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Futures data flipped bullish, yet Bitcoin's price structure lags.

John Carreyrou isn’t the first person to link Adam Back and Satoshi Nakamoto based on their writing styles.

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Bob Williams covers how stricter crypto regulations in Asia are putting more personal responsibility on senior leaders, making strong governance and D&O insurance essential. Then, the FBI’s Haidy Grigsby writes on how crypto scams are increasingly targeting experienced investors by building trust and tricking them into making larger deposits until their money is gone.

The U.S. is pitching new rules for stablecoin issuers to treat them like every other financial firm that must maintain armor against illicit uses.

Empty tankers will reportedly be permitted to pass through the waterway under the US-Iran deal, but certain ships will need to pay a tariff of $1 per barrel of oil in Bitcoin. Hours after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran and the United States had agreed to a two-week ceasefire that included opening the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian authorities are reportedly considering charging ships using the waterway in cryptocurrency. According to a Wednesday Financial Times report, a spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union said empty oil tankers will be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without incurring charges, but certain ships will need to pay a tariff of $1 per barrel of oil in Bitcoin (BTC). The spokesperson, Hamid Hosseini, reportedly said Iranian authorities would also assess each ship using the waterway over the two-week period to ensure it wasn’t transporting weapons. Read more

Iran’s reported Bitcoin tolls at Hormuz point to a new use case for crypto, sanctions-resistant trade infrastructure Iran is reportedly planning to charge oil tankers a Bitcoin-denominated toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The move would be significant as it extends beyond price action, ideology, or adoption rhetoric. The development places Bitcoin inside […] The post Iran wants Bitcoin as payment to guarantee ships safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz – FT appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Solana Stabble Exchange Urges Withdrawal After NK Hack Alert The post Stabble Crypto Urges Liquidity Withdrawal After North Korean Hacker Scare appeared first on Cryptonews.

Leveraged bullish bitcoin positions remain near multi-year highs as bitcoin rebounds, hinting at underlying market uncertainty.

The Solana meme coin based on the viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng gained after a man was fined for entering the animal's enclosure.

Enforcement actions and penalties both fell sharply as the agency moves toward fraud-only crypto oversight.

Bitcoin is showing signs of tentative recovery after holding $60k support. The price is now located around the low $70k region once again. The overall macro situation just shifted slightly with news of a temporary ceasefire emerging in the Iran conflict, which has previously influenced risk sentiment and commodity markets. This geopolitical development could ease […]

While the British financial institution refused to comment on potential takeover plans, sources close to the matter revealed that plans are in place and could be announced as soon as this month.

XRP is trading around $1.37 as crypto markets navigate a complex macro situation, with the announced US-Iran ceasefire offering a brief reprieve for risk assets but failing to spark any meaningful recovery in altcoins. Despite the geopolitical relief, XRP remains deep in a downtrend and has yet to show the kind of technical signals that […]

Toobit is a well-known international cryptocurrency exchange. Today, it announced that the Solitaire Blossom (SOLIB) Launchpad was sold out in 30-mionutes, signaling considerable interest. The exclusive presale managed to hit its hard cap in record time. Official trading for SOLIB/USDT is now fully available on the spot market. The Show Goes On To highlight this […]

Bitcoin bulls failed to stay above $72,000 for long as BTC price action already began to discount the impact of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Bitcoin (BTC) hit new three-week highs into Wednesday’s Wall Street open as stocks surged on a US-Iran ceasefire. Key points: Bitcoin briefly hits new three-week highs before round-tripping its gains. Read more

The company is building an "asset-native" network designed to handle regulated financial activity at scale, targeting a market it values at $50 trillion.

Iranian officials said Bitcoin payments would ensure the tolls “can’t be traced or confiscated due to sanctions.”

MEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO and outlined plans to expand zero-fee trading and pursue MiCA licensing amid growing industry competition. MEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO on Wednesday, elevating the executive as the exchange steps up its push for global licensing, including under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework. MEXC said Usi joined the company as chief operating officer in late 2025 after previously serving in the same position at rival exchange Bitget. In his new role, Usi said MEXC plans to preserve its low-fee trading focus while expanding broader multi-asset access on the platform. Read more

Similarities reflect shared early research, not proof, said Back. Others have questions too.

ZEC's latest rebound resembled bounces witnessed during the 2021 bear market, raising the odds of a 40% correction in the coming weeks. Zcash (ZEC) rallied after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, leading gains in a broader relief rally across global risk markets. Key takeaways: A 2021-style fractal warns ZEC price could fall 40% toward in the coming weeks. Read more