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.
Bitwise files updated S-1 for Hyperliquid ETF as HYPE fund race heats up
HYPE has surged around 200% over the last 12 months. Other asset managers including Grayscale, 21Shares, and VanEck are also eyeing HYPE-linked ETFs.
HYPE has surged around 200% over the last 12 months. Other asset managers including Grayscale, 21Shares, and VanEck are also eyeing HYPE-linked ETFs.
Crypto Clarity bill has 30% chance of passing this year, Wintermute’s Hammond says
Wintermute’s head of policy Ron Hammond pegs chances at 30%, citing political friction, stalled negotiations and shifting timelines despite signs of progress.
Wintermute’s head of policy Ron Hammond pegs chances at 30%, citing political friction, stalled negotiations and shifting timelines despite signs of progress.
Crypto perpetuals predict the direction of Wall Street’s Monday open with 89% accuracy, data shows
Over half (57%) of Monday market opens is s already reflected in crypto markets' perpetual futures products.
Over half (57%) of Monday market opens is s already reflected in crypto markets' perpetual futures products.
Bitcoin, broader market flat as U.S.-Iran negotiations begin
The market rose over the week after a two-week ceasefire was announced, triggering a derivatives short squeeze that wiped out over $430 million in bearish positions.
The market rose over the week after a two-week ceasefire was announced, triggering a derivatives short squeeze that wiped out over $430 million in bearish positions.
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$1.6 billion Ether Machine SPAC deal collapses over unfavorable market
The Ether Machine, an ether treasury firm, currently has more than $1 billion in ether in its treasury.
The Ether Machine, an ether treasury firm, currently has more than $1 billion in ether in its treasury.
Bitcoin signals potential seller exhaustion as realized losses decline
On-chain data points to easing selling pressure, with realized losses falling and spot markets shifting toward net buying.
On-chain data points to easing selling pressure, with realized losses falling and spot markets shifting toward net buying.
Musk’s SpaceX holds $603 million in bitcoin despite $5 billion loss stemming from xAI
Arkham data shows 8,285 BTC in Coinbase Prime custody as the company swings from $8 billion profit to nearly $5 billion loss ahead of its IPO push.
Arkham data shows 8,285 BTC in Coinbase Prime custody as the company swings from $8 billion profit to nearly $5 billion loss ahead of its IPO push.