Bitwise is betting on Hyperliquid as demand for HYPE ETFs surges, positioning the platform as a potential cornerstone of future finance. With strong investor interest and a strategic approach to tokenomics, Bitwise sees significant growth potential despite regulatory challenges.
A new blockchain lottery initiative by Megapot and Protocol Guild aims to fund Ethereum developers by channeling crypto gambling fees into a transparent funding stream.
Bitcoin remains below $73,000 as U.S. and Iranian negotiators draft a peace agreement, while traditional markets react positively. The Fed's inflation gauge rises to its highest level since 2023, intensifying pressures on policymakers.
The cryptocurrency sector is shifting its political strategy, with new PACs focusing on Republican candidates, as evidenced by significant wins in recent Texas primaries. This shift raises questions about the future of bipartisan support in crypto policy as the midterm elections approach.
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google engineer, has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to place bets on Polymarket regarding Google's search results. This incident marks the second significant arrest for insider trading in prediction markets.
United Texas Bank has made a significant shift to a national charter, positioning itself as a key player in the crypto space, challenging traditional Wall Street firms. The bank aims to bridge the gap between cryptocurrency and the U.S. banking system, offering innovative services and compliance solutions.
The GENIUS Act has revalued Bitcoin's monetary premium, shifting demand from Bitcoin to stablecoins, while institutional strategies in ETH staking evolve to avoid lending market exposure.
Elon Musk is exploring a merger between Tesla and SpaceX, which could position the combined entity as the fifth-largest corporate bitcoin holder globally, with assets valued at $3.3 billion.
The recent markup of the Clarity Act in the Senate highlights the urgent need for bipartisan regulation of digital assets, emphasizing the responsibility to create a robust framework for the future.
Block has commenced the gradual rollout of Cash App's stablecoin feature, currently available to 25% of users, with a full launch expected by week's end, marking a significant shift for CEO Jack Dorsey.
Jefferies projects a significant increase in crypto and blockchain public listings, potentially leading to a $1 trillion market within five years as institutional investors focus on real financial infrastructures. The recent Digital Assets Investor Conference highlighted the shift in Wall Street's approach towards blockchain integration over price speculation.
A recent BIS study indicates that tokenization could significantly enhance the speed and security of cross-border payments, with plans to transition to testing real-value transactions.
Zhu Juntao, the former CEO of Hodlnaut, has been charged with fraud in Singapore for allegedly misleading customers regarding the company's exposure to the TerraUSD collapse. The charges come nearly four years after the firm's withdrawal freeze during the Terra crisis.
Bitcoin has slipped back to $75,800 as investors pivot towards AI stocks, overshadowing the cryptocurrency's recent bounce. Analyst James Check highlights the prevailing negative sentiment around Bitcoin, describing it as being in the 'absolute gutter.'
Bitcoin has slipped to the 13th largest asset as investments flow into AI and precious metals, raising concerns about its future performance. While Bitcoin struggles, metals like gold and silver have seen substantial gains.