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MiCA Architect Says EU Should Prioritize Tokenization Over DeFi Rules
The EU should prioritize tokenized assets and broader digital asset markets over DeFi regulation or a potential MiCA 2, according to European Commission adviser Peter Kerstens.

Bitcoin Four-Year Cycle 'Normal' Says Trader as BTC Hits Bottom Zone
Bitcoin is now in the "window" for printing a bear market bottom if BTC price cycles continue to play out, with the cycle midpoint just $20,000 away from current spot price.

Humanity Says Laptop Breach Led To $36M H Token Exploit
Security researchers said the exploit pattern left open questions over privileged key access and advance preparation before the dump.

OKX Launches EU Stock Perpetual Futures for Retail Traders
OKX introduces Mag 7, SPY and QQQ-linked perpetual futures for European retail users under MiCA and MiFID II frameworks, intensifying competition with major crypto exchanges.

SBI Shinsei Bank Plans Crypto Vouchers for Depositors
SBI’s latest deposit product follows its USDC lending launch, Bitbank talks and planned crypto funds as Japan expands regulated access.

Kraken Joins FIFA World Cup 2026 as Crypto Exchange Sponsor
Kraken has become the official crypto exchange supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking one of crypto's highest-profile sports sponsorships since the 2022 "Crypto Bowl."

Chainalysis: AI-Assisted Attackers Target Hidden DeFi Code
Chainalysis identified $36.7 million in losses from unverified DeFi contracts, warning that AI tools are making hidden smart contract vulnerabilities easier to exploit.

Merck, Hashgraph Expand Hedera Platform for EU Product Passports
Merck and The Hashgraph Group integrated product authentication with a Hedera-based Digital Product Passport platform as EU transparency and traceability rules approach.

Crypto Groups Push Senate on CLARITY Act Vote
Crypto lobby groups representing over 200 firms have pushed the US Senate “to bring the Clarity Act to the Senate floor without delay,” with time running out to pass the bill ahead of midterm elections.

Autonomous AI Agents Pose Crypto Financial Risks
Autonomous AI agents with crypto access could self-replicate, evade shutdown and destabilize crypto markets, researchers warned.

Bitcoin Futures Reset As Buyers Step In Near $59K
Bitcoin's rebound toward $64,000 was accompanied by weak futures markets, but $162 million in bid liquidity exists between $57,000 and $59,000.

UK Proposes Limited Retail Fund Exposure to Crypto
The UK’s market regulator has proposed allowing some retail funds to allocate up to 10% to crypto products, closing a regulatory gap after it allowed individual investors to buy them.

Humanity Protocol Hacked, H Token Crashes 85%
Humanity Protocol’s private key exploit drained up to $30 million in H tokens and crashed the price by 85% amid an ongoing attack.

OpenAI Confidentially Files for US IPO
ChatGPT creator OpenAI has filed for an IPO in the US, joining rivals Anthropic and SpaceX in planning to debut on Wall Street.

Tokenized RWAs Growth Bucks Crypto Slump as Stocks, Gold Lead Surge
Tokenized stocks, gold and real estate gain traction as institutions and banks accelerate blockchain adoption, with RWAs emerging as a standout sector.

Bitcoin Holder Accumulation Surged As Metrics Fell To Record Lows
Bitcoin's record-low RSI readings coincide with fresh buying from multiple investor cohorts. Is the sell-off over?

Bitcoin Takes Pressure Off $60,000 as Bear Market Roadmap Continues
Bitcoin has macro hurdles "tapping it on the shoulder," says BTC price analysis with $60,000 still under suspicion as support.

Bitcoin ETFs See $1.7B Weekly Outflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted a fourth straight week of billion-dollar outflows, while Ether ETFs shed another $173 million as investors cut crypto exposure amid macro uncertainty.

Bitcoin Price May Hit $90K as FTX-Era Bullish BTC Signal Flashes Again
Bitcoin flashes only its second weekly bullish divergence on record, a signal that previously preceded a 755% BTC price rally.

South Korea Police Reportedly Raid Bithumb in Lawmaker Hiring Influence Probe
South Korean police reportedly raided Bithumb as part of an investigation into allegations that lawmaker Kim Byung-gi sought to influence crypto-sector hiring decisions involving his son.

Strategy Buys 1,550 Bitcoin, Expands Holdings to 845,256 BTC
Strategy purchased 1,550 Bitcoin for $101.3 million, lifting its total holdings to 845,256 BTC and resuming accumulation after last week's controversial sale.

Yuga Labs Developers Rescue 68 NFTs From Flooring Exploit
0xQuit said the Flooring bug inflated attacker balances, draining pools and putting NFTs backing those pools at risk before the recovery.

Bitcoin Traders see No Bear-Market Bottom Until at Least Q3
Bitcoin appears months away from a bear-market bottom this week, analysis concludes as $60,000 hangs in the balance.

Chinese Man Jailed for 107 Bitcoin Theft After Memorizing Wallet Mnemonic
A man in eastern China was jailed for more than 10 years after stealing 107 Bitcoin by memorizing most of a victim’s 12-word wallet seed phrase.