Crypto

Michael Saylor’s framework assigns separate roles to bitcoin, Strategy’s STRC preferred stock, Solstice Finance’s yield-bearing SR-strcUSX token, and USDT. The model shows how financial companies could convert volatile bitcoin capital into credit, savings products, and payment assets. Key Takeaways Saylor assigns separate purposes to bitcoin, credit, and payments. STRC supplies the existing…

Bitcoin-focused prediction markets are pricing a turbulent 2026, with bettors expecting sharp swings but treating six-figure prices as a distant long shot. Key Takeaways Polymarket bettors give bitcoin 68% odds of hitting $70,000 before 2026 ends. Kalshi prices bitcoin’s shot at $100,000 before January 2027 at just 12%. Polymarket sees 81% odds bitcoin hits $62,500 in August, keeping volatility…

Australia’s financial crime regulator has forced 96 Cryptolink crypto ATMs offline for three months after identifying renewed compliance failures. The suspension follows earlier enforcement over transaction reporting and anti-money laundering controls. Key Takeaways Cryptolink cannot operate its 96 crypto ATMs for three months. AUSTRAC cited failures involving required transaction reports. The…

Yeh fell to his death from the 30th floor of the Jade Park Building, one of the highest residential complexes located in Asuncion, Paraguay. Police are investigating whether Yeh, who was found totally naked and covered by a black bag, was alone at the time of his fall. Key Takeaways Quantum Fintech founder Harry Yeh died in Paraguay after a mysterious 30-story fall from his apartment. Police…