Economist Peter Schiff took a dig on Wednesday at “unqualified” cryptocurrency advisors who mistake Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) early gains as validation of a smart long-term investment. Schiff Scoffs At ‘Young’ Crypto Commentators In an X post, Schiff observed that many “young” and “unqualified” individuals in the cryptocurrency industry have...

Blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis has reported that wallets interacting with Coinbase’s x402 protocol have generated more than 100 million transactions on Base since the payment standard launched, offering one of the clearest signs yet that machine-to-machine payments are beginning to…...

Gantz’s stance complicates long-term peace prospects, as troop presence in Lebanon suggests limited progress beyond a temporary ceasefire. The post Gantz backs US-brokered Israel-Lebanon deal, insists troops stay in Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Real Finance, the EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain that’s purpose-built for real-world asset tokenization, and Anchorage Digital, which is the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, announced a strategic partnership alongside a qualified institutional custodian. The goal is to provide the regulated infrastructure necessary for institutional-scale tokenized finance....

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Polymarket has finalized a disputed prediction market with a “No” outcome after 98.6% of voting power backed the decision in a final UMA review, despite Strategy disclosing that it sold 32 Bitcoin before the market’s May 31 deadline. According to…...

Ignoring economic impacts in military decisions heightens market uncertainty, potentially slowing crypto adoption amid geopolitical tensions. The post Trump downplays Iran war impact, claims economy remains strong appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The ceasefire’s success could stabilize regional tensions, impacting global markets and influencing geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. The post Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting hostilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again pointed to its goal of regulating the cryptocurrency industry in a way that the agency says can both support innovation and protect investors.  In a draft plan covering fiscal years 2026 to 2030, the SEC places digital assets at the...

U.S. House Democrats urge FTC to probe prediction markets over ads that frame event contracts as sports betting despite financial-product claims....