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Eligible businesses may also continue to evaluate or pursue their own MiCA-focused crypto asset service provider (CASP) licenses in parallel while integrating BitGo Europe’s infrastructure, BitGo said. The final deadline for crypto firms to have transitioned to the MiCA regime is the end of this month, a regulatory reckoning that will force some firms to close down their businesses. Industry estimates suggest that Europe had more than 3,000 registered crypto firms as of 2024, with Poland alone accounting for over 1,400 registrations. As of May 2026, there are 194 authorised CASPs (including credit institutions) and it is expected that around…

Silver outperformed Bitcoin on Monday as spot silver climbed above $85 per ounce for the first time since March 13. Data showed XAG/USD trading near $84.77 at press time, after a sharp move from the low-$80 area. Bitcoin moved differently, holding near $81,000 after cutting part of its weekend rebound. The asset had climbed above $82,000, yet Iran tensions, U.S. inflation risk, and the upcoming U.S.-China summit kept traders cautious across risk markets. Silver Breaks Above $85 Silver’s intraday chart showed a sharp breakout after several hours of sideways movement near $80. The metal then accelerated through $82 and $83…

Key takeaways While momentum indicators suggest downside pressure is easing, $ETH remains trapped below multiple key moving averages. Until buyers reclaim resistance levels above $1,800, the broader technical outlook remains cautious, with support around $1,741 likely to play a crucial role in determining the next major move. $ETH Open Interest falls to a multi-week low Ethereum ($ETH) derivatives markets remain subdued following weeks of price weakness, reflecting a cautious stance among leveraged traders. After $ETH fell below the $1,800 level, futures open interest dropped sharply, reaching 13.64 million $ETH on Sunday, its lowest level since early May. Open interest saw…

Kevin Warsh faces his first test as Federal Reserve chair. During the week, he will lead the meeting that decides US interest rates. Investors expect rates to stay between 3.5% and 3.75%, according to the CME’s FedWatchTool. The futures market doesn’t expect another rate cut from the Fed until March of 2027, at which time there is a projection of a .25 point rise in the rate, thanks to the latest jobs report and consumer inflation at 4.2% annually, a figure last seen three years ago. Fed officials may drop softer language as inflation pressure grows The Federal Reserve’s committee…

The bill, first introduced last year, aims to prevent the use of an upcoming central bank digital currency ( CBDC) as a cash substitute and to stop it from becoming an element of surveillance. The project notes that financial exclusion might result from fully embracing digital currencies. Key Takeaways: Bill 4212/25 passed a key committee, moving to floor votes to curb Brazil’s CBDC reach. Bia Kicis enshrined cash’s existence, ensuring that digital currency won’t replace physical paper money. The 5th article mandates that drex cannot next cause financial exclusion, protecting unbanked markets. Brazil’s Congress Moves To Limit State Control Over…

Hyperliquid’s perpetual futures open interest recently exceeded $10 billion as the platform expanded into equity-linked products, commodities and synthetic pre-IPO trading. Hyperliquid is now the third-largest perpetual futures exchange, with growth driven primarily by crypto assets and supported by expanding trading in equities, commodities and indexes through Hyperliquid Improvement Proposal-3 (HIP-3), according to digital asset infrastructure provider Talos. Talos said in a Tuesday report that about $4 billion of open interest is attributable to HIP-3 builder-deployed perpetual markets. The report highlighted oil, the Nasdaq 100 and technology stock-linked contracts as some of the most actively traded products, while pre-IPO markets…

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood made striking analyses about the future of digital asset markets in her recent appearance on a television program. Recalling how they were mocked for taking a Bitcoin position in 2015, Wood stated that today, institutions are no longer just spectators, but the game’s players. Wood stated that the sharp change in views of Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company, was the “turning point” in the explosion of institutional interest. Noting that Fink, who was previously skeptical of Bitcoin, now holds a vision of “tokenization of everything,” Wood said: “Larry Fink’s…

Okratech Token ($ORT), a Web3-centered utility token project, has partnered with Predict Protocol, a decentralized prediction market entity. The partnership endeavors to delve into exclusive opportunities related to decentralized finance (DeFi), the wider Web3 network, and prediction markets. As per Okratech Token’s official social media announcement, the development is set to merge the strengths of both companies to back growth and innovation across blockchain-driven financial solutions. Thus, the move underscores a shared vision to broaden dApps’ adoption and improve consumer engagement in the advanced blockchain markets. 🤝 Strategic Partnership Announcement 🤝We’re excited to announce our partnership between Okratech (ORT) @PredictFDNPredict…

Ethereum has been under pressure across higher and lower timeframes over the past few weeks. While the price has staged a relief bounce from recent lows near $1.5K, the broader structure continues to favor sellers as $ETH trades beneath major moving averages and inside a long-term descending channel. At the same time, exchange reserve data continues to trend lower aggressively, suggesting persistent supply withdrawal from centralized exchanges despite the weak price action. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, $ETH remains trapped inside the long-term descending channel that has governed the price action for several months. The…

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has set its preferred stock dividends in motion, marking a notable step in the company’s effort to bridge traditional income investing with its unconventional digital asset strategy. The Bitmine preferred stock dividends — set at a 9.50% annual rate on its newly issued Series A perpetual preferred stock — come alongside a confirmed listing on the New York Stock Exchange, giving both institutional and public market investors a fresh way to gain exposure to the Norwalk, Connecticut-based crypto miner. The Board of Directors approved the initial cash dividend at 9.50%, covering ordinary dividends accrued from the stock’s…