CIRO unveils new crypto custody framework for Canadian trading platforms

In a bid to respond more “quickly to crypto failures,” such as the collapse of QuadrigCX, Canada’s top investment industry regulator rolled out a new digital asset custody rules tightening standards on digital asset custody. The industry-led Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) said its new Digital Asset Custody Framework is designed to allow it to…

Bitcoin Hits 2026 Low Under $73K But Analyst Says It’s Normal

Bitcoin fell under $73,000 as futures liquidations soared and worries over this week’s US corporate earnings triggered a stock sell-off. Will traders finally step in to buy “discounted” BTC? Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled to a new 2026 low of $72,945 on Tuesday as bulls failed to hold the $80,000 level as support. Year-to-date, Bitcoin trades at…

Trump Expected to Sign Bill to End Partial US Government Shutdown

The US House of Representatives approved a bill on Tuesday that will fund most of the government through the end of September. Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have approved a bill that will mostly reopen the government after a four-day partial shutdown. In a Tuesday House vote of 217 to 214 in favor…

Bitcoin Hits 2026 Low Under $73K But Analyst Says It’s Normal

Bitcoin fell under $73,000 as futures liquidations soared and worries over this week’s US corporate earnings triggered a stock sell-off. Will traders finally step in to buy “discounted” BTC? Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled to a new 2026 low of $72,945 on Tuesday as bulls failed to hold the $80,000 level as support. Year-to-date, Bitcoin trades at…

These Metrics Suggest $100 Was the Local Bottom

Solana (SOL) price has possibly formed a bottom around $100 on multiple time frames, a setup that could help SOL price recover toward $260 in the long term. Key takeaways: SOL must break several resistances before $260 SOL’s price action has led to the appearance of a possible V-shaped recovery pattern on the four-hour chart….

VistaShares Debuts BTYB, a Treasury ETF with Bitcoin-Linked Exposure

VistaShares has launched BTYB, an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange that allocates most of its assets to US Treasurys while using options strategies to provide weekly income and Bitcoin-linked price exposure. According to the Tuesday announcement, the fund allocates about 80% of its portfolio to US Treasury securities…

How World Liberty’s $3.4B USD1 Stablecoin Powers Onchain Lending Markets

Key takeaways World Liberty Financial has entered DeFi lending with the launch of World Liberty Markets, an onchain borrowing and lending platform built around its dollar-pegged stablecoin USD1. The platform uses smart contracts to manage lending terms, replacing centralized intermediaries with transparent and automated risk controls that are visible on the blockchain. USD1 plays a…

MetaMask Launches Tokenized US Stocks And ETFs Via Ondo

MetaMask, the self-custodial crypto wallet developed by Ethereum software company Consensys, is rolling out access to tokenized US stocks, exchange-traded funds and commodities through Ondo Global Markets. Starting Tuesday, eligible MetaMask users in non-US countries will be able to access 200 tokenized US stocks, ETFs and commodities such as gold and silver on Ethereum network,…

Nevada Court Hits Polymarket with Temporary Restraining Order

A Nevada state judge has temporarily forced onchain prediction market Polymarket to halt business in the state, with a ruling that challenges the industry’s argument that federal commodities law preempts state gambling rules.  In a Thursday order seen by Cointelegraph, the court granted the Nevada Gaming Control Board a 14‑day temporary restraining order (TRO) against…

Bitcoin Traders Bet on Price Rebound as BTC Eyes $85K Liquidity Grab

Bitcoin (BTC) traded 5.5% above its nine-month low of $74,500 reached on Monday amid hopes of a rebound toward $85,000. Key takeaways: A “squeeze” toward $85,000 is in play as Bitcoin rebounds from multimonth lows. The return of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows could fuel BTC price recovery in the short term. Can BTC price rebound…