Bitcoin Blasts Past $112K All-Time High, Crushing Short Sellers Bitcoin has smashed through its previous record, surging above $112,000 and triggering massive short liquidations. This explosive move signals unrelenting bullish momentum amid favorable macro winds and institutional FOMO. For investors, it’s a stark reminder that betting against BTC in this cycle can be brutally expensive….
Bitwise Bets Bigger on Staking With Chorus One Takeover Bitwise has moved to expand its presence in crypto staking through a takeover of Chorus One, a staking-focused firm. The deal signals a push by Bitwise to build out staking capabilities as part of its broader crypto investment business. Staking is a process used by certain…
Hyperliquid’s User Boom Signals HYPE Token Rally to $45 Hyperliquid, the high-octane decentralized exchange, is surging in popularity with a rapidly expanding user base dominating the DEX space. This momentum could propel its native HYPE token back above $45, reigniting trader frenzy. For investors, it’s a classic tale of network effects turning adoption into alpha….
GMX V1 Crushed by $40M Exploit: Trading Halted, Tokens Frozen Decentralized perpetuals exchange GMX has slammed the brakes on its V1 platform after a brutal $40 million exploit, halting all trading and token minting to stem the bleeding. This marks yet another gut punch to crypto in 2025, as hackers feast on vulnerabilities amid a…
Texas Court Slaps Down SEC in Crypto Mandamus Clash Texas appeals court just denied Envy Blockchain’s emergency bid to halt an SEC subpoena, handing the agency a quick win in its probe into alleged securities fraud. This mandamus denial signals regulators can aggressively pursue crypto firms without immediate judicial roadblocks, potentially chilling blockchain startups amid…
Trump-Backed Crypto Venture Greenlights Governance Token Trading A business tied to the Trump family just voted overwhelmingly to make its governance token tradable, with 99% approval from billions of tokens. This move thrusts a high-profile political project into the open market, blending family influence with crypto governance. Investors are watching closely as it could ignite…
SEC Crushes Bilzerian’s Crypto Comeback Bid in D.C. Court Slam The SEC just nailed Paul Bilzerian with a permanent block on his crypto ventures, upholding a decades-old injunction that bars the convicted insider trader from future market plays. This ruling reinforces the Commission’s iron grip on repeat offenders, signaling to crypto traders that past sins…
Bitcoin Snaps Downtrend to Hit $69K as SOTU Relief Sparks Global Market Rally Bitcoin climbed to $69,000, breaking a recent downtrend as markets broadly moved higher following a relief-driven rally tied to the State of the Union (SOTU). The move placed crypto alongside a wider shift in investor sentiment across global assets. The price action…
Bitcoin Blasts Past $112K All-Time High, Crushes Short Sellers Bitcoin has shattered records, surging above $112,000 to a fresh all-time high, fueled by relentless buying pressure that triggered massive short liquidations. Traders betting against BTC just got wrecked, amplifying the rally as forced buys piled on. This move signals roaring bull confidence amid global uncertainty,…
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CFTC Fights SEC in Epic Turf War Over Kraft Swaps The Seventh Circuit just slapped down the CFTC’s bid to seize control of a $100 million derivatives dispute involving Kraft Foods and Mondelēz, ruling that the SEC has first dibs on oversight. This mandamus petition denial sharpens the divide between the two agencies, potentially reshaping…
NY Court Slaps Down Crypto Case Appeal. New York’s Appellate Division, 1st Department, just denied an appeal in case 140 AD3d 451, shutting the door on whatever challenge was brewing. This terse ruling keeps the lower court’s decision intact, signaling courts won’t easily upend crypto-related judgments without ironclad grounds. For markets jittery over regulatory whack-a-mole,…
Hyperliquid’s User Boom Sparks HYPE Rally to $45 Hyperliquid, the red-hot decentralized exchange, is exploding in popularity with a surging user base dominating the DEX space. This momentum could propel its native HYPE token back above $45, reigniting trader frenzy. For investors, it’s a signal of real adoption amid choppy crypto waters. The spark? Hyperliquid’s…
CFTC’s Overreach Smacked Down in Trust Fight The Seventh Circuit just torched the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) attempt to claw back $1.2 million from the Conway Family Trust, ruling the agency can’t unilaterally impose fines without proving a violation first. This bombshell decision reins in CFTC’s administrative enforcement powers, signaling a rare judicial gut-check…
Bitcoin Blasts Past $112K All-Time High, Crushing Short Sellers Bitcoin just shattered its previous record, surging above $112,000 and triggering massive short liquidations. This explosive move signals unrelenting bullish momentum amid institutional buying and macro tailwinds. For investors, it’s a stark reminder: in crypto’s wild ride, timing the top is a loser’s game. The spark?…
CFTC Fails to Block Kalshi’s Election Betting Market The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s emergency stay on October 2, slamming the door on its bid to halt KalshiEX LLC’s political event contracts. Kalshi, a fast-rising prediction market, won big after a lower court greenlit its election betting platform—now the…
Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin Has Never Beaten Gold Since 2021 Economist and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff said Bitcoin has not outperformed gold since 2021, reiterating his view that gold has remained the stronger store-of-value benchmark over the past several years. Schiff’s comment focuses on Bitcoin’s performance relative to gold, rather than measuring either asset…
Trump Jr. Backs Thumzup: Social Media Firm Pivots to Bitcoin Treasury Donald Trump Jr. has invested in Thumzup Media Corporation, a social media marketing platform that’s boldly converting its treasury into Bitcoin. This move signals growing elite buy-in to BTC as a corporate reserve asset amid volatile markets. For investors, it’s a high-profile endorsement that…
SEC Slaps Down in Crypto “Security” Smackdown The Fifth Circuit just gutted the SEC’s aggressive push to label crypto staking services as unregistered securities, vacating a lower court’s order against Coinbase’s wallet feature. In a stinging rebuke filed April 17, 2025, the appeals court ruled the SEC failed to prove its case under the Howey…
SEC Crushed: Crypto Middleman Wins, Exchanges Breathe Easy New York appeals court slams Regal Commodities’ bid to claw back $1.2 million from Aaron Tauber, a crypto trader who flipped their Bitcoin investment into profit amid 2022’s market crash. Regal accused Tauber of breach and unjust enrichment after he allegedly pocketed gains without sharing, but judges…
