Analysis
Crypto
Bitcoin rebounds past $61,000 amid Fed rate cut speculation
Bitcoin and Ethereum break through resistance levels amid Fed rate cut anticipation, driving market gains.
Crypto
MicroStrategy to issue another $700 million in senior notes to continue Bitcoin acquisitions
MicroStrategy's latest bond issuance highlights its continued commitment to acquiring Bitcoin, with $700 million in convertible notes due 2028.
Stablecoins
Tether’s USDT hits 75% market share amid record exchange balances
Tether's market share leaps to 75%, driven by $118 billion USDT supply and $400 million in monthly revenue.
Politics
Lawmaker calls on CFTC to regulate election markets as Polymarket activity falters amid uncertainty
Lawmaker warns that banning election betting could fuel illegal platforms, threatens election integrity.
Legal
SBF files appeal seeking to reverse conviction over allegations of judicial bias
The defense argued that the judge had prejudged SBF and requested a new trial.
Election 2024
Polymarket fuels crypto industry’s $1.2 billion election involvement, political donations up over 10x
The industry total monetary influence on the 2024 presidential elections has surpassed $1.2 billion.
Regulation
Australia’s proposed misinformation bill criticized for vague language
Critics warn Australia's misinformation bill's vague terms could stifle free speech and hinder public discourse.
Regulation
US lawmaker proposes joint CFTC-SEC committee to unify digital asset regulations
Congressman Rose's legislation seeks to create a more cohesive regulatory environment for digital assets in the U.S.
DeFi
Trump says he is ’embracing’ crypto in launch teaser for World Liberty Financial
World Liberty Financial aims to secure the dollar’s global role, but faces scrutiny over token allocation and past affiliations.
Legal
FTX’s Ryan Salame faces sanctions after perjury admission
Salame retracted earlier testimony, admitting to being promised leniency for his partner in exchange for guilty plea.
Stablecoins
Stablecoins redefine financial access in emerging markets, report finds
Stablecoins have evolved from niche crypto tools to mainstream financial asset used to hedge against economic uncertainty.
Regulation
Federal agencies team up to fight surge in ‘pig butchering’ crypto scams
CFTC collaborates with the SEC, FINRA, and others to fight crypto scams exploiting online relationships and draining billions.