Category: crypto

Strategy Inc. is proposing a change to the dividend schedule of its STRC preferred stock, suggesting a shift from monthly to twice per month payments. The proposed adjustment aims to enhance liquidity, market efficiency, and price stability. Shareholders will vote on the change at the annual meeting on June 8.

Supreme Court Justices Alito and Thomas will not retire this year, ending speculation of Trump appointing a fourth justice before the midterms. This decision removes a potential confirmation battle and maintains the court’s conservative majority. Trump is prepared to name replacements if vacancies arise. Their stay impacts the court’s balance and legislative priorities.

Circle launched CPN Managed Payments, a stablecoin settlement solution for banks, payment service providers, and fintechs, managing digital assets and blockchain operations. USDC has settled over $70 trillion since inception. The platform simplifies stablecoin adoption, offering compliance, issuance, and liquidity management. The launch coincided with stablecoin regulation discussions.

BitGo announced that AndX USA LLC has launched its US crypto exchange in partnership with BitGo’s Crypto-as-a-Service infrastructure, allowing for nationwide operations in all 50 states under an OCC-regulated custody framework with $250 million in insurance coverage. AndX is a New York-based platform focusing on AI-driven trading tools and global payment capabilities.

Stanford’s 2026 AI Index reveals a significant decrease in the performance gap between US and Chinese AI models, with the US now leading by just 2.7%. Despite this, the US maintains an advantage in investment, infrastructure, and model production, while China excels in AI publications, patents, and industrial robots. The report also highlights a decline…

CFTC Chairman Mike Selig discussed the agency’s use of AI tools, particularly Microsoft’s Copilot, to fill surveillance and investigation gaps. The agency has lost 25% of its workforce since 2025 but is preparing to oversee the US crypto market. The agency is also investigating prediction markets for insider trading. The CFTC is pursuing regulatory expansions…

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accuses Zondacrypto of using Russian funds and security services to finance opposition politicians. President Nawrocki, backed by Donald Trump, has twice vetoed crypto regulation bills, leaving Polish exchanges in legal limbo. Tusk warns of Russian influence in crypto market, framing the issue as a security test.

Bitcoin’s price prediction is cautious after failing to sustain its third breakout above $76,000, leading to a 46-day streak of negative funding rates on Binance. The rejection at $76,000 has created a consolidation range of $60K-$75K, with three upcoming catalysts potentially breaking the range: Iran ceasefire, FOMC meeting, and CLARITY Act announcement.

Bitcoin’s technical analysis turned bullish as it cleared $77,000 and surged above its 100-day moving average, leading to a 12% increase in Strategy shares. The company’s BTC treasury gained $1.6 billion in value in a single session. Strategy disclosed purchasing 13,927 BTC for $1 billion, funded through STRC preferred stock sales.

Coinglass data show that $1.044 billion in Ethereum longs could be liquidated if ETH drops below $2,323, while $531 million in short positions are at risk if it rises above $2,563. Liquidation heatmaps suggest potential price ranges for large-scale liquidation events, creating significant risks for over-leveraged traders.