Category: crypto

Peter Schiff criticized Strategy after their Bitcoin holdings went $630 million underwater, erasing $47 billion in gains. Schiff argues Strategy’s buying drove Bitcoin’s rise but is now dragging prices down. Michael Saylor defends Strategy, saying it broadens Bitcoin access, with 50 million people exposed. The debate continues over Strategy’s strategy.

IREN Ltd., previously a Bitcoin mining company, is now focused on providing AI infrastructure. The company has secured a partnership with Microsoft and is repurposing its energy sites into data centers. Investors are concerned about potential dilution risk ahead of the second-quarter earnings report, which will test the company’s transformation.

Ripple has integrated Hyperliquid into its institutional trading platform, allowing clients to trade on decentralized derivatives markets. This move marks Ripple’s first direct entry into on-chain trading venues, bridging traditional finance with decentralized trading. The integration streamlines the trading process for institutional clients, offering a wider range of digital assets.

CME Group is considering launching its own digital token for crypto trading, aiming to improve capital efficiency and reduce friction in high-volume derivatives trading. The project is part of a larger initiative to modernize margin and settlement for crypto derivatives, with plans to expand crypto trading hours to 24/7.

Nevada’s Gaming Control Board has filed a civil enforcement action against Coinbase for allegedly offering unlicensed sports wagering through its prediction market products. Authorities are seeking a restraining order and injunction to block Coinbase’s activities in the state. This action is part of ongoing legal battles over the regulation of prediction markets in the US.

Tether has reduced its fundraising target from $20 billion to as low as $5 billion. CEO Paolo Ardoino clarified that the $20 billion figure was a maximum threshold, not a goal. Despite interest at a $500 billion valuation, some investors are hesitant due to regulatory risks. Tether’s profits declined in 2025, attributed to Bitcoin’s underperformance.…

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan describes the current cryptocurrency market as being in a full crypto winter since January 2025, supported by institutional demand but showing signs of exhaustion. Despite positive industry developments, prices have continued to decline due to a high level of fear in the market. Hougan predicts a potential recovery with the help…

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warns users of a scam using AI-generated fake images of him to deceive on social media. Scammers are impersonating him with images from a Korea BNB Chain event. Zhao advises users to check for tells like clothing colors and resolution glitches to avoid falling for deepfake schemes.

Aave will shut down its Family wallet and retire the Avara brand, consolidating under Aave Labs after governance issues, SEC closure, and MiCA authorization. Existing Family wallet users will have access until 2027, with all products moving to Aave Labs. The SEC ended its investigation without enforcement action.

Franklin Templeton envisions a future where tokenized stocks, bonds, and funds are stored in digital wallets, reducing costs and speeding up collateral and settlement processes. Executives presented this vision at the Ondo Summit, detailing how their Benji platform is tokenizing traditional assets and expanding into various blockchain networks to place billions of dollars on-chain.