Infrastructure
This sanctioned Russian stablecoin claims it processes billions, but blockchain analysts disagree
A7A5 claims crypto data providers understate its trading activity, while blockchain analytics firms say the ruble-backed token’s volumes have fallen sharply this year. Read Full…
Markets
Strategy bought time but Bitcoin’s next cycle may need buyers beyond Saylor
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has calmed the immediate panic around its preferred-stock complex, but the company’s latest overhaul points to a more complicated phase for one…
Infrastructure
Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Nears as Developers Work to Restore Confidence After ZEC Crash
Developers say security testing has uncovered no new serious bugs as Zcash’s Ironwood upgrade moves toward testnet activation. Read Full Story at Decrypt.co →
Markets
'Every Time I Buy It, It Tanks': Dave Portnoy Says He's Losing Millions as Bitcoin Falls
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy says he’s down millions on Bitcoin, but he’s intent on holding this time—even if it falls to zero. Read Full…
Markets
Donald Trump says ‘nothing wrong’ with $1.4B crypto windfall while in office
The US President disclosed earning more than $1 billion from crypto ventures amid discussions of a digital asset market structure bill in Congress and legislation…
Markets
ESMA warns many prediction market event contracts already face EU retail ban
The European regulator said companies cannot circumvent EU financial rules by marketing binary-style products as event contracts rather than derivatives. Read Full Story at Cointelegraph.com…
Payments
The fight over the UK’s digital pound has become a battle over crypto’s political influence
The standards request pushes the CBDC debate toward disclosure, political money, and who gets access while payment rules are still open. The post The fight…
Markets
Bitcoin ETFs see biggest inflow since May after weak US jobs report sparks BTC price rebound
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew their largest daily inflow since May after a weaker-than-expected jobs report eased rate-hike concerns and helped the digital…