Category: crypto

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig aims to bring prediction markets and crypto into a federal framework by replacing a ban with a rulebook under CFTC control. Selig wants unified crypto rules, a shared token taxonomy, and onshored assets in exchange for tighter surveillance. The CFTC is asserting jurisdiction over prediction markets against state regulation.

Bitfinex is set to receive over 94,000 bitcoin seized in a 2016 hack as restitution in a U.S. court order. The exchange plans to use 80% of the returned BTC to buy back and burn recovery tokens, strengthening its balance sheet. The ruling sets a precedent for crypto property rights and victim restitution in the…

The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act, treating stablecoins as part of the dollar system. The bill requires stablecoins to be backed by cash and short-term Treasuries with reserve disclosures. It aims to regulate stablecoins to maintain U.S. dollar dominance, combat illicit finance, and promote responsible innovation while squeezing offshore stablecoins.

Crypto markets are in a holding pattern as traders await the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which could impact interest rates and asset performance. Bitcoin is near $70,000 after rebounding from February lows. Technical indicators show accumulation and improving momentum. Analysts predict volatility based on inflation data outcomes.

TRON has joined the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) as a Gold Member and will serve on the governing board. The foundation, backed by the Linux Foundation, aims to develop open infrastructure for autonomous AI agents. TRON plans to explore how blockchain networks can support payments and economic activity between AI systems.

SharpLink reported a $734.6 million net loss in 2025 due to unrealized losses tied to ETH price volatility. Despite this, the company generated record rewards through staking operations, accumulating 864,597 ETH by the end of the year. SharpLink aims to position itself as a major institutional Ethereum treasury platform.

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence developer, has sued multiple U.S. government agencies for blacklisting its technology after refusing military uses. The dispute centers on restrictions against autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. Anthropic alleges retaliation after rejecting these uses, leading to canceled contracts and reputational damage. The lawsuit seeks relief and challenges government actions as unlawful.

BitMine Immersion Technologies transferred 9,600 ETH to Coinbase Prime worth $19-20 million. Despite this, the firm still controls over 1 million ETH and has accumulated over 4.5 million ETH worth $9 billion, positioning itself as one of the largest corporate holders of Ethereum. The transfer is linked to institutional custody management and trading activities.

Institutional demand for Solana ETFs has grown, with about 30 institutions holding $540 million in exposure. Solana is trading around $87, with technical indicators suggesting a potential breakout above $90 resistance. Key support levels are at $80-$82, while resistance levels are at $90 and $95-$100. Continued institutional inflows could push Solana towards $100-$105.

Google’s Gemini AI is being integrated into the U.S. military, marking a shift towards AI-defense as a structural policy. This move also ties Bitcoin closer to big-tech and liquidity-driven macro trades. The Gemini agents will automate tasks for Pentagon staff, signaling a significant change in the military’s approach to AI.