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Banks can’t seem to service crypto, even as it goes mainstream

Crypto’s reputation is improving, but investors still complain that their banks are blocking their accounts for interacting with digital assets.

Voltage rolls out USD-settled Bitcoin Lightning credit line for businesses

Voltage has launched a US dollar‑settled revolving credit line that plugs directly into Bitcoin and Lightning payment flows, letting businesses send instant, Lightning‑style payments.

Deutsche Börse exec says tokenization is an evolution, not a threat

Carlo Kölzer says tokenization is not threatening but is reshaping traditional markets after the company's 360T platform integrates Kraken-backed xStocks.

Google searches for ‘Bitcoin going to zero’ at highest since 2022

“Bitcoin going to zero” Google searches have spiked to their highest level since the FTX collapse, even as institutional buyers accumulate BTC and macro uncertainty hits record highs.

Blockchain data may predict drug overdose surges months in advance: Chainalysis

Larger crypto payments to darknet markets were linked to higher stimulant hospitalizations and deaths in Canadian health data.

Polymarket’s lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets

Polymarket’s lawsuit challenges state authority and could redefine whether the CFTC controls US prediction markets or whether states set their own rules.

Robinhood’s L2 testnet hits 4M transactions in first week, CEO says

Robinhood plans a mainnet launch later this year as the testnet hosts experimental assets, including stock-style tokens.

Hacker returns $21M in Bitcoin stolen from South Korean authorities: Report

Local media reported that the stolen 320 Bitcoin was returned to a wallet controlled by authorities, with the unknown hacker seemingly having a sudden change of heart.

Morgan Stanley, other top holders add Bitmine exposure amid sell-off

Bitmine’s top holders continued to increase exposure, showing steady institutional demand for the largest Ether treasury company from Wall Street heavyweights.

Ledn raises $188M in first Bitcoin-backed loan securitization: Bloomberg

The Bitcoin lender reportedly packaged thousands of Bitcoin-backed consumer loans into rated bonds, giving investors a new way to take crypto‑linked risk without holding BTC.

Bitcoin ETFs see $133M outflows as sentiment stays in ‘extreme fear’

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have shed $238 million this week, potentially setting up the first five-week outflow streak since March 2025.

Why address poisoning works without stealing private keys

Address poisoning works by cluttering your transaction history with fake entries, tricking you into sending funds to a scammer’s address by mistake.

Ethereum Foundation lists ‘quantum readiness,’ gas limits as 2026 priorities

The Ethereum Foundation called 2025 one of its “most productive years,” highlighting two major network upgrades and the gas limit significantly increasing.

Trump family courts TradFi giants at Mar-a-Lago crypto mixer

An inaugural event by the Trump family’s crypto platform saw crypto and finance executives flying to Florida to rub shoulders with regulators and members of Congress.

Fed minutes suggest rate hikes on table again amid inflation jitters

Fed policymakers said easing may not be warranted until there is a clear indication that the progress of disinflation is firmly back on track.

US CLARITY Act to pass ‘hopefully by April’: Senator Bernie Moreno

Odds of the US CLARITY Act passing in 2026 briefly spiked to 90% on Polymarket amid optimistic comments from US Senator Bernie Moreno.

Kalshi data could inform Federal Reserve policy: Fed researchers

Researchers said Kalshi’s “rich intraday dynamics” enable it to measure expectations in real-time when major financial events and announcements are made.

Warren warns crypto bailout would enrich Trump family biz: Report

Senator Elizabeth Warren said it was “deeply unclear” if the US government has plans to intervene in the current Bitcoin selloff.

Aptos eyes tokenomics overhaul to scale APT deflation

The Aptos Foundation will propose a 2.1 billion token hard cap, short-term staking reward reductions, and a 10x gas fee increase. 

LONGITUDE recap: Bitcoin’s 2-step quantum plan, US crypto policy

Tron founder Justin Sun told the Hong Kong conference that crypto needs to prepare for AGI, while a Bitcoin analyst says quantum's threat needs to be priced in.

Hyperliquid launches DeFi lobby amid ‘critical time’ for US policy

The Hyperliquid Policy Center says it will advocate on Capitol Hill for policies, particularly those related to perpetual derivatives and blockchain infrastructure.

Bitcoin’s consolidation nears ‘turning point’ as $70K comes in focus: Analyst

Bitcoin’s sideways price action begins to narrow as a key trading metric hints that a decisive breakout is pending. Will bulls finally overcome the $70,000 resistance zone?

OpenAI pits AI agents against each other to detect smart contract flaws

OpenAI said it is becoming increasingly important to evaluate the performance of AI agents in “economically meaningful environments” as their adoption grows.

Solana futures data shows panicked bulls: Will $80 SOL hold?

A drop in Solana’s DApp revenue, along with limited institutional and retail investor interest, adds vulnerability to SOL’s $78 support.

Bitcoin bottom signal that preceded 1,900% rally flashes again

Bitcoin’s “short-term holder stress” metric has fallen to lows not seen since 2018, suggesting the market has capitulated and possibly bottomed.

Coinbase's Base transitions to its own architecture with eye on streamlining

The Base engineering team said the protocol would remain open-source and encouraged developers to continue building unique implementations.

Kraken acquires tokenization platform Magna ahead of potential IPO

The crypto exchange's parent company acquired several platforms in 2025 while confidentially filing for an initial public offering with the SEC.

SOL’s path of least resistance tilts toward $50 but onchain data hints at a bottom

SOL price looks bearish on multiple chart timeframes, leading analysts to put a short-term target on $50. Will the “extreme” state of SOL’s MVRV indicator prevent another price crash?

$209B exited altcoins over the last 13 months: Did traders rotate into Bitcoin?

Net selling from altcoins topped $209 billion, far outpacing the sell volumes seen during Bitcoin's five-month sell-off. Will these traders reposition into Bitcoin?

DerivaDEX launches Bermuda-licensed derivatives exchange under DAO governance

The decentralized exchange has begun offering crypto perpetual swaps after receiving a test license from Bermuda’s regulator, operating under DAO governance and formal oversight.

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