Silvergate Ex-CEO Challenges Official Account of Bank Closure

Former Silvergate Bank CEO Alan Lane said political and regulatory pressure from the Biden administration drove the crypto-focused lender’s voluntary wind-down in 2023, arguing that the bank remained solvent after weathering a deposit run. In an inaugural Substack post on Tuesday, Lane said Silvergate could have continued operating after satisfying withdrawals equivalent to 70% of…

Bitcoin SOPR Metric’s Longest 2026 Winning Streak Enters Fourth Week

Bitcoin (BTC) is breaking with typical bear-market behavior as a classic onchain metric puts in its longest bullish streak of 2026. Key points: Bitcoin’s SOPR metric has stayed above its breakeven point of 1 for three full weeks, its longest stint in 2026. Analysis suggests that UTXO profitability is reflecting a return to bull-market conditions….

Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP blames bots after 98% crash as traders rack up six-figure losses

The team said thin liquidity and automated traders distorted the launch, while Nansen data showed some early buyers sitting on six-figure losses after the memecoin’s debut. Source link

Trezor, BitBox warn users about fake hardware wallet security alerts

BitBox said multiple Bitcoin companies appeared to have been targeted through a shared newsletter provider, while Trezor confirmed a breach at its email service. Source link

What Could Happen if the CLARITY Act Fails to Pass in 2026

With lawmakers in the US Senate set to consider legislation pushed by many in the cryptocurrency industry for regulatory clarity, there’s a limited window for the bill to become law, potentially delaying it into the next session of Congress with different politics in play. The US Senate is scheduled to return to session on Monday…

Crypto Groups Seek Injunction Against Illinois’ 0.2% Crypto Tax

The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) and Blockchain Association (BA) are seeking to block Illinois from enforcing a 0.2% tax on cryptocurrency transactions before it takes effect in January 2027. The trade groups said Wednesday that they have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in the Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois to protect…

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev fires back at AMC's Aron in escalating fight over stock tokens

Tenev told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Wednesday that public companies shouldn’t have veto power over third-party securities that reference their shares. Source link

Consensys Plans Split as MetaMask Becomes Standalone Company

Consensys Software Inc., the Ethereum software company behind MetaMask, plans to split into two independent companies, separating its consumer business from its institutional blockchain infrastructure operations. According to Wednesday’s announcement, the separation is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with Joe Lubin serving as chairman and CEO of MetaMask and executive chairman of…

Italy’s Central Bank Orders Sanctions Screening for Crypto Transfers

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Bitcoin Avoids a Retest of $80,000 as Oil Returns Above $100 per Barrel

Bitcoin (BTC) struggled below $80,000 on Wednesday as attention refocused on the Japanese yen. Key points: Bitcoin saw further macro headwinds as US-Iran strikes pushed Brent crude oil above $100 per barrel. The Japanese yen continued to trade around 153 per dollar, its highest levels since February as yen shorts stayed near record highs. US…