Year: 2026

Analyst Maps Out Big Targets

The bottom might be just around the corner, said Martinez. Bitcoin’s price went through a highly volatile and mostly painful ride throughout June, dumping to a multi-year low first at $59,000 before another one at $58,000. Analysts continue to…

Hong Kong reveals when its first regulated stablecoins could launch

Hong Kong has confirmed that its first regulated stablecoins are expected to enter circulation between the middle and second half of 2026 after two bank-backed institutions secured issuer licenses earlier this year. Summary Hong Kong expects its first regulated stablecoins…

Trader Turns FIFA World Cup Bets Into $8.47 Million Profit in a Single Day

Key Takeaways A trader netted $8.47 million in a day thanks to bets on the Sweden-Japan and Ecuador-Germany games. The Sweden-Japan match ended 1-1, paying the trader about $4.38 million on a $7.19 million position. World Cup volatility has minted…

SoftBank tumbles as OpenAI weighs delaying $1 trillion IPO

SoftBank Group shares have plunged more than 12% after reports suggested OpenAI is considering delaying its planned initial public offering until 2027 to preserve a potential valuation of up to $1 trillion. Summary SoftBank shares fell 12.5% after reports suggested…

Crypto

Is the Bottom In For BTC USD Price? 22 Months Until Next Bitcoin Halving – Time to Buy?

Bitcoin is testing the patience of every holder watching their screen. BTC USD at $59,890, down -0.5% in 24 hours and -5.1% over the past week, and the more important question isn’t where the price is right now, but whether…

Electronic Money or Digital Asset? Brazil Sparks Intense Debate Over Stablecoin Regulation

Key Takeaways Jadyel Alencar called a public hearing on Bill 4308/2024 to determine Brazil’s stablecoin regulation. Abcripto urged keeping stablecoins as digital assets to shield the local market from EU-style rules. Julia Rosin backed central bank oversight and opposed the…

Solana (SOL) Rebounds Above $70, Bitcoin (BTC) Fights for $60K: Weekend Watch

AAVE is today’s top gainer, surging by double digits to well over $90. Bitcoin’s price volatility around and just under $60,000 continued at the end of the business week, but the asset has managed to climb above this level…

Galaxy Digital cuts CLARITY Act odds as Senate clock runs down

Galaxy Digital has lowered its estimated probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 to 50%, citing a shrinking Senate calendar and the absence of visible legislative progress ahead of the August recess. Summary Galaxy Digital has lowered its…

Polymarket Traders Wager on Strategy’s STRC Reclaiming Par as Critics Call It a ‘Junk Bond’

Key Takeaways STRC trades below $75, with Arkham calling it a junk bond ranking among Strategy’s most junior obligations. Polymarket assigns STRC a 33% chance of hitting $100 by Dec. 31, drawing $23,722 in total trading volume. Cullen Roche warns…

Is a Crash to $1,000 Coming Next?

USDT temporarily flipped ETH to become the second-biggest cryptocurrency. Almost every major altcoin has taken a beating in recent months, and Ethereum is no exception, with its price plunging to a 14-month bottom. Analysts now warn that it could…