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US day traders flock to ‘the most dangerous product in crypto’

Trump administration has opened American markets to highly leveraged perpetual futures…

OpenAI and Anthropic address enterprise data privacy concerns, but the real risk is your employees - Crypto Briefing

OpenAI and Anthropic address enterprise data privacy concerns, but the real risk is your employees Crypto Briefing…

Kimi K3 matches top public models in agent-programming scenarios, says OpenAI strategist - Crypto Briefing

Kimi K3 matches top public models in agent-programming scenarios, says OpenAI strategist Crypto Briefing…

Dave Eggers warns OpenAI staff ChatGPT is silencing a generation - Crypto Briefing

Dave Eggers warns OpenAI staff ChatGPT is silencing a generation Crypto Briefing…

OpenAI’s head of compute predicts AI will design its own systems and chips - Crypto Briefing

OpenAI’s head of compute predicts AI will design its own systems and chips Crypto Briefing…

OpenAI CEO acknowledges past year shortcomings, anticipates growth - Crypto Briefing

OpenAI CEO acknowledges past year shortcomings, anticipates growth Crypto Briefing…

OpenAI reverses non-disparagement policy after researcher walked away from $2 million - Crypto Briefing

OpenAI reverses non-disparagement policy after researcher walked away from $2 million Crypto Briefing…

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.…

Bitcoin holds near $63,800 as war-driven selloff hits everything but crypto

Gold, oil, stocks and bonds all moved sharply on the fourth round of U.S. strikes on Iran, but bitcoin is little-changed.…

Scammers are now cloning trusted news websites to steal your money

Cybercriminals are cloning trusted news websites using AI-generated content to promote fake investment schemes, making it harder than ever to distinguish legitimate journalism from…

The Funding: Why Japan’s SBI Holdings is investing big in crypto

The Japanese financial giant's recent crypto deals offer insights into how traditional finance is approaching digital assets.…

Bitcoin ETFs draw $197M, snap 8-week outflow streak

Analysts are not yet ready to call it a recovery in institutional demand for Bitcoin.…

Crypto fatwa sparks debate over Pakistan’s digital asset framework

Pakistan’s crypto regulator held talks with prominent Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani after a fatwa declared crypto purchases impermissible under Islam.…

Michael Saylor’s recent Bitcoin sales are a worry for crypto investors

Is Saylor going to turn the current Bitcoin winter into the storm of the century for crypto?…

AscendEX crypto exchange shuts down, no assurance on user payouts

AscendEx announced on July 6 that its platform ceased operations effective July 1, citing regulatory, financial, and operational challenges.…

Iran halts Tehran-Mashhad rail service amid military strikes as US sanctions loom over Iranian crypto exchanges

The suspension of rail services and looming US sanctions on Iranian crypto exchanges highlight escalating geopolitical tensions and economic isolation. The post Iran halts Tehran-M…

Temasek excludes cryptocurrency from investments four years after FTX collapse

Temasek's crypto exclusion highlights ongoing regulatory challenges, signaling cautious investment trends among major institutional players. The post Temasek excludes cryptocurrenc…

AI is shortening the shelf life of crypto security audits, researchers warn

Hackers have also been exploiting the codebases of defunct decentralized finance protocols, draining millions of dollars in customer funds.…

Wyden urges Senate leaders to keep dev protections in crypto bill

Senator Ron Wyden has called on Senate leaders to ensure the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act remains in the CLARITY Act when it is brought to the floor.…

US-Israeli strikes near Ahvaz kill three as Iranian crypto exchange outflows spike

The strikes exacerbate regional instability and economic uncertainty, prompting increased crypto outflows as Iranians seek financial security. The post US-Israeli strikes near Ahva…

Major crypto holder Strategy sells $216M of Bitcoin as it abandons Michael Saylor’s ‘never sell’ mantra

Crypto-treasury giant Strategy sold $216 million of Bitcoin last week – a sign that it is abandoning co-founder Michael Saylor’s “Never sell your Bitcoin” mantra as a slumping digi…

OpenAI's Stargate UK project faces scrutiny after site visit failure and hypothetical investment claims - Crypto Briefing

OpenAI's Stargate UK project faces scrutiny after site visit failure and hypothetical investment claims Crypto Briefing…

Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group

Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses. And, the Vatican declared that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X …

Trump denies conflict of interest over more than $1 billion in crypto gains

President Donald Trump pushed back Wednesday on criticisms of his massive gains from cryptocurrency last year, arguing that he doesn’t personally manage his finances. Trump spoke t…

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.…

Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital seeks Nasdaq direct listing amid AI pivot

Ionic Digital filed for a Nasdaq direct listing as the Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner pivots toward AI infrastructure after a $400 million raise.…

Japan nears longest postwar growth streak, but crypto may be the real story

Japan's economy grew 2.1% annualized in Q1 2026, nearing its longest postwar expansion. Here's why crypto investors should pay attention to Tokyo.…

Yen slides to weakest level against US dollar in four decades, and crypto traders should pay attention

The Japanese yen hit its weakest level since 1986 at ¥161.96 per dollar. Here's why the yen carry trade unwind could spark major Bitcoin volatility.…

2026 World Cup group stage matches ranked: what crypto investors should know about the biggest tournament ever

The 2026 World Cup features 72 group stage matches, Kraken as official crypto partner, and surging fan token volumes. Here's what investors should know.…

Nigel Farage says Reform UK would ‘gladly’ accept more donations from crypto billionaire

The Reform UK leader is being investigated by the Commons sleaze watchdog over a multimillion-pound donation from Christopher Harborne…

DRC’s historic World Cup run is a crypto story hiding in plain sight

The DRC's historic World Cup knockout stage run is driving massive crypto prediction market volumes and exposing Africa's fan token gap.…

Ask HN: ASICs made GPU crypto mining obsolete. Will ASICs for AI happen?

Bitcoin Holds Below 60,000 as Ether and Solana Pull Away

Bitcoin slipped 1.3% to about 59,379 on June 29, staying below 60,000, while Ether rose 1.2% and Solana nearly 4% as money rotated within the crypto market.…

OpenAI delays GPT-5.6 release as US seeks early access to AI models - Crypto Briefing

OpenAI delays GPT-5.6 release as US seeks early access to AI models Crypto Briefing…

South Korea’s Kiwoom Securities to acquire stake in Bithumb crypto exchange: report

This is part of a larger wave of South Korean institutions purchasing stakes in local exchanges, amid developing regulatory conditions.…

Netherlands confident ahead of Morocco World Cup clash, but crypto’s role in the tournament tells a different story

The limited crypto involvement in FIFA 2026 highlights shifting dynamics in sports sponsorships, potentially affecting fan engagement strategies. The post Netherlands confident ahe…

The Funding: Why crypto VCs are expanding beyond crypto

Major crypto VCs are broadening their investment mandates. Here's what's driving the shift and what it means for the future of crypto VC.…

World Cup 2026 kicks off June 29 with three matches as Kraken’s FIFA deal puts crypto in front of billions

The integration of crypto in the World Cup 2026 could significantly boost digital asset adoption, influencing global financial landscapes. The post World Cup 2026 kicks off June 29…

Dubai crypto market hits 50 licensed firms after new VARA approval

Dubai’s VARA has licensed its 50th crypto firm, though only 39 VASPs were fully operational at the end of 2025 as the emirate’s regulated market continues to expand.…

Germany faces Paraguay in World Cup Round of 32 as crypto prediction markets heat up

The surge in crypto prediction markets and Kraken's FIFA deal highlight the growing intersection of sports and digital finance, impacting fan engagement and investment strategies. …

Dubai’s VARA licenses 50th crypto firm as market expands

Dubai's regulatory clarity fosters investor confidence, potentially accelerating institutional crypto adoption and market growth in the region. The post Dubai’s VARA licenses 50th …

Nigel Farage squirms in spotlight as British press hounds him over £5M ‘gift’ from crypto billionaire

Nigel Farage has enjoyed a prosperous few years taking his Reform U.K. party to the top of public opinion polls, but questions about one pesky financial gift have unsettled the typ…

OpenAI hires former Uber executive Prabhjeet Singh to lead India operations - Crypto Briefing

OpenAI hires former Uber executive Prabhjeet Singh to lead India operations Crypto Briefing…

Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings agrees to acquire Bitbank, a top 10 Japanese crypto exchange by trading activity, for ~$289M, set to close in October (Jamie Crawley/CoinDesk)

Jamie Crawley / CoinDesk : Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings agrees to acquire Bitbank, a top 10 Japanese crypto exchange by trading activity, for ~$289M, set to close in Octob…

ECB consumer expectations survey shows inflation perceptions climbing, and crypto markets should pay attention

ECB Consumer Expectations Survey shows perceived inflation rising to 4.0% while economic sentiment deteriorates. Here's why crypto investors need to watch.…

Building a Solana Trading Bot: Architecture, Sniping Logic, and Low-Latency Execution

The Solana ecosystem moves faster than almost any other blockchain network. New liquidity pools...…

World Cup rivalry between Mbappe and Haaland is moving crypto markets in real time

Mbappe and Haaland's 2026 World Cup rivalry is driving fan token surges, NFT sales, and meme coin spikes as crypto markets react to live match events.…

Bitcoin Breaks Its Floor as Crypto Splits From Stocks

Bitcoin slid toward 59,700 on June 25, breaking its two-week floor as Ether routed to a 2026 low; crypto decoupled from a friendlier day for stocks.…

Live markets: Bitcoin rebounds to nearly $60,000. Kospi, Nikkei sink

BTC sees a relief bounce as Asian stocks wilt following sharp losses on Wall Street.…

Ether, XRP and dogecoin lead a broad crypto selloff as tech stocks tumble

Bitcoin slipped near $58,000 before recovering, and CF Benchmarks says the $50,000 to $60,000 zone is where buyers have always stepped in.…

Bitcoin briefly dips below $59,000 as macro pressures drag crypto, Asian equities lower

Asian equities also fell sharply Friday morning, with South Korea's Kospi losing over 8% and triggering a circuit breaker.…

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.…

How Pension Funds Invest in Crypto

Pension funds are among the world’s largest institutional investors, and in recent years they have started investing in crypto. Pension funds typically invest in crypto through reg…

Netherlands beats Tunisia 3-1 as crypto prediction markets and fan tokens ride World Cup wave

Netherlands topped World Cup Group F with a 3-1 win over Tunisia as Polymarket saw $93.6K in volume and Chiliz rallied 28% on tournament hype.…

Argentina faces Jordan in World Cup 2026 group stage with no crypto sponsorship in sight

Argentina faces Jordan at the 2026 World Cup on June 27 with no crypto sponsorship attached, signaling a shift from the blockchain-heavy 2022 tournament…

Japan and Sweden’s World Cup draw sends Chiliz surging as fan token mania grips crypto markets

Japan and Sweden's 1-1 World Cup draw advances both teams while Chiliz (CHZ) surges 28% on fan token trading activity during the 2026 tournament.…

FIFA World Cup 2026 sets goal-scoring record as crypto integrations hit the pitch

FIFA World Cup 2026 set a record with 173 goals while crypto integrations including Kraken sponsorship, fan tokens, and prediction markets hit new highs.…

Algeria vs Austria World Cup clash draws crypto prediction market interest ahead of June 27 kickoff

Algeria vs Austria at the 2026 World Cup is drawing crypto prediction market interest on Polymarket, while FIFA's Kraken partnership deepens sports-crypto…

Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia: World Cup debut meets crypto prediction markets

Cabo Verde makes its World Cup debut against Saudi Arabia on June 26, 2026 as prediction markets see high trading volumes for Group H outcomes.…

BitGo cuts 15% of staff to sharpen focus on AI, stablecoins

BitGo co-founder and CEO Mike Belshe says the layoffs are “a one-time action” and the company doesn’t see the need for further staff reductions.…