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Bitcoiners chasing a quick Lambo are heading for a wipeout: Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes says that Bitcoiners buying Bitcoin one day and expecting a Lamborghini the next is “not the right way to think about things.”

Kalshi ‘ready to defend’ prediction markets amid Massachusetts lawsuit

In comments to Cointelegraph, Kalshi claimed that Massachusetts is “trying to block Kashi’s innovations by relying on outdated laws."

Tron’s gas fee reduction cuts daily revenue by 64% in 10 days

Even after the change, Tron still holds a significant lead in revenue among layer-1 blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana and BNB Chain.

Blockstream sounds the alarm on new email phishing campaign

The scam is designed to look like a Blockstream Jade hardware wallet firmware update, and links to a malicious site.

Inside the Hyperliquid stablecoin race: The companies vying for USDH

Hyperliquid’s first stablecoin vote has drawn bids from Paxos, Frax, Sky, Agora and newcomer Native Markets, with billions in trading volume and stablecoin flows on the line.

OpenAI, Microsoft reach restructuring agreement over for-profit arm

The company signaled it would need the green light from California and Delaware policymakers as part of the restructuring plan.

Bitcoin miner accumulation reaches pace not seen since 2023: Are new BTC highs next?

Bitcoin miners’ current rate of accumulation mirrors a pattern that fueled a 48% rally in 2023, but macroeconomic risks could cap BTC’s gains.

Crypto Biz: From memes to mandates, institutions recast crypto in 2025

Institutions take the wheel in 2025: HSBC and BNP join Canton, billion-dollar crypto treasuries emerge, Gemini eyes IPO and tokenized gold enters IRAs.

WisdomTree introduces tokenized private credit fund as market crosses $16B

Tokenized private credit and other tokenized alternative funds continue to grow as the legacy financial system migrates onchain.

Polymarket eyes $10B valuation as prediction market preps US comeback: Report

Polymarket prepares US return with CFTC relief, new funding and a valuation that could soar to $10B as prediction markets gain momentum.

Price predictions 9/12: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK, HYPE, SUI

Solid inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs signal sustained demand from the bulls, increasing the likelihood of a break above the $117,500 resistance. Will altcoins follow?

TON Strategy launches $250M buyback while shares drop 7.5%

Since announcing its pivot to become a TON treasury company, its share price has fallen over 21% as enthusiasm for crypto treasury companies wanes.

Gemini (GEMI) stock soars in Nasdaq debut amid crypto IPO boom

Gemini’s $425 million Nasdaq debut marks the latest in a wave of blockbuster crypto IPOs, as investor demand surges for digital asset equities.

DeFi whale loses $40M as Kinto winds down and SwissBorg suffers hack: Finance Redefined

MYX Finance’s native token was the week’s largest gainer, with an over 1,100% gain. Worldcoin followed with over 90% gains.

Coinbase files legal motion over Gensler, SEC missing text messages

Legal representatives for Coinbase filed a motion for a legal hearing and potential remedies after the SEC failed to comply with FOIA requests.

Solana open interest hits $16.6B as traders set SOL price target above $250

Solana futures open interest rose to $16.6 billion as Galaxy and Forward Industries joined the adoption party. Is SOL headed toward $300 next?

UK trade groups urge government to include blockchain in US tech cooperation

A coalition of UK trade groups has urged the government to include blockchain and digital assets in its planned “Tech Bridge” collaboration with the US.

Tether to launch USAT, names ex-Trump adviser as CEO

The former White House crypto adviser, who joined Tether in August, will become CEO of its planned US-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin project.

Ether ETF inflows, explained: What they mean for traders

Ether ETF inflows serve as powerful market signals, revealing institutional sentiment and driving both short-term price volatility and long-term adoption.

Polymarket partners with Chainlink to improve market resolution accuracy

Polymarket, a Polygon-based prediction platform, is expanding infrastructure through a new partnership with decentralized oracle network Chainlink.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs see strong demand as crypto market tops $4T again

Spot Ether ETFs recorded over $230 million in net inflows as of Thursday, recovering from last week’s net outflows of nearly $800 million.

Gen Alpha will buy Bitcoin over gold

Gen Alpha will grow up with Bitcoin as a cultural and financial native, making it their default store of value over traditional gold investments.

Exclusive: Half of PancakeSwap’s ‘random’ prize winners appear connected

PancakeSwap claims its trading competition winners were selected randomly, but blockchain records suggest over half of them belong to a cluster of linked wallets.

Dogecoin price rises despite latest delay of US DOGE ETF launch

Dogecoin gained around 4% to reach $0.26 despite Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas reporting that the first US DOGE ETF faces another delay.

Stablecoins hit $300B on CoinMarketCap — Are we there yet?

The stablecoin market cap topped $300 billion on CoinMarketCap, but discrepancies across platforms like CoinGecko and DefiLlama highlight challenges in tracking crypto assets.

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin obsession: How it all started

Explore Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin playbook, Strategy’s debt-fueled purchases and the future outlook of corporate crypto investing.

Bitcoin is ‘made for us’: Africa’s first treasury company eyes unique opportunity

Africa has its first Bitcoin treasury company, but its utility goes far deeper than publicly-listed stocks tied to BTC holdings on a balance sheet.

New ModStealer malware targets crypto wallets across operating systems

Hacken’s Stephen Ajayi told Cointelegraph that basic wallet hygiene and endpoint hardening are essential to defend against threats like ModStealer.

UK Bitcoin treasury company Smarter Web eyes acquisitions, FTSE 100

UK Bitcoin treasury firm Smarter Web may look to acquire competitors at a discount, with CEO Andrew Webley eyeing FTSE 100 status despite a stock price decline.

Bitcoin ‘sharks’ add 65K BTC in a week in key demand rebound

Bitcoin is a “buy” again for some investor cohorts, with sharks standing out after a week-long BTC buying spree, CryptoQuant reports.

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