoming a cheaper alternative to traditional FX rails in emerging markets, but converting between crypto and traditional finance remains difficult.
Mastercard to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion
Mastercard is acquiring stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion to expand digital asset support and connect blockchain systems with fiat rails.
Bitcoin Adoption Metrics Say One Thing, Price Action Says Another
Despite increasing adoption by institutions and countries, Bitcoin's price action in 2025 remained subdued due to factors like supply distribution and macro conditions.
DAOs May Need To Ditch Decentralization To Court Institutions
The DAO Across Protocol proposed transitioning to a private company to better engage with institutions needing clear legal counterparties.
Argentina joins growing list of countries blocking Polymarket access
Argentina has ordered a nationwide block on prediction market Polymarket due to operating without local approval and posing gambling risks.