EU targets MiCA overhaul as US GENIUS Act reshapes stablecoin rules
The European Union has begun preparing changes to its Markets in Crypto-Assets framework after the United States enacted the GENIUS Act, with regulators expected to review stablecoin rules and other digital asset provisions from 2027. Summary The EU is preparing…
Charles Hoskinson Says Ethereum Is Adopting Cardano Ideas Without Credit
Hoskinson argues Cardano’s years of research deserve recognition as Ethereum explores similar technical approaches. Charles Hoskinson has accused Ethereum of adopting ideas pioneered by Cardano without acknowledgment. The Cardano co-founder made the claim following a proposal by Ethereum researcher…
EU targets MiCA overhaul as US GENIUS Act reshapes stablecoin rules
The European Union has begun preparing changes to its Markets in Crypto-Assets framework after the United States enacted the GENIUS Act, with regulators expected to review stablecoin rules and other digital asset provisions from 2027. Summary The EU is preparing…
Bitcoin Maxi Warns BIP-110 Failure Could Mean the End of Permissionless Money
BIP-110 has become a symbolic battle over Bitcoin’s future direction, from censorship resistance to network governance. Bitcoin maximalist Justin Bechler has warned that the failure of BIP-110 would leave BTC permanently under the control of what he called a…
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…
Belgium Online Gambling Nearly Doubled to 14.8% Since 2018 Despite EU-Toughest Ad Ban
Key Takeaways Sciensano found Belgium online gambling rose from 7.9% in 2018 to 14.8% in 2023-2024 despite the 2023 ad ban. BAGO called for stronger Belgium enforcement after Sciensano data showed 52.6% weekly gambling ad reach. 2.6% of the Belgian…
Cerebras IPO nearly doubles on Nasdaq debut
Cerebras IPO shares nearly doubled on their first day of trading, opening at $350 after pricing at $185 per share on Wednesday evening. Summary Cerebras raised $5.55 billion at $185 per share and opened Thursday at $350, the largest US…
US CFTC expands oversight of prediction markets, collaborates with major sports leagues
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is no longer just watching prediction markets from the sidelines. Chairman Mike Selig confirmed on May 12 that the agency is in active discussions with every major professional sports league in the US, including the…
Strive Reports 15,009 Bitcoin, Zero Debt After Semler Merger and Note Buyback
Key Takeaways Strive expanded its bitcoin holdings through purchases and the Semler Scientific merger. Medical-device revenue helped lift quarterly sales, while fair-value losses drove a large deficit. Daily SATA dividends are expected to begin soon, pending board declarations. Strive Reports…
SIREN price crashes 51% as MACD signals deeper slide
SIREN price crashed 51.36% on May 14, closing at $0.5574 after opening above $1.14. Summary SIREN price collapsed 51.36% on the daily chart on May 14, closing at $0.5574 after hitting an intraday high of $1.1619. The daily MACD histogram…
Ripple Maxi Says Banks Are Trying To Kill XRP And RLUSD, What’s The Truth?
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ripple, XRP, and RLUSD have become the focus of a new controversy after crypto commentator Pumpius claimed major banking groups are lobbying against legislation that could strengthen…
Binance CMO Rachel Conlan to depart on June 15 after three years
Rachel Conlan, the chief marketing officer who steered Binance’s brand through one of its most turbulent periods, is leaving the exchange on June 15. She’ll stay on in an advisory capacity during the transition, but the day-to-day marketing reins are…
Brazil Slaps Banco Topazio With $3.2M Fine and 2-Year Crypto Trading Ban
Key Takeaways Brazil’s Central Bank banned Banco Topazio for 2 years and fined it $3.2M over unchecked crypto trades. Unchecked crypto trades totaled $1.7B, comprising 63% of Banco Topazio’s foreign exchange volume. Ailton Aiquino warned that similar violations could trigger…
Clarity Act clears Senate as Bitcoin hits $82K
The Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee 15 to 9 on Thursday, sending Bitcoin above $82,000 for the first time in weeks. Summary The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Clarity Act in a bipartisan 15 to 9 vote, with…
Bitcoin holds above $80,000 as stocks sink and Treasury yields climb on hot inflation data
Bitcoin is sitting above $80,000 while US stocks are having a rough day and Treasury yields are climbing. The catalyst: an inflation report that came in hotter than expected, sending bond markets into a minor panic and equity investors scrambling…