Crypto
Bitcoin, ethereum, stablecoins, regulation and the digital asset markets that never close.
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A16z’s Andreessen lands Federal Reserve role as AI reshapes policy debate
The Fed named a16z co-founder Marc Andreessen to co-lead an AI productivity and jobs task force under Chair Kevin Warsh’s policy r…
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MiCA licensing only the beginning as crypto custodians face scrutiny
A MiCA license allows crypto firms to operate in the EU, but the ESMA’s review will test whether custodians can meet the required …
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Strategy Bitcoin Sales 'Mostly Noise,' Standard Chartered Says, Holding $100K BTC Call
The bank argues that the treasury giant's Bitcoin sales are a short-term distraction, reiterating its $100,000 year-end price targ…
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Bitcoin is “A Screaming Buy”: Standard Chartered Backs $100,000 Target, Shrugs Off Strategy (MSTR) Sell-Off
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin is “A Screaming Buy”: Standard Chartered Backs $100,000 Target, Shrugs Off Strategy (MSTR) Se…
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Will the crypto lobby's $189M campaign get CLARITY over the line?
As the CLARITY Act advances, crypto's growing political influence in Washington is under scrutiny. But the crypto lobby's massive …
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Binance co-CEO says 70% of EU withdrawals went to self-custody after MiCA deadline, with just 30% going to licensed platforms
Richard Teng said 70% of EU user withdrawals following its service suspension moved to self-custody rather than MiCA-regulated pla…
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‘Communication challenge, nothing more’: Standard Chartered keeps $100,000 bitcoin target, calls Strategy selloff a signaling problem
Standard Chartered retained its $100,000 end-2026 bitcoin target, calling Strategy's STRC pivot a signaling problem, not a solvenc…
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US charges prisoner over alleged laundering of seized Kraken crypto
US prosecutors charged Rossen Iossifov over the alleged laundering of $290,000 in forfeited crypto from a Kraken account.
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Morning Minute: Robinhood Chain Explodes Onto the Crypto Scene
Plus, Circle wins a national bank charter and pops 10%. And the Clarity Act gets a new draft while the clock is ticking…
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Wall Street banks tighten prediction market rules for staff as insider fears spread
Wall Street banks, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, are restricting employee prediction market trades as insider tradin…
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Circle soars after securing U.S. trust bank approval in crypto expansion
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Japan's 'invest locally' plan likely to spur demand for assets like bitcoin, gold
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USDC issuer Circle wins final approval for US national trust bank charter
Circle announces it received final OCC approval for a national trust bank that will initially serve the company and affiliates, wi…
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Jailed Fraudster Charged With Moving $290K in Forfeited Crypto From Prison
A convicted launderer serving time for a $5 million scheme allegedly moved crypto that a court had ordered him to forfeit.
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Stablecoin firm Circle wins final OCC approval to open national trust bank
Circle wins final OCC approval for First National Digital Currency Bank, with USDC reserve management planned for a later phase.
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Japanese lender launches Bitcoin-backed loans of up to $6.2M
CRYL is offering Bitcoin-backed loans to individuals and businesses as Japanese firms explore broader uses for BTC in lending and …
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Crypto defies equity weakness as altcoin optimism builds into the weekend
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New Hampshire’s $100 million bitcoin bond proposal fails to pass final vote
Governor Ayotte had expressed support for the proposal, touting it as an innovative way to bring more investment opportunities to …
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TeraWulf eyes $3.5B debt raise for Anthropic-linked data center: Report
Bitcoin miner TeraWulf is reportedly seeking $3.5 billion in debt financing led by Morgan Stanley for its Kentucky data center cam…
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Revolut integrates its crypto exchange with AI assistants as agentic trading spreads
Revolut X now connects to Claude, Gemini, OpenClaw, and Cursor, letting crypto users analyze, backtest, and execute trades via AI …
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North Carolina Bill Recognizes CFTC's ‘Federal Regulatory Authority’ Over Prediction Markets
The state's budget law leaves oversight of Kalshi and Polymarket to the CFTC and taxes them at 6%, far below what other states are…
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Metaplanet explores Bitcoin-backed digital credit with JPYC in Japan
Metaplanet said it is studying Bitcoin-backed digital credit products in Japan with JPYC and Progmat, but no product has been laun…
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Polymarket seeks approval to bring margin trading to U.S. customers
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Bitcoin returns to $64.3K with new 3-week BTC price highs imminent
Bitcoin bulls faced "crucial resistance" at $65,000 next as BTC price action diverged from oil and US dollar strength.