Bitcoin surged above $71,000 as the U.S. prepares for potential peace talks with Iran this weekend amid ongoing conflict; Iran demands five conditions before negotiations. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+7) ↗
@DavidSacks and @MichaelKratsios co-chair a new advisory council including Mark Zuckerberg and Larry Ellison, focusing on AI and crypto developments. #Update #Crypto
U.S. lawmakers discussed securities tokenization at a hearing, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks similar to traditional markets amid concerns over potential risks and Trump family ties to crypto. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Visa joins Canton Network as the first major global payments company to serve as a Super Validator, enhancing privacy-preserving blockchain infrastructure for banks. #Update #Blockchain
Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. launched options trading on its PURR common stock on the Nasdaq Options Market to enhance liquidity and price discovery, marking a significant milestone for the company. #Update #Finance
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink warns oil at $150 could trigger a global recession, citing Iran tensions as a key risk. Oil prices fell 5-6% recently. #Update #Economy
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts @Circle could reach a $75B valuation by 2030, focusing on stablecoin adoption despite recent stock volatility. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@BitMine has launched the MAVAN platform for institutional Ethereum staking, managing over 3.1 million ETH worth $6.8 billion, with potential annual rewards of $300 million. #Update #Crypto $ETH
@PrimeXBT launches PXTrader 2.0, integrating crypto futures and traditional markets, allowing traders to use $BTC and $ETH as collateral across 350+ assets, reflecting the convergence of crypto and TradFi. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Decentralized crowdfunding gains traction as collectors support artists with direct purchases, ensuring visibility and income during downturns; notable contributions include 1 ETH weekly by Batsoupyum. #Update #Crypto $ETH
@OndoFinance partners with Franklin Templeton to launch tokenized investment products, enabling 24/7 trading of real-world assets on blockchain, reflecting a shift in traditional finance. #Update #Crypto $BTC
The UK government imposes a moratorium on crypto donations to political parties, with 30 days to return funds post-legislation; overseas donations capped at £100,000. #Breaking #Legal
President Trump appoints tech leaders, including crypto proponents like Fred Ehrsam and Marc Andreessen, to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin’s surge to $72,000 halted as Iran denied US ceasefire talks, contradicting Trump. Whale trades on $BTC and Brent crude falter. #Update #Crypto $BTC
