Despite Bitcoin's recent price surge, perpetual futures are showing negative funding rates, which Decryptnews analyst explains as a result of institutional hedging rather than bearish sentiment.
The Bank for International Settlements, owned by 63 central banks, says crypto exchanges offers bank-like yields and earn products but without the same safeguards or insurances.
U.S. banking coalitions are requesting extended comment periods for GENIUS Act stablecoin regulations, arguing that multiple federal agencies are advancing rules too quickly without a unified framework.
Jane Street has asked a federal court to dismiss Terraform Labs' bankruptcy lawsuit, arguing it is a misguided attempt to shift blame for the 2022 UST-LUNA collapse. The firm contends that Terraform's fraudulent activities have already been addressed through prior legal proceedings.
Canada's Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, has passed its second reading with Conservative backing, advancing to committee review while facing minimal opposition. The legislation seeks to prohibit cryptocurrency contributions to federal political campaigns, grouping them with other hard-to-trace funding methods.
Sam Bankman-Fried has pulled his request for a new trial, citing concerns over fairness, but may revisit the motion after his ongoing appeal is resolved. The FTX founder, who is serving a 25-year sentence, drafted the motion himself while incarcerated, with minimal assistance from his family and legal team.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has conducted its first coordinated operation against unregistered peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading, targeting eight London locations in collaboration with HMRC and the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). The sites were shut down for facilitating P2P trading without required registration or anti-money laundering controls, posing a financial crime risk.
Alchemy's CEO Nikil Viswanathan posits that the global financial system was designed for humans, but the next wave of commerce will be driven by AI agents that operate natively in crypto. He argues that crypto's complexity, often seen as a barrier for people, is actually a powerful feature for machines, making it the ideal infrastructure for AI-driven transactions.
Despite Bitcoin's recent price surge, perpetual futures are showing negative funding rates, which Decryptnews analyst explains as a result of institutional hedging rather than bearish sentiment.
U.S. banking coalitions are requesting extended comment periods for GENIUS Act stablecoin regulations, arguing that multiple federal agencies are advancing rules too quickly without a unified framework.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has conducted its first coordinated operation against unregistered peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading, targeting eight London locations in collaboration with HMRC and the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). The sites were shut down for facilitating P2P trading without required registration or anti-money laundering controls, posing a financial crime risk.
Jane Street has asked a federal court to dismiss Terraform Labs' bankruptcy lawsuit, arguing it is a misguided attempt to shift blame for the 2022 UST-LUNA collapse. The firm contends that Terraform's fraudulent activities have already been addressed through prior legal proceedings.
Bitcoin surges past $79,000, driving gains in crypto-linked stocks like Strategy, Circle, and Coinbase, as analysts highlight a potential short squeeze fueled by heavy bearish positioning.
Canada's Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, has passed its second reading with Conservative backing, advancing to committee review while facing minimal opposition. The legislation seeks to prohibit cryptocurrency contributions to federal political campaigns, grouping them with other hard-to-trace funding methods.
The Bank for International Settlements, owned by 63 central banks, says crypto exchanges offers bank-like yields and earn products but without the same safeguards or insurances.
Independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli won a 1 BTC bounty by breaking a 15-bit elliptic curve key using public quantum hardware, marking a significant step in quantum attack feasibility and accelerating post-quantum migration efforts across major blockchains.
JPMorgan highlights how ongoing security vulnerabilities and stagnant TVL are deterring institutional investors from DeFi, with the KelpDAO exploit serving as a stark example of systemic risks. Investors are increasingly turning to stablecoins as a safe haven during market stress.
Bitcoin has climbed past the typical post-dividend dip of Strategy's STRC for the first time in six months, fueled by a short squeeze and sustained U.S. spot demand. This recovery allows Strategy to potentially access its ATM program for further Bitcoin acquisitions.
Cross-border B2B stablecoin transactions are projected to reach $5 trillion by 2035, according to Juniper Research, with 85% of stablecoin volume driven by international business payments.