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New DeFi entrant widens field of crypto political campaign funds as elections loom

New DeFi entrant widens field of crypto political campaign funds as elections loom

The Defend Developers PAC is aiming to contribute to lawmakers who seek to shield crypto developers from legal vulnerabilities.
Bitcoin isn't crashing because of Saylor, it's losing the momentum trade

Bitcoin isn't crashing because of Saylor, it's losing the momentum trade

Bitcoin's recent weakness reflects a broader rotation into AI, IPOs and other momentum trades rather than concerns about Michael Saylor's bitcoin sales, according to Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli.
Crypto Long & Short: What about the American consumer?

Crypto Long & Short: What about the American consumer?

In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Alex Tapscott on the stalling of the CLARITY Act and how it's impacting the average American consumer. Then, Aisha Hunt writes that crypto…
Every single bank will soon need to hold digital assets, says Zodia CEO Julian Sawyer

Every single bank will soon need to hold digital assets, says Zodia CEO Julian Sawyer

Sawyer confirmed that Standard Chartered’s full acquisition of the firm is on track to target a signing at the end of June and complete by the end of August.
Rare physical bitcoin worth $1.78 million gets cashed in after 12 years

Rare physical bitcoin worth $1.78 million gets cashed in after 12 years

The S1-COIN-25 physical bitcoin, part of Mike Caldwell's 2011-2013 mint, had its tamper-evident hologram peeled and the 25 BTC swept on-chain on Wednesday.
Bitcoin's dearth of fresh investors matters more than Strategy's sale, Citi says

Bitcoin's dearth of fresh investors matters more than Strategy's sale, Citi says

Strategy's bitcoin sale may have rattled markets, but the bigger issue is missing demand from new buyers, Citi said.
Bitwise model puts bitcoin fair value at $224,000 as sovereign-default hedge

Bitwise model puts bitcoin fair value at $224,000 as sovereign-default hedge

The figure is from a theoretical model proposed by Greg Foss in 2021 that treats bitcoin as a credit default swap on G20 sovereign bonds.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) falls 10.7%, leading index lower

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) falls 10.7%, leading index lower

Binance Coin (BNB), down 3.4% from Tuesday, was also an underperformer.
Kraken parent Payward plans to offer tokenized IPO access as investors await blockbuster debuts

Kraken parent Payward plans to offer tokenized IPO access as investors await blockbuster debuts

Payward aims to give retail investors access to IPO shares at the offering price through tokenized equities.
IREN adds 4% premarket as company unveils 800MW Australian AI data center campus

IREN adds 4% premarket as company unveils 800MW Australian AI data center campus

The AI infrastructure firm secured a grid connection for a planned South Australian campus, with energization targeted for 2028.
Clarity Act survival depends on the U.S. Senate getting a lot of non-crypto work done

Clarity Act survival depends on the U.S. Senate getting a lot of non-crypto work done

The dwindling congressional calendar may spur a legislative competition for the crypto market structure bill to win Senate floor time against other priorities.
Live markets: bitcoin hits weakest level since late March as selling continues

Live markets: bitcoin hits weakest level since late March as selling continues

One novel theory floating around social media says it's Iranian sanctions, not Strategy sales, that's behind this week's price crash.
Bitcoin hits Power Law level low that historically precedes a rebound

Bitcoin hits Power Law level low that historically precedes a rebound

The power law model shows BTC trading at one of its deepest discounts relative to trend, a level previously seen during the March 2020 crash and FTX collapse.
Grayscale launches lowest-fee U.S. Hyperliquid ETF as competition heats up around HYPE

Grayscale launches lowest-fee U.S. Hyperliquid ETF as competition heats up around HYPE

The Nasdaq-listed fund charges a 0.29% sponsor fee, undercutting rival Hyperliquid ETFs from 21Shares and Bitwise.
Payment giants Stripe, Visa, Mastercard said to be among backers of soon-to-debut stablecoin platform

Payment giants Stripe, Visa, Mastercard said to be among backers of soon-to-debut stablecoin platform

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase is also said to be looking into the possibility of participating in the new stablecoin platform.
Crypto PACs go undefeated in June primaries as Fairshake scores bipartisan winning streak

Crypto PACs go undefeated in June primaries as Fairshake scores bipartisan winning streak

Winners included Democrats Zoe Lofgren, Ted Lieu, Dave Min and Rob Menendez, as well as Republican Sen. Mike Rounds, with Democrats accounting for 10 of the 11 victories.
Bitcoin momentum gauge hints at recovery. Experts remain cautious.

Bitcoin momentum gauge hints at recovery. Experts remain cautious.

Your day-ahead look for June 3, 2026
Bitcoin steadies at $67,000, faces critical juncture after sliding 9.5% in seven days

Bitcoin steadies at $67,000, faces critical juncture after sliding 9.5% in seven days

The recovery does little to mask a 9.5% weekly decline as U.S. stocks hit records highs, AI tokens rally and Coinbase's Ethena deal steals the spotlight.