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In brief A new protocol called OP_NET has launched on the Bitcoin network, aiming to enable DeFi-style applications on the base layer. The system processes contract calls through standard Bitcoin transactions rather than sidechains or wrapped BTC. Founders say the design avoids Ordinals-r

In brief A Los Angeles rideshare driver has been charged with wire fraud after allegedly obtaining more than $2 million in COVID-19 business relief loans on behalf of non-existent companies. Prosecutors allege the funds were used to purchase crypto instead of supporting legitimate business o

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure With the recent turn in the tide led by Bitcoin crossing $70,000, the Dogecoin price has begun to see some upside. This has been propelled forward by the fact that the meme coin seems to have been s

In brief BTQ Technologies released the first working implementation of BIP 360 on the Bitcoin Quantum testnet. The upgrade introduces quantum-resistant transaction structures and post-quantum signatures. BTQ says Bitcoin’s biggest barrier to quantum readiness is social consensus around an

The SEC’s approval of expedited listing standards for XRP and Solana ETFs marks one of the most significant regulatory shifts in crypto this year, according to CNBC, opening the door for institutional capital that has been sitting on the sidelines. For both tokens, the ruling removes years of

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 3.75% with an 11-1 vote, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy. A lone dissent for a rate cut was noted, while projections indicate one cut in 2026 and 2027. The decision led to stock drops and a stronger dollar amidst concerns over inflation.

A California court dismissed Roger Metz's petition against an IRS summons for his financial records, citing failure to notify all necessary parties within 90 days. Another Coinbase user, James Harper, also claimed a rights violation but faced a similar dismissal, reinforcing IRS authority over user records.

Coinbase and EY-Parthenon interviewed 350 institutional crypto investors, revealing insights on market volatility, stablecoins, and the potential of tokenization. Most investors plan to increase digital asset allocations, emphasizing the role of regulation and competition in the stablecoin market.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure New forensic reports and leaked court documents show years of dollar payments from crypto Libra (LIBRA) lobbyist Mauricio Novelli to Javier Milei and his inner circle, well before the memecoin

The global crypto market has faced a decline, with a 4% dip in total market cap to $2.44T. Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped by 4.56% and 5.85%, respectively. Despite these declines, some cryptocurrencies saw significant gains, while DeFi and NFT metrics also fell.

XRP is down more than 20% year-to-date despite a string of positive developments according to CoinDesk, including SEC commodity classification and multiple spot ETF launches now holding over $1 billion in assets. With XRP stuck in consolidation and large-cap tokens struggling to break higher, a

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Senator Tim Scott discussed the impact of digital asset legislation and the progress on the highly anticipated crypto market structure bill on Tuesday, revealing that a fresh draft could be ready by

Hyperliquid, a crypto-native derivatives platform, has launched perpetual contracts tied to the S&P 500, one of the world’s most widely followed benchmarks. The contracts allow traders to access the benchmark index 24/7, bypassing traditional market hours, and mark a growing trend of tokenising

Evernorth Holdings is moving towards a public listing in the U.S. by filing a registration statement for a SPAC merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II, aiming to be a significant player in the XRP market. The plan could make Evernorth one of the largest publicly traded XRP firms, pending SEC and shareholder approval.

JPool has announced a new partnership with Meria as the development of staking in the Solana ecosystem keeps growing faster, with big platforms joining in. The cooperation will improve accessibility, liquidity, and decentralization to its users who are engaged in staking within the network. Meria i

Bitcoin is accelerating past $74,000 as institutional money continues to pour back into the crypto markets at a rapid rate. According to a report from CoinDesk, spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen inflows of about $1.7 billion since the end of February, thus bringing an end to a series of steady

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Data shows the Bitcoin spot ETFs have seen seven consecutive days of inflows, a potential sign that demand momentum is returning in the market. Bitcoin Spot ETFs Have Just Seen A $199 Million