Ethereum traders warn of a ‘nasty’ ETH price drop if $2K support breaks
Ethereum is flashing a warning of a familiar bearish pattern that preceded a 41% drop in January, raising risks of a fresh breakdown.
EU opens consultation on MiCA stablecoin rules and DeFi gaps
EU opens MiCA review as consultation probes stablecoin interest rules, DeFi risks and classification gaps ahead of July’s crypto authorization deadline.
Fireblocks launches agentic payment support, joins x402 Foundation
If even a fraction of the more than 1 billion people who use AI daily delegate authority to AI agents for online spending, stablecoin adoption would grow substantially, a Fireblocks executive said.
Singapore revokes crypto payment license of Bsquared over regulatory breaches
MAS found deficiencies in Bsquared’s risk management and conflict-of-interest policies, and that the firm had provided false or misleading information to the regulator on multiple occasions.
This Bitcoin price model targets ‘conservative’ $255K by year-end
Earlier, analysts at Bernstein and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes also projected Bitcoin to reach new record highs in 2026.
Bitcoin’s ‘momentum is fading’: Traders have these support levels in mind
Bitcoin momentum is fading following drop to $76,000 as analysts warn a loss of key support at $74,000-$76,000 could trigger a deeper BTC price correction.
South Carolina governor signs bill protecting Bitcoin miners, banning CBDC
Senate Bill 163 bans CBDC payments by state agencies and shields Bitcoin miners from discriminatory zoning and licensing rules.
OpenAI launches overseas AI lab in Singapore with $234M commitment
OpenAI is opening its first overseas applied AI lab in Singapore through a $234 million partnership expected to create more than 200 technical roles.
Euro stablecoin project Qivalis adds 25 banks ahead of launch
Qivalis expands to 37 banks after adding 25 new members across 15 countries, boosting euro stablecoin plans ahead of a second-half 2026 launch.
Trump orders review of fintech firms’ access to Fed payment services
Financial regulators are also asked to review regulations that could be amended to streamline applications for eligible fintech firms seeking bank and credit union charters.