30+ crypto firms urge the SEC to turn informal DeFi interface guidance into binding rules, warning future leadership could reverse course. A coalition of more than 30 crypto firms and advocacy groups is pressing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to act. The group wants the agency to convert recent...
Bitcoin Is Not Yet a Safe Haven, Says Willy Woo
Analyst Willy Woo says Bitcoin has safe haven properties but still trades like a risk asset. Here’s what that means for crypto investors. Bitcoin has long been debated as a potential safe haven asset. Analyst Willy Woo is now adding fresh perspective to that conversation. He argues the reality is...
LayerTwo Labs Announces Bitcoin Fork: eCash Airdrop Planned for BTC Holders
LayerTwo Labs plans a Bitcoin fork at block 964,000 in August 2026. BTC holders get eCash 1:1. Here is what you need to know. LayerTwo Labs is launching a new Bitcoin hard fork this August. The fork will happen at block 964,000. Every BTC holder will receive an equal amount...
Trump Administration Freezes $344M Crypto Linked to Iran
US freezes $344M in crypto tied to Iran, targeting financial networks and raising pressure during ongoing geopolitical tensions and fragile ceasefire talks. The United States has frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran, increasing financial pressure on Tehran. CNN first reported the move, which was confirmed by officials. But...
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Santiment Flags FOMO Spike as BTC Nears $80K
Santiment warns of rising FOMO as Bitcoin nears $80K again. Analysts track key liquidation zones and crowd sentiment shifts. Bitcoin is flirting with the $80,000 mark again. Crowd sentiment has shifted sharply this week. Santiment flagged a dramatic swing from extreme fear on Monday to strong FOMO by Thursday. According...
Metaplanet Issues $50M in Bonds to Buy More Bitcoin
Metaplanet provided EVO FUND with ¥8 billion ($50M) in zero-interest bonds on April 22, 2026. The corporation intends to buy approximately 650 more BTC, aiming for a total of 210,000 BTC by 2027. As of Q1 2026, the company’s holdings totaled 40,177 BTC, making it Asia’s largest corporate holder. Metaplanet...
DeFi Contagion Response: Mantle Moves to Offset Aave’s Exploit-Driven Bad Debt
Mantle offers 30K ETH support to contain Aave’s bad debt after a $292M exploit exposed systemic DeFi risk Stress from a major exploit continues to ripple across decentralized finance, pushing protocols to coordinate responses. Liquidity gaps and bad debt risks have placed lending markets under pressure. In response, one major...
Cardano’s Biggest NFT Platform JPG Store Is Closing: Here’s Why
JPG Store, Cardano’s top NFT marketplace, is closing by May 23. Here’s what users must do before the shutdown to protect their assets. JPG Store, the leading NFT marketplace on the Cardano blockchain, is shutting down. The platform announced the closure via its official X account. Operations will wind down...
Jane Street Seeks Dismissal in Terraform Lawsuit Over Terra Crash
Jane Street asks court to dismiss Terraform Labs lawsuit, denying insider trading claims linked to TerraUSD and LUNA collapse events. A major legal dispute has emerged in the crypto market after Jane Street challenged serious allegations. Jane Street has moved to dismiss Terraform Labs’ lawsuit. But the lawsuit is about...
Wisconsin Files Lawsuit Against Five Prediction Market Platforms
Wisconsin files lawsuit against five major prediction market platforms, alleging illegal sports betting through event contracts and seeking immediate court restrictions. Wisconsin has taken strong legal action against major prediction market platforms over alleged illegal betting practices. On April 24, the state sued Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. However,...