Trump changes tune on prediction markets days after saying he disliked them
Donald Trump says the US can’t be “left out in the cold” on prediction markets just days after he said he was “not happy” with the fast-growing platforms.
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Crypto lobby backs formal removal of ‘reputation risk’ from bank examinations
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. finalized a similar rule removing reputation risk earlier this month.
Three Bitcoin charts say BTC price may rally toward $82K
Bitcoin’s ascending channel setup and rising stablecoin inflows suggest improving liquidity conditions could support a push toward higher price levels.
Acting AG Todd Blanche confirms ‘code is not a crime’ in DOJ pivot
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said developers will no longer be investigated or charged unless they knowingly help third parties commit crimes.
Dorsey's Block unveils Bitcoin proof-of-reserves in transparency move
Block’s proof-of-reserves will enable anyone to verify the company’s 8,883 Bitcoin stash worth over $680 million through an on-chain signature.
Solana clients Anza and Firedancer introduce post-quantum solution Falcon
Jump Crypto, the team behind Firedancer, said Falcon has the smallest signature among NIST standards, which could help preserve Solana’s high-throughput capabilities.
Scammers use Gmail dot alias trick to spoof Robinhood in phishing scam
Visiting the fake login website alone isn’t enough for hackers to gain entry to accounts. However, entering sensitive information such as passwords could grant them access.
Tillis won’t support Senate crypto bill without ethics provision
Democrats seeking to crack down on the Trump family’s crypto empire have found an ally in Republican Thom Tillis, who supports ethics provisions in a key crypto bill.
MARA forms foundation to support Bitcoin network health, adoption
As part of its launch, the MARA Foundation has asked the community to vote on which of three Bitcoin companies should receive a $100,000 contribution.
Bitcoin support resistance flip in play as longs to shorts delta highlights bullish bias
Bitcoin pulled back to retest $76,500 as support, but the long-to-short delta indicates bulls have a significant advantage if the range highs are reclaimed.
Bitcoin shorts create $1.4B liquidation risk: Is a price squeeze to $80K next?
Bitcoin failed to overcome $79,000, but a potential bear trap formed as $1.4 billion in short positions face liquidation at $80,000. Will spot market demand be the trigger?
California is one step closer to America’s first billionaire wealth tax — and the divide between red and blue state taxes is getting deeper
This year is shaping up to be a milestone moment for state income taxes after last year’s massive changes to federal income taxes.
Higher inflation is on the way. The Fed needs to make this clear before it raises rates.
Fed’s communication should help investors manage risk — including the possibility that rates may rise.
It’s China’s duty-free retail mecca and a tropical oasis, to boot. For Beijing that’s no longer enough.
The island province of Hainan has new marching orders.
Ether triple top strikes at $2.4K as ETH analysts doubt bullish trend change
Ether charts flash an ominous triple-top pattern as ETH fails to overcome $2,400. Will bears maintain control over the altcoin’s price action?
Israeli regulators approve shekel-pegged stablecoin
The approval of the BILS stablecoin issued by Israeli exchange Bits of Gold came after a two-year pilot program on the Solana blockchain.
Arm’s stock snaps a seven-day winning streak as it loses some of its AI glow
Arm shares led Nadsaq 100 decliners on Monday, reflecting more general pressure on AI names and specific concerns about whether Arm will play a role in a potential Qualcomm-OpenAI chip.
Canada advances bill to ban crypto political donations
Lawmakers look to push election reform that would block crypto campaign donations, even as Canada expands oversight of stablecoins and digital asset markets.
Bitcoin whale holdings hit five-month high: Is BTC headed to $80K next?
Bitcoin accumulation by whales and institutional investors is reducing the available supply of BTC and potentially setting the stage for a rally above $80,000.
Bed Bath & Beyond is seeing new life, as rare sales growth lifts stock more than 30%
Management highlights the “first quarter of significant revenue growth in 19 quarters.” But the stock is still well below its meme-stock-era highs.