CFTC Uses Microsoft AI Tools to Surveil Crypto and Prediction Markets, Chairm…

In recent developments, cFTC Chairman Michael Selig told the House Agriculture Committee this week that the agency is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and automated surveillance tools to police digital asset…

UK FCA Opens Crypto Consultation Ahead of October 2027 Regulatory Deadline

In recent developments, the UK Financial Conduct Authority released consultation paper CP26/13 on April 15, 2026, asking crypto firms to weigh in on draft perimeter guidance before a full FSMA-based…

After Kalshi appeal, prediction markets fight could head to US Supreme Court

In recent developments, an appellate court is expected to reach a decision after hearing arguments from Kalshi and lawyers representing the state of Nevada. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Key Ethereum researcher Josh Stark leaves the Ethereum Foundation

In recent developments, stark’s departure from the Ethereum Foundation is the most high-profile exit from the organization since its shakeup in the first quarter of 2025. Looking closer, market participants…

Bitcoin funding rate stays negative even as BTC price trades above $75K: What…

In recent developments, bitcoin’s futures funding rate has remained negative even as BTC bounced back above $75,000. Should traders be worried? Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

Crossmint’s Lobster.cash Integrates Mastercard Agent Pay for Agentic Commerce

In recent developments, lobster.cash, the artificial intelligence (AI) agent payment platform built by Crossmint, announced this week that it will integrate Mastercard Agent Pay and Verifiable Intent, allowing AI agents…

Cardano Founder Hoskinson: Bitcoin’s Quantum Fix Is a Hard Fork in Disguise

In recent developments, cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said Bitcoin’s proposed quantum fix, BIP 361, would effectively confiscate 1.7 million BTC while misrepresenting the scope of changes required to pull it…

Bitwise: Geopolitical Chaos Might Push Bitcoin Over $1 Million

In recent developments, matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, has highlighted that the current geopolitical chaos might push bitcoin to be used as a traditional currency instead of digital gold, helping…

Public crypto miners sold more BTC in Q1 2026 than all of 2025: Report

In recent developments, mining companies are now split between those liquidating Bitcoin to cover operating expenses and those holding their BTC in reserve to fuel future growth. Looking closer, market…

HIVE plans $75M raise to fund AI infrastructure push

In recent developments, the Bitcoin miner will use the proceeds to expand GPU capacity and data centers as it scales its high-performance computing business beyond mining. Looking closer, market participants…