Security
Arizona filed 20 criminal counts against Kalshi, escalating a widening conflict over prediction market regulation in the United States. The case directly challenges whether federally regulated event contracts can bypass state-level gambling laws. Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Tuesday that Kalshi allegedly accepted bets from Arizona residents across sports and
Markets
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding above $74,000 despite a dense schedule of global central bank decisions. The resilience signals stabilizing demand as macro uncertainty intensifies across rates, inflation, and geopolitical risk. The asset rebounded from a higher low near $66,000 and approached $76,000 this week, supported by steady
Finance
PayPal USD (PYUSD) is now accessible in 70 markets, extending far beyond its initial U.S. base. The expansion signals a material shift in how large payment firms deploy stablecoins for cross-border settlement and treasury use. The rollout enables users in regions including Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, and Singapore to
Finance
Robinhood’s new venture fund has deployed roughly $35 million into Stripe and ElevenLabs, extending retail access to private market exposure. The allocation signals growing demand for fintech and AI investments beyond public equities. Robinhood Ventures Fund I, which launched earlier this month and trades on the New York Stock
Finance
Mastercard has agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The move signals accelerating institutional investment in blockchain-based payment rails as stablecoin volumes scale globally. The payments giant said Tuesday the deal will expand its digital asset capabilities and
What Is Centrifuge and Why It Matters Most decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols rely heavily on crypto assets like ETH as collateral. Centrifuge takes a different path. It focuses on bringing real-world assets (RWAs) such as invoices, loans, and funds onto the blockchain. The idea is simple but significant. Businesses get
Politics
Crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto has urged US lawmakers to preserve DeFi protections and allow stablecoin rewards, as legislative negotiations enter a critical phase. The push reflects mounting industry concern that pending rules could restrict core business models across exchanges and decentralized platforms. State chapter presidents sent a joint
Finance
Cango reported a $452.8 million net loss in 2025 despite generating $688.1 million in revenue, underscoring cost pressures in large-scale bitcoin mining. The results highlight how capital intensity and balance sheet volatility continue to weigh on new entrants. Cango Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Unaudited
NFT
OpenSea has postponed its SEA token launch as NFT market capitalization has fallen more than 50% year-to-date, according to CryptoSlam data. The delay reflects weakening demand across digital collectibles and raises questions about timing for new token-driven platform expansions. an update on $SEA. the team has been building at full
AI
The US Treasury-backed AI risk framework introduces 230 control objectives for financial institutions, marking one of the most detailed sector-specific governance efforts to date. The guidance signals rising regulatory focus on AI deployment risks across banking and digital asset markets. Financial Services AI Risk Management Framework – Cyber Risk Institute The
Markets
Bitcoin climbed to $75,653 late Monday before retreating, as $609M in liquidations accelerated upward momentum, according to Coinglass data. The move signals renewed volatility driven by derivatives positioning rather than purely organic demand. The largest cryptocurrency rose roughly 4% over 24 hours before easing to $74,300, while Ethereum
Security
A former Los Angeles County deputy received a 63-month prison sentence for aiding a crypto-linked extortion scheme, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The case highlights how law enforcement abuse can intersect with high-value crypto disputes, raising risk concerns for counterparties in loosely regulated markets. Former L.A.