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Bitcoin rose to $80,000 after Donald Trump announced “Project Freedom,” a US-led operation to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Coinbase has submitted a formal letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission arguing that prediction markets do not require new regulations.

Bybit says stablecoin and fintech firms are missing a $112 billion remittance opportunity across Latin America by focusing too heavily on the shrinking US-Mexico corridor.

a16z Crypto said the term “stablecoins” is outdated as the sector evolves into core financial infrastructure, with the market now exceeding $321 billion globally.

Ethereum’s validator exit queue surged to 433,158 ETH, rising around 72,000% in two weeks after a wave of DeFi exploits triggered withdrawals.

Tether reported net profit of more than $1.04 billion in its Q1 2026 attestation, highlighting continued growth despite volatile market conditions.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is targeting Iran’s access to crypto as part of its broader sanctions campaign under “Economic Fury”.

A new Politico poll shows growing voter scepticism toward artificial intelligence and crypto, even as both sectors ramp up political spending ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Crypto markets may have already passed through a “hidden bear phase” driven by liquidity withdrawal, according to Tom Lee.

Strategy has paused bitcoin purchases ahead of its first-quarter earnings report, with executive chairman Michael Saylor signalling “no buys this week”.

Iran’s largest crypto exchange Nobitex was founded by two brothers tied to one of the country’s most influential political families, according to a Reuters investigation.

The US crypto industry will remain resilient even if the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act fails to pass, according to Chris Perkins.