Kraken unveils Bitcoin Vault, expanding yield push for BTC holders
The new earn product lets users generate BTC-denominated rewards through DeFi strategies while keeping exposure to bitcoin’s price.
The new earn product lets users generate BTC-denominated rewards through DeFi strategies while keeping exposure to bitcoin’s price.
Solana DEX Orca launches new marketplace for tokenized real-world assets
The launch comes as crypto companies increasingly focus on tokenizing traditional financial assets, a market many in the industry see as a major growth opportunity.
The launch comes as crypto companies increasingly focus on tokenizing traditional financial assets, a market many in the industry see as a major growth opportunity.
Bitcoin gauge tracking selling pressure moves into 'high-risk' zone as ETF demand slumps
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have accumulated a net 4,500 BTC since the start of 2026, with May reversing the buying pattern that built through March and April, per Swissblock data.
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have accumulated a net 4,500 BTC since the start of 2026, with May reversing the buying pattern that built through March and April, per Swissblock data.
Mastercard secures New York BitLicense to support stablecoin and digital payment infrastructure
The payments giant said the approval supports its push into stablecoins and blockchain-based settlement infrastructure.
The payments giant said the approval supports its push into stablecoins and blockchain-based settlement infrastructure.
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: Internet Computer (ICP) Jumps 9.8%
Stellar (XLM), up 1.7%, joined Internet Computer (ICP) as a top performer.
Stellar (XLM), up 1.7%, joined Internet Computer (ICP) as a top performer.
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Banca Sella gets green light to provide crypto services to customers in Italian first
The fintech-forward private bank said it is the first Italian lender to get Bank of Italy approval under MiCA to offer digital asset custody and transfers.
The fintech-forward private bank said it is the first Italian lender to get Bank of Italy approval under MiCA to offer digital asset custody and transfers.
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DTCC plans to bring tokenized assets to Stellar in latest Wall Street blockchain push
The U.S. market infrastructure giant targets connecting tokenized stocks, ETFs and Treasuries to Stellar in the first half of 2027.
The U.S. market infrastructure giant targets connecting tokenized stocks, ETFs and Treasuries to Stellar in the first half of 2027.
Major crypto exchanges increase transfer scrutiny with HTX over UK sanctions
The UK sanctioned crypto exchange HTX due to alleged ties to Russian sanctions evasion networks and illicit financial activity.
The UK sanctioned crypto exchange HTX due to alleged ties to Russian sanctions evasion networks and illicit financial activity.
Robinhood is letting AI trade for you so you don't have to keep checking the markets
Robinhood is bringing hedge fund-style automation to everyday investors by letting AI agents build portfolios, execute stock trades, and even go shopping using virtual credit cards.
Robinhood is bringing hedge fund-style automation to everyday investors by letting AI agents build portfolios, execute stock trades, and even go shopping using virtual credit cards.
Block kicks off Cash App’s phased stablecoin roll out to its nearly 60 million users
An individual familiar with the matter told CoinDesk the stablecoin feature was rolled out to 25% of users already and by the end of the week, all users will have access.
An individual familiar with the matter told CoinDesk the stablecoin feature was rolled out to 25% of users already and by the end of the week, all users will have access.
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A bipartisan bridge to the future: Why the Senate must finish the job on digital Assets
The Clarity Act’s recent markup proved that the momentum for regulation is there. It is imperative that Congress move the bill forward to establish rules this generation needs and a framework the next will inherit, urges Kim.
The Clarity Act’s recent markup proved that the momentum for regulation is there. It is imperative that Congress move the bill forward to establish rules this generation needs and a framework the next will inherit, urges Kim.
Crypto IPOs could create massive $1 trillion market amid tokenization wave, Jefferies says
The Wall Street investment bank expects a wave of crypto and blockchain public listings over the next two years as institutional investors shift their focus from speculative trading to real-world financial infrastructure.
The Wall Street investment bank expects a wave of crypto and blockchain public listings over the next two years as institutional investors shift their focus from speculative trading to real-world financial infrastructure.
BIS project finds tokenization could make cross-border payments faster, safer
Project Agorá, backed by major central banks, will now move toward "real-value" testing to settle tokenized central bank money and bank deposits on blockchain rails.
Project Agorá, backed by major central banks, will now move toward "real-value" testing to settle tokenized central bank money and bank deposits on blockchain rails.
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Crypto Long & Short: How the GENIUS Act repriced bitcoin's monetary premium
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Ravi Tanuku on why the GENIUS Act didn't just regulate stablecoins, it repriced Bitcoin's monetary premium. Then, Jesper Johansen on why looped ETH staking no longer needs a lending market.
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Ravi Tanuku on why the GENIUS Act didn't just regulate stablecoins, it repriced Bitcoin's monetary premium. Then, Jesper Johansen on why looped ETH staking no longer needs a lending market.
Elon Musk could become a top 5 corporate bitcoin holder if Tesla and SpaceX merge
CNBC reported Tuesday that Musk is discussing a merger between Tesla and SpaceX that would tie his tech empire closer together and instantly create the world’s fifth-largest corporate bitcoin treasury, worth $3.3 billion.
CNBC reported Tuesday that Musk is discussing a merger between Tesla and SpaceX that would tie his tech empire closer together and instantly create the world’s fifth-largest corporate bitcoin treasury, worth $3.3 billion.
Crypto cash backs potential new allies in Congress as industry's PAC presence widens
As crypto world notches political wins in Texas and beyond, some of its emerging political action committees ditch bipartisan approach for a Republican focus.
As crypto world notches political wins in Texas and beyond, some of its emerging political action committees ditch bipartisan approach for a Republican focus.
Google engineer insider-traded search results on Polymarket, Feds allege
The charges mark the second major arrest over insider trading on a prediction market.
The charges mark the second major arrest over insider trading on a prediction market.
U.S. CFTC files request to erase Gemini settlement that it no longer considers fair
The regulator went back to analyze the 2022 case and decided that it wouldn't have been pursued under current management and practices.
The regulator went back to analyze the 2022 case and decided that it wouldn't have been pursued under current management and practices.
Bitcoin drops below $73,000 as US strikes on Iran spark $1 billion liquidations
Crypto majors sold off 3% to 4% and nearly $1 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out after U.S. airstrikes on an Iranian military site near the Strait of Hormuz reignited the conflict markets had started to price out.
Crypto majors sold off 3% to 4% and nearly $1 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out after U.S. airstrikes on an Iranian military site near the Strait of Hormuz reignited the conflict markets had started to price out.
XRP drops 4% below $1.30 as heavy selling breaks key support zone
XRP lost another major support level after high-volume selling accelerated late in the session, keeping focus on whether the months-long compression structure is now breaking lower.
XRP lost another major support level after high-volume selling accelerated late in the session, keeping focus on whether the months-long compression structure is now breaking lower.
Bitcoin could be heading much lower, fund manager warns as $150 billion Treasury operation nears
Fund manager Michael Kramer says a $150 billion liquidity drain from upcoming U.S. Treasury operations could push bitcoin sharply lower.
Fund manager Michael Kramer says a $150 billion liquidity drain from upcoming U.S. Treasury operations could push bitcoin sharply lower.