Crypto lobby urges Congress pass staking and mining tax bill as is
A trio of crypto lobby groups says a bill allowing staking and mining rewards to be taxed when they’re sold should be passed without further amendments.
Trump signs orders for quantum computer, cryptography upgrades
“We’re going to be investing in American quantum leadership like never before to stay ahead of the pack,” says US President Donald Trump.
Bitmine, Sharplink and Joe Lubin back Ethereum R&D nonprofit
Sharplink says the new nonprofit, Ethlabs, “exists to ensure the network is ready to absorb” the demand that institutions will place on it with stablecoins, tokenization and AI.
Bitcoin funding rate hits 2-week high: Is $70K next?
Bitcoin’s funding rate and orderbook setup signal investor optimism, but ETF outflows and macro red flags could limit BTC’s short-term upside.
New York, Maryland and Utah to hold primaries with crypto PAC money hanging over voters
Crypto-backed PACs disclosed spending more than $8 million on media to support candidates in three US states, as some Maryland Democrats have called on one candidate to reject “outside spending from crypto billionaires.”
Franklin Templeton launches dedicated crypto division after closing 250 Digital acquisition
The new unit arrives amid rapid growth in tokenized assets, with Franklin Templeton’s onchain product suite expanding from roughly $768 million to more than $2.5 billion over the past year.
Solana grabs 95% of tokenized equity as traders debate if SOL bottom is in
Solana captured 95% of tokenized equity volumes as analysts debate whether $60 was the bottom for SOL.
Bitcoin weekly close above $63K amid RSI divergence may be bottom signal: Data
Bitcoin’s repeated weekly candle close above $63,000 align with signals that may mark a market bottom.
Andrew Cuomo to lead joint TradFi-crypto venture between OKX and Intercontinental Exchange
The venture is subject to regulatory approvals but will be co-chaired by ICE and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who began working with OKX in 2023.
Bitcoin price taps $65.5K as Iran deal sees oil drop toward 16-week low
Bitcoin sought a breakout toward a potential BTC price target near $70,000 as Iran news sent oil toward its lowest levels since early March.