Exchanges
Kraken’s Parent Company Sees Revenue Climb Despite Trading Slowdown
Payward, the parent of Kraken, reported a 17% revenue increase in Q2 even as trading volumes dropped, signaling a shift to diversified income.
Aug 14, 2026 · 4.2k reads
Marcus Chen
DeFi Correspondent
A former software engineer at a Ethereum-focused startup, Marcus transitioned to journalism in 2020 to cover the rapidly evolving decentralized finance landscape. He is known for breaking stories on protocol exploits, governance battles, and regulatory crackdowns on DAOs. He lives in Singapore and contributes to several open-source research collectives.
12 stories
Regulation
Crypto Legal Certainty Bill Clears Key Senate Hurdle, Vote Set for September
Senate leaders filed cloture on the CLARITY Act, paving the way for a final vote after recess.
Aug 8, 2026 · 1.6k reads
Markets
Market Sidelined: The Great Crypto Calm That Has Traders on Edge
Analysts say the current sideways price action signals the longest pause in crypto history, with volatility at generational lows.
Jul 29, 2026 · 5.6k reads
Bitcoin
Quantum Armor for Crypto: New Protocol Shields Wallets Without Draining Funds
Startup unveils quantum-resistant wallet security that leaves assets untouched and offline.
Jul 28, 2026 · 3.3k reads
Regulation
U.S. Regulator Tightens Grip on Event Contracts as Compliance Loopholes Close
The CFTC signals a new enforcement era for prediction markets, demanding more rigorous legal reviews beyond boilerplate filings.
Jul 26, 2026 · 1.8k reads
DeFi
Startup Secures $38M to Bridge Corporate Treasuries with Stablecoin Yield
New funding aims to help enterprises manage stablecoin reserves and tap into DeFi yields safely.
Jul 14, 2026 · 3.1k reads
Bitcoin
Signs of Capitulation Multiply as Bitcoin Metric Approaches Historic Floor
On-chain data suggests the current bear cycle may be deeper than many realize, with a key indicator nearing levels seen only at prior bottoms.
Jul 11, 2026 · 997 reads
Regulation
DeFi Pioneers Petition CFTC to Rewrite Rules for Blockchain-Based Derivatives
Phantom and Hyperliquid jointly urge the CFTC to craft a forward-looking framework for decentralized derivatives trading.
Jul 9, 2026 · 5.8k reads
Regulation
European Watchdog Targets Election Contracts as Gambling, Not Investing
EU regulator signals most event-based prediction market tokens will be classified as gambling, limiting their availability to retail traders.
Jul 3, 2026 · 2.0k reads
Ethereum
Ethereum's 2026 Overhaul: The Verge, PeerDAS, and the Race for Scalability
A look at the major protocol upgrades Ethereum has slated for 2026, from stateless clients to data availability scaling.
Jul 2, 2026 · 999 reads
Exchanges
Europe's MiCA Shakeout: How Major Exchanges Are Racing to Capture Displaced Crypto Traders
As MiCA compliance deadlines reshape the European crypto landscape, top exchanges are aggressively courting users left stranded by stricter rules.
Jun 29, 2026 · 3.8k reads
Bitcoin
Bitcoin's Weekly RSI Echoes a Familiar Bullish Pattern — Here's What It Means
Bitcoin's weekly RSI is flashing a signal that historically preceded major rallies, and five key developments are shaping the week ahead.
Jun 29, 2026 · 3.4k reads
