IMF warns tokenized markets may deepen flash crashes, says governments will step in

IMF warns tokenized markets may deepen flash crashes, says governments will step in

Tokenization promises faster, cheaper markets, but the IMF warns new risks and government intervention will come with the shift to programmable finance. The IMF dropped an explanatory video on its X handle today exploring the new phenomenon of tokenized markets. The international body responsible for ensuring the stability of the international monetary system recognized 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: The Balancer community has proposed a plan to distribute funds recovered from the protocol’s recent hack. South Korea’s largest exchange, Upbit, halted deposits and…

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Rising crypto token value capture may fuel 2026 rebound: Bitwise CIO

Rising crypto token value capture may fuel 2026 rebound: Bitwise CIO

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says tokens are getting better at returning value to holders, and Ethereum’s Fusako upgrade could “increase token value capture.” Crypto tokens are becoming increasingly efficient at capturing value, thanks in part to new regulations and upgrades, which could send prices surging in 2026, according to Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan.  Hougan…

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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: Bitcoin community’s backlash against JP Morgan grows with calls to boycott, Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas says Zcash could dilute political and cultural support for Bitcoin,…

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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: Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas says Zcash could dilute political and cultural support for Bitcoin, BlackRock’s clients aren’t factoring Bitcoin’s global payments potential into their investment…

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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: a solo Bitcoin miner earned 3.146 BTC worth $266,000 with a computing power of only 1.2 TH/s, Bitcoiners have expressed excitement over the surging…

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India’s government may consider stablecoin framework, diverging from RBI

India’s government may consider stablecoin framework, diverging from RBI

India’s government is considering adopting a stablecoin regulatory framework while the Reserve Bank of India urges a “cautious” approach. The government of India may consider stablecoin regulations in its Economic Survey 2025-2026, while the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) takes a “cautious” approach to crypto and pushes for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), revealing…

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