Bitcoin Slips Below $69K as Conflicting US-Iran Reports Trigger Geopolitical …

In recent developments, bitcoin reversed course after an intraday peak of $71,382, dipping below $69,000 as conflicting U.S.–Iran diplomatic messages spooked markets. Mixed Signals Trigger Mid-Morning Slide Bitcoin reversed course…

Crypto.com Launches IRAs: Defining a New Standard for Digital Native Retireme…

In recent developments, this content is provided by a sponsor. Crypto.com, a leader in the global digital asset ecosystem, has launched Crypto.com IRAs — a pioneering retirement investment account platform.…

SEC Chief Reinforces Crypto Framework With Clearer Token Classification Bound…

In recent developments, u.S. crypto regulation takes a decisive turn as the SEC defines clearer boundaries for digital assets, narrowing its reach and signaling a shift toward structured oversight that…

Circle taps African fintech Sasai to expand USDC adoption in cross-border pay…

In recent developments, the move aims to integrate the second-biggest dollar-pegged stablecoin into regional payment networks to improve cross-border transactions and remittances. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

CFTC chief launches innovation task force focused on crypto framework

In recent developments, chair Michael Selig said that the task force was an example of “future-proofing“ regulation at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

AI and stablecoins are winning despite 2026 crypto market slump

In recent developments, data shows AI tokens and stablecoins held up better than other crypto sectors in 2026, with growth tied to usage, liquidity and infrastructure demand. Looking closer, market…

BitGo, Susquehanna roll out institutional OTC access to prediction markets

In recent developments, the offering allows institutional investors to trade event-based contracts using crypto collateral, as regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets intensifies in the United States. Looking closer, market participants…

Tether says ‘Big Four‘ firm to handle first audit of USDT reserves

In recent developments, the stablecoin issuer did not name the accounting firm from the ‘Big Four‘ roster of Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and KPMG. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Bitcoin holders shift from panic to cash-buffer discipline as volatility deepens

In recent developments, bitcoin volatility rose as stablecoin flows surged to $440 billion over the weekend, highlighting investors’ pivot to cash as BTC spot and futures activity decreased. Looking closer,…

Lombard taps Bitwise to offer Bitcoin yield and lending to institutional custody

In recent developments, lombard CEO Jacob Phillips announced at the Digital Asset Summit that the platform enables institutions to earn yield and borrow against Bitcoin without moving assets out of…