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DeFi's new front: VerifiedX bets bitcoin's next chapter is programmable, private
VerifiedX says its Bitcoin sidechain enables programmable, privacy-preserving transactions without synthetic wrappers, targeting growing institutional demand for native DeFi on the original blockchain system.

CME, ICE push U.S. regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid over manipulation risks
CME Group and ICE have reportedly warned the CFTC and Capitol Hill officials that Hyperliquid’s decentralized perpetual futures platform could enable market manipulation and sanctions evasion.

Winklevoss’ Gemini jumps 25% on $100 million bitcoin infusion despite deepening losses
Gemini's revenue improved 42% year-over-year to $50.3 million, helping narrow its net loss by 27% from $149.3 million a year earlier.

OKX, Korea Investment and Securities said to be in talks for 40% of Coinone
OKX's planned move into the South Korean market would echo that of Binance, which completed its acquisition of Seoul-based Gopax last year.

IREN closes $3 billion convertible notes deal amid AI infrastructure expansion
Bitcoin miner turned AI infrastructure operator secures one of the sector’s largest financings as investor demand drives multiple upsizes.

CME dives further into $85 trillion digital assets market with Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures
A CME group executive said the demand grew with average daily trading volume in his firms’ suite increasing by 43% year-to date.

Bank of England ready to water down 'overly conservative' stablecoin proposals: FT
Restrictions proposed by the BOE prompted criticism from the crypto industry, which said they risked preventing the U.K. from being competitive in the digital economy.

Bullish misses first-quarter revenue estimates as services fall short
The company also missed bottom-line forecasts. The shares fell before rebounding as the broader market advanced.

Bitcoin buyers with long-term 'conviction' surges 300% with most recent buyers sitting on profits
Bitcoin held by so-called conviction buyers has surged to nearly 4 million BTC, a roughly 300% increase since late 2025.

The 2020 signal returns: Why the copper-to-gold breakout could point to bitcoin breakout
The ratio has climbed above its 200-day moving average for the first time meaningfully since September 2020, a move that has historically preceded major bitcoin rallies.

