Lawmakers in the US Senate are on state work periods until July 13, giving them only four weeks to address a cryptocurrency market structure bill before another break and possible delays due to campaigning for elections.
Bitcoin put-call ratio hits 1-year high: Are bears preparing for drop to $55K?
Rising demand for put options and persistent ETF outflows highlight Bitcoin’s weakness despite lower oil prices.
Bitcoin balances $60K tightrope as US stocks rebound on fresh Iran peace deal hopes
Bitcoin faced its own battle for support as US stocks headed higher and analysts warned of a lack of “conviction” among BTC buyers.
Coinbase, Kraken and OKX move to swoop up EU users affected by MiCA restrictions
Several exchanges that have already been authorized by EU regulators are attempting to bring in users from companies unlicensed under the Markets in Crypto-Assets rules, offering transfer bonuses and prizes.
BNY adds USDC minting and redemption to institutional custody platform
The move deepens BNY’s partnership with Circle and builds on the bank’s role as the primary custodian of USDC reserves.
Can AI drain DeFi? Separating Claude Mythos hype from reality
Claude Mythos has raised concerns about AI-driven attacks on DeFi protocols. However, the same AI tools are also available to security teams, not just attackers.
From Bitcoin critics to blockchain believers: The 5 biggest crypto backflips
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. Here are five crypto skeptics who have reluctantly embraced the opportunity of making loads of money with blockchain.
Strategy unveils capital framework to preserve Bitcoin exposure, pay dividends
Michael Saylor’s Strategy unveiled a capital framework allowing Bitcoin sales to fund dividends, a $2.55 billion reserve and buybacks while raising STRC payout to 12%.
Breez launches Bitcoin-to-stablecoin payments across more than 30 blockchains
The new SDK feature lets developers route payments from Bitcoin balances to recipients in USDC and USDT without requiring users to hold stablecoins.
Prediction-market operational consolidation could spur M&A wave: Bernstein
Bernstein says platforms are bringing exchange, clearing and brokerage infrastructure in-house, setting up potential deals while increasing antitrust and regulatory risks.