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Theo Marshall

Explains protocol economics, governance, and the business of Web3 networks.

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Kentucky Intensifies Prediction Market Scrutiny with Lawsuits Against Kalshi, Polymarket, and Exchange Partners

Regulation

Jun 18, 2026Theo Marshall

Kentucky Intensifies Prediction Market Scrutiny with Lawsuits Against Kalshi, Polymarket, and Exchange Partners: LatestDeFiNews

Kentucky has initiated legal action against leading prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, alongside their partners Coinbase, Robinhood, and Webull, alleging the illegal offering of sports event contracts within the state. This move escalates the ongoing regulatory battle over the classification and legalit

Regulation3 min read

Bitso Launches Peso-Backed MXNB Stablecoin on XRP Ledger, Bolstering US-Mexico Remittances

Infrastructure

Jun 12, 2026Theo Marshall

Bitso Launches Peso-Backed MXNB Stablecoin on XRP Ledger, Bolstering US-Mexico Remittances: LatestDeFiNews

Mexican crypto exchange Bitso has partnered with Ripple to launch its peso-backed stablecoin, MXNB, on the XRP Ledger, aiming to streamline institutional cross-border payments between the United States and Mexico.

Infrastructure3 min read

Forward Industries Shifts $32M SOL to Coinbase Prime Amidst Deep Solana Losses

Markets

Jun 6, 2026Theo Marshall

Forward Industries Shifts $32M SOL to Coinbase Prime Amidst Deep Solana Losses: LatestDeFiNews

Forward Industries has moved $31.9 million in Solana (SOL) to Coinbase Prime, a significant transfer that comes as the company faces over $1 billion in paper losses on its SOL holdings, spotlighting the pressures on corporate crypto treasuries.

Markets3 min read

ICE CEO: Hyperliquid's Trading Activity "Bigger Than Nasdaq"

Markets

May 31, 2026Theo Marshall

ICE CEO: Hyperliquid's Trading Activity "Bigger Than Nasdaq": LatestDeFiNews

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) CEO Jeffrey Sprecher lauded decentralized derivatives platform Hyperliquid, stating its trading activity surpasses Nasdaq's, signaling a new era of Wall Street engagement with crypto-native finance.

Markets3 min read

Bitcoin Poised for Outperformance as Macro Headwinds Shift, Says Former Credit Suisse Exec

Markets

May 25, 2026Theo Marshall

Bitcoin Poised for Outperformance as Macro Headwinds Shift, Says Former Credit Suisse Exec: LatestDeFiNews

After its longest period of underperformance against the S&P 500, Bitcoin is set to reclaim its position as a leading asset, driven by persistent inflation and a 'higher-for-longer' interest rate environment, according to veteran investor Mark Connors.

Markets2 min read

Vitalik Buterin: AI-Assisted Formal Verification is Crypto's Next Security Frontier

Infrastructure

May 19, 2026Theo Marshall

Vitalik Buterin: AI-Assisted Formal Verification is Crypto's Next Security Frontier: LatestDeFiNews

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin suggests AI-powered formal verification could be a game-changer for smart contract security, offering a robust defense against vulnerabilities and fostering greater trust.

Infrastructure3 min read

Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Scrutiny Ahead of Markup, Ethics Provisions Spark Debate

Regulation

May 12, 2026Theo Marshall

Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Scrutiny Ahead of Markup, Ethics Provisions Spark Debate: LatestDeFiNews

A new iteration of the US crypto market structure bill is drawing significant attention in the Senate, with key lawmakers pushing for robust ethics provisions as it heads for a critical markup session. Securing bipartisan support remains paramount for its potential passage.

Regulation3 min read

Bitcoin's $84,000 Hurdle: A Critical Test for Bulls Amidst $50,000 Crash Risk

Markets

May 6, 2026Theo Marshall

Bitcoin's $84,000 Hurdle: A Critical Test for Bulls Amidst $50,000 Crash Risk: LatestDeFiNews

New analysis suggests Bitcoin faces a pivotal resistance test at $84,000. Failure to breach this level, marked by the 200-day SMA, could trigger a significant correction towards $50,000, echoing 2022's bear market patterns.

Markets3 min read

Bitcoin Undervalued: Coinbase Survey and On-Chain Data Signal Late Bear Market Phase

Markets

Apr 30, 2026Theo Marshall

Bitcoin Undervalued: Coinbase Survey and On-Chain Data Signal Late Bear Market Phase: LatestDeFiNews

A recent survey by Coinbase and Glassnode reveals that over 70% of crypto investors, both institutional and retail, believe Bitcoin is currently undervalued, a sentiment echoed by key on-chain indicators pointing to a 'value-accumulation zone'.

Markets3 min read

Bitcoin

Apr 24, 2026Theo Marshall

US Military Confirms Bitcoin Node Operation, Citing National Security and Geopolitical Edge Against China: LatestDeFiNews

Admiral Samuel Paparo, head of US Indo-Pacific Command, revealed the military is running a live Bitcoin node for cybersecurity testing, framing the protocol as a critical tool for national power projection in competition with China.

Bitcoin4 min read

Meta-1 Coin Fraudster Robert Dunlap Sentenced to 23 Years for $20M Crypto Scam

Regulation

Apr 18, 2026Theo Marshall

Meta-1 Coin Fraudster Robert Dunlap Sentenced to 23 Years for $20M Crypto Scam: LatestDeFiNews

Robert Dunlap, a key figure behind the Meta-1 Coin scheme that defrauded nearly 1,000 investors out of $20 million, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison, marking a significant victory for regulators in the fight against crypto fraud.

Regulation3 min read

Bitwise Finalizes Hyperliquid ETF Details, Signaling Imminent Launch

DeFi

Apr 11, 2026Theo Marshall

Bitwise Finalizes Hyperliquid ETF Details, Signaling Imminent Launch: LatestDeFiNews

Bitwise has filed a second amendment for its proposed spot Hyperliquid ETF, including the ticker $BHYP and a 0.67% management fee, indicating a launch is on the horizon.

DeFi2 min read

Bitcoin Reclaims $70K as Market Flashes Unexpected Bottoming Cues

Markets

Apr 6, 2026Theo Marshall

Bitcoin Reclaims $70K as Market Flashes Unexpected Bottoming Cues: LatestDeFiNews

Bitcoin surged past the $70,000 mark, fueled by a series of 'contrarian' signals that some analysts interpret as potential indicators of a market bottom, including high-profile executive departures and a long-time bull turning bearish.

Markets3 min read