Stablecoin issuer Circle raised $222 million for its Arc blockchain at a $3 billion valuation, driving a 15% stock jump. Circle’s stock climbed 15% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 earnings and announcing a $222 million presale of its Arc blockchain token. Th
In brief - Senate Banking Republicans released the draft text of the crypto market structure bill Wednesday ahead of a key committee vote on Thursday. - Two provisions, a January 1, 2026 ETF cutoff and a 60-day auto-certification window, would sharply limit the SEC's... ri
Exodus sold $73.2M in crypto to boost cash reserves ahead of its W3C payments acquisition, widening its Q1 net loss to $32.1M. Exodus Movement reduced its bitcoin holdings by 1,076 BTC in Q1 2026, selling $73.2 million in crypto to increase cash reserves from $5.2 million
Bitcoin and Ethereum open lower amid geopolitical tensions and anticipation of a key U.S. inflation report. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $81,721.41 on Tuesday, down 0.5% from Monday’s $82,164.43, and fell to $80,496.47 by 7:18 a.m. ET. Ethereum (ETH-USD) dropped 1.3% from i
Crypto markets stalls before inflation data as XRP, SOL rebuffed from key price levels Your day-ahead look for May 12, 2026 What to know: - Bitcoin’s rally stalled around $80,000 to $82,000 as traders await a key U.S. inflation report that could shape risk appetite across...
Bakkt reports a 77% revenue drop in Q1 as it transitions from crypto trading to stablecoin infrastructure and AI payments. Bakkt’s first-quarter revenue tumbled 77% as the company shifts focus from crypto trading infrastructure to stablecoin payments and agentic AI. Shares
Bhutan’s GMC introduces tax incentives and expedited licensing to attract crypto firms, backed by a 10,000 BTC sovereign reserve pledge. Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is offering fast-tracked licenses and bank accounts to crypto firms, alongside income tax breaks
DeFi protocol Fluid fully covers $21 million in bad debt from a March exploit involving $80 million in uncollateralized USR minting. DeFi liquidity protocol Fluid resolved $21 million in bad debt stemming from the March Resolv exploit, where attackers minted $80 million in
BTC and ETH retreat alongside U.S. equity futures as geopolitical risks lift oil and the dollar. Bitcoin dipped 1% to $80,800 and ether fell 2% to $2,290 as escalating Iran tensions sent Brent crude to $107 and strengthened the U.S. dollar. U.S. equity futures also decline
Bitcoin’s price stabilizes around $80,000, halting a rally as global risk sentiment weakens and profit-taking emerges. Bitcoin’s price has plateaued near $80,000, leaving the broader cryptocurrency market capitalization unchanged at approximately $2.70 trillion. The pause