Fast-moving coverage across crypto markets, regulation, ETFs, macro spillovers, and digital-asset infrastructure.
Regulation
Despite a reported breakthrough on stablecoin yield, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse cautions that a comprehensive US crypto market structure bill is far from a certainty, highlighting ongoing legislative hurdles.
Regulation
Venture capital giant A16z is pushing for a re-evaluation of the term "stablecoins," asserting it's an outdated moniker from crypto's nascent years that no longer accurately reflects the evolving landscape of digital assets designed for stability.
Regulation
A new analysis by blockchain intelligence firm Nominis casts doubt on the U.S. Treasury's attribution of recently seized crypto wallets to Iran, suggesting the funds may belong to other state actors employing more sophisticated blockchain strategies.
Bitcoin
Michael Saylor's Strategy has halted its aggressive Bitcoin buying spree, signaling a 'pause' just days before its Q1 earnings report. Wall Street anticipates a loss, raising questions about the company's unique financial strategy and the sustainability of its STRC dividend.
Regulation
A Reuters investigation reveals Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, was founded by brothers from the powerful Kharrazi family, with deep generational ties to the country's supreme leaders. The platform has reportedly processed transactions for sanctioned entities and facilitated state-backed efforts to byp
Markets
Despite a two-year high in social media sentiment driven by a major Rakuten Wallet integration, XRP's price remains constrained by a critical $1.40-$1.45 resistance zone, leaving traders to eye a decisive breakout.
Markets
Despite Bitcoin's recent rally pushing it above $78,000, derivatives markets are signaling caution, with options pricing only a 25% chance of BTC reaching $84,000 by late May. This contrasts sharply with robust institutional spot demand from ETFs and corporate treasuries, which continues to absorb significant supply.
Markets
Bitcoin closed April with its strongest monthly gain in a year, yet struggled to reclaim key technical support. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 soared to fresh all-time highs, fueled by robust tech earnings, even as US inflation data reached a three-year peak.