Pakistan’s parliament passes the Virtual Assets Act of 2026
The bill legally formalizes oversight over Pakistan’s crypto industry, sanctions compliance and anti-money laundering regulations.
Bitcoin recovery meets DeFi tensions as Aave rift deepens: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin bounced back this week as stablecoin inflows surged, and DeFi faced fresh pressure from Aave governance strife, exploits and exchange security moves.
Binance slams US Senate probe over Iran as based on defamatory reports
The crypto exchange responded to a Senate inquiry over sanctions by claiming that “no Binance account transacted directly with an Iran-based entity.“
Crypto Biz: Kraken plugs into the Fed
Kraken secures Fed payment access, MARA clarifies its Bitcoin treasury plans, Fold cuts $66M in debt, and analysts say NYSE tokenization could attract institutions.
Bitcoin price drops to near $68K as US jobs weakness fails to rescue bulls
Bitcoin erased its latest breakout attempt after hitting $74,000 as surprisingly weak labor-market data offered no tailwind to crypto or risk assets.
Tokenized RWAs buck the slump as 1inch-Ondo volumes top $2.5B
Trading in tokenized stocks and ETFs via 1inch’s Ondo integration has topped $2.5 billion, as real-world assets become one of the few reliable growth engines in a weak crypto market.
Was $74K a bull trap? Bitcoin traders diverge on 2022 crash repeating
Bitcoin’s rebound to $74,000 sparked disagreement among traders as opinions diverged on whether the BTC price bottom is behind us.
Bitcoin relief rally hits wall as spot ETFs log $228M in outflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $228 million in outflows Thursday, ending a three-day inflow streak, while Solana ETFs posted their first losses since February.
Judge freezes 71 Bitcoin in BlockFills case over customer fund claims
A federal judge froze 70.6 Bitcoin tied to BlockFills after Dominion Capital alleged customer fund misuse and sought the return of disputed assets.
Jack Mallers’ Strike secures New York crypto and money licenses
New York users gain access to Strike’s Bitcoin brokerage, recurring buys and paycheck-to-Bitcoin services after the NYDFS licensing approvals.