Crypto
AI Summary
- Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius, has reached a final resolution with the CFTC, accepting a permanent ban from U.S. commodity markets following allegations of fraud.
- Algorand is actively developing quantum-resistant technology, with plans to achieve broad quantum resilience by the end of 2027, addressing future cybersecurity threats.
- Regulatory bodies in the U.S. are proposing stricter user identification requirements for stablecoin issuers, aiming to align them with traditional banking standards.
- HIVE, a Bitcoin miner, has secured a substantial $220 million contract for AI infrastructure with Bell and Cohere, highlighting the growing intersection of AI and the digital asset sector.
- CME Group intends to sue the CFTC over the approval of crypto perpetual futures, indicating ongoing disputes between traditional finance players and regulatory approaches to digital assets.
Sources
Cointelegraph
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AllUnity debuts SEKAU, a fully reserved Swedish krona stablecoin
36 minutes ago
by Helen Partz
Latest News, Stablecoin, Sweden, MiCA, EuropeAllUnity launches Swedish krona-backed stablecoin SEKAU with multi-chain support, expanding its stablecoin portfolio regulated under the EU’s MiCA framework.
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Here’s what happened in crypto today
2 hours ago
by Cointelegraph
Latest News, CFTC, BusinessNeed to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
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Algorand plans ‘broad quantum resilience’ by 2027
2 hours ago
by Jesse Coghlan
Latest News, Algorand, Quantum ComputingAlgorand is planning new accounts and consensus mechanisms designed to be resistant to the cryptography-breaking threat of quantum computers.
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Microsoft warns users of 'Crypto Clipper' malware spread via USB drives
2 hours ago
by Martin Young
Latest News, Malware, Windows, MicrosoftThe malware blends data theft with remote code execution, “turning a financially motivated stealer into a lightweight backdoor,” Microsoft said.
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US crypto ETFs are pulling Bitcoiners into TradFi: BlackRock's Jay Jacobs
3 hours ago
by Martin Young
Latest News, Finance, BlackRock, Bitcoin ETF, DerivativesThe merger of crypto, decentralized finance and traditional finance is being referred to as the “Great Convergence” at BlackRock.
CoinDesk
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XRP falls 3% after losing $1.15 support as breakout attempt fades
2 hours ago
by Shaurya Malwa
Markets, NewsHeavy selling pushed XRP back below a key support zone, reinforcing a downtrend that has repeatedly stalled rallies near $1.25.
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Live markets: Bitcoin has traded below its mining cost for five months, squeezing miners
3 hours ago
by Shaurya Malwa
Markets, Live News, live_newsAbout 20% of miners are now unprofitable, and publicly traded miners sold more than 32,000 bitcoin in the first quarter to cover operating costs, more than they offloaded in all of 2025.
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Bitcoin traders load up on bearish bets all the way down to $52,000
3 hours ago
by Omkar Godbole
Markets, Bitcoin News, NewsBitcoin traders are scrambling to buy options bets that would pay off if the selloff deepens.
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Bitcoin falls below $63,000 as risk assets sell off and the week's bounce fades
3 hours ago
by Shaurya Malwa
Markets, NewsCrypto dropped across the board on Friday in holiday-thinned trading, giving back the week's gains. With oil down 9% and the Iran deal signed, the question turns to whether this cycle gets an altseason at all.
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Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky gets U.S. CFTC ban in final resolution with regulator
12 hours ago
by Jesse Hamilton
Policy, Fraud, NewsAlexander Mashinsky, the founder of failed crypto lender Celsius, had earlier been imprisoned for fraud and is now formally banned from CFTC registration.
Decrypt
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China’s Z.AI Releases GLM-5.2: A Model That Rivals Claude Opus—Using Zero Nvidia Chips
10 hours ago
by Jose Antonio Lanz
Artificial IntelligenceZ.ai's GLM-5.2 sits within 1% of Claude Opus 4.8 on long-horizon coding benchmarks, runs entirely on Huawei silicon, and undercuts Western frontier models by up to 82% per token.
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Midjourney Pivots From AI Images to Medical Imaging, Aiming to Build a Better MRI Alternative
10 hours ago
by Jason Nelson
Artificial IntelligenceImage generation company Midjourney is developing a full-body imaging system that combines ultrasound tech with AI smarts.
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CFTC Hits Celsius Crypto Fraudster Alex Mashinsky With Permanent Trading Ban
11 hours ago
by Logan Hitchcock
celsius-degree-token, Law and OrderThe settlement ensures that convicted Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky is unable to trade in CFTC markets or register with the regulator.
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Algorand Plans to Be Ready for Quantum Computing Threat by End of 2027
11 hours ago
by Jason Nelson
algorand, TechnologyQuantum computing threatens the blockchain ecosystem, from Bitcoin to Ethereum and beyond, and Algorand has a plan to be prepared.
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Ethereum Foundation Exodus Continues as Co-Director Hsiao-Wei Wang Departs
11 hours ago
by Logan Hitchcock
MarketsAnother key figure at the Ethereum Foundation is stepping away from her post, continuing a recent leadership exodus.
AMBCrypto
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QCP warns Strategy’s overhang could cap Bitcoin’s upside despite U.S-Iran deal
2 hours ago
by Benjamin Njiri
Bitcoin, News, Social, Trading View, ambcryptoSophisticated players still eye $60K as a near-term price floor for BTC.
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LayerZero whale dumps $3.96M in ZRO – Can bulls defend $1?
4 hours ago
by Gladys Makena
Altcoin, News, Social, Trading ViewZRO's oversold SMI signals sellers’ dominance, risking drop below $1 support.
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Hyperliquid eyes $79 – Can HYPE overcome $55M in selling pressure?
5 hours ago
by Olayiwola Dolapo
Altcoin, News, Social, Trading View, ambcryptoRetail traders have kept HYPE afloat, and now whales are finding it attractive again.
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Is Bitcoin stabilizing? What to expect as whales control 35.84% of BTC’s supply
7 hours ago
by Akashnath S
Bitcoin, News, Social, Trading View, ambcryptoSantiment pointed out that 35.82% of Bitcoin's supply is held by whale wallets with at least 1k BTC.
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ALGO price prediction – Can Algorand’s 4.4% staking hype beat bearish wedge?
10 hours ago
by Akashnath S
Altcoin, Analysis, HideCryptopanic, News, Social, Trading View, ambcryptoThe Algorand staking launch on CoinTrade, combined with oversold conditions, could have helped during the recent days' gains