Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins may need a new public identity as their role expands beyond crypto trading, according to Robert Hackett, head of special projects at a16z crypto.  Summary A16z says stablecoins now…

Payward has completed its acquisition of Bitnomial, giving Kraken a regulated pathway to launch crypto derivatives in the U.S. Summary Payward has completed its Bitnomial acquisition, securing all three CFTC…

Coinbase has urged U.S. derivatives regulators to keep prediction markets under existing rules, filing a formal response as legal pressure builds around event-based contracts. Summary Coinbase has submitted a letter…

Bitcoin price surged to a four-month high of $80,529 on Monday shortly after United States President Donald Trump revealed “Project Freedom” to help stranded cargo ships affected by the closure…

A U.S. court order has placed Arbitrum DAO’s planned use of frozen hack funds under legal restraint. Summary A U.S. court has blocked Arbitrum DAO from moving 30,766 ETH tied…

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Strategy has halted Bitcoin purchases for the week ahead of its first-quarter earnings release and rising scrutiny around its preferred stock dividend. Summary Strategy has paused Bitcoin purchases for the…

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has received more than 1,500 public responses on its proposed rule for prediction market event contracts. Summary CFTC has received more than 1,500 public…

Entering 2026, the global cryptocurrency market remains highly active. Strategy’s $2.57 billion Bitcoin purchase once again highlights institutional investors’ continued interest in the long-term value of Bitcoin. It has also…

The crypto market recap for May 3 centered on U.S. regulation, tokenized securities, venture funding and Bitcoin-focused corporate activity.  Summary Coinbase said Senate negotiators reached a stablecoin rewards deal, easing…