Bitcoin
Crypto markets bounced back sharply as a ceasefire between Iran and Israel drove over $350 million in short liquidations and renewed risk-on sentiment.
Tech
Reddit may adopt iris-scanning World ID tech to help users prove they’re human while keeping their anonymity intact.
Regulation
FTX is trying to block Three Arrows Capital’s $1.5 billion claim, calling it inflated and unsupported by the hedge fund’s actual account data.
Markets
OKX is eyeing a potential U.S. IPO after reentering the market post-settlement, joining a growing trend of crypto firms turning to public markets.
Bitcoin briefly fell below $100,000 as U.S.–Iran tensions sparked a risk-off wave, leading to $627 million in crypto liquidations.
Kraken has rolled out native Bitcoin staking via Babylon, offering BABY token rewards for BTC holders willing to lock their assets.
South Korean regulators laid out a 2025 plan to legalize spot crypto ETFs, aiming to unlock new investment avenues for retail traders.
Business
Trump-linked DT Marks DeFi quietly offloaded a 20% stake in WLFI, potentially netting $190 million amid rising scrutiny over crypto ties.
Bitcoin transactions have dropped to their lowest levels in 18 months as interest in protocols like Runes and Ordinals fades.
Ethereum
Polygon’s zkEVM team split off to form ZisK, a new project focused on open-source zkVM tech for scalable and private blockchain apps.
