Gary Gensler Backs States in Fight Over Prediction Market Regulation
The former SEC and CFTC chair says Congress “categorically” did not intend to put sports betting under exclusive federal oversight.
Crypto
Bitcoin miner ‘capitulation’ comes as trader sees later 2026 bear-market bottom
Bitcoin miner metic sparked talk of “capitulation” as profit margins stayed under 5%, but the BTC price bear-market bottom remained absent.
While bitcoin holds near $63,000, some data points to pain ahead for bulls
Onchain data shows the bitcoin market price is only just above its realized price and demand is weakening, especially from ETFs.
LG Electronics Teams With Arbitrum for Blockchain-Based Ad Platform
The South Korean tech giant built a custom layer-2 network with Arbitrum for an advertising platform set to launch this year.
SpaceX IPO update: Whale opens $22.3M SPCX long as synthetic price hits 30% premium
SpaceX’s IPO hype may fuel a strong debut, but history shows richly valued listings often struggle after the first-day pop fades.
Metaplanet buys Siiibo Securities to accelerate bitcoin financial ecosystem plans
The approximately $13.1 million acquisition gives Metaplanet a regulated securities platform to develop Bitcoin-linked investment products.
Crypto scammers exploit World Cup ticket demand, TRM warns
FIFA and the FBI warned of ticket scams as TRM Labs identified World Cup-themed crypto fraud operations tied to multiple wallet addresses.
There’s one simple way to tell whether bitcoin has really bottomed. Right now, it hasn’t.
Bitcoin’s weekly RSI contains a critical level that has reliably separated bull and bear market regimes across multiple cycles. Right now, the indicator has yet to clear that line.
International sting shuts down $390M crypto money-laundering ring
Eleven countries were involved in the joint operation that ended the AudiA6 crypto laundering ring and Dark2Web marketplace.
BlackRock files to list its bitcoin income ETF, with expected debut next week
An 8-A share registration filing, in this case for Nasdaq, is usually one of the last steps before an ETF goes live.
SEC plan to scrap ‘Rule 611’ positive for tokenized US stocks: Galaxy
Galaxy’s Alex Thorn says a plan to scrap rules on stock orders and quotes would remove a major barrier to tokenized stocks trading on decentralized platforms.
XRP jumps 3% above $1.14 as institutional buying meets key resistance test
XRP posted its strongest session in days on a sharp volume surge, though traders remain focused on whether the rally can break a longer-term downtrend that still points lower.
Live updates: Bitcoin in volatile trading above $63,000, DOGE unchanged
Crypto firmed across the board on the largest listing in history, but the token most tied to Elon Musk traded right in line with the market.
Former SEC, CFTC Chair Gary Gensler argues that prediction markets don’t overrule state regulations
The former regulator joined a number of interest groups in arguing that prediction markets are overstepping their bounds by offering sports-related contracts.
SpaceX’s crypto-traded IPO was sharply falling. It now points upward to a $2.4 trillion valuation
The SPCX perpetual on Hyperliquid has bounced from this week’s lows, while Bloomberg says other shadow markets now imply a first-day gain of more than 35%.
The company that makes your TV is taking ads onchain. Arbitrum helped
LG Electronics has built a blockchain-based advertising platform with the help of Arbitrum.
LG, Arbitrum launch blockchain-based bid for $679B ad market
LG is building a blockchain focused on buying and selling ads, joining a wave of companies launching their own blockchains in recent years.
Coinbase launches tool letting AI agents make payments and trade crypto
Coinbase for Agents will let users of the crypto exchange manage their holdings “without the constant manual oversight” and can autonomously perform a range of tasks.
Avalanche Treasury Co. falls 16% as it debuts on Nasdaq
The Avalanche Treasury holds about 15 million of the blockchain’s native token, AVAX, which is trading at a five-year low.
Big Tech crash, oil volatility rattles markets: Will Bitcoin hold above $60K?
With $1.9 billion exiting the spot Bitcoin ETFs and tech stocks under pressure, BTC is failing as a hedge and at risk of falling below the $60,000 support.
OpenAI Wants a Price War With Anthropic—Is It Proving DeepSeek Right?
Sam Altman is weighing drastic token price cuts to fight Anthropic. The problem is DeepSeek already made that argument for him—and for free.
Bitcoin Must Prepare for Quantum Threat Now, Coinbase Says
Coinbase’s quantum advisory council says crypto developers should begin post-quantum migration work now, warning that unresolved questions around abandoned and vulnerable coins could become one of Bitcoin’s biggest battles.
Citi launches blockchain marketplace for private companies shares: Report
The US banking giant’s blockchain marketplace will offer tokenized depositary receipts of private company shares amid Wall Street’s broad embrace of tokenized assets.
Ripple CEO Takes Aim at JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Over Clarity Act Crypto Bill Criticism
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse spoke out against JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and his comments on the key piece of crypto legislation.
Microsoft President Asks Graduates to Stop Fearing AI and Start Adapting
Brad Smith published a 3,000-word essay urging empathy for graduates booing AI at commencements. The same week, Microsoft’s CFO confirmed headcount will keep shrinking.
Nasdaq-Listed Bitcoin Firm Nakamoto Sells BTC, Cuts Debt and Authorizes Share Buyback
Nakamoto, the Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin services and treasury firm, sold about $48 million worth of BTC and derivatives to help reduce debt.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX prices shares at $135, raising $75 billion in largest-ever IPO
The company’s fully diluted value will be about $1.8 trillion, with the stock set to open for trade on Friday on the Nasdaq.
ETH futures traders lean into $1.6K range lows: Will Ether lead market recovery?
ETH traders increased their long positions as Ether price traded near 2026 lows. Will ETH’s rebound eclipse the BTC recovery?
Coinbase Launches Tool That Lets AI Agents Trade Crypto and Make Payments for Users
Coinbase’s new product allows AI agents to execute crypto trades, payments, and portfolio management tasks within user-defined limits.
Crypto Platforms Broaden Access to Elon Musk’s SpaceX Ahead of $1.75 Trillion IPO
With the help of crypto rails, retail investors have a variety of ways to bypass traditional Wall Street gatekeepers to get SpaceX exposure.