Market
Quantum
Trump’s quantum computing push puts $449 billion in “exposed Bitcoin” back in the limelight
Trump’s executive orders compress the federal migration timetable and intensify debate over how Bitcoin should protect vulnerable legacy coins.
Stablecoins
Ripple gives RLUSD a MiCA foothold in Europe and route into African payments – but is volume there?
The company is trying to turn its dollar token into commercial payment infrastructure by securing distribution in Africa and regulatory access in Europe.
Market
South Korea’s KOSPI crashes 10% as regulator admits ETF mistake – Bitcoin falls below $63,000
The KOSPI rout hit chipmakers that dominate the index and spilled into crypto markets already weakened by persistent ETF outflows.
Analysis
Strategy used $300 million of MSTR dilution to backstop its Bitcoin’s biggest buying machine
The company diluted MSTR shareholders to reinforce preferred-stock payments after STRC’s record decline exposed pressure within its capital structure.
Politics
Andy Burnham emerges as UK Prime Minister favorite, sparking crypto industry hopes for policy reset
The Labour frontrunner could bring a more growth-friendly tone to crypto, though the FCA’s sweeping 2027 regime is already taking shape.
Staking
ETH stakers could see rewards cut as Ethereum fights to fund its future
A new proposal could redirect staking rewards to core developers, raising hard questions over who pays and who controls the money.
Trading
Three World Cup betting accounts won $24M. Why did the money all go to one Binance address?
The accounts won most of their settled bets, stopped trading, and left behind a cashout trail that points to one Binance address.
Legal
$2.48B BTC transfers challenge ‘lost’ Bitcoin wallets in Satoshi lawsuit
The transfers weaken the abandonment claim at the center of a lawsuit seeking title to 3.799 million BTC.
Hacks
Ethereum’s Jaredfromsubway MEV bot drained after approving its own $7.5M theft
Attackers used fake markets to turn Jaredfromsubway.eth’s trading approvals into a $7.5 million allowance drain.
Market
Bitcoin’s ‘digital credit’ yield trade breaks below par as margin calls hit $10 billion market
STRC and SATA's first major selloff showed how quickly that trade can crack under margin pressure.
ETF
Franklin Templeton new ETFs would convert US companies stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure
Franklin Templeton’s dividend-funded proposal follows BlackRock’s income-focused Bitcoin ETF as issuers search for the next product category.
Adoption
Bitcoin network activity has a dramatic rebound – hits highest since 2024 even as price struggles
Network activity has broken above trend for the first time since mid-2024, but muted fees and weak prices show the market has yet to reward the surge.