@JaneStreet faces accusations of manipulating Bitcoin prices through strategic sell-offs, linked to a lawsuit by Terraform Labs. Critics claim this contributed to market volatility, while some experts dismiss these as conspiracy theories. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@MorganStanley has applied for a de novo national trust bank charter to custody digital assets, enhancing its crypto services. This follows recent expansions in their crypto unit. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
@Barclays is exploring a blockchain platform for payments, consulting tech providers to enhance efficiency and transparency, potentially involving stablecoins and tokenization. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Anthropic launched a Substack for its retired AI model, Claude Opus 3, to explore AI consciousness and selfhood, sparking debate on AI sentience. #Update #AI
Ari Paul rebuts Jane Street Bitcoin manipulation claims, attributing price stagnation to spot sell-offs. Market makers influence short-term but not long-term prices. $BTC trades at $66,090. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty challenges claims of crypto’s lack of utility, citing increased U.S. merchant adoption and consumer reliance on digital assets. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Paramount Skydance acquires Warner Bros Discovery for $110B after Netflix steps aside, boosting Paramount shares by 20%. Regulatory review ongoing.
The U.S. Congress has introduced the Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act of 2026, aimed at protecting blockchain developers from criminal prosecution and enhancing U.S. digital infrastructure competitiveness. #Update #Crypto
$SOL is down 72% from its all-time high, with recent ETF inflows slowing as price retraced to $86. Solana’s DEX volume surpassed Ethereum’s, indicating strong network activity. #Update #Crypto $SOL
@Coinbase’s VP Ryan VanGrack challenges state regulators over prediction markets, claiming they misinterpret federal authority. Coinbase has filed lawsuits in multiple states amid cease-and-desist actions. #Update #Legal $BTC
President Trump orders U.S. federal agencies to cease using Anthropic’s AI technology, citing national security concerns over military use restrictions. #Breaking #Legal
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Christian, a seasoned editor at @NewsBTC, reports on the resurgence of crypto mixing, highlighting how criminals are adapting faster than regulations. #Update #Crypto
Brazil’s new bill, led by Federal Deputy Tabata Amaral, seeks to criminalize undeclared stablecoin transactions to combat cryptocurrency tax evasion. #Update #Legal
The White House halts federal use of Anthropic tech, following Trump’s directive over military AI disputes. Six-month transition period begins. #Breaking #Legal
