Category: crypto

Core Scientific plans to monetize its remaining Bitcoin holdings to fund liquidity needs and AI infrastructure pivot in 2026. The company sold over 1,900 Bitcoin for $175 million in January and now holds under 1,000 BTC. Shares fell 3% in premarket trading following the announcement of planned asset sales.

BTC rebounded by approximately 4.8% to $68.8k after Iran strikes, causing outflows to spike. The joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets tested how crypto behaves under extreme geopolitical stress. On-chain analytics firms noted increased outflows from major Iranian platforms, signaling potential political and compliance risks for crypto assets.

Ondo Finance has received approval to offer tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking a regulatory milestone. The company’s digital securities are the first to be admitted for trading under the ADGM framework and are listed on Binance’s regulated venue. This expands Ondo’s global footprint following previous EU approval.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a $458 million daily surge and renewed institutional demand, ending a four-week outflow streak. Institutional confidence is returning as ETFs accumulate, with U.S. funds now holding around 1.5 million BTC. Bitcoin trades near $67,000-$68,000, reflecting the institutional bid and positive inflows into ETFs.

The European Central Bank warns that widespread use of stablecoins could undermine monetary policy and harm traditional lenders’ funding bases. Major payment firms are moving towards stablecoin settlement, with Visa and Mastercard expanding their offerings. The crypto market remains stable despite concerns, treating the ECB paper as a long-term issue.

YZi Labs is investing $100m in Hash Global’s BNB Holdings Fund, promoting BNB as a yield-bearing core asset for financial infrastructure. This move marks BNB’s transition into a more advanced stage of its lifecycle, attracting institutional capital for structural returns. Critics raise concerns about manipulation risks, but others see it as a step towards maturity…

Binance has introduced seven AI Agent Skills to automate trading, data, and risk workflows, connecting spot, wallet, and trading through a unified interface. These skills include real-time market rankings, smart money signal tracking, and contract risk detection, aiming to enhance execution for both retail and institutional users.

Starting from January 1, 2027, Brazil’s central bank will require licensed cryptocurrency exchanges to submit daily reports proving they have enough assets to cover operational and security risks. New rules also mandate the segregation of client and platform assets and the proper recording of crypto assets on balance sheets. These regulations aim to align crypto…

Bitcoin’s perpetual open interest saw a significant increase, the largest since July 2025, as BTC struggled to break above $70k. The surge in open interest indicated leveraged capital entering the market, leaving long positions vulnerable to liquidations if the price drops. Traders are watching for potential sharp movements in the market.

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan housing reform bill that includes a ban on the Federal Reserve issuing a digital dollar without congressional approval. The legislation aims to address housing supply, affordability, and regulatory issues, with the CBDC ban being a notable provision that received overwhelming support.