Research
Exchanges
Coinbase agrees to acquire Deribit in landmark $2.9 billion deal
Coinbase looks to expand offshore derivatives market presence amid favorable U.S. regulatory climate.
ETF
BlackRock reveals $32 million Q1 revenue from Bitcoin IBIT ETF in new SEC filing
IBIT’s quarterly disclosure highlights inflows despite Bitcoin’s 11.15% price drop and evolving custody framework.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin nears $100k for first time since February as $224 million shorts liquidated
Short positions bear the brunt of $301 million market liquidation.
Macro
Bitcoin at volatile crossroads before crucial Fed guidance expected later today
Bitcoin's price may hinge on Powell's guidance as market braces for FOMC cues amid economic turbulence.
Politics
Senate bill seeks to block presidential crypto gains amid TRUMP memecoin controversy
The proposal aims to block potential conflicts of interest by prohibiting officials from financially benefiting from digital assets.
DeFi
New institutional DeFi platform Sentora launches through IntoTheBlock, Trident merger
Merger combines $3 billion in DeFi deployment to meet institutional demand for secure and compliant access.
Crypto
Bitcoin Core’s OP_RETURN limit removal divides crypto community
Supporters claim OP_RETURN removal aligns Bitcoin Core policy with miner practices
Politics
MELANIA memecoin insiders reportedly make over $150 million including pre-sale trades
Financial Times reports regulatory gaps and political branding in digital assets challenge crypto market integrity.
Adoption
Maldives bets $8.8 billion on blockchain to counter economic and debt challenges
Maldives' $8.8 billion finance city aims to both transform its economy and attract crypto investments in a tax-free haven.
Macro
US port exec warns of empty shelves in 5-7 weeks – what it means for Bitcoin price
Bitcoin faces pressure as U.S. import contraction threatens supply chains.
Analysis
Bitcoin slides below $95,000 as weekend macro pressures weigh on markets
Bitcoin's retreat reflects broader financial tension amid rising yields and geopolitical uncertainties.
ETFs
Large $422 million inflow into Bitcoin ETFs as BlackRock dominates with $351 million
With $351 million inflow, BlackRock outpaces rivals in expanding Bitcoin ETF assets.
