Banks seek to deploy capital in the most efficient way possible, but capital rules under the Basel III framework make crypto holdings costly.

Johnson said that he could understand why gold and Pokémon cards have investment appeal but not Bitcoin, which he characterized as a scam.

BTC faces bull trap risks due to the formation of a bear flag pattern, with a measured downside target at around $51,000.

Former Coinbase CTO says the crypto industry should build more financial tools for refugees and stateless people as conflicts and migration increase worldwide.

Blockchain's transparency traces illicit flows better than fiat systems. Industry-wide information sharing and unified AML rules close gaps, without curbing liberty.

USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the surge to capital flight and turmoil in Dubai’s real estate market.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in about $767 million over five straight days of inflows for the first time so far this year.

BlackRock launched a staked Ether exchange-traded fund on Thursday, expanding its crypto offerings beyond its flagship spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that launched in 2024.

Stanley Druckenmiller said stablecoins are more efficient, faster and cheaper than fiat running on traditional banking infrastructure.

Bitcoin showed remarkable strength throughout the week, but BTC’s correlation to tech stocks and its reactive spot ETF flows suggest the bear market isn’t over yet.

One judge sided with Custodia Bank, stating that a master account is “indispensable” for a bank’s day-to-day operations and being denied one is “akin to a death sentence.”

The Bitcoin Policy Institute said the bipartisan support for a de minimis tax exemption for smaller Bitcoin transactions is "encouraging."

Analysts at the investment company said the change was significant because the stablecoin “winner” will be the one people use for everyday transactions.

Ether bulls appear to be targeting $2,800 as their next stop, but ETH futures data shows a divided market with limited odds for a sustained 33% rally.

The USDC issuer's stock is soaring despite a market selloff as stablecoins expand into traditional finance. Meanwhile, Canaan boosts BTC reserves and Wells Fargo eyes crypto services.

Bitcoin is on track for its strongest weekly return since its 2025 rally to new highs. Analysts highlight the price levels BTC must reach to sustain its current bullish momentum.

Bitcoin faced strong resistance at the $74,500 level, but the shallow price pullback could set the stage for a stronger breakout in BTC and altcoins.

According to the Bloomberg Intelligence strategist, the oil shock and rising volatility across commodities and crypto may foreshadow a broader correction in equities.

The non-profit organization said the goal is to make Ethereum so decentralized that it could function even if the foundation ceases to exist.

Ether’s road to recovery looked clearer, especially if the balance in Ethereum accumulation wallets and the staked supply continue rising at their current pace.

The USDt-settled contracts allow traders to speculate on the price movements of the two companies’ shares around the clock without owning the underlying stocks.

AI-driven data center demand is reviving nuclear power across the US, and Bitcoin miners were among the first to tap nuclear energy to run high-performance computing operations.

Bitcoin bulls squeezed the market toward $74,000 again as promising US inflation data buoyed risk assets, but BTC price forecasts stayed mixed.

Olivier Janssens’ Destiny project offered Nevis residents $100 a month if the government approves the development, triggering sharp local criticism, the Financial Times reported.

Law enforcement agencies seized 34 domains, 23 servers and froze $3.5 million in crypto linked to SocksEscort, a proxy service that hijacked 369,000 devices.

Yield-bearing stablecoins are growing faster than the broader market as US lawmakers remain divided over how crypto yield should be regulated.

The Bank of England is open to fixes on its proposed stablecoin framework, but one official said it needs better feedback from crypto industry participants.

Prediction market volume scales every month, as resolution infrastructure becomes a bottleneck. Opaque outcomes drive capital to headline markets only.

XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a significant breakout, with bulls eyeing an “explosive” rally toward $2.55.

Hong Kong is set to issue its first stablecoin issuer licenses, with HSBC and Standard Chartered likely among a “very small number” of initially approved issuers, local media reported.

The crypto conference organizer said tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled April 2027 event, with holders also able to transfer tickets to the Singapore event.

Bitcoin price analysis saw conditions slowly "building” to support a breakout as BTC emerged as the strongest macro performer since the US and Israel-Iran war began.

Sweden is investigating a reported leak tied to CGI Sverige after hackers claimed they exposed source code from the country’s e-government platform.

MetaComp’s Pre-A+ funding round, backed by Alibaba and Spark Venture, brings the total capital raised to $35 million, with aims to expand its StableX Network globally.

US and China's yield crossover amid whale buying suggest Bitcoin may be close to a price bottom, setting up for a move toward six figures in the coming months.

Vitalik Buterin said he is no longer closely aligned with the Future of Life Institute after its strategy shifted following his 2021 SHIB donation.

Miners who treat their Bitcoin holdings as a working asset rather than a passive reserve “will carry a structural edge into the next halving,” says Wintermute.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute wants to ensure “US regulators get Bitcoin’s treatment right” when the Federal Reserve issues proposals to implement the Basel framework.

The fresh capital from Kraken’s parent company, ARK Invest, and Bitmine has backed Eightco’s new bets on OpenAI and MrBeast.

Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and Ruben Gallego have vowed to ensure that the Justice Department “conducts a serious investigation into Binance.”

Aave founder Stani Kulechov says a user confirmed a warning to proceed with the swap, despite “extraordinary slippage,” while a MEV bot also attacked the large transaction.

Fraudulent tech workers with ties to North Korea target a range of industries, including blockchain companies, with schemes and infrastructure spreading worldwide.

Donald Trump is billed as the keynote speaker at an event in Florida for his top memecoin holders, which comes as the token hits an all-time low.

The iShares Staked Ethereum Trust will distribute staking rewards on a monthly basis from institutional-grade Ethereum validators run by Figment, Galaxy Digital and Attestant.

Senator John Thune reportedly said that the chamber would prioritize the SAVE America Act before addressing a vote on bipartisan bills like crypto market structure.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged regulators to simplify corporate disclosure rules and allow experimentation with tokenized securities via a potential innovation exemption.

The integration allows institutions to stake Ether held in Anchorage custody and receive Puffer’s liquid restaking token while earning staking and restaking rewards.

The provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency was included in housing affordability legislation.

While a judge granted a motion by Changpeng Zhao, he also ordered the plaintiffs in the case against Binance to file a second complaint or face ”total or partial dismissal.”

The startup’s smartphone-based biometric system aims to help crypto platforms detect AI-generated accounts while preserving user privacy through onchain verification.

While geopolitical tension and weak labor data are hurting market sentiment, institutional buying below $75,000 may soon exhaust sellers and spark a bull run.

US lawmakers are eyeing tax exemptions for US dollar stablecoins, which are designed to maintain a fixed value, but not other cryptocurrencies.

A surge in tokenized finance is driving demand for systems that reconcile blockchain transactions for audits and reporting, pushing digital asset accounting into focus.

A looming private credit crisis risked triggering liquidity crunches that could initially suppress Bitcoin prices, but Fed interventions may ignite a major BTC rally.

The funding will support development of a programmable execution layer designed to enable faster issuance and settlement of digital assets on the network.

“This ends today,“ said CFTC Chair Michael Selig, who has been reiterating his position that the agency has exclusive jurisdiction overseeing prediction markets platforms.

Bitcoin showed early signs of overtaking gold in the market as new data outlined an opportunity based on historical returns around the US midterm elections.

Ark and Unchained say about one-third of the Bitcoin supply remains exposed to future quantum threats, though the risk is still years away.

New research examines how investor behavior, wallet architectures, and operational security practices determine what genuine self-custody requires in 2026.

Bitcoin reacted in kind to calm US macro data, while oil stayed volatile amid uncertainty over the duration of the Middle East conflict.

A new FATF report says crypto exchanges operating offshore can create gaps in AML enforcement, making it harder for regulators to track illicit activity.

BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF will trade on the Nasdaq, offering spot exposure and staking income with a reduced 0.12% fee on the first $2.5 billion.

Binance Research says US midterms could set up a rebound for Bitcoin and stocks, though oil shocks and Middle East tensions may weigh near term.

Chains are launching perp DEXs to capture trading activity, but history suggests liquidity will consolidate around only a handful of platforms.

Crypto ATMs or kiosks are the “lowest-friction extraction channel available to scammers,” said cybersecurity firm CertiK.

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