Backlash as ex-SEC chief of staff links liquid staking to Lehman Brothers
Former SEC chief of staff Amanda Fischer slammed the latest SEC guidance on liquid staking, sparking a sharp backlash on social media. Former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief of staff Amanda Fischer drew crypto community ire after comparing liquid staking to factors that exacerbated the 2008 global financial crisis. In a Tuesday staff […]
Crypto funds see $223M outflow, ending 15-week streak as Fed dampens sentiment
Profit-taking broke a 15-week winning streak of global cryptocurrency ETPs last week after hawkish remarks that followed last week’s US Fed rate decision.Listen3:51 Cryptocurrency investment products ended last week in the red, interrupting 15 weeks of consecutive inflows after investor sentiment took a hit from hawkish remarks during last week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) […]
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF set for ‘monstrous lead’ with SEC options boost
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF will get a boost from the SEC’s decision to raise the limit for options contracts 10-fold, NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro said. BlackRock’s market-dominating spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund may get bigger after the US Securities and Exchange Commission increased position limits for many Bitcoin funds, according to crypto financial services firm NYDIG. The SEC […]
Blockchain technology can help decentralize the US energy grid — VC
Making the US energy grid more resistant to shocks and maximizing grid uptime is central to the Trump administration’s AI strategy. Blockchain technology can help modernize the US electrical grid by marshaling human labor and stranded resources to create decentralized energy infrastructure, according to Cosmo Jiang, a general partner at venture capital firm Pantera. “All […]
Bitcoin dip making ‘perfect bottom,’ says analyst: Will BTC rally to $148K?
BTC price is retesting a key support that previously triggered a 25% rally, potentially signaling a repeat move toward new all-time highs for Bitcoin. Key takeaways: Bitcoin BTC$114,696 has dropped by 7.50% three weeks after establishing its record high at around $123,250. But analysts say this may be the final shakeout before a breakout toward $150,000. […]
SharpLink buys another $54M in ETH, now holds $1.65B worth of Ether
SharpLink spent $108.57 million in USDC over 48 hours to acquire 30,755 ETH, raising its total Ether holdings to 480,031 ETH worth $1.65 billion. SharpLink has continued its aggressive accumulation of Ether, adding another 15,822 ETH, worth approximately $53.9 million, over the past several hours, according to onchain data. The purchases were split across multiple […]
Can Google Gemini really help plan crypto trades?
Gemini looks smart, but can it actually trade? We put it to the test with sample trades and break down where it helps and where it doesn’t. Key takeaways: In 2025, AI tools aren’t just summarizing text; they’re being used by crypto traders to make sense of fast-moving narratives. Gemini, particularly its Pro version, stands out […]
Mill City Ventures to load up on more SUI with $500M deal as shares fall 11%
Mill City Ventures III announced a $500 million equity agreement to boost its SUI treasury, which currently sits at 76.2 million units after making its first $276 million purchase this week. Nasdaq-listed Mill City Ventures III may raise another $500 million under an equity agreement to fund its recently announced Sui treasury strategy — however, […]
Hong Kong stablecoin stocks slide as new rules take effect, experts see healthy reset
Stablecoin-linked stocks in Hong Kong plunged by double digits amid the city’s new regulatory transition, but experts say it’s a healthy correction. Stablecoin companies operating in Hong Kong posted double-digit losses on Friday amid local regulatory shifts and a broader market correction. Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group fell nearly 20% on Friday, according to Google Finance […]
