Crypto
Bitcoin traders bet $2.9 million on price jump above $82,000
Options positioning signals strong conviction for a swift move higher, with downside hedges also in demand.
U.S. sanctions Iran’s crypto sector, cites $100M in oil-linked payments
Treasury targets digital asset industry, alleging crypto used to evade sanctions on Iranian oil sales. Nearly 60 entities, individuals and vessels sanctioned across multiple networks.
Analyst sees sustainable rebound in crypto after record miner sales
Needham & Company’s John Todaro argues the recent crypto rally has staying power after miners offloaded 57,000 bitcoin in H1 2026, the largest six-month reduction on record.
Human.tech launches wallet protocol on Ika Network for AI agents
The Holonym Foundation’s wallet protocol integrates with Ika Network to enable secure, chain-agnostic transactions for decentralized apps and AI agents. The standard protocol remains free to use.
Needham flags crypto recovery as miners pivot to AI, bitcoin holdings drop
Analyst John Todaro sees sustainable upside in crypto as miners sell down holdings and retail capital rotates back from AI stocks and commodities. Needham’s proprietary indicator hits cycle-low.
Bitget CEO signals caution on Bitcoin rally, eyes $50,000 entry
Gracy Chen, Bitget’s CEO, keeps most of her portfolio in stablecoins and warns Bitcoin could fall another $25,000 from current levels. She sees $50,000 as a potential buyback target.
Bitcoin extends 7-day advance to roughly 25%
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Bitcoin short squeeze drives futures open interest to collapse
A sharp short squeeze in bitcoin futures coincided with a steep drop in open interest, signaling a shift in market dynamics.
Las Vegas businessman convicted in $24 million crypto Ponzi scheme
A jury found Brent Kovar guilty of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme involving cryptocurrency.
Lion Group holds $15.8m in Hyperliquid tokens, reaffirms stake
The NASDAQ-listed trading firm maintains its 195,000 HYPE token position without sales since acquisition. Holdings valued at $15.8 million as of publication.
Why Solana’s Push for Bigger Daily Burns Could Redefine Its Tokenomics
Solana’s upcoming governance vote to raise daily token burns to $800,000 is more than a headline—it’s a test of how the network balances inflation, scarcity and investor confidence.
Lion Group holds $15.8 mln in Hyperliquid tokens, no sales since position opened
Singapore-based Lion Group confirms a 195,000-token stake in Hyperliquid’s HYPE tokens, valued at $15.8 million, as part of treasury strategy. No disposals reported as platform’s on-chain volumes rise.
U.S. expands Iran sanctions to crypto, gold, shipping and tech
Treasury targets networks linked to over $100 million in crypto transactions tied to Iranian oil sales.
Bitcoin jumps above $80,000 as U.S. tightens Iran sanctions
Cryptocurrency extends rally to three-month high while Brent oil slips after fresh U.S. measures targeting Iran's financial networks. Stock futures edge higher ahead of key earnings.
BNB Smart Chain deploys Pasteur hard fork to enhance bridge security
Upgrade closes validation gaps and increases block capacity while maintaining 450ms block times. Three BNB Evolution Proposals combined to strengthen cross-chain and governance security.
Strategy Inc. allocates $1.59 billion cash pool for Bitcoin purchases
Company founder Michael Saylor says the new reserve will support Bitcoin acquisitions, preferred dividends, and debt obligations. Existing cash reserve totals $5.1 billion.
Bitmine extends weekly ETH purchases to 14 months as price tops $2,500
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has bought 32,447 Ether, lifting its holdings to 5.85 million ETH. The NYSE-listed firm is 97% toward its 5% ETH supply target as Ether rallies above $2,500.
Tom Lee's Bitmine buys $81 million of ETH in largest weekly haul since July
Bitmine Energy's treasury arm purchased $81 million worth of ether, marking its biggest weekly acquisition since early July.
Strategy pauses Bitcoin buys after $2B stock sale, sets up $1.6B cash pool
The world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder raised $2 billion via stock sales but held off on new purchases. Proceeds were allocated to a $1.59 billion cash account and $300 million added to its dollar reserve.
Coinbase-backed group endorses 32 U.S. midterm candidates
Stand With Crypto, backed by Coinbase, endorses 32 congressional candidates for November elections, citing their support for crypto legislation. Group claims over 3 million U.S. advocates.
Bernstein lifts Circle target to $140 on USDC growth rebound
Analysts cite $2bn USDC supply surge and rising transaction share as catalysts for a 60% upside scenario on Circle shares.
Datacentrex to deploy 500 Dogecoin miners in 30 days, expanding hashrate by 21%
The NASDAQ-listed firm plans to energize 500 prepaid Scrypt ASIC miners across U.S. colocation sites, lifting total hashrate to 52 TH/s. CEO Parker Scott cites disciplined expansion amid market downturn.
Bitcoin surpasses $80,000 amid surge in short liquidations
BTC reached an 11-week high as traders covered bearish positions totaling $220 million in 24 hours. Analysts warn the rally must hold to challenge bear-market narratives.
Crypto group lists U.S. congressional allies it backs this year
Stand With Crypto, a crypto-focused political group, has endorsed 32 U.S. House incumbents ahead of this year's elections.