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Kalshi has launched the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures in the U.S., offering investors a new way to trade Bitcoin with leverage. This marks a significant milestone for regulated crypto derivatives in America.
Tether has introduced a Visa card that allows users to spend tokenized gold anywhere Visa is accepted. Cardholders will earn crypto rewards on their purchases, blending traditional payments with digital assets.
EdgeX is refunding users and offering a 200,000 USDC bounty after a 71% flash crash of its EDGE token. The crash was caused by a flood of sell orders during low liquidity on PancakeSwap.
The US Treasury Department is moving forward with President Trump's 2025 executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile. This could significantly impact Bitcoin's role in global finance and the US economy.
A well-known crypto security pioneer has publicly stated that they now consider all of decentralized finance (DeFi) unsafe. This comes amid rising concerns about vulnerabilities and exploits in the space. The expert cited recent high-profile hacks as a major reason for their stance.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, plans to let everyday investors buy shares in upcoming IPOs at the offering price using tokenized equities. This move could democratize access to high-profile stock debuts, which are typically dominated by institutional players.
Standard Chartered is on track to fully acquire Zodia Custody, with a signing targeted by the end of June and completion by the end of August. Julian Sawyer, CEO of Zodia, says every bank will soon need to hold digital assets to stay competitive.
A collector has redeemed a rare 15-year-old physical Bitcoin coin, turning it into $1.78 million in BTC. These Casascius coins, minted in Bitcoin's early days, now hold significant value due to the cryptocurrency's price surge.
A House of Lords committee warns that strict stablecoin regulations could hinder the UK's crypto market growth, urging the BoE and FCA to revise their approach. The UK risks falling behind the U.S. and EU in this emerging sector.
The Defend Developers PAC is a new political action committee focused on supporting lawmakers who advocate for protecting crypto developers from legal vulnerabilities. This move comes as elections approach, highlighting the growing influence of crypto in politics.
Crypto companies without MiCA authorization must stop serving EU clients from July 1, even if their license applications are still under review. This marks the end of the grace period for compliance with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
Crypto-aligned political action committees (PACs) spent $3.5 million on ads to support candidates in three US states, helping nearly a dozen win their primaries or advance to the November election. This marks a significant push for crypto-friendly policies at the state level.
Tanaka notes that while TradFi continues to pour money into AI infrastructure, crypto still has room to grow. The key question is whether crypto can carve a real wedge instead of just borrowing from AI trends.
The Blockchain Association has sent a letter signed by 160 former security officials to the Senate, urging them to pass the Crypto Clarity Act. They are also hosting a virtual town hall to discuss the legislation.
The SEC has made digital assets a strategic priority through 2030, aiming to establish clearer rules for crypto, support tokenization, and create frameworks for staking and onchain markets. This plan could significantly impact how crypto businesses operate and innovate in the coming years.
New York and the European Union have agreed to share data on stablecoins, including issued coins, circulation volume, and holder numbers. This collaboration aims to enhance oversight and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
Bitcoin's sudden drop to $65,000 caused over $1.8 billion in liquidations across the crypto market. Traders are now watching to see if $60,000 will hold as the next support level.
Mastercard now supports settlement in USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD, and other stablecoins across multiple blockchains. This move simplifies global payments by reducing reliance on traditional banking systems.
Major payment companies Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard are reportedly backing a new stablecoin platform. Coinbase is also considering joining the initiative, which could make stablecoins more accessible to mainstream users.
Bitcoin is trading at one of its deepest discounts relative to its long-term trend according to the power law model, a level previously seen during the March 2020 crash and the FTX collapse. Historically, these lows have preceded significant rebounds.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon called Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong 'full of s–t' during a Senate hearing, escalating tensions over crypto banking regulations. The clash highlights the growing divide between traditional finance and crypto industries.
A new report from Delphi Digital reveals that 540+ tokens launched since 2020 spent 70% of their lifetime below their initial launch price. This highlights the common trend of inflated initial valuations and limited initial supply.
The U.S. has blacklisted four Iranian crypto exchanges, including Nobitex, citing links to terrorism and other crimes. This move is part of ongoing efforts to pressure Iran economically and disrupt illicit activities.
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are urging the Labor Department to withdraw a proposed rule that would allow crypto investments in 401(k) retirement plans. They argue that including crypto in these plans poses significant risks to retirement savings.