Bitcoin Suisse Advances Middle East Expansion, Receives Financial Services Permission in Abu Dhabi
[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, July 7th, 2026] Premium virtual assets pioneer BTCS (Middle East) Ltd. is now fully authorized by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, enabling regulated institutional services across the UAE. Building on its position…
Ethereum price setup turns bullish, but $1,800 still blocks rally
Ethereum traded near $1,777.49 at the time of writing, up 0.5% in the past 24 hours, according to crypto.news market data. Summary Ethereum must close above $1,800 to strengthen the short-term bullish setup, analysts say. Binance liquidity has improved, but…
Why Strategy Selling More Bitcoin May Not Be Bearish After All
Strategy sold more Bitcoin, but Grayscale believes that the move will “restore confidence in its financing structure” and help BTC “find a more durable bottom.” The Bitcoin treasury company Strategy offloaded 3,588 BTC last week for approximately $216 million….
BNB Chain pushes self-custody as MiCA reshapes EU crypto access
BNB Chain has published a guide for moving assets from a centralized exchange to BNB Chain, as European crypto users adjust to new rules under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. Summary MiCA has changed EU exchange access, pushing some users…
3 AIs Give Surprising Answers
SOL is the “easiest pick,” ChatGPT said. The prolonged bear market has left numerous crypto investors underwater, as prices of countless digital assets have crashed by double digits over the past several months. Despite the grim reality, the current…
Crypto Is No Longer the ‘Belle of the Ball,’ Warns Bitwise’s Matt Hougan
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are…
Bitcoin Investment Products Suffer $1.44B in Outflows During Worst Week of 2026
XRP, Hyperliquid, and Near attracted fresh investor money despite massive outflows across the broader crypto fund market. Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.44 billion in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares. It was the largest weekly withdrawal from Bitcoin…
First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called…
Bitget AI Hits 1 Million Users and $1.2B in Agent Trading Volume Across 58 Tools
Key Takeaways Bitget AI disclosed that it crossed 1 million users and $1.2 billion in trading volume across 58 tools as of mid-May 2026. CEO Gracy Chen signals Bitget is shifting from AI chat features to full execution, targeting an…
$33K Could Be Bitcoin’s Next Stop if History Repeats: Analyst
Even the less bearish prediction envisions a substantial decline. Sell in May and go away is a popular saying in the financial markets, and renowned analyst Merlijn The Trader outlined a historical pattern that could be even more painful…
DOJ says alleged Dream Market admin laundered crypto into gold
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged German citizen Owe Martin Andresen over an alleged money laundering scheme tied to Dream Market, a darknet marketplace that shut down in 2019. Summary DOJ charged Owe Martin Andresen over alleged laundering tied…
Crypto Owners Forced at Gunpoint to Unlock Accounts in $6.5M Robbery Spree
Key Takeaways Authorities alleged attackers used delivery disguises to gain entry into victims’ homes. Prosecutors said a victim transferred approximately $6.5 million during a gunpoint robbery. Federal charges include robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy counts carrying severe penalties. Delivery Disguises and…
Standard Chartered appoints Manus Costello as permanent CFO
Standard Chartered has named Manus Costello as its permanent Group Chief Financial Officer, filling a seat that’s been occupied on an interim basis since Diego De Giorgi departed in February. Costello, who only joined the bank in 2024 as Global…
What Does This Mean for Crypto?
A Nexo research analyst believes a full CLARITY Act approval from the Senate could trigger a BTC bull run. A few days ago, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) made some progress in the Senate. The bill…
Oil Perps Hit $106 on Hyperliquid, Bitcoin Falls Below $77K as Trump Warns Iran: ‘Clock Is Ticking’
Key Takeaways Trump warned Iran on Truth Social on May 17, 2026, after a call with Netanyahu, adding pressure to stalled ceasefire talks. Hyperliquid oil perps xyz:WTIOIL and xyz:BRENTOIL topped $102 and $106, with combined open interest above $481 million….
Is Q-Day crypto’s next threat as blockchains rush quantum fixes?
CNN has renewed attention on Q-Day, the unknown future point when quantum computers may become strong enough to break common encryption systems. Summary Q-Day warnings renewed concern over encryption systems that protect internet traffic and crypto wallets today. Solana clients…
Chamath Palihapitiya warns Taiwan could lose strategic importance in 18 months
Chamath Palihapitiya, the venture capitalist and former Facebook executive, is making a bold claim: Taiwan’s stranglehold on the world’s most advanced chip manufacturing could be irrelevant within 18 months. The reason, he argues, is that the US is getting close…
Iran Launches Hormuz Safe, Claims $10B Revenue – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Iran’s Ministry of Economy reportedly launched Hormuz Safe on May 16, 2026, targeting $10B in annual revenue. Hormuz Safe will ostensibly settle maritime insurance policies in bitcoin, raising U.S. sanctions compliance concerns for cargo operators. The platform covers…