Bitcoin's price struggles to sustain gains near $60,000 highlight growing political risks amid US regulatory divisions and upcoming elections. While crypto has gained Wall Street interest and regulatory support, partisan divides between Republicans favoring innovation and Democrats emphasizing oversight have politicized the market. This shift means Bitcoin's future depends increasingly on political outcomes rather than just technology or economics. Similar political risks are emerging in South Korea, where crypto policies hinge on current government support. The key challenge for crypto markets is establishing stable, bipartisan regulations that endure beyond election cycles to reduce volatility and risk.
Three Democratic senators have called on the FCC to halt the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger due to concerns about nearly 50% foreign ownership, including investments from Saudi Arabia and Gulf states. They urge a thorough nationa...
Solana's blockchain daily transactions have more than doubled since January 2026, reaching over 100 million per day, driven mainly by stablecoin transfers and DeFi activity. The network handled up to 76% of global stablecoin transfers in Q1, benefiti...
Morpho Blue's AlphaUSDC Delta V2 vault faces an $18 million loss after the msY token from Main St Finance collapsed by up to 85%, causing the vault's msY/USDC market to reach 100% utilization. This means all available funds were borrowed, leaving no ...
XRP is increasingly recognized by academics and institutions for its role in digital economies and cross-border payments. A 2026 HKIMR paper highlights XRP's impact on lowering settlement costs and its integration within tokenized economies, alongsid...
Solana's price rebounded to around $71 following Morgan Stanley's filing for a U.S. spot Solana ETF, signaling increased institutional demand. Despite some institutions like Goldman Sachs exiting positions, others are expanding their exposure, with t...
