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Payward’s Q1 revenue rose even as spot trading slumped. The strategy leans on futures growth and acquired businesses. Watch for Q2 data to see if the diversification holds.
Gauge positioning shifts after $1.07B outflow ends crypto fund 7-week inflow streak. The next CoinShares print sets the confirmation point.
CoinShares reveals positioning unwind behind the $1 billion outflow surge. U.S. funds lead the exodus. Next week's report is key.
Attack uses real Google recovery systems; Binance blocked 22.9M phishing attempts in Q1 2026. Users must verify alerts manually to avoid wallet compromise.
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe says improving business cycle signals altcoin season; copper/gold ratio and ETH/BTC above 0.035 are key confirmations.
KB Financial Group completed a stablecoin payment trial without internet. The pilot positions the bank ahead of Seoul's digital asset framework and pressures rivals.
Feedback due July 3, 2026 deadline for feedback on tokenized wholesale market rules. Sixteen firms live in the sandbox. The consultation covers tokenized securities, collateral, and settlement instruments.
Standard Chartered's research forecasts $4 trillion in tokenized assets by 2028, with DeFi protocols capturing the largest share. The projection hinges on regulatory clarity and protocol security.
BoE and FCA ask for specific feedback on tokenized securities, collateral, and settlement infrastructure. Deadline July 3. Industry engagement will determine if UK accelerates or stalls on digital asset rulemaking.
Joint BoE-FCA consultation seeks feedback on tokenized bonds, collateral, and settlement. July 3 deadline sets tight timeline for industry input on UK wholesale DLT rules.
Phemex CEO Federico Variola outlines how AI tools and prediction markets will reshape crypto trading, shifting focus from token speculation to data-driven execution.
Attackers drained 1,625 ETH, 103.6 tBTC, and 147,659 USDC from Verus-Ethereum bridge after it skipped economic reconciliation. Bridge losses now top $3.2B; light-client models still vulnerable.
Analyst Michael van de Poppe warns only 1% of altcoins have staying power. Capital concentrates in AI and DePIN sectors. Traders face a selective market, not a broad altseason.
Attackers exploit Google's recovery system to send legitimate-looking phishing emails. Crypto users face irreversible losses if credentials are stolen. Manual verification through browser dashboards is the only reliable defense.
Goldman Sachs cut XRP ETF exposure to zero in Q1 2026, while trimming Bitcoin and Ether ETF positions. The bank rotated into crypto-linked equities like Circle and Coinbase.
Kraken cuts 150 jobs (15% staff) and targets a 2027 IPO in 2027, betting on AI to offset lost revenue. The delay changes employee equity liquidity and competitive positioning vs. Coinbase.
World's largest custody bank BNY ($59T AUM) partners with Finstreet and ADI Foundation to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum custody in Abu Dhabi, with stablecoins next.
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe admits rotating altcoins too early. His revised strategy: hold cash, buy dips, and focus on Hyperliquid, Wormhole, and Renzo while avoiding Optimism.
Kraken cuts 150 staff linked to AI efficiency, pushing US IPO to 2027. With 5,000+ crypto job losses, focus on Coinbase Q2 earnings.
TokenPost reports DAO-marketed programs in South Korea emphasize deposits, rankings, and recruitment over governance – a structure closer to multi-level sales than decentralized organizations.
Weekend price action kept Bitcoin at $77,039 and dominance at 58.3%. Altcoin gains in HYPE and ZEC did not spur rotation. Traders watch for a dominance drop below 58% to confirm a shift.
Senate Banking Committee approved the crypto regulatory framework 15-9. NYDIG's Greg Cipolaro identifies June to early August as the only realistic window for the 60 votes needed.
Bloomberg reports Kraken cut 150 staff citing AI efficiencies. The reduction adds to 5,000+ layoffs and may delay Kraken's IPO. Next signal is an S-1 filing.
Elliptic CEO Simone Maini warns automated payments by AI agents could outstrip monitoring tools built for human-paced markets, raising questions about compliance capacity and regulatory next steps.
Over $770 million in total token unlocks hit the market May 19-20. Here is how to read the PYTH, ZRO, and KAITO distributions without getting caught on the wrong side.
NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro warns the Senate crypto market structure bill risks failure if not passed by August recess. The midterm election calendar leaves no room for delay.
The cross-chain bridge exploit adds to a string of infrastructure attacks. Withdrawals halted, liquidity at risk. Here's what traders need to watch.
The probability of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 has climbed above 75% on Polymarket. Here's why the shift reflects global competition, not just crypto advocacy.
PeckShield tracked 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147K USDC stolen from the Verus bridge. The $11.58M was consolidated into 5,402.4 ETH. The attacker wallet remains active and holds the funds.
U.S. Treasuries dominate 45.87% of the $33.78B tokenized RWA market. Ondo Finance added $2B in a month. The concentration risk and infrastructure dependency matter more than the headline.