Coinbase Asset Management launches CUSHY, a tokenized credit strategy giving qualified stablecoin investors access to onchain credit.
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By partnering with Chainalysis to monitor its blockchain data in real-time, Polymarket is signaling to both users and regulators that it is serious about eliminating insider trading and market manipulation.
A DCO license will now allow crypto exchange Gemini to act as a clearinghouse for its derivatives-related businesses.
Sui is a differentiated Layer-1 blockchain, combining novel object-based architecture and parallel execution for high throughput. It's optimized for consumer Web3 apps.
Anchorage seeks to expand its issuance platform through M0, and opens the door to a broad range of firms looking to launch U.S.-regulated stablecoins.
Both Polymarket and rival Kalshi have attempted to address concerns about insider trading on the platforms.
Quantum computing's unproven threat to Bitcoin underscores the need for proactive security measures and community dialogue.
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US seized nearly $500M in Iran linked crypto as Treasury expands sanctions after a $344M USDT freeze tied to Iran.
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MARA will acquire an Ohio natural gas plant operator for $1.5 billion, shifting from bitcoin mining to digital infrastructure.
When Gary Gensler left the US Securities and Exchange Commission in January 2025, Bitcoin was trending higher, and many expected a more favorable regulatory backdrop to drive further upside. Instead, BTC has fallen sharply to a zone that complicates a once-popular narrative that regulation, or Gensler specifically, was the primary force holding the market back. Bitcoin’s Price May Be Saying More About Markets Than Regulators The market reaction to regulatory change hasn’t played out the way many expected. Analyst Benjamin Cowen has mentioned on X that when Gary Gensler stepped down from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January 2025, Bitcoin was trading around $109,000. Today, it sits closer to $75,000. Related Reading: Crypto Markets Rattle As Bitcoin Sinks Under $77K Following Oil Spike Cowen argues that one major reason the crypto markets have suffered is that market participants started to lose faith in the industry itself. After Gensler left, it essentially just opened the floodgates to the grift age of crypto. During the period, the influencers and politicians were launching memecoins and rug-pulling their followers every day, without fear of any repercussions. This led to a massive misallocation of capital, with liquidity flowing into speculative assets instead of strengthening the broader ecosystem. While people celebrated Gensler’s exit, it marked a turning point in the industry, with BTC only marginally going higher before entering a bear market. According to Cowen, now that some people are celebrating Jerome Powell’s removal as chair of the Federal Reserve, it is a sign that history could repeat itself. They celebrated it in the short term, which will mark a turning point in credibility for the Fed in a few years. If the Fed becomes another cabinet within the executive branch, it may lead to a lack of trust in the institution. In a few years, participants will realize that markets were better off with Powell than without him. Liquidity Sweeps Into FOMC Are Becoming A Familiar Setup Bitcoin has shown a consistent pattern around Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings, and it’s not bullish in the short term. A crypto trader known as Max Trades highlighted that following the last seven FOMC meetings, BTC dropped sharply after each decision. Related Reading: Bitcoin Setup Suggests Liquidity Hunt Before Next Directional Move What makes the current setup notable is how closely it mirrors the conditions seen before the March meeting. Back then, price rallied into the event, repeatedly sweeping local highs while building a large pool of liquidity below. That structure marked the local top, followed by a 13% correction that erased most of the prior move. Heading into the current interest rate decision, these factors are in place, with BTC price trading just below a major higher-timeframe resistance level, adding another layer of confluence to the downside scenario. However, if this same scenario plays out similarly, the BTC price could point to the formation of another local top around this event. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
MARA's investment in energy infrastructure highlights a strategic shift towards integrating AI and power resources, potentially reshaping industry dynamics.
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Bitcoin's April rebound is now facing a two-front macro test. The official Treasury curve for Apr. 29 placed the 10-year yield at 4.42%, the 30-year at 4.98%, and the 5-year at 4.05%. Today, market charts show the same pressure zone, with the 10-year near 4.40%, the 30-year near 5%, the 5-year near 4.04%, and WTI […]
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Brighty data shows Spain leading EURC retail usage, offering an early look at how euro stablecoins are being used under MiCA.
A large overhead supply cluster, increased profit-taking activity and the resumption of spot Bitcoin ETF outflows are key factors keeping BTC price pinned below $80,000.
Stablecoin payments company Kast hired former SEC adviser Stephanie Allen as it expands licensing, communications and policy efforts after an $80 million raise.
Agent Cards will enable AI agents to make purchases using a USDT balance without "requiring a human in every approval loop.”
The fund, dubbed CUSHY, targets yield from onchain lending and private credit, offering tokenized access through Superstate for institutional investors.
Solana is launching a Swiss-based research institute and practitioner guide to help European financial institutions evaluate its blockchain as regulatory clarity and onchain usage grow.
U.S. banks are looking to delay landmark stablecoin legislation even as crypto firms like Agora push ahead.
Prosecutors say Jeong Sang-ho’s “active deceptive acts” left nearly 2,800 investors frozen out of their funds, as South Korea's crackdown on the crypto industry widens.
The FCA signs off rules to let UK funds keep registers onchain and add a new Direct‑to‑Fund dealing model, aiming to simplify tokenized funds inside the existing regime.
Internet Computer (ICP), up 2.4% from Wednesday, joined Aptos (APT) as a top performer.
April 2026 turned into a nightmare for the crypto world. According to CertiK, a blockchain security company, the total amount lost to hacks, scams, and exploits this month crossed $650.9 million. That makes it the worst month for crypto losses since March 2022, when the industry lost roughly $715 million Major Exploits Drove the Losses …
Bitcoin’s 40% rebound against gold signals a potential bottom, echoing past setups that preceded strong BTC/USD rallies.
Analysts focused less on the pause itself and more on the Fed’s unusually deep split amid ongoing bitcoin ETF outflows and weak demand.
Alphabet's record-setting performance underscores its robust growth trajectory, potentially reshaping tech industry dynamics and investor strategies.
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Gemini's Olympus unit received a key DCO license from the CFTC, enabling it to act as an in-house derivatives clearinghouse.
Samson Mow, the CEO of Jan3, a BTC-focused tech company, has made a bold call, predicting that the Bitcoin price could eventually explode to $1 million per coin. Mow’s ambitious price forecast adds to the growing list of $1 million Bitcoin price projections by Bitwise and other market experts. The CEO has pointed to supply and demand dynamics as the key factor that could drive this seven-figure price target. Why The Bitcoin Price Could Climb To $1 Million The Bitcoin price is now sitting above $75,000 after a sharp rebound to $79,000, only to quickly reverse most of those gains. Despite its failure to return to its all-time high above $126,000, market experts still maintain strong bullish outlooks for BTC. Notably, Mow’s $1 million price forecast for Bitcoin suggests that the cryptocurrency could surge by over 1,200% or roughly 13x from its current price, marking a staggering gain. Speaking on a podcast, the CEO did not provide a clear timeline for this target. However, he strongly implied that a run to this level is inevitable. Related Reading: Here’s How The Ethereum Vs. Solana Rivalry Is Going He backed his outlook by arguing that Bitcoin could experience a sharp “Omega Candle” that may propel its price toward $1 million. He stated that this move could occur sooner than expected and would likely be driven by a major shift in BTC’s supply and demand dynamics. According to him, the current market appears to be mispricing BTC’s supply, with enough coins still sitting around waiting to be sold. He stated that many people are also being misled into believing that BTC has an infinite supply and that its price will always remain low. However, Mow rejects this view, noting that major Bitcoin treasury companies like Strategy and others are steadily accumulating BTC, which could drive the available supply to extreme lows. Once this happens, the CEO believes that BTC could face a powerful supply shock that could propel its price toward $1 million. Mow also stated that Bitcoin has a habit of moving in directions the market does not expect. He argued that the traditional four-year cycle is dead and suggested that BTC could eventually hit a new ATH sooner than many expect. Despite claims that the market is in a bear market, the CEO believes Bitcoin can continue rising, challenging expectations of a prolonged downturn. Mow Outlines Bull Case For $10 Million BTC Price Another major reason Mow believes BTC could reach $1 million is its potential to evolve into the world’s reserve asset. As demand from institutions rises and more countries adopt the cryptocurrency, Mow expects BTC’s price to continue to increase over time. Related Reading: XRP Price At $25,000? The ‘Divine’ Prediction That Is Setting The Community On Fire He has also projected that the flagship cryptocurrency could eventually surge to $10,000,000 per coin. A massive gain like this would represent a 900% increase from $1 million and an overall gain of more than 13,200% from its current price. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
North Korea-linked hackers stole $577 million in two April exploits, accounting for 76% of crypto losses in 2026, according to TRM Labs.
The US CFTC has sued four states for trying to enforce state-level gambling laws on prediction markets, meanwhile Strategy stacked over 56,000 BTC.