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A potential listing would further legitimize digital asset custody as core market infrastructure rather than a niche service following BitGo's public launch.

The raise underscores venture investors’ selective return to infrastructure-heavy crypto bets as DePIN struggles to move beyond early token launches.

The Series B extension values the New York–based crypto infrastructure company at about $1.5 billion and includes backing from institutional investors.

Futures market liquidations, a sharp sell-off in US stocks and limited progress on talks to fund the US government are taking a toll on Bitcoin price Thursday. Is $80,000 the next stop for BTC?

The chairs of the CFTC and SEC appeared together at a joint agency event Thursday to discuss a unified approach to crypto regulation.

Bitcoin suddenly dropped nearly 6% to see its lowest levels in two months as gold and silver endured a snap retracement from all-time highs.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig spoke on CNBC on Thursday as debate continues over stablecoin yield in the CLARITY Act.

Lawmakers begin debating amendments to a sweeping digital asset market structure proposal as Congress looks to clarify oversight of crypto markets.

DePIN’s “death” narrative hides a market that’s quietly compounding revenues, as Messari’s new report pegs the sector at $10 billion with growing real‑world usage and cash flow.

The platform enables enterprises to use programmable stablecoins for payments and treasury while outsourcing custody, compliance and settlement.

The parliamentary inquiry comes as regulators warn that stablecoins could drain bank deposits and reshape payments.

Bitcoin order-book analysis said that BTC price action was being held back by just one trading entity, while risking a trip to "Bearadise."

Citrea’s Bitcoin rollup has become a live experiment in whether BTC can support a full DeFi and stablecoin stack, and how much complexity Bitcoin should anchor at the base layer.

Current blockchain infrastructure has inadequate throughput and systematic front-running. Real-world finance demands sub-second finality and fair transaction ordering.

Bitcoin has been called "digital gold," and some of its key properties may help BTC rally more than the precious metal in percentage terms.

Heavy outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have diminished, putting BTC price in a better position to overcome the next hurdle at $93,000.

Hong Kong-listed OSL Group plans acquisitions and global expansion after securing fresh capital to scale its stablecoin and digital payments business.

Solana’s validator count has dropped 68% since 2023 as rising costs and zero-fee competition push smaller node operators offline.

Metaplanet said proceeds will be used for Bitcoin purchases, its Bitcoin income business and partial debt repayment as it executes its capital strategy.

Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access.

Crypto exchange Bybit said its new “My Bank” accounts will give users personal IBANs, instant fiat access, multi-currency transfers and crypto trading under their own name.

Hang Seng plans to offer tokenized gold fund units recorded on public blockchains, though the product remains subject to regulatory approval and will not trade on secondary markets.

ETH price charts confirmed a triangle breakdown, shifting the near-term bias lower and putting $2,250 in focus if sellers stay in control.

Abu Dhabi’s Universal Digital has launched USDU, the first US dollar‑backed stablecoin registered by the UAE central bank under its Payment Token Services Regulation.

Sygnum says its market-neutral BTC Alpha Fund posted 8.9% annualized returns in Q4 and raised more than 750 Bitcoin from professional and institutional investors.

With Commodity Futures Trading Commission head Mike Selig new in the role, the agencies held a "harmonization" event to show they're side-by-side.

Bellwether crypto exchange Coinbase was lower for an 8th straight session on Thursday to its weakest level since May.

The rollout of Aero, targeted for the second quarter of 2026, will take direct aim at incumbents like Uniswap and Curve, the team told CoinDesk.

Traders are watching $1.80 as near-term support, with $1.87–$1.90 now the key resistance zone.

The token broke below key support at $0.1218 on heavy volume, turning that level into near-term resistance even after a brief bounce from around $0.115.

Bitcoin price just fell through that price floor it's been bouncing off for two months. Now charts might be pointing to $75,000 as next level to watch.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig said they are working with the Senate to get a crypto market structure bill over the line.

While precious metals and stocks bounce from their worst levels of the session, crypto remains near the day's low.

The market structure legislation for the first time advanced beyond a committee, setting up the next steps that could end with a vote of the overall chamber.

A year after issuing an open letter to the incoming Trump administration, crypto law experts reflect on their regulatory advice.

According to the report, $13.5 million will be allocated to security grants distributed through DAO-style mechanisms

Banks are embracing stablecoins and tokenized deposits as a means to upgrade their financial infrastructure, but they are approaching the two technologies differently.

The London-based custody provider is weighing a potential public listing, aiming to follow rival BitGo's recent IPO.

The Senate Agriculture Committee held a markup hearing on crypto market structure legislation.

Wall Street broker Benchmark argued the crypto network has ample time to evolve as quantum risks shift from theory to risk management.

Soaring to $5,600 at one point earlier on Thursday, gold quickly pulled back to below the $5,200 level in U.S. morning trade.

In partnership with Standard Chartered’s Zodia Custody, Dubai Insurance is the first insurer globally to issue a crypto wallet for its policy holders to transact with digital assets.

Avalanche (AVAX) declined 4.4% and Polkadot (DOT) fell 4.1%, leading index lower.

Russian lawmakers plan crypto regulations by midyear, permitting trading for qualified and retail investors while banning anonymous coins and domestic payments.

The $45 million Series B extension also includes participation from new strategic investors Sony Innovation Fund, IMC, QCP and Karatage.

Google has integrated Gemini 3 into Chrome with agentic capabilities, joining OpenAI and Anthropic in the race to automate web browsing.

Bitcoin's technical setup is turning ugly, as the charts suggest bulls might want to buckle up for more pain ahead.

Atkins had previously said the exemptions, which could target tokenized securities, DeFi, and other crypto sectors, would be out in January.

Bitcoin is down bad Thursday, but Dogecoin, XRP, Cardano, and Litecoin are showing sharper losses, hitting lows not seen in over a year.

Token prices across DePIN remain deeply depressed, but on-chain revenues are growing.

Bitcoin liquidations still led on the platform, but silver and gold positions also took a hard hit Thursday.

Metaplanet raises $137 million for Bitcoin buys after its stock plunged 81% last year. Can the treasury firm bounce back in a crowded market?

Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on the next stops for Bitcoin and Solana, and President Donald Trump's approval rating.

The Ming family members were put to death after being convicted of crimes that generated $1.4 billion, including running scam compounds.

Zero Senate Agriculture Democrats voted for a crypto market structure bill Thursday, which squeaked by a markup on party lines.

Bitcoin plunged to a two-month low Thursday as risk-on assets broadly fell—and even gold and silver gave up earlier gains.

The “retail banking product” aims to eliminate the friction that consumers experience when trying to send funds to crypto exchanges.

Gold continues its parabolic rally, up 100% over the past year and seemingly finding new highs by the day. When will Bitcoin have its turn?

Solana ETFs are pulling in millions while SOL's price falls—why are investors betting on the funds but losing faith in the race against silver?

Bitcoin is trading like a high-beta risk asset instead of a dollar hedge, analysts say, as gold soars and the DXY hits yearly lows.

Trump-linked stablecoin USD1 is surging on institutional adoption, while the U.S. President’s official meme coin reels from waning hype.

AIOZ Pin replicates data into multiple, independent copies that are tamper-proof—meaning it will stay accessible for years to come.

Robinhood is once again blaming the GameStop crisis on infrastructure, but experts point to undercapitalization.

The ruling marks one of the largest court-imposed penalties yet tied to crypto marketing practices in Australia.

The privacy-focused browser developer is testing whether gamified competition can pull new users into Web3 gaming.

The SEC said Wednesday blockchain-based recordkeeping does not alter investor protections, while leaving unresolved how crypto-native products fit into existing law.

Prism aims to move ChatGPT into scientific writing as OpenAI signals plans to share in future profits. Some are warning against its pitfalls.

Publicly traded crypto exchange Gemini launched a new Zcash-themed credit card that pays ZEC rewards to holders.

Some members of the crypto industry are publicly distancing themselves from President Trump after the killing of Alex Pretti—and the White House's comments around it.

A Swiss subsidiary of Japanese investment banking giant Nomura is the latest crypto firm to seek a U.S. national bank charter from the OCC.

Leading American crypto exchange Coinbase has launched its own prediction markets offering, powered by Kalshi.

Scammers exploited a brief gap amid a trademark dispute to launch meme coin CLAWD, briefly inflate it to $16 million, and turn a viral AI project into a cautionary tale.

The move was widely expected, but FOMC members were divided.

Financial services firm Strive Asset Management is now among the top 10 publicly traded holders of Bitcoin.

Stablecoin issuer Tether is now one of the world's biggest gold holders, keeping its precious metal in a former Swiss nuclear bunker.

A former Jagex employee allegedly stole over 700 billion virtual gold pieces and sold them for almost $750,000 in crypto and fiat.

Citadel, SIFMA, and JPMorgan met with the SEC on Tuesday to raise concerns about the agency’s aggressively pro-crypto agenda.

US regulators signalled a move from coordination to execution on crypto oversight, as the SEC and CFTC outlined plans for joint rulemaking.

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Ethereum may be setting up for a meaningful upswing as its technical structure and underlying economic signals begin to converge.

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Is Ripple finally bringing blockchain to the heart of banking?

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The US Senate Agriculture Committee has approved its digital asset market structure bill, advancing the legislation out of committee after a closely watched markup process.

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Bybit and OKX drove the recent sell-off for the altcoin

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Bitcoin’s drop below $85,000 has refocused attention on key support levels, as volume profile data shows growing sensitivity around the $82K–$85K range.

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SHIB faces bearish pressure as whales sell, support weakens, and leveraged traders eye critical downside levels.

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Crypto markets are showing growing signs of leverage stress, with liquidation data pointing to increased downside risk despite relatively stable prices.

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Utility is king in 2026, and if a token isn’t backed by a real business, […]

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Rumors of the Sam Altman-led company creating a biometric-powered social media platform has caught market interest.

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Whales bought the dip, but LINK’s structure keeps raising a tougher question about what breaks next.

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