Mirae Asset maps out $109 billion digital asset push with Digital X: report
South Korea's Mirae Asset targets a $109 billion digital asset business around Digital X, aiming for profitability by 2027.
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Bitcoin faces key hurdle in $81,000-$86,000 range to reach January high, analyst says
Glassnode views $81,000–$86,000 as the wall, as that is where a large group of long-term holders sits near breakeven, among other factors.
Connecticut sues Kalshi over sports event contracts in months-long legal feud
Kalshi Head of Litigation Jovy Dedaj calls the move 'arbitrary and inconsistent enforcement,' as other platforms continue to operate there.
First quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction successfully executed, StarkWare says
Still, StarkWare says Bitcoin needs a protocol-level upgrade to make it fully safe from quantum computing threats.
Hyperliquid Policy Center, TradeXYZ urge CFTC to create path for US oil perpetuals
The CFTC should adopt a regulatory framework for energy perpetual contracts, the Hyperliquid Policy Center and TradeXYZ said in a letter.
CryptoQuant says bitcoin has entered bull market but needs to cross $83,000 for ‘official’ confirmation
"Historically, bitcoin's bull markets have 'officially' begun when price crosses above its 365-day moving average," CryptoQuant said.
Coinbase, Better make token-backed mortgages generally available
Coinbase and Better expand token-backed mortgage access to Coinbase One members, with a 1% closing-cost credit now available.
SEC sends crypto custody rule changes to White House for review
A proposal from the SEC to change its rules governing how investment advisers hold digital assets was sent this week to the White House.
SOL treasury firm DeFi Development launches real-time ‘State of Solana’ intelligence platform
The Nasdaq-listed company holds roughly 2.3 million SOL worth about $208 million, while its shares have fallen 16% year to date.
‘Altitude sickness can wait’: Bitcoin’s historic short squeeze, Bessent catalyst may signal bull-market reset, analysts say
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent actions provide an additional macro catalyst.
Bernstein sees bitcoin reaching $150,000 by mid-2027 amid ‘debasement trade,’ but cuts Strategy target to $350
Bernstein expects bitcoin to reach $150,000 by mid-2027 in its base case, before reaching a cycle peak of around $300,000 in 2029.
Revolut begins phased EURR stablecoin rollout in Denmark, Poland and Portugal
Revolut began rolling out EURR, its first euro-pegged stablecoin, to customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.