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Kazakhstan Considers $350M Crypto Investment

Kazakhstan’s central bank may allocate $350M from its reserves to crypto and digital-asset firms as part of a broader strategy to gain...

Dubai Regulator Orders KuCoin Entities to Halt Operations

VARA has ordered entities linked to crypto exchange KuCoin to halt activities it says were conducted without proper authorisation.

$2.6B Crypto Options Expire as Markets Test Liquidity

$2.6B in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire Friday as crypto markets stabilize, showing cautious trader sentiment and slowing momentum.

UAE Financial System Holds Steady During Regional Attacks

According to the Central Bank the UAE’s financial system has remained stable despite recent missile and drone attacks in the wider region.

Scotiabank Launches Multi-crypto ETF With 3iQ Partnership

Canada’s banking giant Scotiabank has teamed up with digital asset manager 3iQ to introduce a new multi-crypto ETF.

a16z Crypto Seeks $2B Fund as VC Returns to Crypto

a16z crypto is raising $2B for its fifth blockchain fund, backing projects like Babylon, Kairos, and Solana’s Jito amid a volatile market.

UK Lords Question Coinbase on Stablecoin Risks

Lawmakers in the UK House of Lords questioned a Coinbase executive on stablecoin risks, including stability, KYC, and bank runs.

Korea Halts Trading as Indexes Sink 10% on Crisis Shocks

South Korea briefly halted trading after key indexes fell about 10% amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

US-Iran Military Action Underscores Crypto’s Market Power

The U.S.–Iran strike showed crypto markets’ power, with 24/7 on-chain trading filling gaps traditional markets left closed.

Core Scientific Sells 1,900 BTC as AI Shift Accelerates

Core Scientific sells 1,900 BTC amid AI shift, aiming to boost liquidity; CORZ shares dip nearly 4% as the company plans further Bitcoin...

NEAR Jumps 17% as Confidential Intents Launches Private Execution

NEAR rose as much as 17% after activating Confidential Intents, an optional private execution layer designed to reduce MEV and...

XRP at Risk: $650M Sell Pressure Signals Possible Drop

XRP's weakening technical signals a drop below $1 as its bearish setup converged with increased inflows to exchanges.

Bitcoin Holds Firm at $70K Amid Rising Global Tensions

Bitcoin held steady around the $70,000 level despite rising global tensions, signalling a notable shift in market behaviour.

European Banks Line Up Partners for 2026 Stablecoin

European banks are teaming up with crypto exchanges and digital asset firms as they prepare for expected stablecoin activity in 2026.

Trump Media Eyes Truth Social Spinoff Amid Crypto Push

Trump Media is weighing a Truth Social spinoff as it expands its crypto initiatives, signaling a possible shift in its business structure.

Bitcoin ETF Holders Buy $60,000 Puts as Deribit Sees Crash Insurance Build

Bitcoin traded near $68,000 after recovering from early-month lows, but options markets remain defensive. Deribit says ETF holders and...

SBI and Startale Aim for Q2 Launch of Yen Stablecoin JPYSC

JPYSC, a yen stablecoin backed by SBI and Startale, is targeting a Q2 launch pending regulatory approvals. The token is set to be issued...

Polymarket Bets Ahead of ZachXBT Reveal Raise Insider Trading Questions

Polymarket trading surged on a contract tied to a ZachXBT reveal, then repriced after his report named Axiom. On-chain data shows a wallet...

Regulator’s GENIUS Plan Pressures Stablecoins

The OCC’s GENIUS proposal may limit stablecoin rewards, creating uncertainty for crypto firms like Coinbase and affecting U.S. market...

ETF Inflows Spark Crypto Bounce, Risks Remain

Bitcoin and Ethereum have rebounded on renewed ETF inflows and short liquidations, lifting broader crypto markets. However, the rally now...