Bitcoin range chop continues, but a breakout is brewing

Bitcoin range chop continues, but a breakout is brewing

Bitcoin’s range expansion chose the downside, but data suggest the larger breakout is still brewing. Key points: Bitcoin still trades in its 18-day range despite a breakdown below $116,000. The latency between pro-crypto policy from US regulators and the Trump administration and Bitcoin price has left traders feeling anxious. Read more If you liked the…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, Republicans suffered their first setback in Congress on crypto legislation, Bitcoin-powered darknet marketplace Abacus Market has gone offline amid suspected law enforcement pressure, and…

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Bank of England governor warns against private stablecoin issuance

Bank of England governor warns against private stablecoin issuance

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey joins a growing list of European officials concerned with the rise of stablecoins. Bank of England (BOE) governor Andrew Bailey recently warned against banks issuing stablecoins, saying that the Bank of England should focus on tokenizing deposits instead. Stablecoins introduce systemic risks to banking institutions that could destabilize the…

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ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026

ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026

The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new Pontes initiative, aiming to connect DLT platforms with the eurozone’s core payment systems. The European Central Bank (ECB) has approved a two-track plan to settle distributed ledger technology (DLT) transactions using central bank money, which could pave the way…

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Russia’s largest bank Sber offers up Bitcoin-linked bonds

Russia’s largest bank Sber offers up Bitcoin-linked bonds

Russia’s largest commercial bank, Sber, launched a Bitcoin-linked bond product that’s now trading on OTC markets and may soon be listed on the country’s top stock exchange. Russia’s largest commercial bank, Sber has launched a Bitcoin-linked bond product that tracks the cryptocurrency’s change in price and the dollar-to-ruble exchange rate. The product is already available…

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