Bitcoin, blockchain, DeFi, digital assets, and crypto regulation.
Franklin Templeton has submitted filings for two ETFs designed to reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin, potentially launching as early as September 2026.
The Bitcoin network is experiencing a significant uptick in activity, nearing all-time highs, driven by increased OP_RETURN usage for low-value transactions.
With Bitcoin prices remaining below mining costs for five months, around 20% of miners are now facing unprofitability. Publicly traded miners have sold over 32,000 bitcoin in Q1 2026 to manage expenses.
As Bitcoin's value faces downward pressure, traders are actively purchasing options that would yield returns if the price drops to $52,000 or lower.
In a week marked by volatility, Bitcoin's price has fallen below $63,000 as risk assets face a sell-off, compounded by holiday-thinned trading conditions.
As investment flows increasingly favor the AI sector, Bitcoin's decline intensifies, leading to speculation about a potential drop below the $60,000 mark.
In a significant move, the Irish government has conducted its first assessment of digital assets in seven years, focusing on potential financial risks including money laundering and terrorism financing.
New proposed regulations by US government agencies would require stablecoin issuers to implement customer identification protocols akin to those of regulated financial institutions.
According to CryptoQuant, microtransactions under 0.01 BTC now constitute a significant 80% of daily Bitcoin transactions, a notable increase from 44% in 2023.
The CFTC has reached a settlement that permanently bars Alex Mashinsky, the founder of Celsius, from trading in its markets or registering with the agency.
Analysts from Bitwise highlight that Bitcoin is currently priced in a historical value zone, yet caution is warranted due to potential hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve and liquidity competition.
CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC and its Chair, Michael Selig, claiming that the regulator's classification of cryptocurrency futures as swaps could jeopardize derivatives markets.
In a bid to bolster financial security, the Federal Reserve has proposed a rule mandating stablecoin issuers to implement customer identification programs aimed at preventing illicit activities.
In a significant move, Kraken has integrated decentralized exchange (DEX) trading for Solana, enabling users to access a wide range of tokens within the Solana ecosystem.
Ledn has introduced Tether Gold as collateral for loans, reflecting the growth of tokenized commodities, which now represent about 17% of the $43 billion RWA market.
Ledn has announced the addition of Tether's XAUT gold token to its platform, enabling users to secure loans backed by their gold holdings, similar to existing Bitcoin options.
Bitcoin's position in the market has declined by ten spots since mid-2025, with projections suggesting it may not return to the top five until 2036.
Rodney Burton, known as 'Bitcoin Rodney,' has pled guilty to charges related to a massive $1.8 billion cryptocurrency fraud, potentially facing five years in prison.
Bitcoin and ether ETFs have seen a combined loss of $111 million as hopes for interest rate cuts faded. The total market value remains steady at approximately $2.26 trillion.
In Alabama, a Republican candidate has emerged victorious in a Senate runoff, supported by a crypto company-backed PAC that claims to have made its largest expenditure of the election cycle.