US Treasury Targets Stablecoins With GENIUS Act AML Rules The U.S. Treasury has proposed new compliance mandates under the GENIUS Act that would force stablecoin issuers to build full anti-money laundering programs and gain the technical ability to freeze or block transactions on command. The move signals that stablecoins are no longer operating in a…
Bitcoin Tests $72K Wall as Bulls Eye Next Leg Higher Bitcoin’s latest relief rally has run into resistance right at the $72,000 mark, triggering a wave of profit-taking that is keeping price action choppy. Traders are watching whether the market can absorb the selling and push higher or if a deeper pullback is coming next….
Bitcoin ETFs Draw In $222M, Snapping 10-Day Losing Streak U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $222 million in net inflows, ending a 10-day stretch of net outflows. The shift marks a notable change in day-to-day investor activity. Net inflows indicate that, in aggregate, more money moved into these ETF products than out of them,…
Bitcoin Demand Spikes as Bulls Eye $72K Hold Bitcoin is showing fresh signs of buyer strength across both spot and derivatives markets, with reduced selling pressure from short-term holders raising the odds that $72,000 can flip from resistance into support. The shift comes as traders appear more willing to step in on dips rather than…
Zcash Surges 30% on Ceasefire Hopes, Warning Signs Emerge Zcash (ZEC) jumped as much as 30% in a matter of days, riding a broader relief rally after reports of a US–Iran ceasefire. The move lifted the privacy coin from recent lows near $25 to above $33, but the surge looks eerily similar to sharp, short-lived…
Bitcoin’s Quantum Clock Is Ticking — But Not Today Bitcoin has three to five years before quantum computers could realistically threaten parts of the network, according to Bernstein analysts. The warning is less about an overnight collapse and more about the slow exposure of old, poorly protected wallets that still hold significant sums. Markets absorbed…
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US Treasury Pushes New Rules on Stablecoin Issuers The Treasury Department has floated fresh compliance requirements for anyone issuing payment stablecoins in the United States. Under the proposed GENIUS Act rules, issuers would need full anti-money-laundering and sanctions programs, plus the technical ability to freeze or reject suspect transfers on demand. The move signals that…
MEXC Taps New CEO to Chase EU License and Zero Fees MEXC has named Vugar Usi as its new chief executive and immediately signaled a sharper push into Europe. The exchange says it will seek a full MiCA license while expanding its signature zero-fee trading model, moves that arrive as global platforms scramble for regulatory…
Bitcoin Demand Roars Back as Bulls Eye $72K Support Bitcoin is showing fresh signs of life after weeks of sideways pressure, with spot and derivatives markets flashing stronger buy-side activity. The shift comes as short-term holders dial back their selling, giving bulls a clearer path to turn the $72,000 level from resistance into a firm…
Traders Push Bitcoin Back Above $62,000 as $31M Liquidations Signal Cooling Volatility Bitcoin moved back above $62,000 as trading activity steadied following a period of sharper price swings. The rebound coincided with roughly $31 million in liquidations, suggesting leveraged positions were being cleared out as the market adjusted. Liquidations occur when exchanges forcibly close leveraged…
Bitcoin Tests $72K Ceiling as Altcoins Watch Closely Bitcoin’s latest relief rally is running into resistance right around the $72,000 mark, and sellers appear ready to defend the level. The move comes after a sharp rebound that lifted prices from recent lows, but momentum is now stalling as traders weigh whether this is another fake-out…
Bitcoin Has Years to Defuse Quantum Threat, Bernstein Says Bitcoin is not about to be broken by quantum computers, according to Bernstein analysts who argue the network still has three to five years to harden itself before real risk emerges. The threat, they stress, is narrow: old wallets holding exposed public keys are the only…
Iran Eyes Bitcoin Tolls for Oil Tankers in Hormuz Iran is reportedly considering a new twist on old power plays: charging ships a crypto toll to cross the Strait of Hormuz. Under the plan, empty tankers could sail free under a reported US-Iran understanding, but loaded vessels would pay roughly one dollar per barrel in…
EToro invests in onchain derivatives platform Extended as brokers race into DeFi EToro has invested in Extended, an onchain derivatives platform, in a move that underscores how traditional brokerages are increasingly looking to decentralised finance (DeFi) for new trading infrastructure and distribution. The investment links a well-known retail brokerage brand with a DeFi-native venue focused…
SEC Picks New Enforcement Chief as Crypto Cases Quietly Fade The US Securities and Exchange Commission has named David Woodcock as its new enforcement chief, stepping in at a moment when the agency’s aggressive crypto lawsuits appear to be losing steam. Senators are already pressing for clarity on why cases against Justin Sun and several…
Iran Mulls Bitcoin Tolls for Oil Tankers in Hormuz Iran is reportedly considering a plan to charge certain oil tankers a $1-per-barrel crypto toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new deal framework with the United States. Empty vessels would pass freely, but loaded carriers would face the Bitcoin fee as…
SEC Wins Key Forfeiture Round in Crypto Laundering Case The First Circuit just handed the SEC a major procedural victory, ruling that a relief-defendant in an alleged crypto fraud can be forced to hand over assets without proving he knew about the scheme. The decision keeps pressure on anyone holding or moving digital assets that…
Bitcoin Demand Returns as Bulls Target $72K Support Bitcoin is showing fresh signs of buyer strength just as short-term holders ease off their selling. Spot and derivatives markets are both seeing increased buy-side activity, which improves the chances that $72,000 holds as a firm floor rather than a ceiling that gets rejected again. The shift…
Court Halts Texas Crypto-Mining Raid in One Sharp Ruling Texas appeals court just ordered state officials to stop their aggressive seizure of Envy Blockchain’s mining equipment, delivering an early but stinging setback to regulators who want to treat crypto infrastructure like any other industrial target. The ruling matters because it signals that courts will not…
