MicroStrategy’s Saylor Mulls Bitcoin Sales to ‘Inoculate the Market’ Amid Price Volatility

MicroStrategy’s Saylor Mulls Bitcoin Sales to ‘Inoculate the Market’ MicroStrategy executive Michael Saylor has suggested the company may consider selling portions of its massive Bitcoin holdings as a strategic move to stabilize market conditions. The proposal, framed as an effort to ‘inoculate the market’ against volatility, marks an intriguing shift in how major institutional Bitcoin…

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Law Enforcement Freezes $41M in Crypto Tied to $150M BG Wealth Sharing Ponzi Collapse

Authorities have seized the domain of BG Wealth Sharing, a suspected $150 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, after the investment group allegedly conducted a rug pull that left thousands of retail investors devastated. In a coordinated effort, law enforcement agencies working alongside major crypto exchanges successfully froze more than $41 million in illicit funds that fraudsters…

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UBS Forecasts Pound to Strengthen Against Swiss Franc on BoE Hawkish Stance

UBS strategists predict the British pound will gradually strengthen against the Swiss franc over the coming months, driven by the Bank of England’s hawkish monetary policy stance and a significant interest rate differential favoring sterling. The GBP/CHF currency pair has rebounded to levels last seen before the recent US-Iran conflict erupted, according to a report…

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US Banking Groups Challenge CLARITY Act Stablecoin Provisions, Cite Deposit Protection Concerns

America’s largest banking groups have expressed continued dissatisfaction with the CLARITY Act’s proposed stablecoin yield provisions, arguing the legislation fails to adequately protect traditional bank deposits from crypto competition. In a joint statement released Monday, the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers Association, Financial Services Forum and Independent Community Bankers of America acknowledged…

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Bitmine Buys $238M in Ether as Tom Lee Declares ‘Crypto Spring’ Has Started

Bitmine, the largest Ethereum treasury firm, purchased 101,745 ether last week, bringing its total holdings to over 5.18 million ETH, roughly 4.29% of the token’s outstanding supply. The $238 million acquisition comes as Chairman Thomas Lee declared that a new “crypto spring” is underway, even as broader market sentiment remains cautious and subdued. The purchase…

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Crypto Ranks Dead Last in U.S. Voters’ 2026 Midterm Priorities, CoinDesk Survey Finds

Cryptocurrencies have fallen to the bottom of American voters’ concerns heading into the 2026 midterm election, according to a new CoinDesk survey. Just 1% of 1,000 randomly selected registered voters ranked crypto as their top priority, revealing a significant disconnect between the industry’s political ambitions and voter sentiment on the ground. The survey, conducted by…

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$292M Kelp DAO Hack Exposes Critical DeFi Security Gaps as Wall Street Moves Onchain

A $292 million exploit of Kelp DAO has forced the cryptocurrency industry to confront fundamental security vulnerabilities in decentralized finance, even as traditional financial institutions accelerate their move into onchain markets. Industry insiders say the incident serves as a critical wake-up call rather than a barrier to institutional adoption of DeFi. In the weeks preceding…

$292M Kelp DAO Hack Exposes Critical DeFi Security Gaps as Wall Street Moves Onchain