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Bitcoin sinks below $71,000, stocks close at session lows, as 2026 Fed rate cut hopes fade further
Fed chair Jerome Powell said rising energy prices are feeding into the inflation outlook, but "nobody knows" yet how lasting the impact will be.
Polymarket acquires Brahma to scale blockchain trading infrastructure
"Building reliable infrastructure across blockchain networks and traditional financial rails is hard — there are no shortcuts,” said Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan.
Federal Reserve holds policy steady as Iran war adds to growth and inflation concerns
Bitcoin remained sharply lower for the session following the expected decision by the U.S. central bank.
The Protocol: Ethereum community debates foundation’s new mandate document
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Trump-linked American Bitcoin's BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital
American Bitcoin (ABTC) has climbed to become the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, with 6,899 BTC, as firms compete to build bitcoin treasuries.
Bitcoin hash rate is tumbling as Iran war lifts energy prices
A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices down further
Large investors are doubling down on crypto, but getting a lot pickier about risk
Most institutional investors plan to increase allocations even as concerns around regulation and risk management continue to grow.
Bitcoin quickly pulls back to $71,000 as Iran fears team up with poor U.S. inflation data
The price of oil moved higher after reported attacks against Iran's South Pars gas field.
Senator Tim Scott says market structure negotiations are advancing
The South Carolina Republican said he might see a draft of stablecoin yield language as soon as this week, and other issues continue to be negotiated.
Bitcoin's rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday's Fed meeting
Hot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said.
