The CFTC has opened a 45-day comment period on proposals that would double the small-pool exemption threshold to $800,000 and ease registration rules for some fund advisers. Summary The CFTC proposal would create a CPO exemption for qualifying SEC-registered investment advisers. A related change would extend registration relief to certain commodity trading advisers. The small-pool
Bitcoin has endured a difficult 2026 so far, and the remainder of the year could prove just as volatile. After reaching an all-time high of around $126,000 in October 2025, BTC has fallen by roughly half and is currently trading close to $64,000. We asked Sam Altman’s ChatGPT, ‘AI predicts Bitcoin,’ and got interesting results.
Cypherpunk Technologies has acquired a 4.2 GSol/s Zcash mining fleet for $33.33 million, giving the Nasdaq-listed company about 18% of the network’s total computing power. Summary The acquired Bitmain Z15 Pro fleet produces roughly 7,800 ZEC per month. Cypherpunk paid through a pre-funded warrant covering 43.29 million common shares. The equipment operates at hosting facilities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed two registration exemptions, including a $75 million annual pathway, under its new Reg Crypto framework for certain crypto investment contracts. Summary The larger exemption would allow qualifying issuers to raise up to $75 million in 12 months. A separate pathway would permit offerings of up to $5
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the “Regulation Crypto” proposal after having cancelled a meeting days before meant to vote on it. Source link
Citi has unveiled its Custody+ platform and confirmed plans to launch institutional digital asset custody later in 2026, beginning with Bitcoin. Summary Citi expects its institutional Bitcoin custody service to go live later this year. Custody+ brings digital assets and traditional securities into one custody framework. More than 80% of Citi’s asset-servicing events are now
Bitcoin is deep into its bear market, though it’s doing something it doesn’t typically do: sit still. That’s according to a new report by VanEck, which noted that thirty-day realized volatility has fallen to 27.2% annualized, down from 30.4% the prior month and less than half bitcoin’s long-run average of roughly 80%. For an asset
Bitcoin has held above its $63,200 median realized price as Bitfinex analysts identified $67,176 as the breakout level that could raise the chances of an upside volatility expansion. Summary Bitcoin’s $63,200 median realized price has provided support during the past two weeks. A move above $67,176 would return recent buyers to profit and test overhead
Crypto payment card spending has jumped 2.5 times from a year earlier to reach $759 million in July, supported by nearly 9 million purchases settled mainly through dollar-backed stablecoins. Summary July spending rose from $306 million a year earlier to $759 million. Cardholders completed nearly 9 million purchases with an average value of about $86.
BTC USD has spent much of 2026 grinding sideways in a bear market that has tested the patience of even its most committed holders. The Bitcoin prediction for 2026 has some interesting chatter around it right now, particularly from Kalshi bettors, with prediction markets fast becoming a go-to place for assessing price movements across markets.
