BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Reveals $5.4M Donation to Farage’s Reform UK
Delo’s donation to Reform UK comes amid a growing debate around the role of crypto donations in UK political funding. Source: Decrypt
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Draws In $31M on First Trading Day
The new fund launched amid a second straight day of outflows for Bitcoin ETFs, undercutting competitors with a 0.14% expense ratio. Source: Decrypt
XRP slips 4% as selling pressure builds despite ETF inflows
Elevated volume and modest institutional buying fail to support price, with sellers continuing to dominate near resistance. Source: CoinDesk
Bitcoin's next big move hinges on oil, and right now it's a total coin flip
Analysts say a sustained 15%–16% decline in crude could revive Fed rate cut bets, sending BTC higher. Source: CoinDesk
Bitcoin under $71,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as Iran ceasefire frays within 48 hours of being signed
Tehran says three clauses of the ceasefire have been breached, oil is rebounding toward $97, and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite the deal. Source: CoinDesk
Bitcoin gets its first working prototype of quantum-resistant wallet rescue tool
Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun demos a prototype that could prevent millions of wallets from being frozen under a future quantum-defense upgrade Source: CoinDesk
Bitcoin Depot ATM Operator Says $3.6 Million in BTC Stolen in Corporate Hack
The Bitcoin ATM operator disclosed a hack two weeks after attackers gained control of settlement account credentials and stole BTC. Source: Decrypt
Poke makes using AI agents as easy as sending a text
Poke brings AI agents to everyday users via text message by handling tasks and automations without complex setup, apps, or technical know-how. Source: AI News & Artificial Intelligence
Researchers Propose New Way to Manage Financial Risk When AI Agents Fumble Trades
A newly proposed agentic settlement standard would hold fees in escrow and bring underwriters into AI agent transactions. Source: Decrypt
Morgan Stanley’s bitcoin ETF draws $34 million on day one
Morgan Stanley’s low-fee bitcoin ETF debuted with strong early trading, signaling demand as competition shifts to cost and distribution. Source: CoinDesk