CFTC, US soldier accused of illegal Polymarket bet spar over interpretation of prediction markets

The legal battle escalated with a recent filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, where Van Dyke’s defense team formally opposed the CFTC’s request…

Bitcoin Surges Past $80,000 for First Time Since May, Analysts Urge Caution on Bear Market Thesis

Bitcoin (BTC) dramatically breached the $80,000 mark on Monday, August 24, 2026, during the opening hours of Wall Street trading, marking the cryptocurrency’s return to a price level not seen…

Global Financial Institutions and Regulators Launch Landmark Pilot for Quantum-Resistant Digital Asset Infrastructure Amid Escalating Cyber Threats

A pivotal cross-regional initiative has commenced, bringing together prominent banks and financial regulators from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to pilot test quantum-resistant infrastructure tailored for digital asset wallets…

Bitcoin suddenly surges: Is the bear market over?

Confidence has demonstrably returned to global cryptocurrency markets, heralded by a significant rally in Bitcoin (BTC) and a suite of altcoins. This week, Bitcoin experienced a sudden and robust surge,…

Fed study finds crypto investors driven by beliefs, easily swayed by returns

A groundbreaking working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has offered a compelling new perspective on the unique behavior of cryptocurrency markets, positing that the distinct dynamics of…

Crypto Biz: Treasury’s ‘Not-QE’ playbook sends Bitcoin higher

Bitcoin and the broader digital asset market experienced a significant uplift this week, fueled by what market analysts are terming "not-QE" from the US Treasury. This unconventional liquidity injection saw…

Bitcoin’s Surge Past $79,000 Ignites Crypto Stocks, Bolstered by Treasury Actions and Political Tailwinds

The cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant resurgence towards the end of the week, with Bitcoin (BTC) breaching the crucial $79,000 threshold, propelling a broad rally across digital assets and sending…

Bitcoin seeks support near $77K as BTC, gold near 100-day highs

Following Friday’s opening bell on Wall Street, Bitcoin (BTC) demonstrated robust performance, consolidating its position above the significant $77,000 mark. This surge in the premier cryptocurrency was mirrored by a…

Brussels Considers Bringing Crypto Lending Under MiCA’s Purview, Sparking Debate Over DeFi’s Future

The European Union is re-evaluating the scope of its landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, specifically considering whether to extend its reach to cover crypto lending and borrowing, areas initially…

Crypto Crackdown Intensifies: Former FTX Executives Banned, Insider Trading Case Heats Up, and $165M Ponzi Scheme Unsealed

In a significant week for cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement, the U.S. legal system delivered a series of actions underscoring its growing scrutiny of the digital asset space. From civil penalties…