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Ethereum faces core development funding crisis, former contributor warns
The warning comes as the Ethereum Foundation reduces spending, adjusts its treasury strategy and undergoes a wave of leadership departures.…
Sam Altman was ‘0%’ excited to be a CEO of a public company—but OpenAI is taking steps to compete in the AI IPO blitz anyway
OpenAI filed preliminary confidential paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission, setting the stage for an imminent IPO.…
Bitcoin activity nears record highs on microtransaction surge
Near-record OP_RETURN usage is driving a surge in low-value Bitcoin transactions, pushing Bitcoin network activity close to all-time highs despite muted price a…
AllUnity debuts SEKAU, a fully reserved Swedish krona stablecoin
AllUnity launches Swedish krona-backed stablecoin SEKAU with multi-chain support, expanding its stablecoin portfolio regulated under the EU’s MiCA framework.…
Microsoft warns users of 'Crypto Clipper' malware spread via USB drives
The malware blends data theft with remote code execution, “turning a financially motivated stealer into a lightweight backdoor,” Microsoft said.…
US crypto ETFs are pulling Bitcoiners into TradFi: BlackRock's Jay Jacobs
The merger of crypto, decentralized finance and traditional finance is being referred to as the “Great Convergence” at BlackRock.…
Celsius’ Mashinsky gets permanent trading ban in CFTC settlement
The US commodities watchdog has settled with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, ending the agency’s first-ever case against a crypto lending platform.…
Ether analysts predict another ‘selling wave’ as ETH struggles to overcome $1.7K
Exchange inflows, slumping demand and a 31% drop in Ether futures open interest may signal that another wave of selling could hit ETH.…
US regulators push user ID requirements for stablecoin issuers akin to regulated banks
The proposed rules by US government agencies suggested that stablecoin issuers be subject to customer identification program requirements under the Bank Secrecy…
Bitcoin decouples from tech stocks: Is $60K BTC’s next stop?
Bitcoin’s slump accelerated as capital rotated further into the AI sector, raising the odds of a BTC price drop below $60,000.…
Custodia, Vantage propose token that toggles between bank deposits and stablecoins
The proposed system aims to connect traditional banking infrastructure with blockchain-based payment networks with banks retaining customer deposits.…
Malta proposes DeFi rulebook covering DAOs under MiCA-era framework
The Maltese regulator is seeking industry feedback on a legal framework for software-governed organizations, arguing that many DeFi projects are not fully decen…
Ireland mulls crypto safeguards in response to financial risks
For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financin…
Bitcoin’s deeply discounted versus AI-stocks, but hawkish Fed risk lingers: Bitwise
Bitwise analysts say Bitcoin trades in a historical value zone, but hawkish Federal Reserve signals and a competition for liquidity could sideline buyers.…
Ethereum Foundation leadership exodus continues with director’s departure
Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future.…
Central banks send clear message with record gold buying
Think about where you keep the things you can't afford to lose. Not the spare cash in your wallet, but the stuff that would wreck you if it disappeared. Most pe…
Exclusive: Son of pro-crypto New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand raises $30 million to launch a derivatives exchange
Lux Capital led the investment, which values the Stanford graduate’s exchange at $300 million.…
CME Group sues CFTC over crypto perpetual futures
The lawsuit targets the federal regulator and Chair Michael Selig, alleging that the Commodity Futures Trading Commissioin is treating cryptocurrency “futures” …
Bitcoin miners need billions to fund AI ambitions, led by IREN’s $21B gap
IREN leads public Bitcoin miners with a projected $21.1 billion AI infrastructure funding gap, underscoring the capital-intensive nature of converting mining si…
U.S. asset managers make bold AI ETF move
It took roughly a week for a viral social media acronym to travel from an engineer's social media post to the desks of securities lawyers at two asset managemen…
G7 calls for joint action on North Korean crypto theft, cybercrime
G7 leaders broadened their warning over North Korean crypto theft to include wider cybercrime as researchers link DPRK-affiliated actors to billions of dollars …
Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor
Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrencyNigel Farage has been trying to block a Bank…
Bitcoin market cap rebound to take '5-10 years' after dropping 10 places since mid-2025
Bitcoin could be absent from the world's top five assets by market cap until 2036, despite an estimate seeing the BTC bear market being nearly 70% complete.…
Grayscale applies traditional finance models to AAVE, sees $175 value
Grayscale and CoinShares are applying traditional valuation techniques to crypto assets as institutions explore revenue-generating DeFi protocols.…
Florida man pleads guilty for promoting $1.8B ‘HyperFund’ crypto fraud
Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.…
Kentucky sues Kalshi, Polymarket, joining prediction market legal battle
Kentucky has sued Polymarket, Kalshi and Kalshi’s partners Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull, over offering sports event contracts in the state.…
Tether winds down gold-backed derivative stablecoin aUSDT
Tether is focusing on stronger user demand, deeper liquidity, and broader long-term market opportunity for its leading products.…
Crypto market treads thin ice following Warsh FOMC, Trump Iran comments
Markets wobbled after mixed comments from President Trump on the Iran peace deal and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaling a new direction from the Federal Reserve.…
Crypto News: Pepeto Staking at 170% APY as the BNB Price Prediction Targets $10,000 After CZ Calls a Super Cycle
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Crypto-backed GOP candidate wins Alabama Senate runoff with June primaries looming
Several more US states are scheduled to hold primaries next week after one Republican candidate won in Alabama on Tuesday after a crypto company-backed PAC used…