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The European Union should focus on a broader digital asset framework covering real-world assets and tokenization instead of regulating decentralized finance through a second version of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), an adviser at the European Commission said. The European Commission launched a public consultation on MiCA in May, seeking feedback through Aug. 31. “I do not believe that [MiCA] is outdated now. That’s my personal opinion, but it does not matter. That’s why we have this consultation,” Peter Kerstens told Cointelegraph during a fireside chat at WAIB Summit Monaco 2026. Kerstens, one of MiCA’s architects, said that the…

Crypto analysts are divided over whether markets will see a major Bitcoin sell-off in May, a pattern that has emerged in the last two bear markets during US mid-term election years. In May 2018, Bitcoin crashed from nearly $10,000 to about $7,000 by the end of the month. It happened again in May 2022, when Bitcoin fell nearly 30% from about $40,000 to $28,500 before falling further in June to $20,000. With 2026 also a bear market year coinciding with a US mid-term election, there are concerns it could happen again. “The most brutal pattern in Bitcoin history. Nobody wants…

The EIP-8182 proposal, which aims to bring native privacy features to the network’s base layer within the Ethereum ecosystem, has reached a significant milestone. Tom Lehman, the developer of the proposal, announced on the social media platform X that EIP-8182 has officially been given “Proposed for Adoption” (PFI) status for inclusion in the Hegotá hard fork, Ethereum’s next major update. This development means the proposal has entered the official update process being evaluated by Ethereum core developers and is in a critical review phase before it can be added to the hard fork schedule. EIP-8182 aims to offer on-demand, protocol-level…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said a “generational shift” is underway in crypto as he pointed to expanding on-chain finance, stablecoin activity, and AI-driven payments. The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange also cited a tenfold increase in Base stablecoin transaction volume and rising $USDC use. Key Takeaways: Armstrong said the on-chain economy has reached “escape velocity” amid expanding crypto adoption. Coinbase positioned itself to capture the generational shift toward on-chain finance, according to Armstrong. Management highlighted stablecoins, payments, and AI-driven activity as major future growth drivers. Armstrong Frames Coinbase Around Broader On-chain Finance Growth Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong on…

Charles Hoskinson has reacted to an idea by Cardano commentator Joe, who suggested that Input Output Global (IOG) should take a $50 million business loan instead of relying on $ADA treasury funds. Notably, Joe argued that if IOG is confident in its work, traditional financing should be an option. According to him, securing external funding could reduce selling pressure on $ADA and avoid overreliance on community resources. “Putting Risk on Holders Instead of Devs” Meanwhile, the suggestion quickly turned into a criticism of how Cardano’s treasury is used. Joe questioned why the project should “constantly” rely on community funds. Specifically,…

The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a draft rule that definitively states holders of stablecoins are not eligible for deposit insurance coverage. The clarification, published as part of the agency’s implementation of the $GENIUS Act, addresses a long-standing ambiguity in the regulatory treatment of digital assets tied to fiat currencies. What the Draft Rule Says According to the draft, stablecoin reserves held by issuers may qualify as corporate deposits and thus remain eligible for FDIC coverage at the institutional level. However, the rule explicitly denies pass-through deposit insurance to the individual stablecoin holders themselves. This means that…

Benjamin Cowen, a leading analyst in the cryptocurrency market, assessed Bitcoin’s current state and the psychology of the bear market in his new analysis. Speaking through historical data and cycles, Cowen warned investors against misleading price increases. Cowen, commenting at a time when Bitcoin was trading just above the $78,000 level, argued that bear markets are extremely difficult to manage psychologically. The analyst stated, “Bear markets always fool both bulls and bears,” adding that the temporary and misleading rallies seen during these periods are inherent to the market. Cowen countered the prevailing market sentiment of “This time it’s different, we’ve…

During today’s Asian trading session, Ethereum opened at $1628. The opening price was at lower levels before the channel turned and traced an upward trend of highs and lows. This opening price has made market participants weigh in on the next targets as exchange supply hits low levels. Ethereum price jumps 2.87% as late rally lifts price to $1,680 Tracking the ongoing price trend at the time of press, CoinMarketCap data reveals that Ethereum traded at $1,680.01, posting a 2.87% gain over the past 24 hours. The chart showed a volatile session that developed into a broader upward trend. Price…

The US economy added 115,000 nonfarm payrolls in April, nearly doubling the consensus forecast of roughly 65,000 jobs. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, exactly where economists expected it. Healthcare led the way with 28,000 new positions, followed by gains in retail and leisure. Average hourly earnings rose just 0.2% month-over-month, undershooting the 0.3% increase that had been projected. Crypto markets felt the impact immediately Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 within minutes of the release, then recovered to around $80,200 as traders recalibrated. Total liquidations over the 24-hour period surrounding the report exceeded $341 million. Options expirations in Bitcoin and…

In today’s newsletter, Josh Olszewicz from Canary Capital introduces Sui blockchain and discusses its potential impact on Web3 adoption and optimization for consumer applications. Special alert: Are you going to Consensus Miami? Don’t miss the closed-door, Wealth Management Day on May 6. There is a special side event, dedicated to advisors. Attendance is complimentary for credentialed advisors. A CRD number is required to apply. Happy reading. Breaking down The Sui (pronounced “swee” like sweet) network is emerging as one of the more differentiated Layer-1 blockchains in the current market cycle, combining novel architecture with a design philosophy aimed squarely at…