Bitcoin extends gains to $81,500 as tokenization push lifts Bullish, Galaxy, Centrifuge
Crypto market momentum could extend further unless geopolitical risks flare up again, one analyst said. Source: CoinDesk
Crypto Fear and Greed Index turns neutral for first time since January: Is $100K BTC next?
Improving investor confidence supports Bitcoin’s hold on $80,000, as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index exited the “Extreme Fear” zone and now reads “neutral.” Are the bulls back in control? Source: Cointelegraph
OpenAI Just Upgraded ChatGPT's Default Model—Here's What GPT-5.5 Instant Actually Does
GPT-5.5 Instant is now the default ChatGPT model. It makes fewer things up, answers more concisely, and finally remembers what you told it last week. Source: Decrypt
Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI Over Chatbot Posing as Licensed Psychiatrist
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said the lawsuit targets AI bots that misrepresent themselves as licensed medical professionals. Source: Decrypt
US prosecutors ask for leniency for ex-Celsius exec, citing cooperation
While Roni Cohen-Pavon’s lawyers have asked for time served, US Attorney Jay Clayton was unspecific in the federal government’s recommendation, requesting the judge defer to sentencing guidelines. Source: Cointelegraph
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI after a chatbot allegedly posed as a doctor
According to Pennsylvania’s filing, a Character.AI chatbot presented itself as a licensed psychiatrist during a state investigation, and also fabricated a serial number for its state medical license. Source: AI News & Artificial Intelligence
French Chipmaker Sequans Dumps Half Its Bitcoin as Treasury Hype Meets Reality
Sequans Communications liquidated nearly half its Bitcoin treasury as mounting losses and debt obligations forced a strategic reversal. Source: Decrypt
Rep. Steven Horsford pitches PARITY Act as 'durable floor' for crypto tax at Consensus Miami
The Nevada Democrat told Professor Yesha Yadav that incremental, bipartisan reform is the path forward as Senate negotiations on the CLARITY Act stall. Source: CoinDesk
Iggy Azalea Faces Lawsuit Over Solana Meme Coin
Investors allege the rapper misled buyers about the token’s real-world utility. Source: Decrypt
Solana’s 'Alpenglow' upgrade could arrive next quarter, co-founder Yakovenko says
Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, the Solana co-founder said that he is excited to see ‘Alpenglow’ upgrade go live later this year, which could come as early as next quarter. Source: CoinDesk