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The next Bitcoin shock could be where Wall Street finally loses faith and starts selling
Bitcoin's price dropped below $67,000 this weekend, after a brutal slide that left it more than 40% below its October 2025 peak. In February, BTC had fallen about 47% from its high near $126,000. In an earlier version of this market, that kind of drop would cause all kinds of ugly reactions that wou
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BNP Paribas adds six Bitcoin, Ether ETNs for retail clients in France
Crypto ETN adoption is spreading across Europe as banks expand offerings and the UK reopens retail access after lifting its ban.
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Crypto open to future US crackdowns without clear rules: Coin Center
The CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate after banks, crypto firms and lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on key provisions like allowing stablecoin yields.
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The crypto winners from AI are not AI coins as agents start spending autonomously
AI agents are moving beyond chatbot duty and into a bigger role across the internet. As software starts researching, buying, coordinating, and completing tasks with limited supervision, a new question arises: how does a non-human user pay, prove who it is, and operate within clear rules? That questi
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Crypto firm Goliath Ventures files for bankruptcy after CEO arrested over alleged $328M Ponzi scheme
The bankruptcy and legal fallout from Goliath Ventures' Ponzi scheme could erode trust in crypto investments and impact financial regulations. The post Crypto firm Goliath Ventures files for bankruptcy after CEO arrested over alleged $328M Ponzi scheme appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Why GameStop Put $315 Million in Bitcoin Into a Covered Call Options Strategy
GameStop has pledged nearly all of its Bitcoin to a covered call strategy on Coinbase Prime to generate some yield.
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Crypto is winning the race to own oil trading after hours as Wintermute launches 24/7 trading
For decades, the oil market moved on a very familiar and very predictable schedule. The biggest signals came from legacy futures venues; traders knew where the deepest pools of liquidity were and when they'd come alive. But, like almost everything else, oil too hasn't been immune to the modern marke
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Sam Altman’s World sells 239 million WLD through OTC deals with partial lockup
The partial lockup of WLD tokens may stabilize the market short-term, but long-term impacts on liquidity and investor confidence remain uncertain. The post Sam Altman’s World sells 239 million WLD through OTC deals with partial lockup appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Here’s why Wall Street suddenly obsessed with tokenization – but on its own terms
Wall Street spent years talking about tokenization, but never seemed to move beyond vague plans and pilot projects. This week, however, we've seen a culmination of various efforts and incentives that showed it's finally taking things seriously. BMO said it plans to launch tokenized cash capabilities
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The bets that made crypto prediction markets popular now targeted by ban threat
Prediction markets spent years trying to present themselves as smarter, better, and more useful than straight-out gambling. Then sports arrived and did what elections, inflation contracts, and policy wagers never quite managed: it brought scale. They turned what was essentially a niche event trading
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Kalshi moves toward margin trading with new regulatory approval
Kalshi gets margin approval as its $22 billion valuation and booming event trading volumes push prediction markets further into Wall Street. The post Kalshi moves toward margin trading with new regulatory approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Bitcoin sets $88k ceiling for 2026: After a start this bad BTC has never finished a year positive
Bitcoin price has never finished a year positive after a start this bad Bitcoin seasonality is one of those market narratives that stays alive because the average is easy to screenshot. The problem is that the average often hides the only thing that matters: the state. A strong “Uptober” inside a he
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Ripple CEO warns against another weaponized Gensler moment if SEC-CFTC rules aren’t codified into law
Codifying SEC-CFTC rules into law could prevent politically motivated crackdowns, fostering innovation and enhancing US crypto competitiveness. The post Ripple CEO warns against another weaponized Gensler moment if SEC-CFTC rules aren’t codified into law appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Anthropic's 'Most Capable' AI Model Claude Mythos Leaks, Deemed Major Cybersecurity Threat
Anthropic's next-generation model, dubbed Claude Mythos, is seen as a "step change" for AI—and potentially bad news for cybersecurity.
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Anthropic wins early court fight over Pentagon blacklist and Trump ban
Judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing Anthropic blacklist, handing Claude maker an early win in its fight with the Pentagon. The post Anthropic wins early court fight over Pentagon blacklist and Trump ban appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Tech stocks lead Friday selloff as crypto breaks lower and gold and silver spike
Tech stocks slide as broader market selloff deepens, crypto drops below key levels, and gold rises amid US Iran tensions and rising yields. The post Tech stocks lead Friday selloff as crypto breaks lower and gold and silver spike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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NYSE Parent Company Finalizes Polymarket Investment, Totaling $1.6 Billion
Intercontinental Exchange, the firm behind the New York Stock Exchange, invested a total of $1.6 billion into prediction market Polymarket.
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Strategy, BitMine and Robinhood Shares Hit Monthly Lows as Bitcoin Sinks Further
Bitcoin fell to its lowest price since March 2 on Friday as major crypto-related stocks like Strategy and BitMine suffered tougher losses.
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Citigroup said to weigh acquisition of US regional bank to strengthen deposits and lending
Citigroup's potential acquisition could reshape its competitive landscape, leveraging freed capital for strategic growth and digital innovation. The post Citigroup said to weigh acquisition of US regional bank to strengthen deposits and lending appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Gavin Newsom Bans California Public Officials From Prediction Market Insider Trading
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday to ban public officials from using inside info on prediction markets.