Stablecoins, Tokenizaton Are Capturing Advisor Attention: Bitwise

Advisers to some of the largest financial institutions are taking more of an interest in stablecoins and tokenization than in Bitcoin, which could help pull crypto out of its current…

Canadian Teen Scams $13M, Splurges on Lambos, BMWs

A Canadian teen stole more than $13 million in crypto through social engineering scams to pay for an “exotic lifestyle” in Miami and Los Angeles, including buying luxury cars, jewelry…

US Inflation Hits 3-Year High, Pressuring Bitcoin and Gold

Market analysts have cautioned that Bitcoin and gold may face further headwinds this year following a 4.2% annual increase in the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) in May, according to…

Crypto ATM Bans Advance in Delaware, New Jersey

Delaware and New Jersey have both advanced legislation to ban cryptocurrency ATMs in what is becoming a growing trend across US states, with lawmakers concerned that the kiosks are overwhelmingly…

Robinhood Says It Won IPO Underwriter Approval as SpaceX Eyes Retail

Robinhood Securities said it had secured approval to act as an IPO underwriter, moving from a distribution role into the main underwriting group alongside Wall Street banks. Chief executive Vlad…

Onchain Gambling Defies Crypto Pullback With $14B Quarter: TRM Labs

Prediction markets overtook onchain gambling for the first time in the opening quarter of 2026, recording $36.6 billion in volume compared with gambling’s $14 billion, according to TRM Labs. In…

XRP Demand Falls 91.5% As Traders Eye $0.63 Support

XRP’s (XRP) onchain activity has contracted sharply since its 2025 peak. The 90-day network fee average fell by 91.5%, while the realized profit-to-loss ratio dropped to 0.38 from 50, according…

AI Deepfake Election Ad Raises Transparency Concerns

The election season is ramping up in the United States, meaning that airwaves and social media are flooded with campaign ads. Candidates, in addition to the political action committees (PACs)…

CFTC Proposes Prediction Market Rules Favoring Sports Contracts

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed new rules for prediction markets, signaling that sports event contracts are generally not contrary to the public interest even though federal…

Bitcoin Price Drops Follow BOJ Rate Hikes: Is Another Crash Developing?

Since 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) has posted four major corrections after interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ), with declines ranging from 18% to 28%. This dynamic places renewed…