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World Liberty says AI platform WorldClaw is independent despite unclear financial ties.
World Liberty Financial, linked to the Trump family and issuer of the USD1 stablecoin, stated it does not own or control the Hong Kong-based AI platform WorldClaw but declined to disclose any financial relationships. WorldClaw offers access to over 3...

Citi to launch Bitcoin custody in 2026, integrating crypto with traditional asset services.
Citigroup plans to launch its Bitcoin custody service in 2026 through a new platform called Custody+. This service will allow institutional clients to hold Bitcoin alongside traditional assets like stocks and bonds within a single framework, simplify...

Ethereum set to outperform Bitcoin with new blockchain and AI drivers, says Tom Lee.
Fundstrat's Tom Lee predicts Ethereum will significantly outperform Bitcoin in the coming years due to stronger market drivers. Unlike past cycles driven by ICOs, NFTs, and stablecoins, the next growth phase for Ethereum is expected to be fueled by W...

CFTC proposes updates to hedge fund and advisor registration rules, modernizing investor criteria.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed updates to rules governing commodity pool operators (CPOs) and commodity trading advisors (CTAs), focusing on modernizing the definition of Qualified Eligible Persons (QEPs) by adjusting po...

Bitcoin miners shifting to AI contracts gain higher valuations amid weak pure-play mining profits.
Bitcoin miners who shifted their operations to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) have seen stronger stock valuations and revenue prospects compared to those solely focused on bitcoin mining. The decline in bit...

Long-term U.S. Treasury yields hit 20-year highs amid rising debt and AI-driven bond issuance.
Long-term government bond yields, including the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield, have surged to levels not seen in about 20 years due to growing U.S. debt nearing $40 trillion and increased bond issuance by AI companies. The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield r...

Advocates urge SEC to approve pre-IPO perpetual contracts for trading IPO prices on-chain.
The Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] petitioned the US SEC to establish regulations for pre-IPO perpetual contracts (IPOPs), which allow traders to speculate on IPO prices before companies go public using cash-settled derivatives on-chain. Th...

Bitcoin ETFs see $297.5M inflows led by Blackrock and Fidelity, ending a 3-day outflow streak.
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $297.56 million in net inflows, led by Blackrock and Fidelity, reversing a three-day outflow trend. Blackrock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC accounted for over 90% of the inflows, highlighting renewed instit...

Japan's Metaplanet invests $135M to turn Super League into U.S. bitcoin treasury firm Superplanet
Japan's Metaplanet is acquiring a 95.7% stake in Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise for $134.6 million, converting the gaming-media company into a U.S.-based bitcoin treasury platform named Superplanet. The deal includes Metaplanet contributing 2,...

Cryptocurrency prices show mixed movements with Bitcoin up 1.1% and several altcoins declining.
Cryptocurrency markets display mixed price changes, with Bitcoin rising 1.1% to $64,740 while Ethereum remains flat at $1,908. Several altcoins like Binance Coin and XRP show slight declines or minimal changes. This reflects ongoing market volatility...
