Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi scheme’
Johnson said that he could understand why gold and Pokémon cards have investment appeal but not Bitcoin, which he characterized as a scam.
Bitcoin beats stocks as Strategy’s STRC hints at $776M BTC buying potential
BTC faces bull trap risks due to the formation of a bear flag pattern, with a measured downside target at around $51,000.
Crypto can fight money laundering without stifling financial freedom
Blockchain’s transparency traces illicit flows better than fiat systems. Industry-wide information sharing and unified AML rules close gaps, without curbing liberty.
USDC market cap nears record $80B amid ‘capital flight’ in UAE: Analyst
USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the surge to capital flight and turmoil in Dubai’s real estate market.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs extend inflow streak to five days for first time in 2026
US spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in about $767 million over five straight days of inflows for the first time so far this year.
BlackRock says ‘exotic’ ETF structures not part of its crypto strategy
BlackRock launched a staked Ether exchange-traded fund on Thursday, expanding its crypto offerings beyond its flagship spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that launched in 2024.
Stablecoins could form backbone of global payments in 10 years: Billionaire
Stanley Druckenmiller said stablecoins are more efficient, faster and cheaper than fiat running on traditional banking infrastructure.
Bitcoin nearly overtakes $74K, as data suggests bear market is not over
Bitcoin showed remarkable strength throughout the week, but BTC’s correlation to tech stocks and its reactive spot ETF flows suggest the bear market isn’t over yet.
Federal court ends Custodia Bank’s legal bid for a master account
One judge sided with Custodia Bank, stating that a master account is “indispensable” for a bank’s day-to-day operations and being denied one is “akin to a death sentence.”
BPI targets August for BTC tax relief, but warns time is running out
The Bitcoin Policy Institute said the bipartisan support for a de minimis tax exemption for smaller Bitcoin transactions is “encouraging.”