Bitcoin Futures Hit $61.9B as Traders Pile Into Both Sides of the Market

In recent developments, bitcoin futures open interest across all exchanges reached $61.9 billion on Thursday, as traders positioned on both sides of a market sitting at $81,500 per coin at…

Report: BoE Deputy Governor Breeden Signals Retreat on UK Stablecoin Ownershi…

In recent developments, the Bank of England is walking back key parts of its stablecoin rulebook after the digital assets industry pushed back hard against proposals officials now admit may…

Forward Industries Posts $585M Loss as Solana Treasury Swings Hit Earnings

In recent developments, forward Industries posted a steep quarterly loss tied to declines in solana’s market value, even as the company expanded its SOL treasury strategy and staking operations. The…

Dartmouth endowment invests in Solana ETF, holds $14M in crypto exposure

In recent developments, the unversity’s endowment disclosed holdings in the Bitwise Solana staking ETF, Grayscale Ethereum staking ETF and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

UK politician Nigel Farage bought $1.8M house after a $6.7M crypto gift

In recent developments, the news follows growing calls from UK lawmakers and government officials to curb or temporarily ban crypto political donations in the country. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Jane Street Cuts Bitcoin Exposure by 71% as Ether Position Rises to $82M in Q1

In recent developments, jane Street sharply reduced several major bitcoin-linked positions during the first quarter while increasing exposure to ether ETFs and selected crypto equities. The portfolio changes came amid…

MTI Liquidators Face 9,441 Claims as $35.8M Estate Shrinks Before Payouts

In recent developments, liquidators of Mirror Trading International, a massive South African crypto pyramid scheme, have received over 9,441 claims totaling nearly $395 million. Shrinking Assets and Rising Legal Costs…

Tezos launches quantum-resistant private payments prototype on testnet

In recent developments, the testnet system uses post-quantum cryptography and zk-STARK proofs to protect encrypted transaction data from future quantum computing attacks. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Bitcoin trades at a ‘discount’ on Coinbase: Is a $76K retest next?

In recent developments, bitcoin’s $79,000 defense proves that the Coinbase discount is driven by stablecoin volatility rather than a lack of institutional demand. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Ex-Celsius exec sentenced to time served after guilty plea

In recent developments, celsius‘ former chief revenue officer received a lenient sentence after his 2023 guilty plea for fraud and conspiracy to commit price manipulation. Looking closer, market participants highlight…