BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF sees $15.5M volume on debut
The iShares Staked Ethereum Trust will distribute staking rewards on a monthly basis from institutional-grade Ethereum validators run by Figment, Galaxy Digital and Attestant.
SEC, CFTC sign memo to regulate crypto, other markets in harmony
The SEC and CFTC said they would adopt a “minimum effective dose” regulatory strategy to foster innovation while maintaining market integrity and keep the US competitive globally.
Crypto Traders Turn to Hyperliquid for Oil Bets Amid Iran Volatility
Nearly $1 billion in synthetic oil futures were traded on Wednesday amid reactions to geopolitical tensions and fears of future price spikes.
Bitcoin permabull Arthur Hayes says he wouldn’t bet $1 on BTC right now
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said he will start buying Bitcoin when the US Federal Reserve eases monetary policy and starts printing money amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
China Plays the Long Game in AI While US Chases Superintelligence: Brookings
A Brookings report says China’s AI strategy prioritizes efficiency, open-source adoption, and embedding AI into real-world systems.
Zcash devs raise $25M from major VCs months after ECC split
The Zcash token rose 4.1% to $217.80 on news of the $25 million funding round and is now up 9.8% over the last 24 hours.
Elon Musk’s Grok Faces UK Backlash After AI Posts Mock Football Tragedies
Liverpool and Manchester United have complained after Grok mocked the Hillsborough and Munich tragedies on Monday.
Bitcoin Price Slips as Oil Surges and US Stock Futures Tumble
Whether Bitcoin’s resilience holds may depend less on battlefield developments than on how energy prices respond in the days ahead.
Bitcoin drops 2% as oil prices surge on energy shortage fears
Bitcoin’s price has now fallen over four consecutive days to $66,272 after initially climbing on the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Crypto Fear and Greed Index falls back down to ‘extreme fear’ levels
Crypto investor sentiment has been in freefall ever since the October 2025 market crash that kicked off a sustained downturn in digital assets.