Bitcoin’s repeated weekly candle close above $63,000 align with signals that may mark a market bottom. read more
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. read more
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.” read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more