Bitcoin hovers near $77,000 as rising bond yields and oil prices create headwinds ahead of the U.S. inflation report and potential Fed rate decisions.

BIS chief Pablo Hernandez warns that debt‑driven AI spending could spark a systemic financial correction if returns disappoint, citing historical tech bubbles.

Data tracked by lending platform Curve data tracked 704 soft-liquidation instances lasting a median 14.5 days, showing how some DeFi loans can survive for weeks after entering the 'danger zone.'

Traders could look past an expected Fed hike and weigh what higher rates are signaling about the economy.

Ninety-five of the CoinDesk 100 fell over the past 24 hours, and bitcoin has shed more than 5% on the week.

Industry experts are divided on whether stablecoin wallets will replace traditional bank accounts or evolve alongside them. While stablecoins offer faster, cheaper cross-border payments, banks are expected to retain key roles in savings, lending, and regulation, potentially transforming into programmable platforms that integrate with digital currencies.

South Korea’s budget office warned that stablecoin adoption could reduce banks' roles as credit intermediaries and potentially destabilize token pegs during mass redemptions.

The LAPTOP memecoin, tied to Hunter Biden, crashed 98% due to bot activity and thin liquidity, leaving traders with six-figure losses, while the team denied insider advantages and plans to add liquidity tokens.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev defended his company's stock tokens against AMC CEO Adam Aron's claims of a 'fake market,' clarifying that Robinhood does not require AMC's consent to offer these debt-backed tokens and sparking a debate over corporate control over tokenized securities.

The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade, Coxon said on X, explaining his resignation.

Simon Gerovich said Metaplanet had not adequately explained the structure, and denied involvement in MMXX Ventures’ trading decisions.

New Jersey has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether prediction markets tied to sports contracts are gambling products regulated by states or federally regulated swaps overseen by the CFTC.