Category: crypto

Iran has responded to U.S. conditions for a peace deal. Bitcoin prices remained around $78,000 as traders considered Iran’s demands and the risk of war in the Middle East. Iran wants an end to the war, sanctions lifted, and frozen funds released, while the U.S. demands differ. Bitcoin reactions were cautious.

USDC users are questioning if Circle should offer a clearer recovery process for mistaken token transfers. Tether’s recovery page states some mistaken USDT deposits may be reviewed case by case. Circle’s terms state transactions are generally nonrefundable and warn of permanent loss if sent to unsupported addresses. Tether has frozen more stablecoin value globally.

Japan’s major brokerage groups, including SBI and Rakuten, are preparing in-house crypto investment trusts for retail investors. Other firms like Nomura, Daiwa, SMBC, and Mizuho-linked companies are also studying crypto fund products as regulations evolve. Japan’s 2028 roadmap could allow investment trusts and ETFs to hold Bitcoin and Ether.

House Agriculture leaders are calling on President Trump to nominate a full bipartisan slate of Commodity Futures Trading Commission members. Pressure has increased after the Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act, which sets federal rules for digital assets. The CFTC faces urgent work related to derivatives markets and new technology. Industry leaders support clearer…

Institutional crypto ETF filings for the first quarter showed a split between buyers and sellers. Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company increased its BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust position, while Harvard Management Company decreased its Bitcoin ETF stake and removed its BlackRock Ether ETF holding. Dartmouth added Solana staking ETF shares to its portfolio. Other institutions also…

VanEck and Grayscale filed new amendments for proposed spot BNB ETFs, highlighting the competition for the next U.S. altcoin ETF. VanEck’s BNB ETF plans direct token exposure, while Grayscale’s focuses on holding BNB tied to the BNB Smart Chain. The filings also indicate caution around staking rewards in regulated U.S. ETF products.

Michael Saylor has hinted at the possibility of selling some Bitcoin as needed, a shift from his previous stance of never selling. Strategy’s treasury model considers Bitcoin sales for debt retirement, but Saylor emphasizes the importance of showing Bitcoin can be a usable asset. Despite this, Strategy continues to buy Bitcoin.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $1 billion in net outflows for the week ending May 15, marking their largest weekly exit since late January. This ended a six-week streak of inflows totaling $3.4 billion, the longest positive run since July 2025. The reversal was driven by macroeconomic factors such as rising Treasury yields and inflation…

The CLARITY Act passed the Senate Banking Committee in a 15 to 9 vote, but faces obstacles before becoming law. It needs 60 Senate votes, an ethics provision, and reconciliation with the House version. Analysts are pessimistic, as Democrats may demand a conflict of interest amendment that Republicans oppose.

Solayer Pay launched a Visa card allowing users to spend USDC at merchants and ATMs worldwide on May 14. The card connects to a user’s Solayer Pay balance and can be used globally. Existing users can get the card for free, while new users pay a $20 activation fee.