Bitcoin price has fallen toward the $73,000 region after a wave of ETF outflows, derivatives pressure, and long liquidations triggered fresh panic across the crypto market. Summary Bitcoin price fell toward the $73,000 region as over $6.25 billion in BTC options headed toward expiry alongside nearly $733 million in spot ETF outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT recorded
The world’s largest digital asset-focused investment platform says institutional capital will initially target four blockchain networks as regulatory clarity improves. In a new report, Grayscale says expected regulatory changes, including the Clarity Act that aims to establish rules for classifying and regulating digital assets and guidance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will
The White House’s regulatory review office is examining a proposed Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rule on prediction markets, according to a federal filing that could shape how platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket operate across the U.S. A RegInfo.gov entry shows that the proposal was received by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
Bitcoin is facing a mixed market setup as exchange reserves fall to rare lows while short-term price indicators and holder profitability remain weak. Summary Bitcoin exchange reserves fell to 2.66 million BTC, matching levels last seen in August 2019. Long-term holder SOPR near 0.87 shows some investors are moving Bitcoin at a loss now. Bearish
As I write this in 2026, the world is becoming more multipolar, and I expect that trend to continue over the next decade through 2036. In reality, it was this recent unipolar period that was historically anomalous. Starting from the end of World War II in 1945 and especially since the fall of the Soviet
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has moved to scrap its $5 million settlement with crypto exchange Gemini after concluding that the enforcement case should not have been filed under the agency’s current standards. Summary The CFTC has asked a federal court to vacate its $5 million settlement with Gemini after concluding the case should
While much of the crypto market remains focused on Bitcoin’s next move and Ethereum’s consolidation range, a quieter shift is taking place beneath the surface. On-chain observers with presale analysts have pointed to early whale-style placing in Ozak AI, a trend that has appeared before prominent repricing events instead of after that. Silent Accumulation Often
Strive, Inc. has used its SATA preferred stock program to buy an estimated 490 BTC in a single day, surpassing the Bitcoin network’s average daily issuance of roughly 450 BTC. Summary Strive’s SATA preferred stock program bought an estimated 490 BTC in one day, above Bitcoin’s average daily issuance of about 450 BTC. SATA generated
Our view on bitcoin is cautious heading into Thursday’s, May 29, Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report for April. Spot price has stabilised within a tight $74,000-$80,000 channel following the $766 million liquidation on Saturday, May 23 and the underlying market structure looks to have deteriorated rather than achieved a healthy reset. Since 15 May, futures open
Aztec Labs has acquired ZKPassport but will keep the privacy-focused passport-scanning app fully open source. Summary Aztec Labs acquired ZKPassport but will keep the iOS app and Noir circuits open source. The privacy app proves identity attributes from government IDs without revealing personal data. ZKPassport already ran sanctions checks on Aztec’s December 2025 token sale,
