Bhutan moves a further $23M in Bitcoin as holdings drop by 70%

In recent developments, bhutan has moved another 319 BTC, taking the total to over 9,000 BTC since late 2024, and trimming its sovereign stash by around 70%. Looking closer, market…

Gold, silver and oil drive 65,000% jump in commodity perpetuals

In recent developments, bitMEX said commodity perpetual swaps volume jumped from $38.1 million to $25 billion in Q1 as traders flocked to 24/7 gold, silver and oil exposure. Looking closer,…

Crypto exchanges chase TradFi commodities market as pricing gaps persist

In recent developments, crypto exchanges are racing to capture the market share of TradFi trading venues, but tokenized commodities adoption remains limited by pricing and liquidity concerns. Looking closer, market…

Bitcoin Depot discloses $3.7M BTC theft in cybersecurity breach

In recent developments, bitcoin Depot said a hacker stole 50.9 BTC, worth about $3.7 million, after gaining access to internal systems linked to corporate wallets. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Dubai clarifies token issuance rules for RWAs and stablecoins

In recent developments, dubai’s regulator issued new guidance placing token launches into three buckets, tightening disclosure and governance standards for stablecoins, RWAs and other digital assets. Looking closer, market participants…

Bessent ramps up pressure on Congress to pass CLARITY Act

In recent developments, uS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the CLARITY Act is vital to set clear rules for crypto, tokenized assets and decentralized exchanges, and that US leadership is…

South Korea court cancels Upbit suspension, citing regulatory gaps: Report

In recent developments, the decision closes a legal battle spanning more than a year, after Dunamu moved to overturn the sanction and halt its enforcement. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Crypto RWA Perpetuals Challenge TradFi Market Share

In recent developments, crypto-native perpetual markets tied to real-world assets ( RWA) are rapidly gaining traction against traditional futures. New data shows sharp growth in trading volumes across metals, equities,…

Bithumb Seeks Court Seizure of Assets to Recover Unreturned Bitcoin From $44B…

In recent developments, south Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has filed a lawsuit to recover funds mistakenly sent to users in February. Key Takeaways: Bithumb mistakenly sent 620,000 BTC on Feb.…

Fed minutes open door to further rate cuts amid Iran war

In recent developments, some officials cautiously eyed a year-end rate cut, but others warned that upward adjustments might be needed if inflation remains above target levels.   Looking closer, market participants…