Judge rejects new trial for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
In recent developments, a federal judge slammed Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial as seemingly “a plan to rescue his reputation,” denying the former FTX boss’s request. Looking closer,…
Acting AG Todd Blanche confirms ‘code is not a crime’ in DOJ pivot
In recent developments, acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said developers will no longer be investigated or charged unless they knowingly help third parties commit crimes. Looking closer, market participants…
Three Bitcoin charts say BTC price may rally toward $82K
In recent developments, bitcoin’s ascending channel setup and rising stablecoin inflows suggest improving liquidity conditions could support a push toward higher price levels. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…
Paystand launches Bitcoin-based stablecoin USDb for enterprise payments
In recent developments, the US dollar-backed token will roll out across Paystand’s network, which the company says has processed more than $20 billion in business payments. Looking closer, market participants…
Bitcoin rally falters as AI industry weakens and CLARITY Act approval odds fall
In recent developments, bitcoin’s dip below $76,000 was driven by an AI sector sell-off and investors’ worries about slowed progress in the CLARITY Act negotiations. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
Bybit Pay enters South Africa through MoneyBadger integration
In recent developments, the integration enables crypto payments at more than 650,000 merchants, with transactions settled for businesses in South African rand. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
Crypto lobby backs formal removal of ‘reputation risk’ from bank examinat…
In recent developments, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. finalized a similar rule removing reputation risk earlier this month. Looking closer, market…
Liquid raises $18M as platforms move toward 24/7 cross-asset trading
In recent developments, the platform targets retail traders with always on access across more than 500 crypto and traditional markets, including equity-linked derivatives, from a single interface. Looking closer, market…
Trump changes tune on prediction markets days after saying he disliked them
In recent developments, uS President Donald Trump says the US can’t be “left out in the cold” on prediction markets just days after he said he was “not happy” with…
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific shifts to AI with 1.5GW data center push
In recent developments, core Scientific is converting its Pecos, Texas site into a high-density AI colocation hub, repurposing 300MW of mining capacity. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
