Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner on the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), may have the opportunity to chair the agency after his nomination by President Donald Trump moved to the Senate Agriculture Committee. According to the calendar of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Quintenz will appear for a hearing on […]
Tokenized funds hit $5.7B, scaling fast — Moody’s
Tokenized short-term funds, a new class of digital financial products bridging traditional and decentralized finance, have grown to reach $5.7 billion in assets since 2021, according to a new Moody’s report. The credit rating service sees growing interest from traditional asset managers, insurers, and brokerages looking to offer clients access between fiat and digital markets. […]
SEC faces criticism on crypto staking guidance
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing mounting criticism from current and former officials over its evolving stance on crypto staking services. On May 29, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued new guidance on crypto staking services, claiming that certain offerings may not constitute securities and effectively exempting proof-of-stake blockchains from registration […]
Strategy signals another Bitcoin buy on June 2
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor posted the Bitcoin (BTC) chart signaling an impending BTC acquisition by the company, marking week eight of consecutive purchases by the company during this latest buying stint. “Orange is my preferred color,” Saylor wrote to his 4.4 million followers on X — a number that has been steadily growing over the […]
SEC backtracks on REX-Osprey staked ETFs
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responded to the effective registration amendment for Solana (SOL) and Ether (ETH) staked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from ETF provider REX Financial and asset management firm Osprey Funds, raising concern that both investment vehicles do not qualify as ETFs due to their unique structures. According to a recent […]
Bitcoin traders still expect new all-time highs in 2025
Key takeaways: BTC futures and options show stable investment sentiment despite the recent price correction. Macroeconomic uncertainty and the escalating US trade war reduce the odds of Bitcoin retesting its recent all-time high. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 5.5% between May 27 and May 30, retesting the $104,000 level for the first time in eleven days. Despite […]
DeepSeek Claims Upgraded Model Approaching ChatGPT, Gemini
DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence company, has announced an upgrade to its AI chatbot, saying it can now offer enhanced overall logic, mathematics and programming with a reduced hallucination rate. According to DeepSeek, the upgraded model — DeepSeek-R1-0528 — has “significantly improved its depth of reasoning and inference capabilities.” The startup said the model’s overall […]
Bitcoin enters a consolidation phase as traders take profit
Key point: Bitcoin (BTC) remains pinned below the breakout level of $109,588, indicating that the bears are fiercely defending the level. Bitfinex analysts said in a market note that profit-taking generally follows after Bitcoin hits a new all-time high after a sharp rally. The report added that a mild retracement or consolidation would be healthy […]
Bitcoin inflation resistance, corporate buying drives price
Key takeaways: Institutional investor demand and corporate adoption may push Bitcoin higher despite recession fears. Investors’ belief that the US Federal Reserve will hold rates favors Bitcoin price upside. Stock markets around the world responded positively to the temporary suspension of import tariffs between the United States and the European Union, with the S&P 500 […]
Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, SOL, HYPE and DOGE look ready to rally
Key points: Bitcoin ETPs continue to witness solid buying, signaling that the bulls expect the uptrend to continue. Several major altcoins witnessed a pullback, but lower levels continue to attract buyers. Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to sustain above $109,588, indicating buying on every minor dip. Bitcoin has risen for seven consecutive weeks, and if buyers […]