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Bitcoin slides as Iran ceasefire collapse sees $75 oil on Hormuz blockade threats

Bitcoin price pressure took BTC toward the "crucial" $61,000 mark as oil prices soared on the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire.

Bull Bitcoin asks French court to strike down DAC8 implementing decree

The non-custodial Bitcoin exchange petitioned to annul a French decree implementing DAC8, arguing the rules could create surveillance and physical risks for up to 135 million European crypto holders.

India crypto tax filings lag trading activity: Report

India’s tax department reportedly found that fewer than a quarter of the 645,000 people who made crypto transactions reported them on tax returns.

The 5 types of real world assets being tokenized fastest onchain

Tokenized Real World Assets span treasuries, real estate, stocks, commodities and private credit. The sector is still small in TradFi terms but it's growing very, very fast.

Kazakhstan president signs decree to accelerate crypto adoption

Kazakhstan targets gas-powered electricity for mining, income tax exemptions for regulated crypto transactions and cross-border stablecoin payments in a new decree signed by the president.

BTC speculators in focus as analysis says 'textbook Bitcoin bottom' is underway

Analysis flagged a Bitcoin moving average derivative that last triggered at the end of the 2022 bear market as BTC price action returned to its reversal zone.

Lyn Alden says Bitcoin needs no savior as Strategy sells $216M of BTC

Bitcoin-focused macroeconomist Lyn Alden said BTC must stand on its own as Strategy sold 3,588 BTC, while warning about leverage risks tied to STRC.

Mobile app Toss and blockchain Optimism to conduct Korean won stablecoin POC: report

Toss has reportedly partnered with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs for a proof of concept on the feasibility of a Korean won-based stablecoin for payments.

ESMA turns spotlight on crypto custody risks after MiCA transition

The EU securities regulator will assess custody providers’ key management, incident response and reliance on third-party technology providers.

Kalshi files same-day appeal of NY court's rejection of bid to block state gambling law enforcement

Kalshi appealed to the Second Circuit after a New York federal judge denied its request to block state gambling officials from enforcing local laws against its sports event contracts.

Berachain hard fork to replace dual-token model with WBERA rewards

Berachain launched the first stage of its PoL Next upgrade, which will phase out the BGT token and shift the network's reward system to WBERA.

Base to activate B20 standard for stablecoins, RWAs and other tokens

Base is scheduled to activate its B20 token standard on Wednesday at 6 pm UTC, allowing developers to begin creating native tokens on the network.

EU to again vote to extend ‘chat control’ rules

So-called “chat control” rules could be revived in the EU, with lawmakers again set to vote on the legislation Thursday.

StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argued that Bitcoin private keys get lost over time, meaning the amount of usable Bitcoin will diminish. Many disagree.

Swyftx eyes crypto payments after securing Australian license

Swyftx interim co-CEO Andrea Yuen says the company "won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” after it secured a license allowing it to offer payment services.

Secret Network cites AI exploit risks in proposed Arbitrum move

“The security risk is the part we take most seriously,” the team said, citing old code and AI exploit risks.

CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud

The CFTC has launched a rare crypto-related enforcement action against a commodity pool operator that allegedly defrauded investors of more than $14 million.

Strike launches ‘volatility-proof’ Bitcoin loans amid bear market, but at a cost

The cost of eliminating margin calls and forced liquidations is an interest rate as high as 14.2% and an obligation to pay on time, Strike CEO Jack Mallers said.

SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agenda

The financial regulator’s agenda included proposed rule changes related to crypto broker-dealers, digital assets on national securities exchanges and potential safe harbors.

Ether climbs toward $2K as Bitmine buys ETH, Robinhood L2 boost

ETH charts a path toward $2,000 as TradFi adoption, DAT buying and a long-awaited network upgrade boost investor interest.

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