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Mass deployment of AI agents is a disaster waiting to happen, says CertiK CEO

Mass deployment of AI agents is a disaster waiting to happen, says CertiK CEO

Ronghui Gu shares tips on how to isolate AI agents while testing them so they do not have access to critical personal information or digital assets.

Clarity Act Risks Regulation Without Oversight, Brookings Fellow Says

Clarity Act Risks Regulation Without Oversight, Brookings Fellow Says

As Congress weighs crypto legislation, Aaron Klein says the CFTC needs more resources, independence and coordination to oversee digital markets.

Bitcoin price news: BTC set to close month of May with losses

Bitcoin price news: BTC set to close month of May with losses

A hopeful posting on Iran from President Trump helped erase morning losses.

U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approval at regulated firm

U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approval at regulated firm

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts.

What American crypto asset perpetuals mean for the future of crypto

What American crypto asset perpetuals mean for the future of crypto

For years, one of the most significant crypto asset markets has existed entirely outside the United States. Today, that changes, explains CFTC Chairman Selig.

Paxos wins SEC approval to clear U.S. stocks on blockchain

Paxos wins SEC approval to clear U.S. stocks on blockchain

Paxos new license positions it alongside legacy giants such as DTCC and makes it a compelling, more efficient alternative for traditional finance giants than legacy competitors.

ICE CEO calls Hyperliquid bigger than NASDAQ, says he's met its founders

ICE CEO calls Hyperliquid bigger than NASDAQ, says he's met its founders

Sprecher saluted Hyperliquid's team, signaling deeper engagement between Wall Street incumbents and crypto-native rails.

Bitcoin ETFs suffer record 9-day outflow streak as $2.8 billion exits funds

Bitcoin ETFs suffer record 9-day outflow streak as $2.8 billion exits funds

The longest run of withdrawals since U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs listed in January 2024 comes as bitcoin underperforms high-flying AI and semiconductor stocks.

Crypto and stocks go their separate ways as bitcoin's failed breakout continues to weigh

Crypto and stocks go their separate ways as bitcoin's failed breakout continues to weigh

Bitcoin's failed breakout above $83,000 is looking increasingly like a bear market signal, even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures notch gains and approach all-time highs.

Kalshi follows CFTC in suing Minnesota over its law criminalizing prediction markets

Kalshi follows CFTC in suing Minnesota over its law criminalizing prediction markets

The Governor of Minnesota signed into law a measure that starting August 1 makes it a crime to advertise and operate prediction market platforms across the state.

STRC slips below par as Strategy's (MSTR) cash reserves face growing scrutiny

STRC slips below par as Strategy's (MSTR) cash reserves face growing scrutiny

STRC has struggled to maintain its $100 target price, while Strategy's reduced cash reserves and dividend obligations are drawing increased investor attention.

Solana, Sui and Aptos wallet data targeted in TrapDoor package attack

Solana, Sui and Aptos wallet data targeted in TrapDoor package attack

The campaign targets crypto, DeFi, AI and security developers with fake tooling packages to steal wallets, SSH keys, GitHub tokens, cloud credentials and browser data.

OKX Ventures buys $53 million stake in Korea's Coinone exchange

OKX Ventures buys $53 million stake in Korea's Coinone exchange

The crypto exchange's investment arm and Korea Investment & Securities will each invest KRW 80 billion ($53 million) as Coinone pushes into stablecoins and tokenized securities.

XRP rebounds above $1.30 after volume surge, but bears still control the bigger picture

XRP rebounds above $1.30 after volume surge, but bears still control the bigger picture

XRP snapped a streak of lower lows on heavy buying, though the token remains stuck below major resistance levels that have capped every rally this year.

BTC, ETH price news: Bitcoin, ether steady despite record stocks, falling oil and easing war fears

BTC, ETH price news: Bitcoin, ether steady despite record stocks, falling oil and easing war fears

Global stocks hit records and oil cracked on a tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension. Crypto stayed on the sidelines, with some analysts saying the next catalyst is regulatory, not geopolitical.

Bitcoin's record holder supply hides a buyer drought, CryptoQuant says

Bitcoin's record holder supply hides a buyer drought, CryptoQuant says

A record high in long-term holder supply typically signals conviction. CryptoQuant says it reflects a shortage of new buyers, a view echoed by weakening ETF demand and bearish prediction market odds.

Calamos bets protected Bitcoin ETFs can outlast crypto market swings

Calamos bets protected Bitcoin ETFs can outlast crypto market swings

As more than $1 billion exited spot Bitcoin ETFs last week, Calamos says investors are rotating into Bitcoin products with built-in downside protection.

Crypto trading firm FalconX confidentially files with SEC for IPO, hires bankers

Crypto trading firm FalconX confidentially files with SEC for IPO, hires bankers

FalconX has hired Cantor and other bankers to advise on a potential IPO and confidentially filed draft paperwork with the SEC, though the listing is not expected until later this year amid volatile market conditions.

Why the Ethereum Foundation is suddenly again at the center of crypto’s culture war

Why the Ethereum Foundation is suddenly again at the center of crypto’s culture war

In this week's edition of the Protocol Newsletter, we're diving deep into the institution that has been the main steward for the Ethereum blockchain, and why its been back in the spotlight.

Tether's U.S.-focused stablecoin grows 500% in a month, but still lags Circle, Ripple, Paypal

Tether's U.S.-focused stablecoin grows 500% in a month, but still lags Circle, Ripple, Paypal

USAT's market cap jumped above $140 million in April, though it remains well behind Circle's USDC, PayPal's PYUSD and Ripple's RLUSD tokens.

Bitwise bets Hyperliquid could power future finance as HYPE ETFs gain traction

Bitwise bets Hyperliquid could power future finance as HYPE ETFs gain traction

Bitwise says investor demand for Hyperliquid exposure is surging as new HYPE ETFs launch into a friendlier U.S. regulatory environment.

Hyperliquid's pre-IPO SpaceX contracts suffers 45% flash crash, liquidating $1.5 million

Hyperliquid's pre-IPO SpaceX contracts suffers 45% flash crash, liquidating $1.5 million

A massive selloff in a SpaceX crypto token wiped out hundreds of retail traders in 30 minutes because the market lacked enough cash to absorb the shock.

UniCredit warns Europe may struggle to contain crypto-bank crisis under MiCA rules

UniCredit warns Europe may struggle to contain crypto-bank crisis under MiCA rules

EU deposit insurance (up to €100,000) may not absorb stress from large stablecoin reserve accounts, unlike the full protection offered by U.S. regulators.