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Executives at federally regulated banks told a Consensus Miami 2026 panel that crypto companies are increasingly seeking bank licenses as the industry moves toward regulated financial infrastructure. Summary

Bitcoin is gaining over gold as a debasement trade following the Iran conflict, as Bitcoin exchange-traded funds continue to attract inflows while gold ETFs struggle to recover outflows, according to JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou. Bitcoin ETFs have seen inflows f

JPMorgan analysts estimate that MicroStrategy (Strategy/MSTR) could purchase approximately $30 billion in bitcoin this year if its current accumulation pace continues, according to a report from the investment bank. The estimate is based on Strategy's accelerated bitcoin buying activity year-to-date

Market analyst Samson Mow has stated that Bitcoin treasury companies selling BTC when circumstances require it is "not a bad thing," arguing the primary goal should be protecting shareholders and maintaining operational flexibility. Mow's comments address Strategy's position that it could sell Bitco

Arbitrum governance has approved a proposal to release approximately $71 million in Ether frozen following the Kelp DAO exploit, according to the voting results. The measure passed with more than 90.5% of voting power in support, representing 173.9 million Arbitrum tokens, while less than 1% voted a

Key Insights: Cardano maintains strong support near $0.25 as consistent buying pressure prevents breakdown and sustains a base formation during the ongoing market consolidation phase. A breakout above $0.257 could unlock short-term upside potential, allowing the price to test higher

Key Insights: BNB trades near $617 while ETF developments and token burns tighten supply, signaling rising institutional interest and strengthening underlying demand dynamics. AI agent growth on BNB Chain surges rapidly, driving user activity higher and reinforcing the network’s role in supp

Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT has accused Vova Sadkov, founder of AI trading terminal project LAB, of market manipulation and is offering a $10,000 bounty for information related to the alleged scam, according to The Block. Bounty Details and Allegations ZachXBT posted on X on Thursday: "$10K bounty

Solana posted >10B Q1 transactions amid waning activity and whale exits; Visa and Meta integrations expanded the ecosystem, yet price stayed bearish, trading ~83 with expected 80–86 range and consolidation. Abstract: The article analyzes Solana's Q1 2026 performance, noting throughput surpassed 10 billion transactions despite declining activity and whale withdrawals. It highlights ecosystem expansion through Visa and Meta integrations, which broaden payments use but did not translate into near-term price momentum. Technical indicators remain bearish with a near-term consolidation in the 80–86 range and potential breakout as a key driver of next moves.

Key Insights SUI holds near $0.91 while large traders maintain long positions, creating divergence between price action and sentiment during the ongoing consolidation phase. Support near $0.88 remains intact as resistance caps upside, with compressed volatility signaling a likely breakout

Key Insights: XRP maintains a bearish structure with consistent lower highs, while resistance zones between $1.41 and $1.46 continue to block upward momentum effectively. Declining open interest and persistent spot outflows highlight reduced trader participation, reflecting cautious

JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou reported that Bitcoin is gaining over gold as the debasement trade following the Iran conflict, as Bitcoin exchange-traded funds continue to attract inflows while gold ETFs struggle to recover outflows. According to the analysts, ret

Key Insights: Chainlink price holds near $9.10 as tight EMA compression signals mounting pressure and prepares the market for a sharp directional breakout move soon. Weak momentum indicators including RSI, MACD, and CMF confirm indecision, showing balanced participation without strong

Doc Hollywood, the online alias of Alexander Larson Schultz, became the central figure in a class-action lawsuit after the Solana-based $HAWK memecoin collapsed by more than 90% within hours of its December 4, 2024, launch, according to Bitcoin.com News and Brave New Coin reporting. The

Jed Finn, Head of Asset Management at Morgan Stanley, stated that decentralized finance will be fully integrated into the traditional financial system within the next five years, speaking at the Consensus 2026 conference. According to Finn, the term "DeFi" may eventually disappear as traditional fin

Key Insights Dogecoin breaks above three major moving averages simultaneously, confirming a strong technical shift supported by renewed ETF inflows and sustained institutional engagement. Whale wallets reach record accumulation levels, holding over 108 billion tokens while large

Key Insights: Shiba Inu recorded over 429 billion tokens in exchange flows, pushing reserves higher and signaling increased readiness among holders to sell positions. Rising exchange reserves and net inflows indicate distribution dominance, while price remains constrained under key