PayPal Data: 39% of US Merchants Now Accept Crypto; Big Tech Leads Charge
PayPal's latest data shows 39% of US merchants accept crypto, with digital assets driving a stunning 26% of sales for...
UK Watchdog Nukes Coinbase’s “Cost of Living” Campaign; COIN Slips
The ASA ruled that Coinbase's satirical ads trivialized investment risks by framing crypto as a fix for the cost-of-living crisis.
Bitcoin Breaches $89K as Dollar Capitulates on Trump Comments
BTC targets $90k and Gold hits $5,200 as the DXY breaks below 96.00 following Trump's dismissal of currency weakness.
US Marshals Probe $40M Theft of Seized Bitfinex Funds; Contractor’s Son Accused
A Telegram wealth-flexing dispute exposed a $40M theft of government-seized crypto, implicating the son of a US Marshals contractor.
Gemini Shuts Down Nifty Gateway; Users Given 30 Days to Withdraw
The Winklevoss-owned platform enters immediate withdrawal-only mode as Gemini pivots to a 'super app' strategy.
Nomura’s Laser Digital Pursues US Banking Charter in Aggressive TradFi Pivot
Nomura's crypto subsidiary bypasses state regulators to seek a federal OCC charter, targeting direct access to Federal Reserve payment rails.
AVAX One Plummets 32% as 74M Share Registration Spooks Market
The Scaramucci-advised crypto treasury firm crashed after unlocking 74 million shares for insider resale, overwhelming its $40M buyback defense.
Vitalik Retracts 2017 “Mountain Man” Stance; Calls for Self-Verification “Escape Hatch”
Buterin admits his 2017 dismissal of user verification was a mistake, citing ZK proofs as the key to ending reliance...
BitGo (BTGO) Breaks Issue Price; Stock Slides 19% Post-Debut
BitGo raised $212M in its NYSE debut but surrendered early gains to close 19% below its offer price, despite a...
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder Flips Warsh for Fed Chair; Polymarket Odds Hit 47%
Prediction markets now favor the BlackRock CIO, known for calling Bitcoin superior to gold, to replace Jerome Powell in 2026.