Bitcoiner Group to Fight Bitcoin’s Treatment as ‘Toxic Asset’

The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) says it will push the US Federal Reserve to change how Bitcoin is treated, as the central bank is set to issue rules on how banks should implement international guidelines for asset risk weighting. “BPI will be reviewing this proposal closely and submitting a public comment to ensure that US regulators get Bitcoin’s treatment right,” Bitcoin Policy Institute managing director Conner Brown said in an X post on Wednesday.  It comes just a day after the Fed announced it will issue a proposal for public…

Weiss Crypto Flags 3 Key Risks For Hyperliquid And HYPE

Weiss Crypto is making a two-sided case on Hyperliquid’s HYPE token: bullish on the protocol’s fee-driven tokenomics, but clear that investors should not mistake momentum for the absence of risk. In a series of posts over the past days, the research outlet argued that HYPE’s buyback-and-burn structure remains a core strength even as token unlocks, competition and regulation stay firmly on the table. Hyperliquid Faces 3 Key Risks And The Bullish Case The cautionary note was direct. “But there are some HYPE risks investors should take into consideration,” Weiss Crypto…

Democrats Promise to Oversee Reported DOJ Probe Into Binance

A group of Democratic senators say they will oversee a reported Justice Department investigation into possible Iran-related sanctions violations on the crypto exchange Binance. Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and Ruben Gallego said in a joint statement on Thursday that they “will conduct oversight to ensure the Department of Justice conducts a serious investigation into Binance and holds the company accountable for any wrongdoing.” The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter, that the Justice Department was investigating Iran’s possible use of Binance to…

XRP Price Turns Stronger — Breakout Momentum Building Fast

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DeFi User Loses $50M in Crypto Swap Gone Wrong

A crypto user has lost millions during a crypto swap on the decentralized finance protocol Aave, with a Maximal Extractable Value, or MEV, bot also front-running the transaction to make almost $10 million. A recently funded wallet from Binance containing $50.4 million USDt (USDT) executed a swap via decentralized exchange aggregator CoW Protocol and the SushiSwap DEX on Thursday, aiming to convert the full amount into the Aave (AAVE) token. However, the wallet only received 327 AAVE tokens valued at approximately $36,000, according to Etherscan. The result was an almost…

Bitcoin Price Shows Bullish Setup — Takeover Rally Incoming?

Bitcoin price started a decent increase above the $70,000 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears $72,000. Bitcoin started a decent recovery wave above the $70,000 zone. The price is trading above $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bullish flag with resistance at $70,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades below the $70,400 and $70,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Aims Steady Gains…

Solana Holds $85 As Bulls Attempt To Build A Recovery Base

Solana is attempting to stabilize after recent downside pressure, with the $85 level emerging as a key support zone. Price action is beginning to show early signs of base formation as bulls try to defend this area and slow the broader decline. While the short-term structure hints at a possible recovery attempt, a stronger shift in momentum will likely require a decisive push toward higher resistance levels. Solana Shows Early Signs Of Stabilization Near Key Zone In a recent technical brief, MakroVision Research highlighted that Solana is beginning to display…

BlackRock’s Staked ETH ETF Sees $15.5M on Debut

BlackRock’s staked Ethereum exchange-traded fund has tallied $15.5 million in trading volume on its first trading day, which a market analyst described as “very, very solid” despite falling short of two similar Solana staking products that launched last year. Nasdaq data shows the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) had 592,804 shares traded on its debut on Thursday, with Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart noting on X that the product turned over around $15.5 million. “Very, very solid for a day 1 ETF launch,” Seyffart said. The ETF invests and stakes…

AI Prediction Says Shiba Inu Won’t Hit All-Time High This Year

A new analysis from crypto analytics platform CoinCodex paints a grim picture for Shiba Inu (SHIB) investors who are still holding out hope for a repeat of past highs this year. According to the AI platform, SHIB is highly unlikely to approach, let alone reach its 2021 all-time high in 2026. The dog-themed meme coin has been volatile, with analysts indicating that its broader outlook remains largely bearish. CoinCodex’s recent price forecast for Shiba Inu offers little optimism for the popular meme coin in the near term. The AI algorithm,…

XRP Back In The Spotlight As Mastercard Explores Ripple Technology

Interest in XRP is once again gaining momentum after reports that global payments giant Mastercard is exploring collaboration opportunities with Ripple and its blockchain-based payment infrastructure. The development has drawn attention across the digital asset space, as partnerships between traditional financial institutions and blockchain firms continue to shape the evolution of cross-border payments. What The Collaboration Could Mean For The XRP Ecosystem An initiative from Mastercard is drawing significant attention to the role of blockchain technology in global payments, particularly to XRP. Crypto commentator Archie revealed on X that Mastercard…