Financial markets are beginning to move beyond the traditional opening bell. While stock exchanges still operate within fixed trading hours, crypto markets run continuously — 24 hours a day, seven days a week That shift is changing how exchanges, trading infrastruct
Coinbase said an average of 4.5 million ETH was staked to its validators in Q1 2026, representing 12.17% of total staked ETH, while reiterating its commitment to stay below 30% network penetration. Its validators recorded 99.98% uptime, with no slashing or double-signing e
Clarity Act amendments would remake key parts of crypto bill but have doubtful future The U.S. crypto market structure bill is being targeted with dozens of amendments aiming to change or add to the text as its Senate hearing approaches. What to know: - The crypto market s
Animoca-backed NUVA connects Figure's $19 billion of tokenized assets to Ethereum The protocol, led by veteran BNY executive Anthony Moro, aims to connect real-world assets with DeFi markets, starting with home equity lines of credit and Treasuries. What to know: - NUVA, a
Paybis secures licenses in Latvia for EU expansion Paybis has obtained MiCA and payment licenses in Latvia, marking a significant step in its EU crypto expansion. The company, founded in 2014, supports 90 cryptocurrencies and serves seven million users across 180 c
Crypto wallet provider Ledger puts U.S. IPO plans on hold due to market conditions The French crypto security firm, which is said to have explored a potential $4 billion U.S. listing, is reassessing its public market plans as volatile conditions weigh on investor appetite
Crypto wallet provider Ledger puts U.S. IPO plans on hold due to market conditions The French crypto security firm, which is said to have explored a potential $4 billion U.S. listing, is reassessing its public market plans as volatile conditions weigh on investor appetite
In brief - Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov argued that migrating to post-quantum signature schemes is “mostly a coordination issue" for Bitcoin, rather than a technical challenge. - Shaulov flagged North Korean hacking attacks as a roadblock to institutional adoption of crypto. -...</stron
April producer price inflation surged 1.4% month-over-month, nearly triple forecasts, pressuring Fed rate-cut expectations. Bitcoin fell below $80,000 after U.S. producer price inflation for April jumped 1.4% month-over-month, far exceeding the 0.5% estimate. Annual PPI ac
Bitcoin’s 24% drop in Q1 drove Metaplanet’s per-share loss deeper despite higher BTC holdings and unchanged 2026 sales outlook. Metaplanet reported a first-quarter loss of $0.63 per share, widening from $0.078 a year earlier, as a 24% decline in Bitcoin prices weighed on e