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Bitcoin with ETF sign and dollar bill on US flagCrypto ETF flows remained mixed on Thursday, June 11, as bitcoin ETFs posted a fifth straight day of outflows and ether funds recorded their third consecutive negative session. Still, the scale of redemptions narrowed, while HYPE ETFs stayed positive and solana funds slipped back into outflows. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Stay Negative While HYPE Funds […]

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Citi logo on buildingCitigroup is creating a blockchain-based service that lets wealthy and institutional clients trade exposure to private companies through tokenized depositary receipts. The bank is starting with foreign investors and plans to expand access to U.S. clients later. Citigroup Courts Top Private Firms With New Blockchain Marketplace for Investors Citigroup is moving further into tokenized finance […]

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Metlife StadiumMacquarie expects the 2026 World Cup to draw more than $50 billion in global wagers, the biggest betting event ever – a major milestone made even more important by this being the first football event of its kind to play out with regulated U.S. prediction markets and crypto sportsbooks fighting for their share of the […]

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Bitcoin chart on Thursday.Despite major macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, bitcoin stabilized above $62,500, and global stock indexes closed marginally higher. Following a Truth Social post from President Trump, bitcoin reclaimed the $63,000 zone. Wholesale Inflation Surges Past Forecasts Bitcoin traded sideways Thursday, shaking off escalating Middle East tensions and a hotter-than-expected producer price index. While a post-midday sell-off […]

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Audiera chartThe utility token for the Web3 music and dance platform Audiera surged over 60%, reaching an all-time high of $9.34 and driving its market capitalization to $2.68 billion. BEAT Token Hits All-Time High Amid Market Surge On June 11, the utility token for Web3 music and dance platform Audiera surged over 60% to a new […]

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Blackrock has filed another amendment for its Ishares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, revealing a 0.65% sponsor fee. The proposed fund would use covered call strategies on IBIT shares and related ETP indexes to generate income for investors. Blackrock Plans Bitcoin Income ETF as Launch Race With Goldman Sachs Heats Up Blackrock has taken another step […]

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Image of a whale in its natural habitat.Whales quietly scooped up bitcoin while retail investors panicked near the $60,000 mark, with Cryptoquant data showing the Exchange Whale Ratio spiking to 61.6% as large holders dominated buying. Whales Step In at $60,000 Whales quietly accumulated bitcoin while retail investors panicked near the $60,000 mark, according to crypto data intelligence firm Cryptoquant. The firm […]

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A scattered pile of Japanese yen banknotes featuring multiple denominations spread across a surface.Japan’s three largest banks announced plans Wednesday to jointly issue a yen-pegged stablecoin and begin live commercial transactions before March 2027, a direct move to build domestic digital payment rails as USD-denominated stablecoins hold an estimated 84% to 90% of the $300+ billion global market. Banks Sign MOU, Form Governance Council MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank, […]

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Bitcoin layer-two ( L2) network Botanix is winding down its operations after four years and has set a hard deadline of July 9, 2026, for users to withdraw their bitcoin and assets before remaining funds are permanently swept by the network’s federation. The Playbook Botanix Refused to Follow Bitcoin layer-two ( L2) network Botanix has […]

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XRP Flashes ‘Intense Capitulation’ Signal as Holders Take LossesXRP holders are increasingly taking losses as market sentiment weakens following the token’s earlier surge, according to Glassnode. The analytics firm said current investor behavior reflects “intense capitulation,” with losses now outweighing profits across XRP holder activity. Glassnode Data Shows XRP Holders Are Realizing More Losses Than Gains XRP investor behavior has shifted sharply since […]

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The letters ETF arranged together on a scrabble board.U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds shed $91.37 million on June 8 even as their ether counterparts attracted $82.37 million, a one-day divergence that hints at capital rotating between the two largest crypto assets. A Tale of Two ETF Markets The split lands in the middle of one of the roughest stretches for crypto funds since […]

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A military helicopter on a naval flight deck under a cloudy sky at sea.Wall Street collapsed and bitcoin tumbled Tuesday after Iran shot down a U.S. military helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, torching an earlier ceasefire rally and sending markets into a sharp risk-off spiral. Markets Get Crushed The Nasdaq Composite shed 844 points, falling to 25,085, its steepest single-session drop since last week’s brutal selloff. The […]

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Morgan Stanley logo on high rise buildingMorgan Stanley Wealth Management has launched a referral arrangement with Galaxy Digital for eligible clients seeking to lend crypto and receive spot crypto ETP shares. The setup is designed to make digital assets easier to integrate into traditional portfolios. Galaxy Opens $5M Crypto Lending Program to Morgan Stanley Wealth Clients Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is […]

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Image of Claude Desktop predicting crypto prices.2026 has delivered a difficult stretch for the crypto market, with each of the five largest crypto assets by market capitalization posting double-digit losses year to date. Out of the top five, solana ( SOL) has borne the brunt of the decline, shedding more than 47% since Jan. 1. To gain insight into where the […]

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A photo of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ball and trophyThe FIFA World Cup, expected to be one of the largest events in sports history, is already seeing huge trading volume in prediction markets as users seek to predict which team will win. Volumes for these contracts have reached nearly $2 billion in Kalshi and Polymarket. FIFA World Cup Derivatives Start Moving Billions in Prediction […]

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Strategy Affirms Mission to Grow Net Bitcoin as CEO Shuts Down RumorsStrategy’s CEO rejected rumors that the company’s bitcoin strategy has changed, reaffirming its goal of increasing both net bitcoin holdings and bitcoin per share. His comments aligned with Michael Saylor’s continued bullish outlook on BTC. Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Sparks Questions About Long-Term BTC Growth Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) faces a key market question after its bitcoin […]

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Image of Peter Schiff at a conference.While bitcoin trades more than 50% beneath its all-time peak above $126,000 recorded last October, gold proponent Peter Schiff remains convinced the asset has considerably further to fall. This weekend, Schiff conducted a poll asking: “How low does bitcoin’s price have to fall before you bitcoiners concede that I’ve been right all along?” Among the […]

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‘A Good Time to Add More Dots’: Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Buy Buzz After Strategy’s Rare BTC SaleMichael Saylor renewed attention on Strategy’s bitcoin plans after the company’s rare 32 BTC sale sparked debate among investors. His latest post shifted focus back to Strategy’s 843,706 BTC reserve and the possibility of future acquisitions. Saylor’s Post Refocuses Traders After Strategy’s Rare Bitcoin Sale Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), has renewed […]

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As bitcoin slipped to a 2026 low of $59,100, market data reveals that BTC priced against the South Korean won has been changing hands at a discount. In fact, the Kimchi premium has vanished, and bitcoin has been trading below global market prices in South Korea for nearly a month. Nearly a Month of Discounts […]

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Goldman Sachs signage on a skyscraper.Goldman Sachs has launched a blockchain-native tokenized real estate fund on its GS DAP platform, partnering with Apex Group, Archax, LRC Group, and Ownera to bring regulated onchain share issuance to European real estate investors. The fund, formally structured as the LRC Tokenized Real Estate Fund SCSp, SICAV-RAIF, is domiciled in Luxembourg and distributed across […]

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Bitcoin with ETF text on blocks, resting on hourglassU.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $326 million in net outflows on June 5, while U.S. spot ether ETFs lost $5.97 million. The fresh redemptions resumed selling pressure barely a day after both products had snapped long outflow streaks. Outflows Return After a Brief Reprieve Spot ETFs are regulated funds that hold bitcoin or […]

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PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland — June 5, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced the spot listing of TRX, the native utility token of the TRON network, on Bitnomial, a CFTC -regulated U.S. exchange and clearinghouse. The listing […]

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Standing With ColleaguesCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes competition with China “might be the best thing to happen to America since the cold war,” arguing the rivalry will jolt a complacent U.S. back into excellence. A Bullish Take on Great-Power Rivalry Brian Armstrong, chief executive of the largest U.S. crypto exchange, framed the intensifying contest with China as […]

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XRP is testing support near $1.09 as persistent selling pressure keeps the token pinned near recent lows. Weak momentum and bearish technical signals continue to favor the downside. XRP Downtrend Deepens as Sellers Keep Control At 10:14 a.m. ET on June 5, XRP was trading at $1.110, near its recent low of $1.091, after extending […]

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Central Bank of Cuba's facadeThe Central Bank of Cuba announced that the interruption of the credit companies’ activities was linked to the suspension of foreign bank services that processed these transactions. The bank stressed this was a consequence of the expanded sanctions regime on Cuba. Mastercard And Visa Stop Processing Payments In Cuba Mastercard and Visa, two of the […]

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Coinbase Freezes $3M in Crypto as Scam Crackdown Hits Global Fraud NetworksCoinbase froze more than $3 million in crypto tied to Southeast Asian scam networks as federal officials expanded a wider fraud crackdown. The DOJ-backed effort also involved major tech companies, law enforcement agencies, and infrastructure providers. How Coinbase’s $3M Freeze Fits Into a Wider DOJ Scam Crackdown Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) said June 3 […]

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IBIT chart on Thursday, June 4, 2026.Professional investors cut their bitcoin ETF exposure sharply during the first quarter of 2026, but fresh filings show banks, advisors, and sovereign entities continued adding positions despite a deep market downturn. The Great Bitcoin ETF Shakeout, Coinshares Shows Which Investors Lost Conviction According to a recent report from Coinshares Digital Asset Analyst Matt Kimmell, professional […]

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Bitcoin fell sharply for a third straight day, sliding below $66,000 on Wednesday and wiping out all of its April gains. Bitcoin Erases April Gains Bitcoin’s downward slide continued on Wednesday as the cryptocurrency dipped below $66,000, erasing its April gains. The digital currency plunged from just over $67,700 to an intraday low of $65,362—a […]

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FCA Logo and text on mobile phone screenThe UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned football clubs that sponsorship deals with unauthorised crypto and trading firms could expose them to legal and reputational risks. The regulator said clubs must do more to protect fans from potentially unsafe financial promotions. FCA Targets Unauthorised Crypto Firms Using Football Deals to Reach UK Fans Britain’s financial […]

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Bitcoin with ETF text on blocks, resting on hourglassCrypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows remained under heavy pressure on Tuesday, June 2, as bitcoin funds posted a 12th straight day of redemptions and ether ETFs extended their losing streak to 16 sessions. Solana and HYPE products drew fresh inflows, but the broader market remained defined by large exits from the two biggest asset classes. […]

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Cryptoquant logo amidst a purple backdrop.A market-stress gauge that has marked every bitcoin bottom for more than a decade is reading near 40%, a level reflecting meaningful pressure but stops short of the historical “maximum opportunity” zone. A Line That Keeps Marking Bottoms MorenoDV pointed to an onchain stress measure that he says has lined up with every major bitcoin […]

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SEC Lists Crypto Rules First in New Regulatory PrioritiesThe SEC placed digital asset regulation at the forefront of its draft strategic plan, signaling that crypto policy will be a key focus for the agency in the coming years. The proposal calls for a clearer regulatory framework as blockchain-based markets and tokenized financial products continue to expand. SEC Puts Crypto Rules at the Front […]

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Franklin Templeton building; close-up of sign on the street.Franklin Templeton and Moonpay have struck a strategic partnership that connects the $1.74 trillion asset manager’s Benji Technology Platform with Moonpay Trade’s institutional infrastructure, giving eligible institutions a direct onchain path between stablecoins and tokenized money market fund exposure. What the Integration Does The deal links Franklin Templeton‘s proprietary blockchain-enabled recordkeeping system to Moonpay Trade’s […]

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ETF on wooden blocks with trading screen in backgroundBitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed the final week of May under sustained redemption pressure, with combined outflows of more than $1.6 billion as investors continued to trim exposure to the market’s largest crypto funds. XRP and HYPE Funds Attract Over $40 Million in Weekly Inflows The holiday-shortened week did not give crypto ETF […]

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PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland — June 1, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), today announced the listing of TRXUSD Expiry Perpetuals (X-Perps) on OKX Europe Markets Ltd. (“OKX Europe”), expanding regulated access to TRX across the European Economic […]

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Padlock barricading a door from being opened.A security researcher known as 0xflorent recovered roughly 1,003.62 ETH, worth approximately $2 million, that had been trapped inside a failed 2016 Ethereum ICO smart contract for nearly nine years. A 2016 ICO That Never Paid Back The funds originated from Hongcoin, also referred to as “The HONG,” a 2016 Ethereum-based project pitched as a […]

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Ethereum chart on Sunday May 31, 2026.Ethereum is testing the $2,000 psychological support level after falling roughly 32% in 2026 year-to-date, posting one of its worst first-half performances in years against a backdrop of macro headwinds, persistent exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows, and a weakening ETH/ BTC ratio. ETH Trails the Pack On the last day of May 2026, ether is changing […]

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Bitcoin Max pain chart via Binance and Coinglass.Bitcoin’s derivatives markets are pricing in a significant move as $40 billion in options open interest and another $40 billion-plus in futures contracts sit across major exchanges while the leading crypto asset trades at $73,600 on Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. ET on May 31. Futures Open Interest Across Exchanges Total exchange BTC futures open […]

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Saylor’s Latest BTC Chart Puts Strategy Bitcoin Buys Back on WatchStrategy’s next bitcoin buy speculation resumed after Michael Saylor shared an orange-dot chart showing 843,738 BTC and a $62.24 billion reserve value. The post renewed focus on prior chart patterns, liquidity signals, and whether another purchase disclosure could follow. Orange Dot Chart Raises Fresh Questions About Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Buy Michael Saylor’s latest orange-dot chart […]

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a16z logo on phone screenA wallet reportedly tied to venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) has accumulated 3.9 million HYPE worth about $192.6 million, even as one of Hyperliquid’s earliest backers sold a 1.5 million-token stake to lock in a roughly $95 million profit. Smart Money on Both Sides A wallet that onchain analysts have linked to venture capital firm […]

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Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows remained under pressure on Friday, May 29, as bitcoin funds posted a tenth straight day of outflows and ether funds extended their outflow streak to 14 sessions. Still, the tone was less one-sided than earlier in the week, with XRP, HYPE, and Solana ETFs all attracting fresh capital. Bitcoin and […]

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Circle application on a smartphone in the dark highlighting firm's logo.Circle blacklisted a publicly labeled Ethereum smart contract tied to Zama’s privacy protocol on Saturday, freezing approximately $12.6 million in USDC following a U.S. federal court order connected to a civil lawsuit against Overnight Finance founder Maxim Ermilov. Circle’s Zama Blacklist Freezes $12.6M, Raising Questions About USDC Use in DeFi Contracts The frozen address, 0xe978F22157048E5DB8E5d07971376e86671672B2, […]

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Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: Coinbase Opens Global Crypto Derivatives to US TradersCoinbase said it now offers regulated access to global crypto derivatives markets, including perpetual futures and options. The move expands U.S. access to products that account for a significant share of crypto trading activity. Coinbase Opens Regulated Access to Global Crypto Derivatives Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May 29, 2026, that Coinbase Financial […]

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CFTC Takes Historic Step to Approve First True US Bitcoin PerpetualThe CFTC opened a historic path for bitcoin perpetuals to trade on U.S.-registered venues, bringing a major crypto derivatives structure under federal oversight. The move creates the first regulated pathway for spot BTC-linked perpetual contracts in the United States. CFTC Opens Historic Path for Bitcoin Perpetuals The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on May […]

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Old bitcoin in a treasure chest with a black backdrop.While bitcoin sellers drove the price below $74,000 on Thursday, a fresh wave of sleeping coins sprang to life, transferring 665 BTC that had remained untouched for more than a decade. In total, 665 BTC worth just over $48 million, moved during the past day, all originating from wallets created in 2013, 2014, 2015 and […]

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Statue of Satoshi Nakamoto.Timechainindex.com founder Sani first posted the news on X, drawing attention to a quietly filed New York Supreme Court case in which three anonymous plaintiffs are seeking legal title to roughly 3.8 million BTC worth approximately $293 billion, a pool of dormant coins that includes addresses widely attributed to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Galaxy Research’s […]

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After 2,093 Hours in the Dark: Iran Partially Restores Internet Following 88-Day BlockadeThe partial restoration of the service comes after one of the largest internet blockades of this kind, starting after the first strikes of the U.S.-Israel coalition against the Iranian regime. The move comes after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restitution on Monday. Iran Breaths Internet Again, Although With Partial Filters Iran has restored partial […]

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Samsung building at dusk.Three Samsung affiliates have agreed to jointly acquire a 4% stake in Dunamu, the company behind South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, for approximately 612.8 billion won ($408 million). Samsung Units to Acquire 4% Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card announced the deal on May 28, 2026, according to […]

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Robinhood agentic trading display on a desktop.Robinhood launched a beta product on Wednesday that lets users connect third-party artificial intelligence (AI) agents to dedicated brokerage accounts for autonomous stock trading. Robinhood AI Trading Beta Lets Users Deploy ChatGPT and Claude in Sandboxed Accounts The feature, called Agentic Trading, allows users to link AI systems built on platforms like Claude or ChatGPT […]

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Mastercard payments network logo on a smartphone.Mastercard Transaction Services (U.S.) LLC received a Virtual Currency License from the New York State Department of Financial Services on Wednesday, giving the global payments company formal standing to operate digital asset services in one of the most tightly regulated financial jurisdictions in the country. Mastercard Wins NYDFS Bitlicense, Opening New York Digital Asset Access […]

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaking at an event.After years of warning that AI would wipe out entry-level white-collar roles, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now says he was wrong on the near-term jobs impact. Recent studies from Yale Budget Lab, Brookings, and Anthropic find limited labor effects so far, even as Altman calls out “AI washing” by companies using automation as cover for […]

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Bitmine said its crypto, cash, and strategic holdings now total $12.3 billion, led by 5.39 million ether tokens. The company is also expanding its staking strategy through MAVAN, its institutional ethereum validator network. BitMine Controls 4.47% of Ethereum Supply With $12.3B Asset Base Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed that its total crypto, cash and “moonshot” holdings […]

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PRESS RELEASE. The evolution of finance is fundamentally a silent revolution focused on breaking barriers and enhancing efficiency. From the ringing bells of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange to the historic prosperity of New York’s Wall Street, traditional finance (TradFi) has built a vast, rigid, and tightly regulated capital operation system over the past centuries. However, […]

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Image of an electronic and keyed Vault.Stable, the USDT-native blockchain, went live this week with StableEarn, a treasury management product that routes USDT deposits into institutional-grade yield through a Morpho vault backed by Theo’s real-world asset suite. Stable Brings Institutional USDT Yield Onchain Through Morpho Vault Backed by Theo Stable‘s announcement, shared with Bitcoin.com News, notes that USDT holds a near […]

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Digital calendar with the year 2014 highlightedFive bitcoin wallets dormant since 2014 moved a combined 964.85 BTC, worth approximately $74.8 million at current spot prices, across a 48-hour window. Five Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Spend $74.8M After 12 Years of Silence The wallets first appeared onchain in April and August of 2014, deep inside the bear market that followed the collapse of […]

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Indonesian flag and blue sky.Indonesia has blocked access to the crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket after the site opened a betting market on whether President Prabowo Subianto would leave office before his term ends in 2029. Indonesian Government Blocks Polymarket Over Online Gambling Laws The block was announced by Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, known locally as […]

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Bitcoin Gets Pinned Near $77K as $3.7B Options Expiry Locks in Max Pain ZoneSpot bitcoin prices traded at $77,343 per coin at 10:15 a.m. EST on May 25, 2026, sitting below the heaviest options strike concentrations but comfortably inside the max pain range that options writers across Deribit, Binance, and OKX have been gravitating toward all week. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Holds at $54.9B, Still Far Below 2025 […]

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Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying as Saylor’s ‘BitVac’ Comment Puts Next BTC Buy on WatchStrategy paused reported bitcoin buying as Saylor said its “BitVac” is charging, highlighting bond-related activity after holdings climbed to 843,738 BTC. The update underscores how debt, preferred stock, and liquidity reserves continue shaping the company’s treasury strategy. Saylor’s ‘BitVac’ Comment Puts BTC Buying on Watch Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), shared […]

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Gold bars and U.S. dollars.Gold traded near $4,509 per ounce on Sunday and finished the week down roughly $30 to $35 as a firm dollar and climbing Treasury yields kept buyers cautious. Gold Faced Headwinds This Week Spot gold opened the May 17-24 period near $4,540 and spent most of the week oscillating between $4,480 and $4,566. Daily swings […]

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NEAR chart via markets.bitcoin.com on Sunday.NEAR Protocol traded around $2.41 Sunday, up roughly 54% over seven days and 13% in the past 24 hours, as a short squeeze, artificial intelligence (AI)-sector rotation, and a chain abstraction product story converged at the same time. NEAR Surges as AI Narrative and Cow Swap Integration Draw Traders The most immediate driver was mechanical. […]

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