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It’s transparency, not tech alone, that drives crypto adoption, panelists tell Consensus Miami

The path to mainstream crypto adoption runs through more visible, controllable product design, executives from PayPal, Robinhood, Public.com and 248 Ventures told CoinDesk’s Consensus...

Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) booked massive Q1 loss as BTC tumbled

Strategy (MSTR) reported a net loss of $12.54 billion in the first quarter of 2026, as bitcoin BTC$80,592.79 fell from around $87,000 on Jan....

Drift outlines a recovery plan for users after $295 million DPRK-linked exploit

Drift Protocol announced Tuesday the implementation of a recovery plan for users affected by a $295 million exploit on April 1, which it attributed...

K Wave Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Shifts To AI Infrastructure Play With $485M War Chest

K Wave Media is abandoning its high‑profile bitcoin treasury plan and recasting itself as an AI infrastructure company, backed by a potential war chest...

Crypto’s value is from being outside regulatory apparatus, says Arthur Hayes

Miami, FL — Crypto doesn't need regulation – something that charting the price of bitcoin over successive U.S. governments clearly shows, according to the...

Bitcoin absorbed $200 million profit-taking at $80,000

Bitcoin bears likely consider $80,000 as an area to take profits around, but onchain data suggests it is the opposite.Bitcoin's net realized profits, the...

Coinbase latest crypto firm to slash staff citing market conditions and AI shift. Reduces it by 14%.

Coinbase is set to slashing its workforce by roughly 14%, or 660 employees in response to negative market conditions and AI challenges.CEO Brian Armstrong...

Bitcoin Price Flips Volatile on Iran Events as $80,000 Battle Heats Up

Bitcoin (BTC) saw volatility at Monday’s Wall Street open as fresh US-Iran war events sparked instability.Key points:Bitcoin wobbles around the $80,000 mark as Iran...

Bitcoin (BTC) used to hate inflation. Now it might be the opposite

Bitcoin BTC$80,914.99 continues to rally, defying the typical inflation playbook. It's raising the question of whether the cryptocurrency has quietly crossed over from risk...

Bitcoin crosses $81,000, ETH, SOL, DOGE to move higher

Bitcoin BTC$80,953.41 just gave the options desks the breakout they were positioning for.The largest crypto crossed $81,000 in Asian hours Tuesday, its highest level...

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