Iran crypto crackdown deepens as US targets IRGC wallets
The U.S. Treasury has said it has seized nearly $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran as Washington expands its financial campaign against Tehran. Summary The U.S. Treasury says seizures of Iran-linked cryptocurrency are nearing $1 billion as Washington targets…
ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and HYPE
This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum is down 6% this week after sellers managed to put pressure on the $2,000 support. At the time of this post, this level…
Texas Bitcoin reserve plan advances as federal push faces delays
Texas has moved closer to holding Bitcoin directly after naming a new advisory committee to guide the state’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Summary Texas has named a five-member advisory committee to guide the management, custody, and valuation of its Strategic Bitcoin…
Crypto VC Funding Falls 50% After Massive Q4 2025 Surge: Galaxy
Galaxy reported crypto venture funding dropped 50% quarter-over-quarter to $4 billion, though activity stayed stronger than previous bear-market levels. Crypto venture capital activity slowed in Q1 2026 following the exceptionally strong pace recorded in Q4 2025, according to a…
Coinbase unlocks global crypto derivatives for U.S. institutions
Coinbase has opened a regulated route for U.S. institutions to trade global crypto derivatives through its futures commission merchant. Summary Coinbase Financial Markets now offers U.S. institutions regulated access to global crypto derivatives, starting with Deribit options. CFTC staff action…
Why Bitcoin Is Falling Behind Record-Breaking Stocks
Analysts have said that currently, stocks and Bitcoin are being driven by entirely different market forces. Global stocks have been making new highs recently, but Bitcoin (BTC), the biggest cryptocurrency based on market capitalization, is trading at almost 42%…
CFTC says some derivatives markets may not suit 24/7 trading
The CFTC has warned regulated derivatives platforms that round-the-clock trading may suit crypto-native markets but may not work safely across every traditional asset class. Summary The CFTC warned that 24/7 trading may not suit every traditional derivatives market. Coinbase said…
Strategy Moves $30 Million in BTC to Coinbase Amid Sell Speculation
The timing of the deposit raised eyebrows given recent hints that Strategy could consider selling some of its Bitcoin. On May 29, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin Strategy transferred 411.48 BTC, worth over $30 million, to Coinbase…
What led to Mark Cuban’s viral Bitcoin dump?
Mark Cuban has dumped most of his Bitcoin, calling it “not the hedge I expected” as the Iran war and dollar volatility exposed what he sees as a failed safe haven narrative. Summary Mark Cuban says Bitcoin “has lost the…
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…
