Microsoft has issued a warning regarding a Windows-based crypto clipper that has been targeting wallet data. This malware, identified by Microsoft Threat Intelligence and Microsoft Defender Experts, has been active since February 2026, spreading via malicious .lnk shortcuts. This alert highlights the ongoing cybersecurity threats in the cryptocurrency space, as detailed in a tweet from […]
The resumption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz may stabilize oil prices and enhance investor confidence in emerging markets. The post Shipping resumes in Strait of Hormuz, boosting emerging-market equities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The reopening of Hormuz may stabilize global oil markets, reducing geopolitical risks and potentially lowering WTI crude prices. The post India resumes Mideast oil imports as Hormuz reopens, easing WTI price concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Valar Atomics’ rapid microreactor success could revolutionize nuclear energy deployment, offering faster, flexible, and safer power solutions. The post Valar Atomics’ Ward 250 reactor achieves criticality milestone appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
BOJ’s inflation warning signals potential market volatility, impacting currency strength and equity sectors sensitive to interest rate changes. The post Bank of Japan warns of rising inflation risk above 2% target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The Fed’s hawkish stance strengthens the dollar, pressures global currencies, and signals potential volatility in equity markets. The post Fed’s hawkish shift pressures global currencies, reduces 2026 rate cut odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund has been a gateway for new investors to enter the wider ETF market, according to Jay Jacobs, US head of equity ETFs at BlackRock. Around three-quarters of investors in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF have never owned an ETF before, Jacobs told Cointelegraph on the Chain Reaction podcast Thursday. “IBIT was a way for traditional investors to now get into digital assets. But we have seen a lot of people really kind of enter into IBIT, starting with digital asset ETPs,” he said. Bitcoin ETFs were heralded as a way to bring traditional investors into the world of digital assets. BlackRock’s Jacob suggests the shift has been two-way. The iShares Bitcoin Trust, launched in January 2024, is BlackRock’s flagship crypto product with $48 billion in assets under management. It holds 765,936 BTC and has been an on-ramp for many digital asset investors to engage with ETPs. However, Jacobs said that once investors get exposure to the Bitcoin product, many start buying other BlackRock funds, such as S&P 500 (IVV), artificial intelligence (BAI) and gold (IAU). “We absolutely see it as this is a way to engage with a different group of people than maybe we’ve engaged with in the past,” he said.The company launched a new product called the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA) on Wednesday, which generates income by selling covered call options on Bitcoin holdings. The “Great Convergence” of TradFi and cryptoBitcoiners’ engagement with TradFi comes amid a growing overlap between crypto, decentralized finance and traditional finance, which BlackRock is calling the “Great Convergence,” according to Jacobs.“Historically, you’ve seen a lot of different assets held separately,” he said. “DeFi versus TradFi, actively managed funds versus index funds, private assets versus publicly listed assets… and what’s happening is people are looking for more solutions to manage their portfolios,” he said. “I think you’re gonna hear a lot less about versus, you know, TradFi versus DeFi, and I think you’re gonna see a lot more ampersands, it’s TradFi and DeFi.” Related: TradFi advisers want stablecoins, tokenization over Bitcoin: BitwiseA recent example could be seen during the high-profile SpaceX IPO earlier this month, with crypto traders given an opportunity to get a piece of the action through pre-IPO perpetual futures or tokenized stocks. Pre-IPO perps enable investors to get exposure to private companies before they start trading on TradFi exchanges. All major crypto exchanges are now offering pre-IPO perps, and trading volume has skyrocketed from around $1 billion in early May to about $22 billion, with Binance establishing itself as the largest venue, according to CryptoQuant. Pre-IPO perp volumes on crypto exchanges have surged over the past few weeks. Source: CryptoQuantMagazine: The end of anon? AI could unmask crypto’s hidden identities
In a recent discussion, Tom Lee highlighted Ethereum’s reliability in comparison to traditional financial systems, asserting that both Ethereum and Bitcoin have zero fraudulent transactions. He emphasized the cost-effectiveness of blockchain technology, a sentiment captured in a tweet by Eric Balchunas. The conversation took place between Lee and financial expert Ric Edelman, shedding light on […]
The escalation diminishes prospects for a lasting peace deal and raises uncertainty about the ceasefire’s future, impacting regional stability. The post Israeli offensive in southern Lebanon escalates conflict with Hezbollah appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The crypto market slipped again today, with the total crypto market cap down 0.35% to $2.13 trillion. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, saw its STRC preferred stock break below $100, reviving Bitcoin-funding worries. Bitcoin fell nearly 1% to $62,354 as sell volume climbed. Bitcoin Cash dropped close to 8%, ranking among the day’s deepest losers. In the […]
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