Hyperliquid’s HYPE rally is bigger than a new all-time high
HYPE hits a record as Hyperliquid volume jumps and the CFTC clears the first U.S. Bitcoin perpetual futures contract, a milestone for crypto derivatives.
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Bitcoin perps just got a US green light, but one catch could decide everything
The CFTC approved Kalshi’s BTCPERP and gave Coinbase relief for some Deribit access—bringing bitcoin perps onshore, with key limits still unresolved.
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Bitcoin ETF outflows reach record nine-day streak as investors pull $2.8 billion
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs logged a record nine-day outflow streak, with $2.8B redeemed as BTC lags surging AI stocks—signaling weaker risk appetite.
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Bitcoin drops below $73,000 as U.S. strikes on Iran spark $1 billion liquidations
Bitcoin fell under $73K after U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz reignited risk-off trading, wiping out nearly $1B in leveraged crypto positions.
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Whale alert: Someone dumped $1.29 billion of BlackRock's bitcoin ETF in a dark pool trade
A $1.29B dark-pool block in BlackRock’s IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF signals renewed ETF exodus as BTC tests $75K support and liquidity conditions tighten.
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Tether’s Georgia stablecoin plan moves early on national payment rails
Tether and Georgia are advancing GEL₮, a lari-backed stablecoin tied to national payment rails—an early test of sovereign money on private stablecoin infrastructure.
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The Fed may open direct settlement rails to crypto firms as banks warn of liquidity risk
A report says the Fed could allow crypto firms direct access to settlement rails, reshaping payments, bank liquidity dynamics, and stablecoin competition.
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Bitcoin price drop below $75K exposes the demand fracture behind crypto’s $941M liquidation wave
Bitcoin fell below $75K, triggering $941M liquidations across crypto. Here’s what the move reveals about leverage, demand and key levels ahead.
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Bitcoin tanks to $74,300 as spot ETFs bleed $2.26 billion in two weeks
Bitcoin fell to $74,300 as U.S. spot BTC ETFs saw $2.26B in outflows in two weeks, signaling weakening institutional demand and risk-off sentiment.
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Europe’s 37-bank stablecoin push tests whether on-chain finance defaults to euros or dollars
A 37-bank consortium plans a euro stablecoin for H2 2026, testing whether on-chain finance can break dollar dominance built by USDT and USDC.
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Federal Reserve proposes limited master accounts long pursued by crypto firms
The Fed floated a “skinny” master account framework that could give regulated crypto and fintech firms limited access to U.S. payment rails.
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New Bitcoin ETF outflows are exposing BTC to Wall Street’s most crowded trade
Bitcoin ETF outflows collide with rising Treasury yields, turning BTC into a macro trade. What it means for $77K support, volatility and institutional flows.
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SEC to propose tokenized stock framework as Wall Street efforts deepen: Bloomberg
SEC is set to propose a tokenized stock framework, enabling equities to trade on crypto platforms with caps, whitelists, and market safeguards in 2026.
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Bitcoin slides below $77,000 as Trump’s Iran warning rattles risk assets
Bitcoin fell under $77K after Trump warned Iran, pushing oil higher and triggering $600M+ crypto liquidations. What it means next for traders and risk assets.
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Bitcoin ETF flows reverse as US funds shed $1B amid inflation fears
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1B in weekly outflows as inflation worries and rising yields drove risk-off positioning, pressuring BTC and alts.
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Crypto longs lose $500 million as bitcoin slides to $78,000, SOL and XRP down 5%
Over $500M in crypto longs were liquidated as bitcoin fell to $78K, dragging SOL and XRP down 5% as rising yields sparked a risk-off selloff.
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How CLARITY Act survived a chaotic Senate markup after Warren, Banks and Democrats tried to slow it down
The US Senate advanced the CLARITY Act after a tense markup, moving closer to clear crypto market structure, oversight roles and stablecoin rules.
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Bitcoin investors yanked $635 million from spot ETFs in a day. Here's what it means for price
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a $635M one-day outflow as BTC fell below $80K. We break down flows, 200-day MA rejection and key support levels.
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Charles Schwab begins U.S. rollout of spot crypto trading for retail customers
Charles Schwab begins rolling out spot crypto trading to U.S. retail clients, starting with BTC and ETH—another major step toward mainstream adoption.
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Clarity Act, in the flesh, unveiled by U.S. Senate Banking Committee before hearing
Senate releases the CLARITY Act text before May 14 markup, setting rules for crypto intermediaries, token treatment, regulator oversight and bank services.
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Bitcoin mining pools with 75% of BTC hashrate join open standard for block construction
Major Bitcoin mining pools controlling ~75% of hashrate joined the Stratum V2 working group, shifting block templates from pools to individual miners worldwide.
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BlackRock looks to sidestep Clarity yield issues, filing for two new tokenized money market funds
BlackRock seeks SEC approval for two tokenized money market funds, bringing Treasury yields on-chain while navigating new compliance hurdles for crypto funds.
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SEC chair Atkins signals new rules for onchain markets, AI-driven finance
SEC Chair Paul Atkins signals potential new rules for onchain markets and AI-driven finance, hinting at an innovation pathway and clearer exchange guidance.
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Bitcoin retreats below $80,000, liquidating $300 million in futures bets
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 as U.S. strikes in Iran lifted oil above $100, wiping out $300M in futures and pushing traders toward bearish positioning.
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Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab are rushing into crypto: what do they see coming?
Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab are moving crypto trading into brokerage accounts, signalling mainstream demand and a new distribution wave for digital assets.
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Bitcoin tops $81,000 as Strategy mulls selling its BTC to fund dividend obligations
Bitcoin rallied above $81K as Strategy said it may sell some BTC to cover $1.5B in annual dividend needs, stirring market-wide near-term supply fears.
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Crypto platform Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.25 billion, building tokenized securities infrastructure
Bullish will buy Equiniti for $4.25B, adding a regulated transfer agent and strengthening end-to-end infrastructure for compliant tokenized securities.
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Bitcoin Price Dumps Suddenly as Iran Reportedly Attacked US Warship in Hormuz
Bitcoin fell after reports Iran attacked a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a risk-off move, liquidations and fresh crypto volatility.
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Brazil's central bank bans stablecoin and crypto settlement in cross-border payments
Brazil’s central bank bars fintechs from settling cross-border payments with stablecoins or crypto, tightening payment rails while investors can still buy and hold.
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Clarity Act text lets crypto firms offer stablecoin rewards while shielding bank yield
New Clarity Act language would let crypto firms offer stablecoin rewards for real transactions while blocking deposit-like yield, easing a Senate impasse.
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Visa is quietly building stablecoins into mainstream payment plumbing without you knowing
Visa says its stablecoin settlement pilot now spans nine blockchains and is running at a $7B annualized pace—another step toward mainstream on-chain payments.
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Meta’s USDC pilot shows how stablecoins could capture billions in creator payouts
Meta is piloting USDC payouts for select creators using Solana and Polygon wallets, reviving Big Tech’s stablecoin ambitions after Diem and signaling scale.
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Canada proposes ban on crypto ATMs as fraud cases mount
Canada proposes banning crypto ATMs after scam losses rise. Officials call kiosks a key tool for fraud; the move could reshape access to bitcoin.
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Industry leaders are pouring hundreds of millions into a rescue plan for Aave users after massive crypto hack
Crypto leaders are backing a rescue fund after a major Aave-related hack, pledging hundreds of millions to reimburse users and restore DeFi confidence.
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A long-time developer wants to split Bitcoin blockchain and reassign Satoshi coins. The community is calling it a theft
A developer proposes a 2026 Bitcoin hard fork that would move Satoshi-era coins and add drivechains—igniting debate over immutability and theft across crypto.
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US Bitcoin ETFs are on their longest inflow streak this year as funds hit near 7% of BTC supply
Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted nine straight inflow days, adding $2.12B as holdings near 7% of BTC supply—boosting liquidity and the $80K bull case.
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Clock is ticking for bitcoin to prevent quantum threat as it could drain 6.9 million BTC including Satoshi’s
Quantum computing could eventually crack Bitcoin’s ECDSA keys, exposing up to 6.9M BTC. Here’s what’s at risk, what upgrades exist, and how a migration may work.
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Wisconsin joins prediction market fight, suing Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood and Crypto.com
Wisconsin sues Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood and Crypto.com, claiming prediction markets are illegal gambling and a major U.S. risk.
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More than 100 crypto firms urge Senate to move on U.S. market structure bill
Over 100 crypto firms urge the U.S. Senate to advance a market structure bill clarifying SEC/CFTC roles, protecting DeFi builders, and easing compliance.
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Bitcoin climbs to $78,100 on Trump ceasefire extension, Strategy's $2.5 billion buy
Bitcoin pushed toward $78K after Trump extended the Iran ceasefire and Strategy disclosed a $2.5B BTC buy—its biggest in 17 months—boosting risk appetite.
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Aave could face up to $230 million in losses after Kelp DAO bridge exploit triggers DeFi chaos
Aave says it could lose $123M–$230M after the KelpDAO bridge exploit hits rsETH collateral across L2s, sparking urgent risk reviews.
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The $13 billion DeFi wipeout in two days, and it started with KelpDAO attack
DeFi TVL fell over $13B in 48 hours after the $292M KelpDAO rsETH bridge exploit. Here’s how contagion spread, what froze, and risks ahead—plus steps users can take.
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2026's biggest crypto exploit: $292 million gets drained from Kelp DAO with wrapped ether stranded across 20 chains
KelpDAO’s LayerZero bridge exploit drained ~$292M (116,500 rsETH), stranding WETH across 20 chains and triggering emergency freezes on Aave and others.
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Bitcoin faces critical weekend test as Iran closes Strait after immediately disputing the US narrative on Hormuz deal
Bitcoin pulled back from $78.5K to $76.5K after Iran signaled the Strait of Hormuz could close again, reviving oil-risk fears and weekend volatility ahead.
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Ethereum just had its busiest quarter ever, capping a three-year comeback
Ethereum processed 200.4M transactions in Q1 2026—its busiest quarter ever—showing a strong on-chain comeback led by rollups, DeFi and stablecoins in 2026.
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Why the SEC just gave self custody crypto apps 5 years to get traditional broker licenses
The SEC issued guidance for “covered user interfaces,” giving some self-custody crypto apps up to five years to transition toward broker-dealer compliance.
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Bitcoin developers are trying to build quantum defenses. Your coins could pay the price.
Bitcoin developers are weighing a quantum-safety proposal that could freeze at-risk coins, reshaping custody, upgrades and long-term network security.
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Deutsche Börse takes 1.5% stake in crypto exchange Kraken for $200 million
Deutsche Börse bought a $200M, 1.5% stake in Kraken, deepening its TradFi-crypto partnership and signaling faster institutional adoption across Europe.
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Attacker mints $1 billion Polkadot tokens on Ethereum, ends up stealing just $250,000
A forged cross-chain message let an attacker mint $1B in bridged DOT on Ethereum, dump it for ~$250K and briefly hit DOT price and sentiment.
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Bitcoin and other cryptos fall as U.S., Iranian negotiators fail to reach war resolution
Bitcoin and major altcoins dipped after U.S.-Iran negotiations ended without a resolution, reviving geopolitical risk and near-term volatility across markets.
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Bhutan has sold 70% of its bitcoin in 18 months. It may have stopped BTC mining too.
Bhutan’s bitcoin holdings fell from 13,000 to 3,954 since Oct 2024. On-chain data shows $215.7M sold in 2026 and mining inflows fading—impact on BTC supply.
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Japan moves to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products
Japan will classify cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, banning insider trading, mandating issuer disclosures and raising penalties for unregistered firms.
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Crypto projected to move $719 trillion through global payments with Visa, Mastercard aggressive stance
Visa settling in USDC, Stripe buying Bridge, and Mastercard moving for BVNK signal a major stablecoin push that could reshape global payments.
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U.S. bank with $1.9 trillion in assets could debut its bitcoin ETF Wednesday
Morgan Stanley’s proposed bitcoin ETF could begin trading on NYSE as MSBT, bringing a major U.S. wealth platform deeper into spot BTC access.
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SEC close to putting out 'reg crypto' for fundraising questions, Chair Atkins says
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the agency is close to proposing “reg crypto” guidance on fundraising and startup exemptions, reshaping token launches.
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Wall Street sees a $10 trillion opening as Washington rewrites 401(k) rules
A proposed U.S. Labor Department rule could clarify how 401(k) fiduciaries assess alternatives, potentially unlocking retirement access to digital assets.
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Charles Schwab’s Bitcoin and Ethereum rollout shows crypto is moving deeper into mainstream brokerage accounts
Charles Schwab will roll out direct Bitcoin and Ethereum access in Q2, bringing spot crypto to millions of brokerage accounts and intensifying competition.
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Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026
Charles Schwab plans direct spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in H1 2026, a major TradFi step that could boost access, liquidity and competition.
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Washington has started selecting which crypto firms control custody at a national level
Coinbase’s conditional OCC trust charter signals a federal shift toward approved crypto custodians, raising stakes for exchanges, banks, and stablecoins today.
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Crypto markets tumble as oil surges and traders pile into bearish bets: Crypto Markets Today
Crypto prices fell as Iran tensions lifted oil above $106, sparking risk-off flows. Options and futures show traders adding downside hedges.
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Australia passes crypto regulation requiring exchanges to obtain financial services licenses
Australia approved a new crypto licensing regime requiring exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licences within six months, tightening oversight.
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Bitcoin has to survive a new major liquidity test today as $2.2B hits the market on top of geopolitical pressure
FTX starts today a $2.2B creditor distribution via BitGo, Kraken and Payoneer, a liquidity event that could move Bitcoin amid geopolitical risk as traders hedge.
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Congress proposes removal of widely used Bitcoin tax loophole and giving it to regulated stablecoins
A bipartisan draft would apply wash-sale rules to bitcoin and crypto, closing a major tax loophole for U.S. traders while favoring regulated payment stablecoins
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UK Sanctions $20B Crypto Marketplace Linked to Scam Hubs
The UK sanctioned Xinbi, a $20B crypto marketplace linked to scam hubs, widening enforcement and increasing compliance pressure on exchanges, wallets and DeFi rails.
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Watch out Bitcoin devs. Google says post-quantum migration needs to happen by 2029.
Google’s 2029 post-quantum deadline pressures Bitcoin and validates Ethereum’s roadmap, forcing wallets, exchanges and users to plan upgrades now.
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Watch out Bitcoin devs. Google says post-quantum migration needs to happen by 2029.
Google plans to migrate all authentication to post-quantum cryptography by 2029, pressing Bitcoin and other chains to upgrade wallet and signature security.
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Watch out Bitcoin devs. Google says post-quantum migration needs to happen by 2029.
Google set a 2029 deadline for post-quantum cryptography. It highlights Bitcoin’s slow response and pressures networks to plan key upgrades before Q-day.
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Morgan Stanley enters bitcoin ETF race with market-leading low fee
Morgan Stanley filed a spot Bitcoin ETF with a 0.14% fee, undercutting rivals. What it could mean for ETF flows and BTC prices if approved this year in the U.S.
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Coinbase standoff over stablecoin reward CLARITY is now holding up rules for the entire US crypto market
Coinbase’s push to protect stablecoin rewards has stalled the CLARITY Act, delaying U.S. crypto market rules and raising fresh uncertainty for issuers and exchanges.
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A new US rule wiped $5B off Circle — but it may hurt Coinbase more
A new US rule sent Circle shares down 20%, erasing $5B in value. We break down what changed for USDC—and why Coinbase’s exposure may be bigger than expected.
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A new US rule wiped $5B off Circle — but it may hurt Coinbase more
A new US rule triggered a 20% drop in Circle shares, erasing $5B in value. Analysts warn the fallout could hit Coinbase even harder via USDC revenues.
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A new US rule wiped $5B off Circle — but it may hurt Coinbase more
A new US stablecoin rule triggered a sharp Circle sell-off and raises fresh questions about USDC economics, reserves and how Coinbase’s earnings could be hit.
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A new US rule wiped $5B off Circle — but it may hurt Coinbase more
Circle lost $5B in value after a new U.S. rule hit USDC economics. With revenue tied to USDC, Coinbase may take the bigger hit as rules tighten in 2026.
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A new US rule wiped $5B off Circle — but it may hurt Coinbase more
A new US stablecoin rule knocked $5B off Circle’s value and could pressure Coinbase’s USDC-linked revenue, reshaping stablecoin competition and compliance.
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Crypto slides as oil spike, macro jitters trigger derivatives unwind
Bitcoin fell under $70K and ether neared $2K as oil jumped, stocks slid and derivatives unwound, spreading risk-off pressure across altcoins.
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After years of “harsh” treatment Tether finally convinces ‘Big Four’ firm to audit USDT
Tether says a Big Four firm will audit USDT reserves, a long-awaited move that could lift stablecoin confidence, tighten compliance and move markets globally.
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Strategy’s expanded $64B Bitcoin buying plan leans on high-yield funding but could push BTC higher
Strategy boosted its issuance capacity above $60B to fund more Bitcoin buys via stock and preferred ATMs, raising leverage and potentially lifting BTC.
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The SEC just gave crypto its clearest win in years, but much of it could still be reversed
A new SEC-CFTC crypto framework heads to the Federal Register, offering long-sought clarity on tokens, platforms and custody—yet key parts can still change.
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Bitcoin drops below $69,200 as Trump gives 48-hour ultimatum on Iran power plants
Bitcoin fell below $69,200 after Trump threatened Iran’s power plants, sparking roughly $299M in liquidations and renewing risk-off pressure in crypto markets.
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Senators say they've reached compromise on yield to advance crypto market bill
US senators struck a compromise on stablecoin yield provisions, potentially unlocking a key vote to advance the Crypto Clarity Act and reshape US crypto rules.
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Morgan Stanley sets MSBT ticker and $1 million seed capital for bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley filed to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) with a $1M seed, signaling renewed Wall Street demand and raising stakes for competitors.
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Bitcoin quickly pulls back to $72,300 as Iran fears team up with poor U.S. inflation data
Bitcoin retreated to $72,300 as Iran supply fears lifted oil and U.S. inflation data disappointed. Traders eye Fed guidance for the next move.
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What the SEC and CFTC’s New Guidance Actually Means for Your Crypto
New SEC–CFTC guidance says most crypto assets aren’t securities and sets clearer rules for trading venues, DeFi and stablecoins. What investors need to watch.
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T. Rowe Price is ready to put dogecoin, shiba inu among tokens in its new crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price amended an SEC filing for its actively managed crypto ETF, detailing custody, potential staking, and a roster that could include DOGE and SHIB.
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T. Rowe Price is ready to put dogecoin, shiba inu among tokens in its new crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price updated its SEC filing for an active crypto ETF, outlining custody, eligible tokens like DOGE and SHIB, and potential staking mechanics.
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BlackRock Leads Institutional Crypto Inflow Surge With $600 Million Bitcoin Acquisition
BlackRock’s reported $600M bitcoin buy highlights accelerating institutional inflows, lifting BTC volatility and shaping near-term breakout risks this week.
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Tether’s stablecoin supremacy under threat as USDC closes the gap after market cap explosion
USDC is rapidly narrowing the gap with USDT as stablecoin demand shifts across exchanges and DeFi—reshaping liquidity, risk and regulation in 2026.
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Court closes Custodia fight with Federal Reserve just as Fed opens master-account door
Custodia’s court fight with the Fed ends in defeat just as the Federal Reserve grants limited master-account access to Kraken, reshaping US crypto banking.
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BlackRock’s new ether ETF for yield hungry investors debuts with $15 million in trading volume
BlackRock’s staked ether ETF debuted with $100M+ in assets and $15M day-one volume, giving investors ETH exposure plus staking yield in one wrapper.
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Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and stock market losses
Bitcoin stays near $70,000 despite escalating Iran conflict and equity losses. Derivatives show rising open interest and fear, yet BTC outperforms major assets.
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DOJ Pushes for Retrial of Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm
US prosecutors are seeking a retrial for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm after a deadlocked jury, reviving a pivotal test for DeFi privacy tools.
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Oil shorts on Hyperliquid get wiped out as crude surges 30% on Iran escalation
Hyperliquid traders saw oil shorts liquidated as tokenized crude jumped ~30% on Iran-Saudi escalation, triggering ~$40M in forced closes.
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Coinbase says new U.S. tax-reporting rules for crypto are cluttered, confusing
Coinbase says the IRS 1099-DA crypto tax rules could trigger over-reporting and costly compliance, confusing users and reshaping U.S. exchanges.
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Why Bitcoin keeps snapping back to $70k — and the $13B options “magnet” behind it
Bitcoin keeps snapping back toward $70K as a $13B options cluster drives hedging flows, tightening volatility and creating a powerful “magnet” level.
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US SEC Proposes Guidelines on How Securities Laws Can be Applied to Crypto
SEC proposes new guidance on how U.S. securities laws apply to crypto tokens, exchanges and DeFi—reshaping compliance and market structure in 2026 and beyond.
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Bitcoin tops $72,000 as ETFs pull $155 million, extending two week inflow streak
Bitcoin climbed above $72K as U.S. spot ETFs logged $155M in daily inflows, extending a two-week streak even as on-chain demand signals stay mixed for now.
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Bitcoin jumps above $71,000, building on its resilience to Middle East conflict
Bitcoin surged above $71,000, rising over 6% in 24 hours as traders looked past Middle East conflict, lifting major cryptocurrencies broadly.
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Bitcoin climbs as BTC ETFs post one of the quarter’s biggest inflow days amid Iran volatility
Bitcoin rebounded as U.S. spot BTC ETFs logged $458M of inflows, signalling institutional dip-buying despite Iran-driven volatility and macro risk-off moves.
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Over $9 billion flees bitcoin and ether ETFs in four months
Bitcoin and ether ETFs have seen over $9B in outflows in four months, signaling weaker institutional demand as macro risks rise and volatility returns.
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Bitcoin tops $68,000 after Iran confirms leader killed in U.S., Israel airstrikes
Bitcoin surged past $68,000 after Iran confirmed its supreme leader was killed in U.S.-Israel strikes, as traders priced in quicker de-escalation globally.
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