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BlackRock's head of crypto doesn’t see Bitcoin as a ‘risk on’ asset

Equities, unemployment, job numbers, or manufacturing really have no connection to Bitcoin, argues BlackRock’s head of digital assets.

Gensler grilled as most ‘destructive’ SEC chair during congressional hearing

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has taken heat from lawmakers and members of his own agency during a House Financial Services Committee hearing over his handling of crypto regulation in the United States.

Ethereum is a ‘dictatorship’ claims Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson

Hoskinson says the Ethereum network is more like a “dictatorship” where Vitalik Buterin exerts too much influence over the development of the decentralized network. 

3 reasons why Near Protocol (NEAR) has gained 50% in a month

NEAR extends its 50% gain as user activity, network TVL and a critical network upgrade boost interest in the blockchain.

BNY nears crypto custody for ETFs after SEC softens SAB 121 stance

Bank of New York Mellon will not be held to SEC accounting practices for client crypto custody after a review.

DOJ sues Visa over alleged payments monopoly

The suit alleges that Visa purposely made it difficult for competitors to participate in the payments market. 

MicroStrategy should lend Bitcoin to boost yield — analyst

The proliferation of institutional Bitcoin custodians creates opportunities for MicroStrategy, according to a Benchmark analyst.

Breaking: Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years in prison

The former head of Alameda Research will serve her sentence in a minimum-security prison. 

Bitcoin bulls are laying the path to $66K, but will they make it?

Bullish Bitcoin traders are making progress by attempting to retake the 200-day moving average, but a close above $66,000 could kickstart a rally to BTC’s all-time high.

Dogwifhat makes a comeback after WIF rallies 25% in a week — What is next?

WIF staged a double-digit rally over the past week as memecoin traders piled into fresh positions. 

SEC settles charges against TrueCoin, TrustToken over TrueUSD 

The securities regulator claims the token is undercollateralized and its backing funds are in a risky overseas investment.

Finance traders will be first to spot superintelligent AI — Wharton prof

Ethan Mollick’s commentary sparked speculation from the cryptocurrency community. 

$8.1B in Bitcoin options expire this month — Do bulls or bears have the upper hand?

Will this week’s $8.1 billion Bitcoin options expiry fuel a rally to $70,000 or should traders anticipate a correction? 

USDC issuer Circle launches onchain compliance platform 

It's an important step toward winning the tokenized RWA market as Circle continues to vye with stablecoin leader Tether.

Solana Labs partners with Google Cloud to launch Web3 API

The new Gameshift service will serve as a Web2-to-Web3 bridge for developers. 

Lady of Crypto will be ‘all out of crypto’ by September 2025: X Hall of Flame

Crypto influencer Lady of Crypto has no intention of hodling — she plans to cash out her entire crypto portfolio next year. X Hall of Flame.

Will Trump pardon SBF? 6 weird Polymarket betting pools on US politics

As the US elections approach, crypto policy betting surges on Polymarket. From traditional political predictions to quirky, unexpected wagers, users are placing bets on what’s to come.

$70K next for Bitcoin? China joins Fed in ‘huge macro event'

Bitcoin traders are getting divisive while BTC price action bides its time as more central bank policy easing is announced.

HTX reveals the future of Bitcoin DeFi: Babylon staking and fractal scaling

Explore how Babylon unlocks yield for Bitcoin holders and how Fractal Bitcoin addresses scalability. Will these projects pave the way for a new era in DeFi?

Bybit eyes Muslim investors with Shariah-compliant crypto account

Bybit launches Shariah-compliant crypto account, targeting Muslim investors seeking investment options in line with Islamic finance principles.

Telegram’s policy shift raises privacy concerns

Other top messaging apps, like WhatsApp and Meta’s Messenger, also share user data with authorities if they receive valid legal requests.

Philippine agency empowers youth with blockchain and NFT education

The Philippines’ DOST-ASTI introduced blockchain, NFTs, and crypto to youth, with a focus on real-world applications, fostering innovation for the future.

Bitcoin price target rises to $78K after Chinese stimulus package

Bitcoin rallied strongly after the previous two stimulus package announcements by the People's Bank of China.

Upbit to store user data on AWS: What users should know

Upbit’s privacy policy update involves transferring user data to AWS servers in the US for improved service reliability and compliance with local regulations.

Bitget predicts TON ‘de-Telegramization’ in the next 2 years

TON’s Toncoin cryptocurrency will “likely outperform” spot returns of Bitcoin in a bullish scenario in the coming years, Bitget predicted.

Celsius token surges 300% a month after $2.5B payment to creditors

The Celsius token skyrocketed 300% a month after the firm paid $2.5 billion to creditors, marking a strong rebound in the aftermath of its bankruptcy settlement. 

Kraken acquires Dutch broker BCM as part of European expansion

The acquisition of the Dutch broker firm is a key part of the exchange’s European expansion strategy ahead of the MiCA regulation.

BTC price support at $62K must hold if Bitcoin bears step in — Traders

Bitcoin bulls and bears are lining up an epic tug of war based on order book liquidity — who will gain control of the BTC price trend?

Ireland eyes MiCA guardrails to democratize finance with crypto

The Central Bank of Ireland is leading calls to democratize finance and boost financial inclusivity by implementing the EU’s MiCA regulations, highlighting the country’s priorities.

Sweden sees crypto exchanges as professional money launderers

Swedish authorities label certain cryptocurrency exchanges as key enablers of organized crime, highlighting four distinct money-laundering profiles.

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