Author: John Smith

BNB price is trading close to $600, a major psychological support level for the token. Can bulls manage to defend it now that Binance has revealed a new prediction market feature within its self-custody wallet? Summary BNB price hovered near the $600 support as Binance launched a prediction market feature within its self-custody wallet via third-party platforms. The feature enables users to bet on real-world events and could boost BNB demand through potential staking-based utility mechanisms. Mixed technical indicators signal market indecision, with resistance at $625 and key downside support near $562.5. Binance, the leading crypto exchange in the world,…

Nakamoto, the Bitcoin treasury firm that rebranded from KindlyMD, has pared back its crypto exposure in March, selling $20 million worth of Bitcoin while also cutting a sizeable portion of its Metaplanet investment at a loss during the first quarter. Summary Nakamoto sold 284 BTC for about $20 million in March, executing the sale at roughly 20% below its year end 2025 valuation. The company also reduced its Metaplanet stake, selling five million shares at a lower price and locking in losses on a previously marked down investment. Data from its latest filing shows the company disposed of 284 BTC…

U.S. prosecutors have moved forward with charges against a Maryland resident accused of carrying out two exploits that drained more than $54 million from the decentralized finance platform Uranium Finance. Summary US prosecutors have charged a Maryland resident over two 2021 Uranium Finance exploits that resulted in more than $54M in losses. Authorities said smart contract flaws were used to withdraw excess funds, with the second breach effectively forcing the platform to shut down. Law enforcement has seized about $31M tied to the case, while the accused now faces fraud and money laundering charges. Court filings unsealed by the U.S.…

The US Department of Labor has advanced a proposal that could allow cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans, bringing digital assets closer to mainstream retirement investing. Summary The US Labor Department has proposed a rule to allow crypto and alternative assets in 401k retirement plans. The framework has set out six key criteria to guide fiduciaries when selecting such investments. The change could open access to retirement capital and increase institutional participation in crypto markets. The proposal, published in the Federal Register under the title “Fiduciary Duties In Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives,” has entered…

Vine Coin (VINE) has surged 86% on renewed “AI Vine” speculation tied to Elon Musk, with volume spiking and the meme coin still trading in overbought territory. Summary Vine Coin (VINE) has jumped about 86% in 24 hours, with roughly $748M in trading volume tied to renewed speculation over an AI‑powered Vine revival on X. CoinGecko and CoinCodex data show VINE trading near $0.0153, with the market still highly speculative and technicals flashing overbought conditions. The move revives memories of July 2025, when an Elon Musk tweet helped trigger a 350–400% weekly surge and around $9.4M in short liquidations, according…

Bitfinex Alpha says weakening demand, macro headwinds and a turn in spot ETF flows now “dominate” Bitcoin’s price path as it drifts back toward its monthly open. Summary Bitfinex says bitcoin’s direction is increasingly driven by spot ETF capital flows as demand weakens and macro headwinds build. After failing to break range highs, bitcoin has slipped back toward its monthly open, with recent upside “driven more by short liquidations than spot buying.” Continuous net outflows from bitcoin ETFs show institutions “actively de‑risking,” slowing the market’s capacity to absorb sell pressure, Bitfinex Alpha argues. Bitcoin’s (BTC) next big move will hinge…

SoSoValue data show listed companies bought just $70K of bitcoin last week, a 99.93% drop, with only BHODL adding 1 BTC as majors sat out. Summary Publicly listed companies bought just $70,000 worth of bitcoin last week, a 99.93% drop from the prior week, according to SoSoValue. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Japan’s Metaplanet both reported zero new purchases, while UK firm BHODL was the only disclosed buyer at $72,832 for 1 BTC. Despite the pause, listed companies still hold 1,023,333 BTC worth about $6.939 billion, or 5.1% of bitcoin’s circulating market value. Bitcoin’s (BTC) once‑relentless corporate accumulation has effectively stalled,…

Ex-Blackstone staffers raised $25M for Valinor, a startup using smart contracts to move private credit workflows on-chain and lend first to crypto firms. Summary On-chain private credit startup Valinor has closed a $25 million seed round led by Castle Island Ventures, according to Fortune. The firm, founded by ex-Blackstone private credit staff, wants to replace spreadsheet-based workflows with smart contracts that automate fund routing and loan execution. Valinor has already originated loans to several fintech and crypto companies and plans to expand its book, client base and six-person team with the new capital. Valinor, an on-chain private credit startup co-founded…

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has lifted its ether holdings to 4.73M ETH, staking $6.3B at a $2,005 reference price as it doubles down on Ethereum’s yield. Summary Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 71,179 ETH last week, lifting its holdings to about 4.73 million ETH. The company now stakes 3,142,643 ETH, worth roughly $6.3 billion at a reference price of $2,005 per ETH. Bitmine also holds 197 BTC plus equity stakes of $102 million in Eightco Holdings and $200 million in Beast Industries. Ethereum treasury company Bitmine Immersion Technologies has quietly become one of the largest known ether holders in…

core’s price collapsed 48% in a day as $96m in trading volume briefly topped its market cap, raising doubts over capitulation versus structural failure. Summary Core’s CORE price has dropped 48% in 24 hours, with $96M in trading volume exceeding its entire market cap. The volume‑to‑market‑cap ratio of 1.257x points to heavy institutional selling or leveraged liquidations. CORE has slid to around rank #562 by market value, triggering community debate over capitulation versus structural failure. Core’s CORE price, a Bitcoin‑aligned Layer‑2 asset, has suffered a brutal 48% price drop in the past 24 hours, in a move so violent that…