Year: 2026

Bittensor Subnet Breakthrough, Institutional Confidence, and More – Week In Review

This week’s developments highlight crypto’s deepening ties to macro, AI, and traditional finance. Bitcoin slid amid geopolitical tensions, underscoring its sensitivity to global risk. Meanwhile, Bittensor’s decentralized AI milestone drew attention from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, signaling growing legitimacy for onchain…

Grayscale Files S-1 to Launch HYPE ETF on Nasdaq

Grayscale has filed a form with the SEC to approve the launch of their HYPE ETF. Grayscale has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the Grayscale HYPE ETF. The…

Bitcoin price flattens at $70K, altcoins show indecision amid global tensions

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a slowdown in the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin’s price showing little movement. As of now, Bitcoin (BTC) trades within a narrow range, oscillating between $69,500 and $70,600.  Summary Bitcoin stabilizes around $70K after volatility,…

Binance Slashes VIP Entry Thresholds to Support Global Growth

Binance has revamped its VIP Program to make elite benefits more accessible, introducing the Rising Star tier and significantly lowering entry thresholds. Lower BNB and Trading Requirements In a move to reward its growing user base, Binance has announced a…

SoftBank plans 10-gigawatt AI data center in Ohio powered by $33 billion gas buildout

SoftBank is planning to build a massive AI data center complex in Ohio capable of drawing up to 10 gigawatts of power, according to a Bloomberg report. The facility would be developed on federally owned land at a former uranium…

XRP Could Explode to $2 but This Has to Happen First

Is XRP headed for a major move toward $2? It might be, but here’s what needs to happen first XRP’s price has failed to capitalize on a major move higher this week and has retreated to about $1.44, roughly…

Kalshi Hits $22 Billion Valuation as $1 Billion Capital Injection Defies Regulatory Heat

Kalshi has raised over $1 billion, increasing its valuation to $22 billion in just three months, signaling strong investor confidence despite regulatory challenges. Hyper-Growth in the ‘ Oracle Economy’ The U.S.-regulated prediction market, Kalshi, has reportedly raised more than $1…

Grayscale Joins Race to Launch Hyperliquid ETF

Grayscale has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the Grayscale HYPE ETF, a proposed spot exchange-traded fund tied to Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE.  Summary Grayscale filed for a Nasdaq-listed HYPE ETF tied to Hyperliquid’s native token…

Bluesky discloses $100 million Series B as user growth tops 43 million

Bluesky has disclosed a previously unannounced $100 million Series B round led by Bain Capital Crypto, a raise that was closed in April 2025 and is only being revealed now as the company enters a leadership transition. The round included…

BTQ Launches Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Testnet With BIP 360

BTQ Technologies has launched the first working implementation of BIP 360 on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet. The update allows developers to test quantum-resistant bitcoin transactions in a live environment. Bitcoin Quantum Testnet Debuts BIP 360 Implementation BTQ Technologies has introduced…