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Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted almost $1 billion in inflows last week, signaling renewed institutional confidence as geopolitical developments influence market sentiment.

Polymarket is in talks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation, reflecting growing investor appetite for prediction markets despite regulatory uncertainty.

Coinbase is rolling out AI agents to assist employees via Slack and email, signaling a deeper shift toward automation and AI-driven workflows in crypto.

Financial giants Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities are considering prediction markets, signaling growing institutional interest in event-based trading beyond traditional assets.

France is pushing European banks to expand euro-pegged stablecoins and tokenized deposits, aiming to strengthen regional digital finance and reduce dependence on dollar-based systems.

Payward, the parent of Kraken, is acquiring Bitnomial in a deal worth up to $550 million, securing key regulatory licenses to expand its crypto derivatives business in the US.

Foundation, a prominent Ethereum-based NFT marketplace, is closing operations after a failed acquisition deal, highlighting ongoing challenges in the NFT market.

Bitcoin is consolidating near $75,000, but deeply negative funding rates and improving geopolitical sentiment could trigger a sharp rally toward $125,000.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority is gathering industry feedback on crypto rules covering stablecoins, custody, trading, and staking as it prepares for a full regulatory regime in 2027.

Bitcoin’s recent surge is stalling near $75,000 as investors lock in profits and market indicators point to cautious sentiment rather than overheating demand.

BitMEX Research has proposed a “canary fund” system to address potential quantum threats to Bitcoin, offering a conditional alternative to controversial plans to freeze vulnerable coins.

eToro is acquiring Israeli self-custodial crypto wallet provider Zengo for approximately $70 million. The key goal behind this step is to enhance its blockchain capabilities and expand into decentralized trading and tokenized asset infrastructure.

Ripple has partnered with Kyobo Life Insurance to pilot blockchain-based settlement of tokenized government bonds in South Korea, aiming to modernize bond markets with near real-time onchain execution as regulatory frameworks for digital assets take shape.

X has launched cashtags with real-time charts and trading features, marking its first step toward becoming a financial and crypto platform.

Kraken has confirmed it confidentially filed for a US IPO, signaling renewed momentum in crypto markets despite a lower valuation.