Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead at 37
The crypto executive and Dystopia Labs founder previously held senior roles at Stellar and Solana before joining venture capital firm Hack VC.
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US lawmakers from gaming states urge SCOTUS to take up Kalshi case
The case between New Jersey authorities and a prediction market company, if accepted by the Supreme Court, could result in clarity for state and federal officials over sports bets.
Zcash's Wall Street Moment Reaches Europe With Its First ETP Listing
The cypherpunk favorite Zcash continues to find interest among traditional investors. 21Shares listed Europe's first Zcash exchange-traded product on Euronext Paris and Euronext Amsterdam on Sept. 22.
Trump reveals up to $100K Strategy stock purchase in ethics filing
President Donald Trump disclosed a July purchase of Strategy shares as his administration continues to advance crypto policy through federal regulators and Congress.
Kalshi says it is not being investigated by the CFTC over trading activity
Kalshi said it has not been contacted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and does not believe it is under formal investigation, pushing back against reports of regulatory scrutiny over trading activity o…
Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead following public dispute with the firm
Hsin-Ju Chuang, a former partner at crypto venture firm Hack VC, was pronounced dead on Aug. 24 and recently became public after a local newspaper, Hoodline, reported the news this month and circulated on social media.
$15.6 Billion in Bitcoin Options Expire Friday—Here's What It Means
Bitcoin options worth roughly $15.6 billion expire on Deribit early Friday. That's per Deribit's own strike-by-strike breakdown of the book: about 182,000 BTC in open contracts, split into 106,200 calls and 75,900 puts.
US stablecoin adoption could surge with bank-like protections: Visa survey
The survey released by Visa posited that bank-like protections for stablecoins could increase adoption in the US as companies are preparing for the enactment of the GENIUS Act.
Borrow Against Your Bitcoin at a Fixed Rate: Coinbase Expands Morpho Loans
The product lets users lock in their rate and repayment date when borrowing USDC against Bitcoin, marking the first enterprise-scale deployment of Morpho Midnight and a shift away from on-chain lending's variable-rate n…
White House adviser defends President Trump's crypto ties in wake of Clarity Act defeat - coindesk.com
The White House's crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, defended Wednesday against accusations that President Donald Trump's own crypto ties contributed to last week's defeat of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, going glove…
Bitcoin’s $81,722 Cost Basis Becomes the Key Test for the Rally
The spot Bitcoin ETF complex is posting its best stretch of the year, and Wednesday tests whether that demand holds through a macro shock. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) traded at $48.42 early Wednesday, in a …
Crypto Exchange That Invented 100x Leverage Is No More: Here’s What BitMEX Users Need to Know
BitMEX officially ended exchange operations Wednesday, closing out a wind-down announced in July. Trading and deposits are off, but withdrawals remain open.
Canada's Six Biggest Banks Team Up on a Shared Digital-Dollar Network
Canada's six biggest banks just agreed to build shared plumbing for digital money.
Could Bitcoin Drop To $70,000 From Here? Analyst Flags Key Warning Signs
Bitcoin has reached first resistance at $87,000, but a chart analyst is warning of a potential deeper pullback ahead. Higher timeframes are showing a bearish RSI divergence, while lower timeframes suggest one more push …
NYSE Taps Blockchain.com to Reach Crypto Investors With Tokenized Stocks
Blockchain.com and NYSE Group signed a preliminary agreement to give the crypto exchange's users access to tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, pending regulatory approval.
Bitwise launches first Lighter ETP amid Hyperliquid rivalry
The product gives European investors brokerage access to the LIT token as Bitwise expands its lineup of products tied to decentralized derivatives platforms.
Americans Would Use Stablecoins—If They Came With Bank Protections, Visa Study Finds
A Visa survey found U.S. willingness to use stablecoins for cross-border transfers rises from 36% to 56% when paired with hypothetical bank-level fraud protection and deposit insurance.
Fed’s Barr Signals More Rate Hikes Needed To Hit Inflation Target
Fed Governor Michael Barr said further rate hikes are likely needed to ensure a timely return to the Fed’s 2% inflation target, speaking at the Chicago Fed. He called last week’s quarter-point hike a necessary adjustmen…
Why is Crypto Market Going Down Today?
Bitcoin has dropped to $84,242.05, down 2.1% over 24 hours, as the broader crypto market shed value alongside a sharp selloff across stocks and precious metals. The total crypto market cap sits at $3.01 trillion, roughl…
NYSE, Blockchain.com in tie-up to bring tokenized US stocks to crypto users
Blockchain.com users could gain access to tokenized US stocks and ETFs through NYSE’s planned digital trading platform under a new partnership, as bourses rush to deliver new trading.
Bitcoin Dips, But Its Forks Are Flying Again
Bitcoin pulled back Wednesday, sliding toward $84,000 after touching a seven-month high near $87,250 earlier in the week.
BlackRock: AI Agents Could Drive Crypto's Next Demand Wave
The world's largest asset manager published a research paper this week arguing that artificial intelligence, not new regulation or fresh institutional buying, could become one of the biggest and most overlooked drivers …
Crypto Long & Short: Inside the chain settling $150 billion of stablecoins a week
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MoonPay to Acquire North Capital for Onchain Markets
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