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Robinhood's recent layoffs and broader crypto industry cuts are seen as a sign of a late bear market, though Altcoin Pro experts advise against panic.
Crypto firms Coinbase and Circle have posted steeper losses than Oracle, Netflix, and Salesforce, highlighting a widening gap between crypto equities and the broader market.
Tether now allows XAUT holders to borrow against their $23 billion gold stockpile, mirroring Bitcoin-backed lending for liquidity.
Polymarket's frontend exploit cost has risen to $3.1 million, days after the platform pledged full refunds, as it faces a regulatory investigation.
Coinbase and OKX are offering up to 8% bonuses to attract Binance's EU users after the exchange failed to secure a MiCA license.
Binance founder CZ attributes the crypto market's 50% decline in 2026 to AI, global tensions, and the traditional 4-year cycle.
MicroStrategy's market valuation has fallen below its Bitcoin holdings, a reversal from its historical premium for its unique crypto strategy.
SecondFi aims for a two-week recovery, having completed forensic investigations and taken a balance snapshot after a Cardano wallet exploit.
EU lawmakers urge assessing DeFi, staking, and NFT regulation in a new report, cautioning against national MiCA rule deviations.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, while bullish on Bitcoin, criticized MicroStrategy's 'financial engineering' strategy, citing STRC's record low.
Cryptocurrency markets diverged sharply from traditional equities this week, with Ether falling 8% as AI stocks drove the S&P 500 to a record.
Blockchain-native transfer agent Securitize expects to raise $400 million for its public debut, with less than 30% shareholder redemptions.
Solana (SOL) reclaimed $72, boosted by tokenized stock trading, yet declining TVL and DEX volumes flag weakening on-chain momentum.
Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff have questioned the CFTC's enforcement ability, citing a "troubling" report on Polymarket's advertising.
Old Ether wallets transferred 37,806 ETH as long-term whale profitability turned negative for the first time since 2019, signaling mixed sentiment.
Aave and Solana ecosystem tokens led a recent crypto market rebound, while Bitcoin stabilized around the **$60,000** mark.
U.S. Representative Maxine Waters, ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, urged the DOL to withdraw its proposal on alternative assets, specifically condemning crypto in 401(k)s.
Carlos San Basilio, Spain's financial regulator, has confirmed there will be no extensions for crypto companies to meet the MiCA licensing deadline.
A former Ethereum Foundation member warns the network must quickly build new funding institutions as the Foundation steps back.
An anti-human trafficking advocate has warned that Section 604 of the Clarity Act could weaken accountability despite existing criminal laws.
Jansen Teng of Virtuals suggests that AI agents are evolving beyond chat functions to become autonomous economic actors capable of earning and spending.
The **SEC** and **CFTC** are jointly seeking public input on unifying portfolio margin rules across securities and derivatives, driven by the expanding crypto derivatives market.
An influential Ethereum whale, who previously profited from the October 2025 crash, has initiated a new $19.7 million short position on ETH, betting on a drop to $1,375.
CryptoQuant has urged MicroStrategy to pause its Bitcoin acquisition strategy, citing shrinking dividend coverage, while CBOE explores crypto perpetual futures.
US Bitcoin ETFs saw their largest single-day outflows in June, totaling $696.3 million, as Bitcoin fell below $60,000, pushing year-to-date losses to $4.6 billion.
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone plans to continuously buy Bitcoin, using cash flows from his property portfolio and viewing price dips as accumulation opportunities.
The failure of **Botanix**, a **Bitcoin** Layer 2 solution, suggests **Bitcoin** holders overwhelmingly prefer **Ethereum DeFi** over native **Bitcoin L2s**.
Old Ether wallets transferred 37,806 ETH as long-term whale profitability turned negative for the first time since 2019, signaling mixed sentiment.
A former Ethereum Foundation member warns the network must quickly build new funding institutions as the Foundation steps back.
An influential Ethereum whale, who previously profited from the October 2025 crash, has initiated a new $19.7 million short position on ETH, betting on a drop to $1,375.
SecondFi aims for a two-week recovery, having completed forensic investigations and taken a balance snapshot after a Cardano wallet exploit.
Solana (SOL) reclaimed $72, boosted by tokenized stock trading, yet declining TVL and DEX volumes flag weakening on-chain momentum.
Aave and Solana ecosystem tokens led a recent crypto market rebound, while Bitcoin stabilized around the **$60,000** mark.
Kraken is reportedly in talks to acquire a 15% stake in DeFi lender Aave, valuing the protocol at $385 million.
Kraken and Maple Finance launched an onchain warehouse facility to expand institutional crypto lending using blockchain-based structured credit.
Kraken and Maple Finance have launched an onchain warehouse facility to expand institutional crypto lending using blockchain-based structured credit.
NFT brand Pudgy Penguins is launching its new Vibes Series 3 trading cards in Target stores nationwide, marking a significant expansion into mainstream retail.
The popular NFT project Pudgy Penguins has announced the closure of its mobile battle royale game, Pudgy Party, shifting focus to its immersive Pudgy World experience.
Pudgy Penguins is halting development of its mobile game, Pudgy Party, to concentrate resources on its immersive virtual world, Pudgy World.
Coinbase and OKX are offering up to 8% bonuses to attract Binance's EU users after the exchange failed to secure a MiCA license.
EU lawmakers urge assessing DeFi, staking, and NFT regulation in a new report, cautioning against national MiCA rule deviations.
Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff have questioned the CFTC's enforcement ability, citing a "troubling" report on Polymarket's advertising.
Robinhood's recent layoffs and broader crypto industry cuts are seen as a sign of a late bear market, though Altcoin Pro experts advise against panic.
Crypto firms Coinbase and Circle have posted steeper losses than Oracle, Netflix, and Salesforce, highlighting a widening gap between crypto equities and the broader market.
Tether now allows XAUT holders to borrow against their $23 billion gold stockpile, mirroring Bitcoin-backed lending for liquidity.