Crypto Figures in Epstein Files Explain Connections

Alongside many of the world’s rich and powerful, some prominent leaders in the crypto industry are explaining their connections, however tenuous, with the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) released millions of new files on Saturday, among which appeared the names of several prominent crypto figures. The connections vary from…

BTC Faces Possible 6 Month Recovery After Key Price Level Was Lost

Bitcoin (BTC) closed its weekly candle at $76,931 on Sunday, causing BTC to lose its 100-week moving average for the first time since October 2023. Analysts are now weighing whether the move marks the early stages of a bear market and what this shift may mean for Bitcoin’s recovery in the long term. Key takeaways:…

Tether Launches MiningOS, An Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Platform

Stablecoin issuer Tether has released its open-source Bitcoin mining software, describing it as a means to simplify and scale Bitcoin mining while promoting further decentralization in the sector. In a post on X on Monday, Tether announced the rollout of MiningOS (MOS), stating that the software stack is a modular, scalable operating system built for…

Here is why ETH’s ‘brutal stumble’ looks exactly like the start of the last bull run: Asia Morning Briefing

Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Crypto markets enter the “Year of the Horse” looking less like a…

Lack Of Leverage And Metals Rally Drag Down Ether Tom Lee

Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee argues Ether’s recent slump should be seen as “attractive” as its fundamentals remain strong, and that it has only fallen due to a lack of leverage and a flight to precious metals.  The first quarter of 2026 is shaping up to be Ether’s (ETH) third-worst Q1 in history, with…

White House Officials Met with Crypto, Banking Reps to Discuss Stablecoins

Officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration met with representatives from the cryptocurrency and banking industry to discuss how to address stablecoin yield in the market structure bill under consideration in the Senate. In a Monday X post, The Digital Chamber, a crypto advocacy organization, said its CEO, Cody Carbone, and others had met at…

BTC Hits Record Undervaluation Amid ETF Outflows: Bitwise

Bitcoin (BTC) price fell to a year-to-date low of $74,555 on Monday, marking a 40% drawdown from its all-time high. The move coincided with $1.3 billion in net outflows from the global Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) last week. This drawdown coincided with extreme bearish sentiment and low valuation metrics, but the silver lining could be…

BTC Hits Record Undervaluation Amid ETF Outflows: Bitwise

Bitcoin (BTC) price fell to a year-to-date low of $74,555 on Monday, marking a 40% drawdown from its all-time high. The move coincided with $1.3 billion in net outflows from the global Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) last week. This drawdown coincided with extreme bearish sentiment and low valuation metrics, but the silver lining could be…

NY Prosecutors Raise Alarm over GENIUS Act on Fraud: Report

Several New York district attorneys have reportedly warned about the US federal stablecoin law, the GENIUS Act, claiming it fails to adequately address fraud. According to a Monday CNN report, New York Attorney General Letitia James and four district attorneys signed onto a letter saying that the GENIUS Act will “provide legal cover” for stablecoin…

GameStop’s (GME) Ryan Cohen moving on to other acquisition targets

GameStop (GME) is plotting a high-stakes acquisition that might involve swapping out its bitcoin BTC$78,432.01 holdings for a bold bet in the consumer sector. In an interview with CNBC last week, CEO Ryan Cohen said the firm plans to acquire a publicly traded consumer company that’s “very, very, very big” — one that could potentially…