Ripple Makes New Demands From SEC, What Are They Asking For?
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto firm Ripple has sent a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) demanding clarity on the treatment of payment stablecoins and tokenized securities. This…
Dormant Holders Unleash $7.6B in Bitcoin Aged 5 to 15 Years Across 2026
Key Takeaways 295.63 BTC worth $21M moved Thursday from wallets dormant since 2014–2015, adding sell pressure below $74,000. On Friday, an additional 370 BTC moved from so-called sleeping bitcoin addresses. Checkonchain.com data shows 103,913.94 BTC worth $7.6B has left long-dormant…
Bitcoin, Altcoin Prices Slide on ETF Outflows and Macro Risk: The Weekly Crypto Recap
This week saw the crypto market shed over $100 million of its total capitalization as macro risks and ETF outflows took their toll. Crypto markets traded lower over the past seven days, with Bitcoin leading the decline as investors…
Gensler’s ‘regulation by enforcement’ era shows why Congress must lock in crypto rules now
The “Gensler winter” and its aftermath is upon us, writes Stefan Muehlbauer, CertiK Head of U.S. Government Affairs, in a viral new op-ed. Summary Regulatory pressure on US crypto has eased under the Trump administration Key enforcement actions have been…
SEC Grants Paxos Historic Approval to Clear and Settle US Equities on Blockchain
Key Takeaways The SEC has approved Paxos Securities Settlement Company to operate as a registered clearing agency. The regulatory milestone enables Paxos to deliver same-day T+0 settlement for U.S. equities. Following a 7-year effort, legacy infrastructure providers like the DTCC…
Bitcoin ETF News: BlackRock’s $1.3Bn IBIT Dark Pool Sale – Why Didn’t BTC Crash?
In Bitcoin ETF news today, Tuesday, May 26, someone sold 29 million shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust in a single transaction worth approximately $1.29Bn, the largest block trade in IBIT’s fifteen-month history. Since then, Bitcoin has dropped nearly -5%…
Will Crypto Markets Fall Further When $6.3B Bitcoin Options Expire?
The end of another week and the end of the month spell a larger crypto options expiry as spot markets continue to retreat. Around 85,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, May 29, with a notional value of…
Certik Unveils ‘Anti-Virus for AI Agents’ as Skill Marketplaces Face Hidden Threats
Key Takeaways Certik launched a security platform to provide an “anti-virus” layer for agent ecosystems. Sector audits reveal high risks, but CertiK aims to protect marketplaces with 90.5% scanning precision. Finchip.ai is among platforms expanding integrations ahead of future consumer-facing…
Base Azul goes live as Coinbase L2 targets one-day withdrawals
Base Azul is live on mainnet. The upgrade gives Coinbase’s Ethereum layer 2 a new proof system and Base-native clients. Summary Base Azul brings TEE and ZK proofs to reduce withdrawal finality to one day potentially. Node operators must move…
Crypto News Today (May 29): BTC Holds Above $73K as Monthly Close Volatility Approaches
In crypto news today (May 29), the market has seemingly stabilized overnight, with the Bitcoin price climbing a modest +0.4% in the past 24 hours, with it sitting at around $73,500. However, ETH USD remains in a precarious position: while…
