Bitcoin hits $82,000, Coinbase leads crypto stock gains as Clarity act advances
The upbeat public debut of AI chipmaker Cerebras is also helping to lift both crypto and traditional markets.
The upbeat public debut of AI chipmaker Cerebras is also helping to lift both crypto and traditional markets.
Here is why Wall Street is racing to tokenize the entire stock market
Tokenization has been the narrative of 2026. Executing on that narrative is trickier, but proponents say the benefits are massive if they pull it off.
Tokenization has been the narrative of 2026. Executing on that narrative is trickier, but proponents say the benefits are massive if they pull it off.
XRP, DOGE surge 5%, bitcoin above $81,000 as CLARITY Act clears Senate banking panel
Crypto majors bid higher Friday after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee in a 15-9 bipartisan vote, with XRP and dogecoin leading the cohort even as broader risk assets sold off on Trump's comments that the US does not need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Crypto majors bid higher Friday after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee in a 15-9 bipartisan vote, with XRP and dogecoin leading the cohort even as broader risk assets sold off on Trump's comments that the US does not need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The two- and ten-year Treasury yields hit a 12-month high. Bitcoin is still stuck below its 200-day average.
Rising yields may act as a headwind for assets like bitcoin and gold while potentially benefiting tokenized Treasury markets.
Rising yields may act as a headwind for assets like bitcoin and gold while potentially benefiting tokenized Treasury markets.
Lawyer behind Arbitrum crypto seizure fight now targets Tether for $344 million
Charles Gerstein wants a federal judge to order Tether to transfer OFAC-frozen USDT tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to victims holding unpaid terrorism judgments
Charles Gerstein wants a federal judge to order Tether to transfer OFAC-frozen USDT tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to victims holding unpaid terrorism judgments
Cardano whales now hold 67% of ADA supply in highest share since 2020
Wallets holding at least one million ADA now control 25.09 billion tokens, the highest share since July 2020, even as Cardano's TVL has bled to $137 million from a December 2024 peak of $686 million, per Santiment and DefiLlama data.
Wallets holding at least one million ADA now control 25.09 billion tokens, the highest share since July 2020, even as Cardano's TVL has bled to $137 million from a December 2024 peak of $686 million, per Santiment and DefiLlama data.
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CLARITY will strengthen dollar stablecoins, but Asia wins on yield: HashKey Research
HashKey says U.S. regulatory clarity may unlock institutional adoption of crypto and reinforce USD stablecoins globally, though stricter yield rules could push capital toward Asian markets offering higher returns.
HashKey says U.S. regulatory clarity may unlock institutional adoption of crypto and reinforce USD stablecoins globally, though stricter yield rules could push capital toward Asian markets offering higher returns.
Strategy’s STRC stock logs record $1.5 billion trading volume, funds 11,707 bitcoin purchase
Heavy trading volume ahead of the ex-dividend date pushed STRC to its busiest session on record.
Heavy trading volume ahead of the ex-dividend date pushed STRC to its busiest session on record.
IREN closes $3 billion convertible notes deal amid AI infrastructure expansion
Bitcoin miner turned AI infrastructure operator secures one of the sector’s largest financings as investor demand drives multiple upsizes.
Bitcoin miner turned AI infrastructure operator secures one of the sector’s largest financings as investor demand drives multiple upsizes.
Thorchain halts trading after $10 million cross-chain exploit, RUNE token drops 12%
The cross-chain liquidity protocol paused all trading and signing on Friday after an attacker drained roughly $10.8 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base.
The cross-chain liquidity protocol paused all trading and signing on Friday after an attacker drained roughly $10.8 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base.
Hyperliquid leads 24-hour gains as altcoins pace bitcoin
HYPE’s surge is being fueled by Bitwise’s new spot Hyperliquid ETF and Coinbase’s expanded role as Hyperliquid’s official USDC treasury deployer.
HYPE’s surge is being fueled by Bitwise’s new spot Hyperliquid ETF and Coinbase’s expanded role as Hyperliquid’s official USDC treasury deployer.
Wall Street is starting to notice one of crypto’s smartest AI bets
A growing spotlight on Nof1’s Alpha Arena suggests SUI Group and Karatage may have gotten early to one of the most important experiments in finance: teaching AI how to trade in real markets.
A growing spotlight on Nof1’s Alpha Arena suggests SUI Group and Karatage may have gotten early to one of the most important experiments in finance: teaching AI how to trade in real markets.
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OKX, Korea Investment and Securities said to be in talks for 40% of Coinone
OKX's planned move into the South Korean market would echo that of Binance, which completed its acquisition of Seoul-based Gopax last year.
OKX's planned move into the South Korean market would echo that of Binance, which completed its acquisition of Seoul-based Gopax last year.
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Winklevoss’ Gemini jumps 25% on $100 million bitcoin infusion despite deepening losses
Gemini's revenue improved 42% year-over-year to $50.3 million, helping narrow its net loss by 27% from $149.3 million a year earlier.
Gemini's revenue improved 42% year-over-year to $50.3 million, helping narrow its net loss by 27% from $149.3 million a year earlier.
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Strategy to repurchase $1.5 billion of 2029 convertible bonds using cash or bitcoin sales
Led by Michael Saylor, the company aims to retire half of its outstanding 0% 2029 converts as it restructures liabilities tied to its bitcoin treasury strategy.
Led by Michael Saylor, the company aims to retire half of its outstanding 0% 2029 converts as it restructures liabilities tied to its bitcoin treasury strategy.
XRP gives back gains after Senate crypto bill sparks 5% rally
XRP stayed pinned below resistance even as derivatives activity surged ahead of a key Senate vote that could formally reinforce the token’s commodity status.
XRP stayed pinned below resistance even as derivatives activity surged ahead of a key Senate vote that could formally reinforce the token’s commodity status.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: BNB is only gainer as index drops 2%
BNB (BNB) rose 0.4% while Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.3% from Thursday.
BNB (BNB) rose 0.4% while Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.3% from Thursday.
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Kraken parent Payward cuts 150 staff, streamlining business ahead of planned IPO
The crypto exchange is also seeking fresh funding at a $20 billion valuation as it ramps up acquisitions and prepares for a public listing.
The crypto exchange is also seeking fresh funding at a $20 billion valuation as it ramps up acquisitions and prepares for a public listing.
Bitcoin tumbles below $79,000 as rising bond yields, inflation worries rattle markets
Stocks, gold and crypto slide while crude oil tops $100 and traders rapidly reprice Fed expectations for rate hikes.
Stocks, gold and crypto slide while crude oil tops $100 and traders rapidly reprice Fed expectations for rate hikes.
Iran war shows markets no longer sleep
The latest conflict involving Iran has produced an unexpected proving ground for financial infrastructure, and an unlikely winner has emerged, argues Huang.
The latest conflict involving Iran has produced an unexpected proving ground for financial infrastructure, and an unlikely winner has emerged, argues Huang.