Crypto

Bitcoin’s 23% rally lifts mining stocks beyond AI-focused peers
Canaan, American Bitcoin and Cango surge 41%-67% as crypto miner shares outperform AI infrastructure plays amid BTC’s latest advance. Treasury liquidity moves and regulatory optimism cited as key drivers.

Valantis and Pendle Launch Market for Hyperliquid Trading Fee Discounts
Valantis and Pendle introduced an open market that lets traders buy Hyperliquid fee discounts without holding HYPE, while stakers can sell discounts for yield, covering $40 million in annual fee savings.
Bithumb wins two legal cases over mistaken Bitcoin credits
Seoul court rules in favor of Bithumb in recovery efforts for mistakenly credited Bitcoin, while regulator advances sanctions process over the February error.

Gemini signs LOI with Apex to channel crypto prediction markets through brokerages
Gemini and Apex Fintech Solutions have signed a non‑binding letter of intent that would make Gemini Titan the exclusive regulated venue for crypto event contracts offered by brokerages via Apex’s Futures Commission Merchant.

Bitcoin tops $81,300 as dollar weakens on U.S. bond buyback plans
Cryptocurrency market sees broad gains after U.S. Treasury doubles bond buyback pace, fueling bets on dollar devaluation and safe-haven flows into gold and Bitcoin.

Bitcoin holds near $79k as U.S. crypto regulation, Middle East tensions weigh
Bitcoin consolidates after a weekly peak near $82k, while ether and solana advance. U.S. regulatory developments and geopolitical risks in the Middle East remain key drivers.

Why the Bitcoin Rally’s Real Test Is Coming From the Futures Market, Not the Fed
As Bitcoin hovers near $80,000, the next decisive move will likely be driven by institutional futures positioning rather than headline macro news.

ECB outlines digital euro privacy safeguards amid concerns
The European Central Bank asserts the digital euro will prioritize user privacy, though critics question the feasibility of such protections.

Coinbase tokenized stocks launch on Base with Chainlink pricing
B20 tokens for major US equities go live on Coinbase’s Base network, backed by Chainlink’s real-time price feeds to enable DeFi integration. Total tokenized stock market value exceeds $2.48 billion.

Coinbase-backed group endorses 32 US midterm candidates on crypto policy
Stand With Crypto targets competitive races with endorsements aimed at influencing digital asset legislation ahead of the 2026 midterms. The group says crypto voters now form a motivated voting bloc.

Bitcoin takes a breather after adding 23% in 7 days as ETF demand holds steady
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Bernstein lifts Bitcoin price target to $300,000 by 2029
Analyst Gautam Chhugani forecasts Bitcoin at $300,000 by end-2029, citing sovereign debt pressures and a shift from fiscal stress to currency debasement. MicroStrategy's target cut to $350.

Bernstein forecasts Bitcoin at $300,000 by 2029 as macro backdrop shifts
Analyst Gautam Chhugani predicts Bitcoin will reach $300,000 by the end of 2029, citing a shift in macroeconomic policy toward currency debasement. MicroStrategy's price target is cut to $350.

Revolut launches EURR stablecoin in select European markets
The digital banking platform begins a phased rollout of its euro-pegged stablecoin in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.

US Bitcoin ETFs log seventh straight day of inflows, August nears record
Spot Bitcoin ETFs added $314.37 million on Tuesday, lifting August inflows to $3.03 billion with four sessions remaining. Year-to-date outflows have narrowed to $2.26 billion as total assets approach $99 billion.

Japan plans early 2030s launch for blockchain stock and bond settlement
Regulators aim to overhaul national settlement systems to retain institutional and foreign capital.

Tornado Cash developer’s retrial delayed to April 2027
Roman Storm’s retrial on money-laundering and sanctions charges was postponed after his acquittal motion prompted a continuance request. Prosecutors had sought an October 2026 retrial.

Live updates: Zcash pulls back 8% as its Grayscale ETF goes live, capping a 60% rally
Zcash fell 8% after its Grayscale spot ETF began NYSE trading, capping a 60% rally to an eight‑year high.

Bitcoin climbs above $80,000 as dollar weakens on fiscal concerns
Cryptocurrency extends surge on bets against U.S. dollar debasement after Treasury’s bond buyback plans. Bitcoin’s weekly gain exceeds 22% amid broad short-covering.

Meme-coin rally lifts animal-themed tokens
Smaller animal-themed tokens surge alongside broader crypto gains.

Bitcoin holds near $77,600 as $78,500 resistance caps gains
Bitcoin consolidates gains below key resistance after briefly touching $78,950. Technical indicators show overbought conditions and stretched positioning.

Bitcoin holds near $77,000 as XRP and Zcash retreat after weekly rally
Bitcoin remains steady near $77,000 following a 22% weekly gain, while XRP and Zcash pull back after their own rallies.

Ether outpaces bitcoin as 'golden cross' forms
Ether’s price strength relative to bitcoin follows a technical pattern known as a golden cross.

Zondacrypto CEO seeks leniency in fraud probe with political testimony
Przemysław Kral, head of collapsed crypto exchange Zondacrypto, is negotiating reduced charges in exchange for testimony about alleged fraud and political funding ties. Polish prosecutors estimate customer losses at $650 million.

