Bitcoin tops $72,000, but Circle and Bullish drop sharply after downgrades
Eased Middle East tensions pushed crypto prices and U.S. stocks sizable hjigher.
Eased Middle East tensions pushed crypto prices and U.S. stocks sizable hjigher.
Mythos AI threat prompts Bessent, Powell to convene bank CEOs for urgent talks
Mythos can rapidly spot software flaws and craft sophisticated exploits, raising fears of systemic risks in the banking system.
Mythos can rapidly spot software flaws and craft sophisticated exploits, raising fears of systemic risks in the banking system.
OKX and HashKey invest in new Vietnam exchange ahead of crypto licensing push
The partnership will help the exchange meet Vietnam's $380 million capital requirement to enter a government pilot program aimed at licensing local platforms and curbing offshore trading.
The partnership will help the exchange meet Vietnam's $380 million capital requirement to enter a government pilot program aimed at licensing local platforms and curbing offshore trading.
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Quantum-safe bitcoin now possible without a soft fork, but costs $200 a pop, new research shows
A new scheme from a StarkWare researcher works under existing consensus rules, offering an emergency fallback while BIP-360 awaits activation.
A new scheme from a StarkWare researcher works under existing consensus rules, offering an emergency fallback while BIP-360 awaits activation.
ETH, SOL, DOGE slide as Bitcoin fails to break $73,000 for the third time since the ceasefire
The level that has capped every rally during the six-week war remains intact, with analysts saying $75,000 needs to break before the market enters a genuine bullish phase.
The level that has capped every rally during the six-week war remains intact, with analysts saying $75,000 needs to break before the market enters a genuine bullish phase.
XRP edges higher to $1.35 on breakout, but bullish momentum still lacks
Strong volume pushed price above $1.34, though weak fundamentals and overhead resistance continue to cap follow-through.
Strong volume pushed price above $1.34, though weak fundamentals and overhead resistance continue to cap follow-through.
XRP may be less exposed to quantum threats than bitcoin, experts say
XRP’s design leaves a smaller share of its supply exposed to future quantum attacks than Bitcoin’s, experts said, pointing to additional XRPL features that stand out.
XRP’s design leaves a smaller share of its supply exposed to future quantum attacks than Bitcoin’s, experts said, pointing to additional XRPL features that stand out.
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Japan moves to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products
The new rules ban insider trading, require issuers to publish annual disclosures, and impose stricter penalties: up to 10 years in prison and 10 million yen in fines for operating without registration.
The new rules ban insider trading, require issuers to publish annual disclosures, and impose stricter penalties: up to 10 years in prison and 10 million yen in fines for operating without registration.
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David Bailey’s bitcoin holder Nakamoto is trying to stay on Nasdaq with a reverse stock split
The stock has plunged roughly 99% from its May 2025 peak as pressure builds on the bitcoin treasury firm.
The stock has plunged roughly 99% from its May 2025 peak as pressure builds on the bitcoin treasury firm.
XRP adjacent Flare proposes protocol-level MEV capture and 40% inflation cut
The proposal would move block building away from individual validators, create a revenue entity called FIRE to buy and burn FLR, and reduce annual token inflation to 3%.
The proposal would move block building away from individual validators, create a revenue entity called FIRE to buy and burn FLR, and reduce annual token inflation to 3%.
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Bitcoin flatlines as inflation data looms, bittensor drama unfolds
Traders face a pivotal Friday as narrowing volatility on bitcoin's chart hints at a massive price move while bittensor faces a high-profile developer exit.
Traders face a pivotal Friday as narrowing volatility on bitcoin's chart hints at a massive price move while bittensor faces a high-profile developer exit.
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Institutions' bitcoin positioning lacks conviction; CPI, Iran talks might help
Institutions are betting on the bitcoin price hitting $80,000 through call options, but they are also buying downside protection.
Institutions are betting on the bitcoin price hitting $80,000 through call options, but they are also buying downside protection.
Bitcoin rises after core CPI rose a less-than-forecast 0.2% in March.
Headline inflation rose 0.9% last month, driven by the sharp rise in energy costs due to the Iran war.
Headline inflation rose 0.9% last month, driven by the sharp rise in energy costs due to the Iran war.
Binance offers UAE staff temporary relocation as Middle East conflict disrupts region
The crypto exchange said its operations in the United Arab Emirates remain unchanged and that many employees have chosen to remain
The crypto exchange said its operations in the United Arab Emirates remain unchanged and that many employees have chosen to remain
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) drops 1.9%, leading index lower
Cardando (ADA), down 1.3% from Thursday, was also among the underperformers.
Cardando (ADA), down 1.3% from Thursday, was also among the underperformers.
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Trump-backed WLFI token drops 12% to record lows after team defends multi-million lending position
World Liberty Financial responded to CoinDesk's reporting by saying it would "simply supply more collateral" if markets moved against it, a statement that did not reassure holders.
World Liberty Financial responded to CoinDesk's reporting by saying it would "simply supply more collateral" if markets moved against it, a statement that did not reassure holders.
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The magic word for digital assets adoption and success: choice
For the digital asset ecosystem of the future to flourish, investors need options, explains Sullivan.
For the digital asset ecosystem of the future to flourish, investors need options, explains Sullivan.
Star Xu calls CZ a ‘liar’ as founders of world’s largest crypto exchanges argue over past allegations
The dispute between the crypto exchange founders, which included a $1 billion wager from CZ, revives allegations dating back 11 years to Zhao’s time at OKCoin.
The dispute between the crypto exchange founders, which included a $1 billion wager from CZ, revives allegations dating back 11 years to Zhao’s time at OKCoin.
Federal judge blocks Arizona from bringing criminal charges against Kalshi
Judge Michael Liburdi ordered Arizona not to bring any enforcement actions under state law against Kalshi, at least temporarily.
Judge Michael Liburdi ordered Arizona not to bring any enforcement actions under state law against Kalshi, at least temporarily.
Bhutan has sold 70% of its bitcoin in 18 months. It may have stopped BTC mining too.
The kingdom's holdings have dropped from 13,000 BTC to 3,954 since October 2024, with $215.7 million moved out this year alone. Its last mining inflow over $100,000 was recorded more than a year ago.
The kingdom's holdings have dropped from 13,000 BTC to 3,954 since October 2024, with $215.7 million moved out this year alone. Its last mining inflow over $100,000 was recorded more than a year ago.
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The bitcoin market is splitting in two. Here's who is buying and selling amid the war
Six weeks of war have revealed that bitcoin's floor depends entirely on a handful of mandated buyers absorbing what everyone else is trying to get rid of.
Six weeks of war have revealed that bitcoin's floor depends entirely on a handful of mandated buyers absorbing what everyone else is trying to get rid of.