As of mid-2026, one Bitcoin enables the purchase of roughly 16 one-ounce gold bars, equating to just over 500 grams, but remains insufficient to acquire a full kilogram of gold at current retail prices.
BASIS Pro, developed with Base58 Labs, has officially launched to offer institutional investors a high-frequency crypto arbitrage platform designed to navigate fragmented liquidity and execution challenges.
The US Senate Banking Committee sees a surge of amendments to the CLARITY Act, highlighting conflicts over stablecoin rewards, crypto access to the Fed, and digital asset tax payments.
A $101,400 breach at Huma Finance exposed persistent risks in aging DeFi infrastructure, revealing how inactive smart contracts can remain exploitable despite protocol upgrades.
A federal grand jury charged three Tennessee men with robbery and kidnapping after they allegedly coerced victims into handing over millions in cryptocurrency through violent wrench attacks.
As the Polish parliament reviews multiple cryptocurrency bills, the Law and Justice party has introduced new legislation calling for a total ban on all digital asset activities.
Despite Bitcoin trading above $80,000, on-chain metrics and historical trends highlight growing risks of a price correction driven by diminishing buying momentum and rising exchange reserves.
Bitcoin-related companies have surged well beyond broader market averages, fueled by strong Bitcoin inflows and sustained buying momentum in the cryptocurrency spot market.
Galaxy Digital and Sharplink announce a $125 million on-chain yield fund to capitalize on Ethereum’s growing institutional demand for decentralized finance returns.
Market maker Wintermute warns that Bitcoin’s recent surge above $80,000 stems mainly from derivative-driven short covering, not solid spot demand, signaling potential retracement risks ahead.
The National Fraternal Order of Police opposes a CLARITY Act provision that could limit law enforcement’s ability to prosecute crypto-related crimes involving software developers.
The CLARITY Act advances with newly included developer protections, aiming to clarify regulatory frameworks for blockchain software creators while debates over stablecoins and banking persist.