Analysis
Politics
Senator Warren challenges SEC nominee Paul Atkins over FTX ties and deregulation risks
Atkins faces scrutiny over past advisory roles and deregulation views as Warren calls for SEC transparency.
Analysis
StanChart says Bitcoin strengthening its dual role as TradFi hedge and tech stock
Bitcoin's performance alongside the Nasdaq highlights its growing role in investment portfolios, according to Standard Chartered.
Analysis
Hayes flips bullish on Bitcoin, predicts $110,000 rally amid Fed’s policy shift
Hayes clarified that he views Bitcoin as more likely to rally to $110,000 than to decline to $76,500 in the short term.
Adoption
IMF updates global standards to include crypto in balance of payments
Bitcoin and comparable cryptocurrencies are now non-produced assets in global economic statistics per the IMF's new standards.
Hacks
Ethereum-based RWA protocol Zoth hacked second time in a month for $8.85 million
Zoth is also offering a $500,000 bounty for information leading to the identification of the hacker responsible for the exploit.
Adoption
Trump administration exploring gold revaluation to fund Bitcoin purchases – Bo Hines
The plan to revalue gold certificates could align with provisions from the 2025 BITCOIN Act, aiming to grow the US Bitcoin stockpile.
Exchanges
South Korean authorities raid Bithumb in corporate fund misuse inquiry
South Korean prosecutors are probing Bithumb's financial governance following estimated $2.3 million fund misuse.
Analysis
VanEck sees Bitcoin pullback as reset amid rising institutional demand but warns of short-term risks
Regulatory initiatives and corporate adoption drive Bitcoin's strategic role in finance, despite recent market volatility and ETF outflows.
DeFi
Runes Protocol unveils ‘agents’ to enhance Bitcoin DeFi with native AMM capabilities
Runes' upgrade introduces agents to mitigate front-running and enhance the integrity of decentralized trading on Bitcoin’s base network.
Analysis
BlackRock exec believes Bitcoin’s price does not reflect its strong institutional demand
BlackRock sees Bitcoin’s scarcity and independence as crucial in buffering against economic downturns.
Politics
Trump’s crypto Czar slams media for misrepresenting divestment as dump
Trump's Crypto and AI advisor Sacks emphasizes ethics-driven divestment, while industry leaders question media motives.
Wallets
Microsoft uncovers new trojan targeting crypto wallet extensions on chrome
New malware attacks 20 popular crypto wallet extensions in Google Chrome, posing significant cybersecurity risks.