Kalshi and prediction market sector embroiled in mixed bag of legal fights across U.S.

Some of the many battles with state gaming regulators aren't going well for the industry at the moment, but it isn't without its would-be government protectors.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/07/02/kalshi-and-prediction-market-sector-embroiled-in-mixed-bag-of-legal-fights-across-u-s

Barstool's Portnoy plans to hold bitcoin down to zero after timing it wrong every time

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he will hold bitcoin all the way down to zero after buying near $100,000.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/07/05/barstool-s-portnoy-plans-to-hold-bitcoin-down-to-zero-after-timing-it-wrong-every-time

How ethical hackers with just a $3,000 server found a flaw that could've put $70 billion in crypto at risk

A critical flaw in the Aptos blockchain, which was patched, gave researchers a near-90% success rate at breaking a core security guarantee, with attack costs of just hundreds of dollars.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/07/04/how-ethical-hackers-with-just-a-usd3-000-server-found-a-flaw-that-could-ve-put-usd70-billion-in-crypto-at-risk

UK's bold new crypto rules promise to unlock global trading, but huge compliance hurdles still threaten the rollout

The U.K. FCA's crypto framework has been praised for prioritizing global liquidity and institutional adoption, but the authorization process is expected to be daunting.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/07/04/uk-s-bold-new-crypto-rules-promise-to-unlock-global-trading-but-huge-compliance-hurdles-still-threaten-the-rollout

Bitcoin’s next parabolic run may need $1 trillion in fresh capital

This cycle, about $697 billion in new money has generated a roughly 689% gain, compared with earlier cycles where far less capital drove returns of upto 50,000%.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/07/04/bitcoin-s-next-parabolic-run-may-need-usd1-trillion-in-fresh-capital

This sanctioned Russian stablecoin claims it processes billions, but blockchain analysts disagree

A7A5 claims crypto data providers understate its trading activity, while blockchain analytics firms say the ruble-backed token's volumes have fallen sharply this year.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/07/03/this-sanctioned-russian-stablecoin-claims-it-processes-billions-but-blockchain-analysts-disagree

Ether and solana extend gains as a short squeeze lifts bitcoin toward $62,000

Bearish traders lost $281 million in liquidations over 24 hours, nearly double the longs, as bitcoin pushed to its strongest level in two weeks. Ether is up almost 10% on the week and solana nearly 19% while a rebound in tech stocks eased the pressure from the AI trade.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/07/03/ether-and-solana-extend-gains-as-a-short-squeeze-lifts-bitcoin-toward-usd62-000