The FDIC approved a draft rule for payment tokens, setting proposed standards for reserves, redemption, capital, liquidity, and custody while clarifying that token holders would not receive pass-through deposit insurance.
SpaceX plans to price its IPO on June 11 and list on Nasdaq, aiming for a $1.75 trillion valuation—potentially the largest IPO ever. The company holds 8,285 BTC, which could divert crypto market flows.
A report highlights TAO’s sharp April 10 selloff after Covenant AI exited Bittensor, while BNB stayed above $607 and Pepeto leaned on presale fundraising and Binance listing expectations.
The crypto market cap held at $3.22 trillion on January 20, with Bitcoin dominance at 57.5%. RollX and NIGHT led gains, while Story and Dash posted the biggest declines.
Bitcoin fell 45% from its 2025 peak, three monthly red candles, record ETF outflows. Bears cite cycle history and supply risk; bulls see institutional capital and macro tailwind.
Certora, Cork, and Hypernative announce a strategic partnership. Certora becomes Cork's Security Partner, embedding formal verification and real-time monitoring across the protocol lifecycle. FBI data shows $9.3 billion in crypto fraud losses in 2024, underscoring the need for stronger security.
Saudi Arabia's Petroline has reached maximum capacity of 7 million bpd amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Oil prices surged, with WTI above $100 and Dubai crude near $126.
ETH dropped below $2,000 for the first time since March while futures open interest climbed to a record 16.39 million ETH. ETF outflows and weaker staking appeal are adding to downside pressure.
