Analysis
Trading
Bitcoin breaks $109k ATH to enter price discovery once again
Institutional investors and regulatory developments fuel Bitcoin rally as it breaks new all-time high of $109,476.
RWA
Robinhood calls on SEC to establish unified regulatory framework for tokenized RWAs
Robinhood's 42-page proposal outlines path for integrating tokenized securities in traditional finance.
Adoption
Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart
Sovereign entities are quietly increasing Bitcoin exposure indirectly via Strategy stock amid regulatory constraints.
ETF
SEC delays decision on Bitwise, 21Shares Solana ETF applications, opens public consultation
The SEC postponed its decision on Bitwise and 21Shares Solana ETF applications and opened public consultation to address market concerns.
Rumors
Circle in talks with Coinbase, Ripple over potential sale amid $5B IPO plans
Circle's IPO plans face uncertainty amid early-stage sale discussions with Coinbase and Ripple.
Regulation
SEC chair Atkins reaffirms end of harsh crypto enforcement, proposes unified framework
To end regulatory uncertainty, the SEC will draft crypto-specific rules and foster collaborative engagement with the industry.
Macro
Moody’s historic downgrade of US credit system could add fuel to Bitcoin safe-haven status
Bitcoin maintains its $100,000 perch as a hedge against US fiscal instability in wake of Moody’s downgrade.
Legal
Judge targets central figures in LIBRA scandal with asset freeze; Milei’s financial ties under review
The court authorized lifting banking secrecy protections to grant investigators access to Milei's financial transactions amid LIBRA probe.
Crime
France ramps up efforts to tackle rising crypto kidnappings after failed attempt goes viral
French authorities bolster defenses for crypto sector amid wave of violent kidnappings and ransom attempts.
Legal
DOJ to press on with criminal charges against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm
Federal prosecutors maintain charges against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, despite a possible softening stance on crypto platforms.
Exchanges
Coinbase confirms Biden-era SEC probe over ‘verified users’ is still ongoing
The SEC investigation added to Coinbase's woes amid a recent security breach, causing its shares to slide 6%.
Crime
Europol, Spanish police dismantle ‘mafia crypto bank’ laundering funds across continents
Europol-led efforts expose sophisticated crypto-driven laundering scheme moving illicit funds across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
