Ray Dalio joins the privacy debate, saying Bitcoin’s full transparency makes it less likely to be adopted by central banks. What to know: Bitcoin’s transparency was once considered one of its greatest strengths. Now, Ray Dalio says, it may be the very reason central banks won’t adopt it as a […]
While some experts point to $90,000 as the next explosive level, others caution that this new “early bull” signal isn’t a guaranteed crystal ball. What to know: Cryptoquant’s bitcoin bull-bear cycle indicator turned green for the first time since 2023, which could signal that “the market structure is beginning to […]
Block, Inc.’s Square has auto-enabled roughly 1 million U.S. merchants to accept Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network, letting customers pay in BTC while merchants automatically receive USD settlements with near-instant conversion in the background. Block Inc.’s (XYZ) Square has crossed a threshold of roughly 1 million merchants now enabled […]
Kraken will let users convert crypto into cash at MoneyGram locations across more than 100 countries, expanding access between digital assets and physical cash networks. Kraken will allow customers to convert cryptocurrency into cash at MoneyGram locations across more than 100 countries, addressing a longstanding gap in the digital asset […]
The fund lets institutions earn yield on stablecoins while moving cash onchain with round-the-clock access. What to know: State Street Investment Management and Galaxy Asset Management (GLXY) have launched a tokenized fund designed to move a core piece of finance — cash management — onto blockchain networks, the firms said […]
The U.S. Treasury has now frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency tied to Iran, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who announced sanctions targeting multiple digital wallets allegedly connected to Tehran. Most people will view this story narrowly through the lens of sanctions on Iran or Middle East politics. The larger […]
The price of bitcoin fell from about $87,000 to $68,000 during the first three months of 2026. What to know: Disclosure: The author of this story owns shares in Strategy (MSTR). Strategy (MSTR) reported a net loss of $12.54 billion in the first quarter of 2026, as bitcoin fell from around $87,000 […]
Crypto faces backlash for freezing stolen funds and for doing nothing, with expectations pulling in opposite directions. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols are stepping in to freeze stolen funds while centralized issuers face criticism for holding back. A recent intervention on Arbitrum saw attacker-linked assets frozen after a major exploit, while some stablecoin […]
A new report from Bitget and Polymarket reveals that prediction markets are evolving into a $240 billion industry driven by retail users who are trading more frequently on everything from crypto to politics. What to know: Prediction markets are shifting from one-off bets tied to major events into platforms driven […]
The security intelligence research firm said North Korean-state-backed hackers account for 76% of all crypto scam and hack losses in 2026 and have stolen $6 billion since 2017. What to know: North Korean government-backed hackers are becoming more sophisticated, more precise and now account for more than 76% or nearly […]