Jack Dorsey urges tax-free status for ‘everyday’ Bitcoin payments
Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Square, also announced the integration of Bitcoin payment services for businesses on Wednesday.
Massachusetts Bitcoin reserve bill gets lukewarm response at hearing
State Senator Peter Durant addressed Massachusetts lawmakers on Tuesday regarding his proposed Bitcoin reserve bill, but received no questions.
ETH sells off alongside Bitcoin, but Ether adoption pace still supports rally to $10K
Ethereum onchain activity tops 9.5 billion daily contract calls while the total value locked in tokenized real world assets reached $11.7 billion. Will Ether price follow?
Bybit is granted full regulatory approval by the UAE
The license came eight months after the regulator gave the company in-principle approval, and a few weeks after Bybit secured a non-operational license for Dubai.
Bitdeer doubles down on Bitcoin self-mining as rig demand cools
Bitdeer boosts self-mining to stay competitive amid weak demand for rigs, joining other hardware makers turning to in-house Bitcoin operations.
BCP becomes first Peruvian bank to offer regulated crypto access
Peru’s largest bank, BCP, launched a pilot crypto platform authorized by the national regulator that allows select clients to buy and hold Bitcoin and USDC.
EU eyes euro stablecoins to challenge dollar monopoly
The change in rhetoric followed a US dollar-pegged stablecoin boom in 2025 due to the passage of key legislation in the United States.
Roger Ver reaches tentative agreement with US DOJ over tax charges: Report
The so-called Bitcoin Jesus was charged with tax evasion in April 2024, years after he renounced his US citizenship.
BNB Chain memecoins take 30%+ tumble: Is Binance’s ‘Meme Rush’ over?
BNB Chain’s memecoin rally unraveled after Binance launched “Meme Rush,” exposing liquidity gaps and wallet concentration risks. Is the memecoin season over?
Jack Dorsey urges tax-free status for ‘everyday’ Bitcoin payments
Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Square, also announced the integration of Bitcoin payment services for businesses on Wednesday.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Democrats propose ‘restricted list’ for DeFi protocols, sparking outcry
Democratic senators have been criticized for pitching a counter-proposal to the market structure bill that could effectively “kill DeFi.”
Good luck finding an entry-level crypto job this year, says Dragonfly
Proof of Search’s Kevin Gibson said the job market looks very different from 2021, when entry-level jobs were easier to land.
Monero releases ‘Flourine Fermi’ update to fight spy nodes
Monero’s “Fluorine Fermi” update enhances privacy by fighting nodes that try to link user IP addresses to their transactions.
Telegram’s Durov: We’re ‘running out of time to save the free internet’
EU lawmakers have sought to introduce Chat Control, while the UK and Australia are on track for digital ID systems. Pavel Durov warns that these “dystopian” measures must be stopped.
Ether ‘3-wave pullback’ to end soon, $5.5K next: Fundstrat
Fundstrat’s managing director Mark Newton predicts Ether will head to $5,500 next after bottoming out over the weekend.
AI Polkadot parachain Phala votes to fully switch to Ethereum L2
AI-focused Polkadot project Phala is set to fully migrate to its Ethereum L2, betting on its ecosystem for confidential AI and GPU compute growth.
‘Debasement trade’ is no longer a debate, and TradFi knows it: Execs
Financial institutions are quickly embracing the debasement trade as the US dollar weakens, which will drive massive gains in Bitcoin and gold, say commentators.
Privacy group urges Ireland to drop work on encryption ‘backdoor law’
The Irish Communications Interception and Lawful Access Bill is still in development, with drafting yet to occur, but the Global Encryption Coalition wants it scrapped now.
Bitcoiners can up their price targets with new $110K bottom: Analyst
Bitcoin analyst James Check stated that there is no reason for Bitcoin to retreat to $95,000, adding that if it does, the rally is likely over for some time.
Bitcoin Mayer Multiple: BTC price can hit $180K before being ‘overbought’
Bitcoin remained closer to “oversold” during its latest all-time highs, according to the Mayer Multiple, which suggested a potential price target of $180,000.
South Korea ramps up crypto seizures, will target cold wallets
South Korea’s National Tax Service warned that cold wallets are not beyond its reach, as it will conduct home searches to combat tax evasion.
XRP whales dump $50M per day: Will it crash the price?
XRP price risked a 22% drop to $2.20, fuelled by selling from whales, increased supply on exchanges and a weakening technical structure.
HashKey crypto exchange eyes Hong Kong listing this year: Bloomberg
HashKey Group, the operator of Hong Kong’s top licensed crypto exchange, has reportedly filed for an IPO in the city, aiming to raise up to $500 million.
Can Solana outperform Ether if ETFs get approved?
How a US SOL ETF could shift access, flows and usage — plus the key metrics to watch to see whether Solana outperforms Ether.
Bitcoin mining in 2025, explained: From hashrate to rewards
Discover how Bitcoin mining runs in 2025: From halving rewards and ASIC rigs to mining pools, hashprice shifts and power use.
$11B Bitcoin whale bets on BTC, ETH correction with $900M shorts
In one of their first moves in two months, the Bitcoin whale returned to short Bitcoin and Ether for hundreds of millions of dollars, betting on their short-term price decline.
South Africans can now pay with crypto at 650K stores via Scan to Pay
A new integration allows South Africans to spend Bitcoin, stablecoins and other crypto directly at more than 650,000 merchants nationwide.
Gold buying boom mirrors Bitcoin’s momentum: Deutsche Bank
Gold has hit its highest share of central bank reserves in decades, potentially shaping Bitcoin’s path as a future reserve asset, according to Deutsche Bank.
Bitcoin drop to $118K likely, but futures reset means dip won’t last long
Bitcoin’s drop to $118,000 is a possibility, but traders might see futures’ open interest drop by $4.1 billion as a potential dip-buying opportunity.
CZ’s Google account targeted by ‘government-backed’ hackers
Changpeng Zhao’s warning highlights a resurgence of threats from state-backed hacking groups, such as the North Korean Lazarus Group.
Massachusetts Bitcoin reserve bill gets lukewarm response at hearing
State Senator Peter Durant addressed Massachusetts lawmakers on Tuesday regarding his proposed Bitcoin reserve bill, but received no questions.
ETH sells off alongside Bitcoin, but Ether adoption pace still supports rally to $10K
Ethereum onchain activity tops 9.5 billion daily contract calls while the total value locked in tokenized real world assets reached $11.7 billion. Will Ether price follow?
Bybit is granted full regulatory approval by the UAE
The license came eight months after the regulator gave the company in-principle approval, and a few weeks after Bybit secured a non-operational license for Dubai.
Bitdeer doubles down on Bitcoin self-mining as rig demand cools
Bitdeer boosts self-mining to stay competitive amid weak demand for rigs, joining other hardware makers turning to in-house Bitcoin operations.
BCP becomes first Peruvian bank to offer regulated crypto access
Peru’s largest bank, BCP, launched a pilot crypto platform authorized by the national regulator that allows select clients to buy and hold Bitcoin and USDC.
EU eyes euro stablecoins to challenge dollar monopoly
The change in rhetoric followed a US dollar-pegged stablecoin boom in 2025 due to the passage of key legislation in the United States.
Roger Ver reaches tentative agreement with US DOJ over tax charges: Report
The so-called Bitcoin Jesus was charged with tax evasion in April 2024, years after he renounced his US citizenship.
BNB Chain memecoins take 30%+ tumble: Is Binance’s ‘Meme Rush’ over?
BNB Chain’s memecoin rally unraveled after Binance launched “Meme Rush,” exposing liquidity gaps and wallet concentration risks. Is the memecoin season over?
Jack Dorsey urges tax-free status for ‘everyday’ Bitcoin payments
Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Square, also announced the integration of Bitcoin payment services for businesses on Wednesday.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Democrats propose ‘restricted list’ for DeFi protocols, sparking outcry
Democratic senators have been criticized for pitching a counter-proposal to the market structure bill that could effectively “kill DeFi.”
Good luck finding an entry-level crypto job this year, says Dragonfly
Proof of Search’s Kevin Gibson said the job market looks very different from 2021, when entry-level jobs were easier to land.
Monero releases ‘Flourine Fermi’ update to fight spy nodes
Monero’s “Fluorine Fermi” update enhances privacy by fighting nodes that try to link user IP addresses to their transactions.
Telegram’s Durov: We’re ‘running out of time to save the free internet’
EU lawmakers have sought to introduce Chat Control, while the UK and Australia are on track for digital ID systems. Pavel Durov warns that these “dystopian” measures must be stopped.
Ether ‘3-wave pullback’ to end soon, $5.5K next: Fundstrat
Fundstrat’s managing director Mark Newton predicts Ether will head to $5,500 next after bottoming out over the weekend.
AI Polkadot parachain Phala votes to fully switch to Ethereum L2
AI-focused Polkadot project Phala is set to fully migrate to its Ethereum L2, betting on its ecosystem for confidential AI and GPU compute growth.
‘Debasement trade’ is no longer a debate, and TradFi knows it: Execs
Financial institutions are quickly embracing the debasement trade as the US dollar weakens, which will drive massive gains in Bitcoin and gold, say commentators.
Privacy group urges Ireland to drop work on encryption ‘backdoor law’
The Irish Communications Interception and Lawful Access Bill is still in development, with drafting yet to occur, but the Global Encryption Coalition wants it scrapped now.
Bitcoiners can up their price targets with new $110K bottom: Analyst
Bitcoin analyst James Check stated that there is no reason for Bitcoin to retreat to $95,000, adding that if it does, the rally is likely over for some time.
Bitcoin Mayer Multiple: BTC price can hit $180K before being ‘overbought’
Bitcoin remained closer to “oversold” during its latest all-time highs, according to the Mayer Multiple, which suggested a potential price target of $180,000.
South Korea ramps up crypto seizures, will target cold wallets
South Korea’s National Tax Service warned that cold wallets are not beyond its reach, as it will conduct home searches to combat tax evasion.
XRP whales dump $50M per day: Will it crash the price?
XRP price risked a 22% drop to $2.20, fuelled by selling from whales, increased supply on exchanges and a weakening technical structure.
HashKey crypto exchange eyes Hong Kong listing this year: Bloomberg
HashKey Group, the operator of Hong Kong’s top licensed crypto exchange, has reportedly filed for an IPO in the city, aiming to raise up to $500 million.
Can Solana outperform Ether if ETFs get approved?
How a US SOL ETF could shift access, flows and usage — plus the key metrics to watch to see whether Solana outperforms Ether.
Bitcoin mining in 2025, explained: From hashrate to rewards
Discover how Bitcoin mining runs in 2025: From halving rewards and ASIC rigs to mining pools, hashprice shifts and power use.
$11B Bitcoin whale bets on BTC, ETH correction with $900M shorts
In one of their first moves in two months, the Bitcoin whale returned to short Bitcoin and Ether for hundreds of millions of dollars, betting on their short-term price decline.
South Africans can now pay with crypto at 650K stores via Scan to Pay
A new integration allows South Africans to spend Bitcoin, stablecoins and other crypto directly at more than 650,000 merchants nationwide.
Gold buying boom mirrors Bitcoin’s momentum: Deutsche Bank
Gold has hit its highest share of central bank reserves in decades, potentially shaping Bitcoin’s path as a future reserve asset, according to Deutsche Bank.
Bitcoin drop to $118K likely, but futures reset means dip won’t last long
Bitcoin’s drop to $118,000 is a possibility, but traders might see futures’ open interest drop by $4.1 billion as a potential dip-buying opportunity.
CZ’s Google account targeted by ‘government-backed’ hackers
Changpeng Zhao’s warning highlights a resurgence of threats from state-backed hacking groups, such as the North Korean Lazarus Group.
Shiba Inu Burn Rate Rockets 11,822.57% With 9,782,588 SHIB Destroyed
Shiba Inu total supply now 589,247,537,900,558
Kalshi raises $300M at $5B valuation: NYT
Kalshi's growth highlights the increasing convergence of traditional finance and Web3, potentially reshaping the prediction market landscape. The post Kalshi raises $300M at $5B valuation: NYT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin drop to $118K likely, but futures reset means dip won’t last long
Bitcoin’s drop to $118,000 is a possibility, but traders might see futures’ open interest drop by $4.1 billion as a potential dip-buying opportunity.
CZ’s Google account targeted by ‘government-backed’ hackers
Changpeng Zhao’s warning highlights a resurgence of threats from state-backed hacking groups, such as the North Korean Lazarus Group.
Massachusetts Bitcoin reserve bill gets lukewarm response at hearing
State Senator Peter Durant addressed Massachusetts lawmakers on Tuesday regarding his proposed Bitcoin reserve bill, but received no questions.
ETH sells off alongside Bitcoin, but Ether adoption pace still supports rally to $10K
Ethereum onchain activity tops 9.5 billion daily contract calls while the total value locked in tokenized real world assets reached $11.7 billion. Will Ether price follow?
Bybit is granted full regulatory approval by the UAE
The license came eight months after the regulator gave the company in-principle approval, and a few weeks after Bybit secured a non-operational license for Dubai.
Bitdeer doubles down on Bitcoin self-mining as rig demand cools
Bitdeer boosts self-mining to stay competitive amid weak demand for rigs, joining other hardware makers turning to in-house Bitcoin operations.
BCP becomes first Peruvian bank to offer regulated crypto access
Peru’s largest bank, BCP, launched a pilot crypto platform authorized by the national regulator that allows select clients to buy and hold Bitcoin and USDC.
EU eyes euro stablecoins to challenge dollar monopoly
The change in rhetoric followed a US dollar-pegged stablecoin boom in 2025 due to the passage of key legislation in the United States.
Roger Ver reaches tentative agreement with US DOJ over tax charges: Report
The so-called Bitcoin Jesus was charged with tax evasion in April 2024, years after he renounced his US citizenship.
BNB Chain memecoins take 30%+ tumble: Is Binance’s ‘Meme Rush’ over?
BNB Chain’s memecoin rally unraveled after Binance launched “Meme Rush,” exposing liquidity gaps and wallet concentration risks. Is the memecoin season over?
Jack Dorsey urges tax-free status for ‘everyday’ Bitcoin payments
Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Square, also announced the integration of Bitcoin payment services for businesses on Wednesday.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Democrats propose ‘restricted list’ for DeFi protocols, sparking outcry
Democratic senators have been criticized for pitching a counter-proposal to the market structure bill that could effectively “kill DeFi.”
Good luck finding an entry-level crypto job this year, says Dragonfly
Proof of Search’s Kevin Gibson said the job market looks very different from 2021, when entry-level jobs were easier to land.
Monero releases ‘Flourine Fermi’ update to fight spy nodes
Monero’s “Fluorine Fermi” update enhances privacy by fighting nodes that try to link user IP addresses to their transactions.
Telegram’s Durov: We’re ‘running out of time to save the free internet’
EU lawmakers have sought to introduce Chat Control, while the UK and Australia are on track for digital ID systems. Pavel Durov warns that these “dystopian” measures must be stopped.
Ether ‘3-wave pullback’ to end soon, $5.5K next: Fundstrat
Fundstrat’s managing director Mark Newton predicts Ether will head to $5,500 next after bottoming out over the weekend.
AI Polkadot parachain Phala votes to fully switch to Ethereum L2
AI-focused Polkadot project Phala is set to fully migrate to its Ethereum L2, betting on its ecosystem for confidential AI and GPU compute growth.
‘Debasement trade’ is no longer a debate, and TradFi knows it: Execs
Financial institutions are quickly embracing the debasement trade as the US dollar weakens, which will drive massive gains in Bitcoin and gold, say commentators.
Privacy group urges Ireland to drop work on encryption ‘backdoor law’
The Irish Communications Interception and Lawful Access Bill is still in development, with drafting yet to occur, but the Global Encryption Coalition wants it scrapped now.
Bitcoiners can up their price targets with new $110K bottom: Analyst
Bitcoin analyst James Check stated that there is no reason for Bitcoin to retreat to $95,000, adding that if it does, the rally is likely over for some time.
Bitcoin Mayer Multiple: BTC price can hit $180K before being ‘overbought’
Bitcoin remained closer to “oversold” during its latest all-time highs, according to the Mayer Multiple, which suggested a potential price target of $180,000.
South Korea ramps up crypto seizures, will target cold wallets
South Korea’s National Tax Service warned that cold wallets are not beyond its reach, as it will conduct home searches to combat tax evasion.
XRP whales dump $50M per day: Will it crash the price?
XRP price risked a 22% drop to $2.20, fuelled by selling from whales, increased supply on exchanges and a weakening technical structure.
HashKey crypto exchange eyes Hong Kong listing this year: Bloomberg
HashKey Group, the operator of Hong Kong’s top licensed crypto exchange, has reportedly filed for an IPO in the city, aiming to raise up to $500 million.
Can Solana outperform Ether if ETFs get approved?
How a US SOL ETF could shift access, flows and usage — plus the key metrics to watch to see whether Solana outperforms Ether.
Bitcoin mining in 2025, explained: From hashrate to rewards
Discover how Bitcoin mining runs in 2025: From halving rewards and ASIC rigs to mining pools, hashprice shifts and power use.
$11B Bitcoin whale bets on BTC, ETH correction with $900M shorts
In one of their first moves in two months, the Bitcoin whale returned to short Bitcoin and Ether for hundreds of millions of dollars, betting on their short-term price decline.
South Africans can now pay with crypto at 650K stores via Scan to Pay
A new integration allows South Africans to spend Bitcoin, stablecoins and other crypto directly at more than 650,000 merchants nationwide.
Gold buying boom mirrors Bitcoin’s momentum: Deutsche Bank
Gold has hit its highest share of central bank reserves in decades, potentially shaping Bitcoin’s path as a future reserve asset, according to Deutsche Bank.
Bitcoin drop to $118K likely, but futures reset means dip won’t last long
Bitcoin’s drop to $118,000 is a possibility, but traders might see futures’ open interest drop by $4.1 billion as a potential dip-buying opportunity.
CZ’s Google account targeted by ‘government-backed’ hackers
Changpeng Zhao’s warning highlights a resurgence of threats from state-backed hacking groups, such as the North Korean Lazarus Group.
Whale Boosts Bitcoin Bag to 3,600 BTC as Market Consolidates
TLDR: A longtime Bitcoin whale expanded holdings to 3,600 BTC, maintaining conviction despite a $3.6M unrealized loss. Bitcoin trades near $121K, down 1.26% in 24 hours but slightly higher over the week, per CoinGecko data. Analysts eye $120K as a crucial support level; a breakout above resistance could trigger new all-time highs. Ichimoku-based models point [...] The post Whale Boosts Bitcoin Bag to 3,600 BTC as Market Consolidates appeared first on Blockonomi.
Massachusetts Bitcoin reserve bill gets lukewarm response at hearing
State Senator Peter Durant addressed Massachusetts lawmakers on Tuesday regarding his proposed Bitcoin reserve bill, but received no questions.
ETH sells off alongside Bitcoin, but Ether adoption pace still supports rally to $10K
Ethereum onchain activity tops 9.5 billion daily contract calls while the total value locked in tokenized real world assets reached $11.7 billion. Will Ether price follow?
Bybit is granted full regulatory approval by the UAE
The license came eight months after the regulator gave the company in-principle approval, and a few weeks after Bybit secured a non-operational license for Dubai.
Bitdeer doubles down on Bitcoin self-mining as rig demand cools
Bitdeer boosts self-mining to stay competitive amid weak demand for rigs, joining other hardware makers turning to in-house Bitcoin operations.
BCP becomes first Peruvian bank to offer regulated crypto access
Peru’s largest bank, BCP, launched a pilot crypto platform authorized by the national regulator that allows select clients to buy and hold Bitcoin and USDC.