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Lawyers say MiCA rules do not bar the European Central Bank from communicating with national regulators during the application process, though crypto licensing decisions remain with member states.

The warning comes as the Ethereum Foundation reduces spending, adjusts its treasury strategy and undergoes a wave of leadership departures.

The exchange's Philippine return relies on an SEC sandbox arrangement that BlockShoals says permits trading access without a local VASP license.

Bitcoin market participants may be left in "complete disbelief" as the market reverses from a liquidity grab without another major leg lower, a trader predicted.

Near-record OP_RETURN usage is driving a surge in low-value Bitcoin transactions, pushing Bitcoin network activity close to all-time highs despite muted price action.

Goldman Sachs revised its year-end forecast for gold to $4,900, indicating an increase from current levels, but less than previously expected.

AllUnity launches Swedish krona-backed stablecoin SEKAU with multi-chain support, expanding its stablecoin portfolio regulated under the EU’s MiCA framework.

Algorand is planning new accounts and consensus mechanisms designed to be resistant to the cryptography-breaking threat of quantum computers.

The malware blends data theft with remote code execution, “turning a financially motivated stealer into a lightweight backdoor,” Microsoft said.

The merger of crypto, decentralized finance and traditional finance is being referred to as the “Great Convergence” at BlackRock.

The US commodities watchdog has settled with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, ending the agency’s first-ever case against a crypto lending platform.

Exchange inflows, slumping demand and a 31% drop in Ether futures open interest may signal that another wave of selling could hit ETH.

The Maltese regulator is seeking industry feedback on a legal framework for software-governed organizations, arguing that many DeFi projects are not fully decentralized.

Bitcoin’s slump accelerated as capital rotated further into the AI sector, raising the odds of a BTC price drop below $60,000.

For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations and bribery.

The proposed rules by US government agencies suggested that stablecoin issuers be subject to customer identification program requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act, the same as regulated financial firms.

The proposed system aims to connect traditional banking infrastructure with blockchain-based payment networks with banks retaining customer deposits.

The offering follows regulatory approval earlier this year and comes as prediction markets face legal challenges from regulators, exchanges and policymakers around the world.

Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future.

Bitwise analysts say Bitcoin trades in a historical value zone, but hawkish Federal Reserve signals and a competition for liquidity could sideline buyers.

The deal is expected to add approximately $70 million in annual recurring revenue as the company scales its AI-focused operations.

The lawsuit targets the federal regulator and Chair Michael Selig, alleging that the Commodity Futures Trading Commissioin is treating cryptocurrency “futures” as “swaps,” posing risks to derivatives markets.

IREN leads public Bitcoin miners with a projected $21.1 billion AI infrastructure funding gap, underscoring the capital-intensive nature of converting mining sites into data centers.

Crypto exchange Bybit has been added to Singapore’s MAS Investor Alert List, which flags entities that may be mistakenly perceived as licensed or regulated.

A viral 4chan Bitcoin prediction appears to have nailed past BTC prices, but edited targets and impossible supply claims weaken its $145,000 call.

Heavy selling pushed XRP back below a key support zone, reinforcing a downtrend that has repeatedly stalled rallies near $1.25.

About 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.

Bitcoin traders are scrambling to buy options bets that would pay off if the selloff deepens.

Crypto 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.

Alexander Mashinsky, the founder of failed crypto lender Celsius, had earlier been imprisoned for fraud and is now formally banned from CFTC registration.

The Federal Reserve, Treasury and other regulators have issued a proposed rule that would set identification standards, and it's now open for public comments.

Wang's departure follows the resignation of fellow co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak and marks the latest in a string of high-profile exits at the EF.

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The announcement reflects a crypto's growing recognition that adopting quantum-resistant cryptography could take years, requiring changes not only to user wallets but also to core protocol infrastructure.

Internet Computer (ICP) fell 4.1% and Sui (SUI) dropped 4%, leading the index lower from Wednesday.

The AgentCard integration with Visa Intelligent Commerce allows AI agents built on models from any provider, including OpenAI or Anthropic, to effect commercial transactions.

GPU cloud contract with Bell and Cohere strengthens HIVE's shift from bitcoin mining to high performance AI computing.

Capital is flowing out of the largest tech companies and bitcoin as investors pile into semiconductors, memory stocks and space-related opportunities.

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ASTER sees two-way volatility as bullish protocol-specific news meets hawkish Fed.

While the Federal Reserve held interest rates, Chair Kevin Warsh made it clear the U.S. central bank is more worried about inflation than growth.

The MFSA is seeking feedback on whether decentralization should be assessed as a spectrum rather than a binary concept.

The bond market is sending a signal that complicates prospects of a near-term bitcoin bull run.

Total crypto market value has held steady near $2.26 trillion since Tuesday, with the recovery losing momentum after the Fed killed rate-cut hopes and spot ETFs swung back to outflows.

The slide has paused the above-par share sales Strategy uses to fund bitcoin purchases, and it is the same stock whose dividends forced the company's first BTC sale this month.

Image generation company Midjourney is developing a full-body imaging system that combines ultrasound tech with AI smarts.

The settlement ensures that convicted Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky is unable to trade in CFTC markets or register with the regulator.

Quantum computing threatens the blockchain ecosystem, from Bitcoin to Ethereum and beyond, and Algorand has a plan to be prepared.

Another key figure at the Ethereum Foundation is stepping away from her post, continuing a recent leadership exodus.

Brain is a self-improving memory layer that tracks what Computer did, what worked, and what failed—then uses it overnight to make the next task faster and cheaper.

As the MiCA grace period closes, only a fraction of registered firms hold full licenses, setting up the prospect of a wave of consolidation.

The crypto miner has signed a landmark three-year GPU contract with Bell Canada and Cohere—as Canada races to build AI systems it actually owns.

Kentucky accused America’s top prediction market platforms of running illegal sports betting operations, joining a growing stack of states.

Strategy’s flagship preferred stock is facing pressure, but analysts say that's not yet an existential threat for the Bitcoin treasury giant.

Prediction market traders don't see Bitcoin or Ethereum making their next big moves to higher price targets.

Everyday investors that own Strategy’s STRC have been drawn to double-digit yields, but the preferred stock’s volatility has shaken some.

The proposed rulemaking establishes how U.S. crypto companies will have to screen stablecoin customers after the passage of the GENIUS Act.

Bitcoin slid to $64k as rate hike odds soared after Kevin Warsh's first FOMC presser. But was it Warsh or Saylor truly driving the selloff?

A new National Risk Assessment names crypto-asset misuse among Ireland's top threats, as a 30-point plan tightens checks on crypto funds.

Outgoing CME chief Terry Duffy says perpetual futures are actually swaps under Dodd-Frank, and that the exchange will file suit Thursday.

BTC slid to around $64,100 after Kevin Warsh's hawkish debut, but analysts argue a $60,000 floor and catalysts could spark a rebound.

French authorities said that government cybersecurity researchers will stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption beginning in 2027.

A new APA survey found that more than a third of psychologists have patients using AI as an additional mental health professional, even as clinicians warn that the technology can reinforce delusions.

The judge said Polymarket is not likely to succeed on the merits of its case against Michigan state regulators.

Defunct crypto exchange FTX gained exposure to SpaceX in 2022, and the rocket-maker’s post-IPO rally has lifted hopes among creditors.

Nvidia's ENPIRE hands an entire robot fleet to coding agents like Codex and Claude Code, letting them write training code, test it on real hardware, and improve without a human watching.

Stablecoin infrastructure firm Trace Finance said Wednesday that it raised a $32 million Series A round to help expand its reach.

Prime Minister Kristen Michal backed a proposal to issue AI agents a personal identification code separate from the people who own them.

Perps DEX Satori Finance is the latest in a string of crypto firms forced to shut their doors amid an extended market downturn.

The first FOMC meeting under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh produced the expected result, yet Bitcoin and other assets dipped.

GLAAD's report argues AI systems can amplify anti-LGBTQ bias, misinformation, discrimination, and privacy harms.

Critics say the Illinois transaction-level tax could deal severe consequences to the crypto industry and consumers in the state.

Hyperliquid’s decentralized exchange has rapidly grown to become one of the biggest projects in crypto. Here’s how it works.

Allbirds, meet Smartbird: The shoe brand has completed its AI pivot, rebranding while hiring a new president and CEO to lead the charge.

A Miami-based man who went by the name “Bitcoin Rodney” pleaded guilty for his role in what prosecutors said was a massive global fraud.

Benchmark-StoneX reiterated a $270 price target for COIN—60% higher than Coinbase’s current share price—following an array of product announcements.

Sophisticated players still eye $60K as a near-term price floor for BTC.

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ZRO's oversold SMI signals sellers’ dominance, risking drop below $1 support.

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Retail traders have kept HYPE afloat, and now whales are finding it attractive again.

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Santiment pointed out that 35.82% of Bitcoin's supply is held by whale wallets with at least 1k BTC.

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The Algorand staking launch on CoinTrade, combined with oversold conditions, could have helped during the recent days' gains

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Will the demand zone hold ETHFI's price steady as protocol performance strengthens?

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A federal court approved a consent order permanently barring Alex Mashinsky from U.S. commodity markets as the CFTC concludes its Celsius enforcement action.

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Ethereum whale activity collapses 86.6% as traders remain heavily long near resistance.

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How is the UXLink attacker able to launch millions of dollars in stolen funds after nine months?

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A new GENIUS Act proposal would require stablecoin issuers to verify direct customers without imposing KYC obligations on every stablecoin transfer.

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XLM has rallied for five consecutive days after defending support near $0.183.

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