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US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchanges Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Evasion
Washington is tightening the vise on Iran’s crypto channels, and the latest move hits four Iranian exchanges accused of helping the regime dodge sanctions, move money across borders, and keep its financial machinery alive, as detailed in new sanctions from the US Treasury. OFAC sanctioned four Iranian crypto exchanges Nobitex is accused of handling more […]
Read MoreCharles Schwab Launches 24/7 Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP Futures, Eyes Spot Crypto Access
Charles Schwab is pushing deeper into crypto with 24/7 futures trading for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Ripple, while also eyeing spot crypto access for financial advisors as soon as next year. 24/7 crypto futures trading now live for BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP Spot crypto access for advisors could arrive next year Institutional demand keeps […]
Read MoreBitwise: Bitcoin Could Benefit as $30 Trillion Debt Refinancing Stress Looms in 2026
Bitcoin is being squeezed by short-term market weakness, but Bitwise thinks a bigger macro shock could ultimately work in its favor if global debt markets start to fracture under refinancing pressure. Close to $30 trillion in debt may need refinancing in 2026 Japanese bond yields and weaker sovereign debt demand are flashing stress Bitcoin ETF/ETP […]
Read MoreGeorgia Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto Mining After Mestia Power Surge
Georgia is cracking down on illegal crypto mining after a power surge in Mestia after officials said hidden rigs have pushed electricity use far beyond normal levels, overloaded the grid, and left local residents and businesses dealing with outages. Mestia electricity meters will be installed to spot hidden mining 133 million kWh used in Mestia […]
Read MoreStrive Buys 2,500 BTC as Treasury Hits 19,000 Bitcoin, Expands ATM Programs
Strive Inc. just kept stacking bitcoin while the market slid and some corporate holders got nervous. The Nasdaq-listed company bought 2,500 BTC between May 23 and June 1, lifting its total bitcoin holdings to 19,000 BTC and reinforcing a treasury strategy that is looking increasingly aggressive, increasingly ambitious, and increasingly expensive to ignore. 2,500 BTC […]
Read MorePro-Bitcoin Bill Pulte Named Acting Intel Chief While Keeping FHFA Post
Bill Pulte has been named acting director of national intelligence while keeping his grip on the Federal Housing Finance Agency, adding a loud pro-Bitcoin conservative to one of Washington’s most powerful lanes. Bill Pulte becomes acting director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard exits on June 30 Trump says Pulte keeps FHFA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie […]
Read MoreBest Buy Sells Tangem Hardware Wallets Nationwide, Boosting Crypto Self-Custody in the US
Best Buy has started selling Tangem hardware wallets nationwide, pushing crypto self-custody further into the mainstream and giving U.S. shoppers a simple way to buy a device that keeps private keys off exchanges and away from company servers. Best Buy now sells Tangem hardware wallets online and in 200+ U.S. stores Tangem calls it its […]
Read MoreEU MiCA Set for Update as Stablecoins, DeFi and Tokenization Pressure Mount
Europe’s crypto rulebook is heading into its next phase, and MiCA is already being eyed for updates before the dust has even settled. The Markets in Crypto-Assets framework gave the EU a strong start, but lawmakers now face the messy job of keeping pace with stablecoins, DeFi, tokenization, and tax rules that are already lagging […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Faces Critical June Senate Push as Crypto Regulation Fight Intensifies
The CLARITY Act is hitting a critical June stretch in the Senate, with supporters racing to move the crypto market structure bill before the July 4 recess and opponents doing what opponents do best: dragging their feet, sharpening knives, and pretending they are saving the republic. June 3: Senate crypto talks restart July 4 recess: […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Faces Senate Roadblocks Over Ethics, DeFi and Developer Protections
The CLARITY Act is still moving in the Senate, but passage is far from guaranteed as lawmakers clash over ethics rules, DeFi enforcement, and protections for software developers. Advanced through Senate Agriculture and Banking Committees Needs 60 votes to beat a filibuster Ethics guardrails are a Democratic red line DeFi enforcement language remains unsettled August […]
Read MoreSenate Clarity Act Could Block Fed CBDC and Boost Stablecoins
The Senate’s return from recess puts the Digital Asset Clarity Act back in play, and the biggest prize may not be crypto market structure at all. The bill’s real knockout punch is the prohibition on a Federal Reserve retail CBDC — a move that would protect private stablecoins and keep the state out of the […]
Read MoreSEC Sues Texas Man Over Alleged $12.3M Crypto AI Ponzi Scheme
A Texas man is facing SEC allegations after regulators say his crypto pitch was little more than a glossy fraud wrapped in fake AI, bogus safety claims, and very real investor losses. $12.3 million allegedly raised through Privvy Investments About 150 investors reportedly targeted 40% to 50% returns promised in 30 to 45 days Fake […]
Read MoreCFTC Approves First U.S. Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in Major Crypto Derivatives Shift
The CFTC has approved KalshiEX’s Bitcoin perpetual futures product, giving the U.S. its first regulated path into a market long dominated by offshore crypto exchanges. For more on the regulatory backdrop, see CFTC Approves First US Bitcoin Perpetual Futures, Signals Shift to 24/7 Trading. First regulated U.S. Bitcoin perpetual futures approval CFTC backs 24/7 crypto […]
Read MoreMichael Saylor Signals Another Bitcoin Buy as Strategy Cleans Up $1.5B Debt
Michael Saylor may be gearing up for another Bitcoin buy, and Strategy’s latest balance sheet moves are doing a fine impression of a not-so-subtle trailer. Another Bitcoin Buy Ahead? Michael Saylors Latest Post Fuels Rumors 411 BTC moved to Coinbase Prime, then back out the next day Strategy retired $1.5 billion in convertible notes The […]
Read MoreAI Prediction Models Move Beyond Crypto Into Sports, Weather and Healthcare
AI prediction models are pushing far beyond hedge funds and crypto trading desks, with sports, weather, healthcare, and consumer software now getting a taste of the same forecasting machinery that once belonged mostly to high-finance quants. Cheaper GPUs are collapsing the cost of forecasting Open-source models have gotten good enough for small teams Sports, weather, […]
Read MoreBitcoin Long-Term Holder Supply Hits Record, but Demand Is Weakening
Bitcoin Holds Record Long-Term Holder Supply, So Why Isn’t Price Rising? Bitcoin has slipped back below $75,000 even as long-term holder supply hits a record 15.8 million BTC, and that gap is exposing a simple but uncomfortable truth: the market may have a demand problem, not a supply problem. BTC lost the $75,000 level as […]
Read MoreBitcoin Weakness Driven by Demand Shortage as ETF Outflows Mount
Bitcoin’s latest price weakness isn’t about a shortage of coins. It’s about a shortage of buyers. Long-term holders are sitting on a record pile of BTC, but ETF outflows and fading fresh demand are keeping the market stuck in neutral. Bitcoin price weakness is being driven by demand, not supply Long-term holder supply has hit […]
Read MoreRadiant Capital Shuts Down After $50M North Korea-Linked Hack
Radiant Capital winds down after $50 million North Korea-linked hack Radiant Capital is shutting down active operations after a $50 million exploit tied to North Korea-aligned attackers left the DeFi lending protocol unable to recover financially or secure fresh funding. $50 million crypto exploit North Korea-linked attackers Maintenance mode only TVL collapsed from $386.8 million […]
Read MoreCoinbase Returns to India With Direct INR Deposits via IMPS Amid Weak Bitcoin Market
Coinbase is back in India with the one thing that actually matters for retail users: direct INR deposits and withdrawals through IMPS, finally giving the exchange a proper bank-to-crypto bridge instead of the usual P2P circus. Direct INR deposits and withdrawals via IMPS FIU-IND registration brings compliance footing Coinbase’s earlier India push had a rough […]
Read MoreServiceNow, Zeta Global and Fluence Energy: 3 AI Stocks to Watch in June 2026
Three AI-linked stocks are drawing attention for June 2026, and the pitch is refreshingly unsexy: strong businesses, real numbers, and exposure to the parts of the market that are actually getting paid right now. ServiceNow for cash flow, margins, and enterprise AI monetization Zeta Global for rapid growth and improving profitability Fluence Energy for AI […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Could Lift XRP, Solana, Cardano as Senate Crypto Bill Advances
The U.S. CLARITY Act could become the kind of crypto policy that actually moves markets, not just headlines. If Senate momentum holds, XRP, Solana, Cardano, Stellar, and Hedera may be among the biggest beneficiaries of a cleaner regulatory framework for digital assets. CLARITY Act: U.S. crypto market structure bill under Senate review Why it matters: […]
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs Paved the Way, but Digital Credit Could Be Bitcoin’s Bigger Prize
Bitcoin ETFs made BTC easy to buy. Strive CEO Matt Cole thinks the bigger prize is something far more ambitious: digital credit built around Bitcoin itself. Matt Cole’s thesis: digital credit could matter more than Bitcoin ETFs ETFs: useful for access, but mostly just price exposure Digital credit: could turn BTC into collateral and financial […]
Read MoreOranjeBTC Adds 20 Bitcoin, Pushes Treasury Holdings to 3,762 BTC
OranjeBTC has added another 20 Bitcoin to its treasury, bringing total holdings to 3,762 BTC — a small buy in size, but a loud one in signal. New purchase: 20 BTC Total holdings: 3,762 BTC Strategy: Ongoing Bitcoin treasury accumulation Why it matters: More companies still see BTC as a reserve asset OranjeBTC’s latest move […]
Read MoreCME Launches 24/7 Crypto Futures, Records $50M First-Weekend Volume
CME Group has pushed crypto derivatives into 24/7 trading, and the first weekend brought in about $50 million in notional volume. For a market built around assets that never sleep, that’s a pretty obvious fix to a very old TradFi problem. 24/7 crypto futures and options launched on May 29 About $50 million in notional […]
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