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The Funding: VCs on which crypto companies could IPO next
Following Circle's recent successful public offering, investors are closely monitoring venture-backed cryptocurrency firms that may pursue initial public offerings in the near futu...
Read Full Article →Bank of England boss warns banks against issuing stablecoins amid global scrutiny
The Bank of England’s chief highlighted potential risks associated with stablecoins and advised caution toward Bitcoin, emphasizing concerns about their stability and lack of tradi...
Read Full Article →DOJ prosecutor used misattributed quote to show Tornado Cash team’s ‘consciousness of guilt’
The prosecutors’ claim that a Tornado Cash developer discussed laundering $600 million was based on a misattributed quote, affecting the perceived financial wrongdoing in the case.
Read Full Article →Two straight billion-dollar inflow days bring spot Bitcoin ETFs to $158 billion in total net assets
Recent substantial investments have propelled the total assets of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to unprecedented levels, highlighting the expanding financial influence of cryptocu...
Read Full Article →Liquid restaking token platform Inception to sunset operations after struggling to find ‘product mar...
The shutdown of Inception highlights challenges in achieving sustainable market demand for liquid restaking tokens amid broader industry shifts, as demonstrated by recent workforce...
Read Full Article →Coinbase sues Oregon Gov. Kotek for public records over crypto policy shift amid charges brought aga...
The legal dispute between Coinbase and Oregon's governor centers on access to public records, potentially impacting the company's operational transparency and investor confidence a...
Read Full Article →Animoca to provide up to $100 million in BTC to Asian food giant DDC to boost bitcoin treasury
Animoca plans to allocate up to $100 million worth of bitcoin to DDC, enhancing the company’s digital asset holdings while Yat Siu will contribute expertise through their Bitcoin V...
Read Full Article →Coinbase hires pseudonymous poster AlexOnchain as first ‘Crypto Twitter lead’ in bid to expand socia...
Coinbase's appointment of an experienced social media strategist aims to enhance its digital engagement, potentially driving greater user acquisition and increasing market visibili...
Read Full Article →Pectra upgrade spurs ETH staking surge, consolidating validators and cutting costs
The recent network improvement has led to a significant increase in Ethereum tokens being staked, resulting in a higher concentration of validators and reduced operational expenses...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Bitcoin sees fresh all-time highs, Ethereum reclaims a key level, BlackRock’s crypto ETFs...
Cryptocurrency markets showed strong growth as Bitcoin reached unprecedented values, Ethereum gained important ground, and BlackRock’s crypto exchange-traded funds achieved record-...
Read Full Article →Nasdaq-listed BTC Digital establishes $1 million ETH reserve with plans to scale
BTC Digital’s creation of a $1 million Ethereum reserve highlights its growing commitment to cryptocurrency assets, which contributed to an increase in its stock value during recen...
Read Full Article →Tether to sunset USDT on five legacy blockchains, including Algorand and Omni
The decision to phase out USDT on multiple older blockchains reflects a strategic move to optimize resources by focusing on platforms with higher user engagement and transaction vo...
Read Full Article →BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF becomes fastest ever to hit $80 billion as BTC tops $118,000
BlackRock’s new bitcoin exchange-traded fund rapidly reached $80 billion in assets under management, reflecting significant investor interest as the cryptocurrency’s value surged p...
Read Full Article →Upexi to raise $200 million to expand Solana treasury to 1.65 million SOL
Upexi aims to increase its holdings to 1.65 million SOL, valued at approximately $273 million, by completing a convertible note offering expected to conclude around mid-July.
Read Full Article →Coinbase acquires Opyn’s leadership team in bid to expand onchain derivatives
Coinbase’s addition of Opyn’s key executives aims to strengthen its markets team and enhance onchain derivatives products, potentially increasing platform innovation and driving fu...
Read Full Article →Grayscale presses SEC to allow its multi-crypto fund to launch, citing investor harm
Grayscale is urging regulatory approval for its diverse cryptocurrency fund, arguing that delays in launching the product may negatively impact investors' financial opportunities a...
Read Full Article →SharpLink buys 10,000 ETH directly from Ethereum Foundation, lifting value of treasury to over $558...
By acquiring 10,000 ETH for $25.7 million from the Ethereum Foundation, SharpLink has increased the overall value of its digital asset holdings to exceed $558 million.
Read Full Article →Bitcoin sets fresh high as market bets on US monetary easing, analyst says
Bitcoin's recent surge past $118,000 reflects growing investor confidence in its role as a safeguard amid expectations of increased U.S. monetary stimulus and fiscal policy adjustm...
Read Full Article →The Smarter Web Company buys additional $30 million in bitcoin as CEO eyes top 20 public treasuries
The recent $30 million bitcoin purchase highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to digital assets, significantly boosting its market value and positioning it among the largest...
Read Full Article →ETH reclaims $3,000 as BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF notches $300 million in record daily inflows
Ethereum's price rising above $3,000 reflects increased investor interest, supported by substantial inflows into a newly launched spot ETF managed by a major asset management firm.
Read Full Article →Ethereum devs plan Layer 1 zkEVM rollout, target full zero-knowledge proofs across protocol stack
The Ethereum Foundation aims to enhance security and scalability by implementing zero-knowledge proof technology across its platform within a year, potentially attracting increased...
Read Full Article →GMX token surges 14% after hacker begins returning funds from $40 million exploit
The partial recovery of stolen assets following the recent breach in GMX’s liquidity pool has influenced the token’s market value, reflecting investor reactions to the ongoing reso...
Read Full Article →Ark Invest sells $6.5 million in Coinbase shares, $5.8 million in Robinhood amid crypto market rally
ARK Innovation ETF reduced its holdings in Coinbase and Robinhood by selling significant shares last Thursday, reflecting a strategic adjustment during the ongoing cryptocurrency m...
Read Full Article →Founders Fund-backed Caldera to launch native ERA token along with community airdrop
Caldera’s introduction of the ERA token, supported by Founders Fund, is expected to create new economic opportunities by enabling decentralized participation and incentivizing comm...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin hits new all-time high above $117,000, spot BTC ETFs see nearly $1.2 billion in daily inflow...
The recent surge in Bitcoin’s price to over $117,000, coupled with substantial inflows into spot BTC ETFs, reflects heightened investment interest from institutional investors in t...
Read Full Article →Florida AG probes Robinhood Crypto for allegedly misleading users on low trading costs
The inquiry into Robinhood Crypto by Florida authorities could impact user trust and influence the platform’s market position by addressing potential discrepancies in its advertise...
Read Full Article →Pump.fun makes first acquisition, purchases Solana-based copy-trading wallet tracker Kolscan
Pump.fun's purchase of the Solana-based copy-trading wallet tracker Kolscan represents a strategic investment aimed at expanding its technological capabilities shortly before launc...
Read Full Article →Convicted crypto scammer Nicholas Truglia sentenced to additional 12 years in prison for failing to...
Nicholas Truglia received an extended prison term due to his failure to fulfill a $20 million financial penalty related to a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme involving unauthorized...
Read Full Article →New TRON-linked leveraged ETF filing joins wave of crypto funds awaiting SEC approval
The latest ETF application focused on TRON highlights growing investor interest in crypto assets and may impact market dynamics if regulatory approval is granted.
Read Full Article →MOODENG memecoin jumps 17% as beloved pygmy hippo celebrates first birthday
The recent 17% increase in this memecoin’s value highlights growing investor interest, although its current price remains significantly below the peak reached in late 2024.
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