Coinbase emerges as the first regulated firm to expand access to global crypto options and perpetual futures in the U.S. following approval from CFTC.

We’re excited to announce plans to launch the first CFTC-regulated perpetual futures in the US in the next 30 days. Eligible US clients will be able to trade perpetual futures on Kraken Pro, giving them domestic access to the contract that drives most global crypto derivatives volume, integrated alongside spot, margin and CME-listed futures on […]

The United States has seized $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency from Iran, according to Treasury Secretary Bessent. This significant action is …

Over $500 million in Bitcoin bids now sit near $70,000, while options traders and futures positions converge around the same level.

A popular XRP community figure is making a case that the XRP Ledger is on the cusp of a transformation that would change how institutional capital works with decentralized infrastructure. The comment was based on the newly proposed AMM Swappable Curves standard, which seeks to improve XRPL’s native automated market maker beyond the existing XLS-30 design. […]

TL;DR: The TRUST consortium officialized the launch of TRUSThub and a strategic alliance with software provider 21 Analytics. Financial services multinational BNY formalized its entry as a new member of the peer-to-peer network. The global compliance infrastructure now spans key markets such as the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, and the United Arab […]

TL;DR: The Paxos subsidiary becomes the only blockchain-native firm to achieve this regulatory status in the United States. The administrative development required a process of technical coordination with the supervisory body that spanned a period of seven years. The company conducted operational stock settlement tests with global banking entities within the U.S. regulatory framework since […]

Bitcoin Magazine JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Declares War on Clarity Act, Calls Coinbase’s Armstrong ‘Full of Sh*t’ JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has drawn a battle line in Washington: the Clarity Act, as written, is dead on arrival — and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is the enemy driving it. In a Fox Business interview […]

Key Takeaways: VBNB is the first U.S. spot ETF with direct exposure to BNB to be officially launched by VanEck. The ETF provides investors with a derivative means to invest in BNB without having to self-custody it. VanEck pointed to BNB Chain’s 14-million daily transactions and 2.5-million active users as significant factors that fueled their […]

Bitcoin plunged to a multiweek low of $72,395 before sharply rebounding past $74,000, ultimately stabilizing slightly under $74,000. The reversal was seemingly triggered by news of a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin Reclaims $74,000 Following Intraday Dip On Friday, May 29, bitcoin reclaimed $74,000 just a few hours after it […]

Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten said it is important to pay attention to retail sentiment around Bitcoin, as ownership is still far from concentrated and “it’s not like Blackrock owns the Bitcoin.”

Crypto markets traded lower over the past seven days, with Bitcoin leading the decline as investors shifted away from risk assets. BTC started the week near the $77,000-$78,000 range but steadily lost momentum, falling toward roughly $ 73,000 by Friday. This move undoubtedly reflected a combination of macro pressure, renewed ETF outflows, and weaker liquidity […]

Chicago-based derivatives giant CME Group is introducing round-the-clock trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options starting this Friday.

… cryptocurrency and private credit, which are often less understood by investors and could result in catastrophic financial losses. The Department …

As lawmakers advance the crypto bill closer to completion, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon attacked Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and criticized the CLARITY Act on Friday. Dimon Predicts Clash Over CLARITY Act Speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum, Dimon said banks “will not accept” the CLARITY Act in its current form. He also suggested that […]

Crypto trader and analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes one main factor is preventing Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets from having massive break outs. Van de Poppe tells his 821,300 followers on X that the crypto market is being weighed down by the global economic impacts of the US-Iran conflict. However, he says he […]

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran’s Crypto Speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that the U.S. has seized roughly $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency as part of a broader campaign to choke off Tehran’s financial networks. The disclosures come amid one […]

Key Takeaways: Paxos is registered as a clearing agency with the SEC in the U.S. The company is the first blockchain native firm that received permission to operate as a regulated securities settlement firm. Paxos says its blockchain capabilities could facilitate quicker settlement and increased cost savings for financial institutions.            […]

TL;DR: The industry analysis firm FXC Intelligence included settlement blockchain networks in its definitive list for the year 2026. The global index is not exclusive to the crypto environment and groups together traditional financial corporations such as SWIFT, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, and BNY. The annual report’s evaluation measures the selected companies based on their scale, […]

TL;DR: The bill cleared the House of Representatives with bipartisan support of 294 votes in favor to 134 against in July 2025. The US Senate Banking Committee recently approved an amended version of the regulatory project in a 15–9 vote. Data from the betting platform Polymarket currently gives a 50% probability (a coin flip) to […]

Crypto ETF flows remained under pressure on Thursday, May 28, as bitcoin funds posted a ninth straight day of withdrawals and ether products stretched their outflow streak to 13 sessions. Smaller altcoin vehicles, including XRP, HYPE, and Solana ETFs, drew modest inflows, but not enough to shift the market’s defensive tone. Bitcoin ETFs Fall Below […]

ICE’s CEO said regulators need to create a “level playing field” for launching 24/7 onchain perps contracts, which are already trading on exchanges such as Hyperliquid.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has issued a stark warning that the legislative window for passing the highly anticipated Digital Asset Market Clarity Act will likely slam shut until 2030 if Congress fails to act immediately.

The leader of a multi-state fraud conspiracy that caused victims over $1.5 million in losses may spend up to 30 years in prison without the possibility of parole. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan says Nazaly Mason, who is originally from Maryland, was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud after pleading […]

Global stocks have been making new highs recently, but Bitcoin (BTC), the biggest cryptocurrency based on market capitalization, is trading at almost 42% below its lifetime highs. This split has left crypto investors searching for answers, especially since the market has lumped the two asset classes together under the “risk-on” label. Diverging Drivers Between Equities […]

Bitcoin has bounced back from the $70,000 zone multiple times in 2026, but analysts are warning that the next test of that level could end differently. A Line That Has Held Since 2017 The lower boundary of a rising wedge pattern — a trendline that first appeared as support in mid-2017 — has absorbed several […]

Trump has publicly backed the CLARITY Act, saying it would lock in long-term protections for the US crypto industry. Senate passage remains uncertain as Republicans likely need Democratic support to overcome procedural hurdles. Democrats continue raising ethics concerns over the Trump family’s expanding involvement in crypto ventures. US President Donald Trump has pledged to cement […]

Bitcoin Magazine Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Coinkite the Bitcoin-only hardware wallet manufacturer, recently released the MK5, a significant quality of life and user experience upgrade to the MK4 Coldcard, building on the strong security foundations set by its predecessor. The MK5 comes in many colors and styles. […]

Key Takeaways: In partnership with SpaceXAI models, Gemini introduces Command Center, an intelligence hub designed with artificial intelligence. The new feature will provide individual, real-time information on various markets, including crypto, sports, commodity and politics. In the rapidly moving landscape of exchange competition, Gemini is continuing to ramp up its foray into AI-driven prediction markets. […]

XLM rallied after US financial giant DTCC announced a partnership with the Stellar Network, but it still risks a sharp downside in the coming weeks.

U.S. stock indexes closed at all-time highs on Friday, May 29, 2026, as optimism around a potential U.S.-Iran deal, strong tech earnings, and artificial intelligence (AI) momentum pushed the S&P 500 to a new record close near 7,592, even as consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level ever recorded. Wall Street is feeling it while […]