InstitutionalFranklin Templeton Files Bitcoin DRIP ETFs: Stock Dividends Into BTC
Franklin Templeton filed two Bitcoin DRIP ETFs that reinvest stock dividends into BTC, joining BlackRock and Goldman Sachs in the Bitcoin income product race.
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SecurityMicrosoft: Crypto Clipper Malware Uses USB to Hijack Crypto Wallets
Microsoft spotted Crypto Clipper malware spreading via USB drives, replacing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tron wallet addresses silently. How to stay safe.
SecurityG7 Calls for Joint Action Against North Korean Crypto Theft
G7 leaders at the Evian summit called for coordinated action against North Korean crypto theft. Hackers stole $2B in 2025, $6.75B all-time per Chainalysis.
RegulationCME Group Sues CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval
CME Group filed suit against the CFTC over its May approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures. CEO Terry Duffy argues the CFTC violated the Dodd-Frank Act.
SecurityFrance ANSSI Ends Certification for Non-Quantum-Safe Products
France's cybersecurity agency ANSSI will stop certifying products without quantum-safe encryption from 2027. What it means for Bitcoin and the crypto market.
RegulationUS Congress Housing Bill Bans CBDC Through 2030
Bipartisan deal on H.R. 6644: Fed barred from issuing CBDC through December 2030. Stablecoins are exempt. Senate 89-10, House 396-13.
RegulationIllinois: 0.2% Crypto Transaction Tax From 2027
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a 0.2% privilege tax on all crypto transactions, effective January 2027. Impact on traders, exchanges, and the US market.
MarketsBoJ Raised Rates to 1%: What Awaits Bitcoin in the Next 30 Days
BoJ raised rates to 1% for the first time since 1995. After 4 previous hikes, Bitcoin averaged -5.74% over 30 days. Price targets: $62,700, $59,200 and $56,700.
MarketsBlackRock BITA: Bitcoin ETF with Covered Calls and Up to 19% Yield
BlackRock launched BITA on Nasdaq, a Bitcoin ETF using covered call options for 15-19% annual yield. Who it targets and how it works.