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Haun Ventures has raised $1 billion to fund crypto and AI startups over three years. This capital injection signals a pivot toward long-term infrastructure.
Digital asset stocks surged Monday after a CLARITY Act compromise allowed for active staking rewards. Circle rose 20% as the Senate prepares for a markup.
With 45% of Americans viewing crypto as too risky, institutional inflows are driving prices while retail remains sidelined. Watch for shifts in policy clarity.
Michigan HB 5882 empowers local governments to block crypto mining and AI data centers, creating new execution risks for energy-intensive infrastructure projects.
a16z is pushing to rebrand stablecoins as global crypto dollars, signaling a shift toward institutional financial integration. Monitor the regulatory impact.
A massive $8 billion contraction in the Hyperunit whale portfolio to $2.06 billion is forcing a liquidity reassessment across the crypto market.
MicroStrategy's daily purchase of 730 BTC is outpacing the 450 BTC mined, creating a supply squeeze that could drive Bitcoin to $180,000 by 2028.
Grayscale research shows Bitcoin's recent slide is driven by macro de-risking, not quantum fears. Tech stocks are down over 25%, signaling a broader shift.
Kraken parent Payward alleges Etana mismanaged $25M in reserves, leaving a $26M liability gap. Recovery hinges on a court-appointed receiver's liquidation.
Hong Kong police report over 70 investment scams in one week, totaling US$10.2 million in losses. Learn how AI-driven fraud exploits retail crypto investors.
Haun Ventures raises $1 billion to target agentic finance and AI. The move signals a shift toward autonomous financial agents over speculative token projects.
Oil prices have surged past $105 following the Iran-UAE conflict, pressuring crypto sentiment. Bitcoin's $66,000 price floor probability has slightly softened.
Western Union has launched its USDPT stablecoin on the Solana blockchain to enable 24/7 cross-border settlement, aiming to improve capital efficiency and margins.
Binance's new 1-to-7-day withdrawal lock aims to thwart physical coercion. Understand the limits of this policy and how it impacts your crypto liquidity.
The DTCC will launch a tokenization service for Russell 1000 stocks and U.S. Treasuries by October 2026, backed by 50 firms to modernize settlement infrastructure.
Kraken is seeking $75M in damages from Etana Custody, alleging a $25M Ponzi scheme. The case highlights the risks of commingled assets in crypto custody.
MOEX will launch indices for SOL, XRP, TRX, and BNB on May 13, moving to 15-second updates as it prepares for direct crypto trading by early 2027.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is urging a Senate markup of the CLARITY Act after a compromise on stablecoin yield. The bill is a catalyst for crypto markets.
Buffett warns that speculative gambling has reached a peak as Berkshire's cash pile hits $397B, signaling a defensive stance against current market volatility.
Stablecoin yield gains under the CLARITY Act have triggered a 19.4% rally in CRCL and a 6% rise in COIN. The market now awaits the final legislative text.
Katie Haun has raised $1 billion for crypto and AI-focused financial infrastructure. The fund targets startups that bridge legacy finance with digital assets.
The DTCC is launching a tokenization service for $114 trillion in assets, with initial trades set for July 2026 and a full commercial rollout in October 2026.
South Korea's proposed AML rules for crypto transfers over $6,800 could trigger an 85-fold surge in reports, forcing exchanges to rethink compliance costs.
Paystand launches USDb to capture the $100 trillion B2B market, leveraging a $20B payment network and Bitwage's 90,000-worker payroll corridor for 2026 growth.
The DTCC has set a July 2026 launch for its blockchain-based securities trading pilot, aiming to modernize settlement and reduce trade cycle latency for firms.
The $5M Uphold settlement over the failed CredEarn product signals a shift in regulatory focus toward the vetting responsibilities of crypto platforms.
62% of voters distrust Trump's crypto oversight as World Liberty Financial faces scrutiny over a 62 billion token unlock and private investor sales.
A Morse code exploit allowed a bad actor to drain billions of tokens from a verified Grok wallet. The breach highlights critical flaws in AI-to-wallet security.
The Ohio Senate race could determine the fate of the CLARITY Act. With $170M in super PAC cash at stake, the Banking Committee's leadership remains at risk.
Rain has added Mastercard to its stablecoin card network, joining Visa to serve institutional clients. The move follows a $1.95B valuation for the startup.