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Senator Lummis says crypto market structure bill hearing may get postponed

The Senate Banking Committee may delay its hearing on the crypto market structure bill, originally scheduled for Thursday, Senator Cynthia Lummis told Bloomberg.
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Coinbase pulls support for major crypto bill. Here's what it means for the industry

Coinbase's withdrawal of its support potentially derails market structure legislation, says an analyst, noting that it's bad for the crypto industry and good for the banks.
New Polymarket bettor places $40,000 on U.S. striking Iran tonight

One trader went against the current trend of low chances for a strike tonight by placing the new $40,000 bet.
Senate Banking Committee cancels crypto market structure markup

The committee's Republican chairman, Tim Scott, had pushed for a quick process before it collapsed under the weigh of unfinished business.
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Bitcoin at risk of dropping under $96,000 as U.S.-Iran rhetoric pressures risk assets

Total crypto market value jumped toward $3.25 trillion before gains cooled, with bitcoin steady above $96,000 and mixed performance across majors.
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XRP slips 3% despite Ripple license approvals as bitcoin weighs on market

Ripple received preliminary authorization for an e-money license in Luxembourg, potentially expanding its regulated payment services in the EU.
Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams denies profiting from NYC Token after 80% crash

The Solana-based token plunged more than 80% shortly after launch, with on-chain watchers flagging liquidity shifts that its backers and Adams’ team dispute.
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Dogecoin drops 4% as traders sell into strength

Heavy selling pressure emerged after a failed rally attempt, with late-session stabilization showing exhaustion rather than reversal.
Bitcoin returns to key sell zone as long term holders slow profit taking

Bitcoin has returned to a price range where repeated profit-taking by long-term holders capped rallies last year, though those wallets are now selling more slowly than in 2025.
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NCAA urges CFTC to pause college sports prediction markets

The group says contracts mirror sports betting but lack safeguards, warning transfer portal markets could pose “catastrophic” risks to student athletes.
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Crypto market turns greedy after three-month break

The sentiment gauge climbed to 61 after weeks in fear territory, tracking bitcoin’s rebound to its highest level since November.
Bitcoin ETFs take in $830 million amid positive inflows across ether, solana and XRP

Bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP spot ETFs all posted net inflows on Wednesday, led by the strongest day for bitcoin funds in months.
Bitcoin bull case grows as U.S. bond market volatility sinks to lowest since 2021

The bond market volatility gauge has slipped to its lowest since October 2021, supporting risk-taking in financial markets.
Post-quantum crypto startup Project Eleven raises $20 million in funding round

The Series A round was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures.
Bitcoin consolidates above key support as profit-taking hits altcoins: Crypto Markets Today

Crypto markets paused on Thursday after bitcoin’s decisive breakout earlier this week, with BTC holding key support levels while altcoins saw profit-taking.
Bitcoin spot demand builds as short squeeze risk increases

Onchain and derivatives data point to a healthier bitcoin price advance in early 2026.
Societe Generale works with Swift to settle tokenize bonds using cash and stablecoins

The bank’s digital asset division SG-FORGE used its MiCA-compliant EUR CoinVertible stablecoin.
Strategy’s preferred 'STRC' drops below par after ex dividend date

Strategy's preferred stock, STRC, sees a familiar ex dividend dip below the $100 par level.
Tom Lee's Bitmine invests $200 million in billionaire YouTube star MrBeast’s company

The investment gives Bitmine a stake in a brand with strong Gen Z and millennial appeal, reaching over 450 million subscribers across its YouTube channels.
Lower volatility, bigger allocations: Ark Invest sees bitcoin entering its next chapter

With ETFs and corporate treasuries absorbing more bitcoin than expected, the market is entering a more institutional, lower-volatility era.