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Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff have raised concerns about Polymarket's advertising, calling it deceptive and urging the CFTC to investigate, highlighting a 'troubling' report and potential enforcement gaps.
Crypto firms in the EU must obtain a MiCA license by July 1 or shut down. Spain's regulator has ruled out extensions, leaving Binance and others in limbo.
Strategy's market capitalization has fallen below the value of its bitcoin holdings, marking a sharp reversal from years when the company traded at a premium. This shift removes a key source of capital-raising flexibility that Michael Saylor had exploited.
EU lawmakers have issued a nonbinding report urging the assessment of DeFi, staking, and NFT regulations. The report warns against fragmented national rules under MiCA and calls for a unified approach to crypto regulation.
Bitcoin's price fell to around $59,400 after $691 million was pulled from spot ETFs, the largest outflow since May. This comes ahead of a significant $10.6 billion options expiry on Friday, which could further impact prices.
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A group of 17 Democratic senators has criticized the CFTC for suing state regulators over prediction markets, calling it an “assault” on state oversight. The senators argue that states should have the authority to regulate these markets within their jurisdictions.
Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, urged the Department of Labor to withdraw its proposal allowing crypto in retirement accounts. This move could impact future regulations on crypto investments for everyday savers.
Aave and Solana ecosystem tokens are driving a crypto market rebound, with Bitcoin holding steady near $60,000. Aave's founder hinted at potential token buybacks under a new framework, adding to the positive momentum.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has completed a major reorganization to better execute its mission. The changes include new teams and a clearer focus on key projects, aiming to support Ethereum's long-term development. The EF now has a more streamlined structure to tackle critical tasks ahead.
A former Ethereum Foundation leader warns the network must quickly create new funding institutions as the Foundation steps back from its primary funding role. This shift could impact future development and security if not addressed promptly.
The SEC and CFTC are jointly seeking public feedback on portfolio margin rules, including cross-margining, collateral requirements, and risk management, as cryptocurrency derivatives and multi-asset trading continue to expand.
Spain's financial regulator has ruled out any extensions for crypto companies to comply with the EU's MiCA regulations. This means firms must secure proper licensing by the deadline or face penalties. The deadline is July 2026.
Securitize, a BlackRock-backed tokenization specialist, expects to close its SPAC merger next week and begin trading on the NYSE, pending shareholder approval. The company is targeting $400 million in funding.
Coinbase's Base blockchain, one of Ethereum's largest layer-2 networks, experienced a two-hour outage that halted transaction processing. The network is now back online, and the cause remains under investigation.
Strategy’s $13 billion paper loss on Bitcoin exceeds the market caps of hundreds of tokens, including Chainlink and Polygon, highlighting extreme concentration of risk in the crypto market.
Four Ethereum wallets that held 37,602 ETH since 2018 finally sold, netting an estimated $27M profit. At their peak, these holdings were worth $150M unrealized.
Tether's market cap has surpassed Ether's for the first time, as ETH prices fall to $1,500. This shift highlights growing stability concerns in the crypto market. For context, the last time ETH was at this level was in October 2023 and April 2025.
Multiple AscendEX users have reported delayed withdrawals after crypto investigator ZachXBT raised potential liquidity issues and urged the exchange to explain its reserves.
Sharplink, the second-largest corporate holder of ether, purchased 5,000 ETH ($7.85 million) on Thursday. This is its first buy since October 2025, despite holding a $1.8 billion paper loss on its holdings.
Bitcoin touched its lowest level since September 2024 before rebounding to $59,770, while ETH slipped further and another $1 billion in futures positions were wiped out.
Binance notified EU users it will suspend some services after withdrawing its MiCA license application in Greece, despite earlier saying it wasn't leaving Europe. The exchange had been working to comply with MiCA regulations, which came into effect in 2025, but failed to secure the necessary license. Affected users should prepare to move funds and close positions.
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Polymarket will reimburse users after hackers stole millions through a compromised third-party vendor. The platform is working to enhance security measures to prevent future attacks.