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UK Commits to Enabling DLT, Tokenization Work in its Wholesale Strategy
The UK government's initiative to incorporate distributed ledger technology and tokenization in wholesale markets aims to enhance financial infrastructure, while regulators assess...
Read Full Article →ProShares Launches Leveraged Solana and XRP ETFs Following NYSE Arca Approval
ProShares introduced new futures ETFs designed to provide twice the daily returns on Solana and XRP, offering investors leveraged exposure while awaiting regulatory approval for sp...
Read Full Article →U.S. Prosecutors, CFTC Drop Polymarket Investigations
The decision to end investigations by U.S. authorities potentially affects regulatory approaches and investor confidence in emerging digital prediction markets within the financial...
Read Full Article →ICP Slides 3% But Caffeine Launch Sparks Rebound
Following a modest decline, DFINITY’s introduction of Caffeine, an AI-driven Web3 platform on the ICP blockchain, has stimulated renewed investor interest and influenced market act...
Read Full Article →Stablecoins May Reshape U.S. Treasury Market at $750B Threshold, Standard Chartered Says
Analyst Geoff Kendrick suggested that the growing use of stablecoins, potentially reaching $750 billion by 2026, could influence government borrowing patterns and the overall deman...
Read Full Article →BNB Slips Nearly 2% as Traders Cash Out After Run Higher
Following a significant token reduction and anniversary milestone, BNB experienced a moderate decline as investors opted to realize profits after a previous period of price appreci...
Read Full Article →Why ‘ETH Is Going to $10,000,' Explains EMJ Capital Founder and President
Eric Jackson of EMJ Capital outlines the factors behind his firm’s projection that the value of ether could significantly increase during the current market upswing.
Read Full Article →NEAR Protocol Suffers 3% Decline Before Recovering on Significant Volume
NEAR Protocol experienced a temporary 3% decrease in value amid a broader market downturn, which included Bitcoin dropping from $123,000 to $117,000, before trading volume increase...
Read Full Article →Bitwise Adds Proof of Reserves for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs
Bitwise’s implementation of daily blockchain verification for their Bitcoin and Ether ETFs enhances transparency by ensuring that reported assets reliably match the shares issued t...
Read Full Article →SharpLink Gaming Overtakes Ethereum Foundation as Largest Corporate Holder of ETH
SharpLink Gaming has increased its Ethereum holdings to approximately 280,706 ETH, valued around $840 million, surpassing the previous largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrenc...
Read Full Article →With $25M Boost from Coinbase, Crypto Sector's Fairshake PAC Has $141M for Elections
The substantial $25 million contribution from Coinbase has significantly increased the crypto sector's political fund, enabling it to deploy $141 million in support of candidates d...
Read Full Article →ATOM Consolidates After Precipitous Decline, Critical Support Levels Tested
The recent drop in ATOM’s value, mirroring broader cryptocurrency trends, highlights key price thresholds that investors are closely monitoring for potential market stability.
Read Full Article →Kraken Debuts Derivatives Trading in U.S., Plans Expansion to Commodity, Stock Futures
Kraken's recent acquisition of a regulated trading platform enables its entry into U.S. derivatives markets, potentially broadening its revenue streams through futures contracts on...
Read Full Article →Roxom Looks to Capture Bitcoin Treasury Boom With BTC-Denominated Stock Exchange
Several publicly traded companies are increasingly allocating assets to bitcoin holdings, aiming to leverage the growing investor interest and potential market value associated wit...
Read Full Article →Decentralized Infrastructure Allows America to Compete on AI—Greg Osuri
Distributed energy and data networks enhance the efficiency and scalability of AI workloads, potentially reducing costs and improving competitive positioning within the American te...
Read Full Article →CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Drops 3.1% as Index Trades Lower
Both Bitcoin Cash and Polygon experienced notable declines in their values, contributing to a downward movement in the overall market index during the latest trading session.
Read Full Article →Crypto Banking Startup Dakota Raises $12.5M for Global Stablecoin Push
Dakota secured $12.5 million in funding to enhance its platform, enabling international U.S. dollar transactions through stablecoins as it prepares to operate in more than 100 coun...
Read Full Article →Risc Zero’s 'Boundless' Incentivized Testnet Goes Live
The launch of the incentivized testnet enables users to engage with the decentralized platform for zero-knowledge computation, potentially driving wider adoption and influencing th...
Read Full Article →USDC Holders Can Now Earn Yield on Crypto Options Exchange Deribit
As of July 2025, users holding USDC on Deribit have the opportunity to earn a 4% yield, though this percentage may be adjusted by Coinbase over time.
Read Full Article →U.S. June CPI Rose an In Line 0.3%; Core Rate Slightly Better Than Hoped at 0.2%
The modest increase in the U.S. inflation measures for June influenced market sentiment, contributing to a slight recovery in bitcoin’s value after a recent sharp decline from hist...
Read Full Article →PEPE Falls 3% as Heavy Selling Overwhelms Bounce Attempts Despite Whale Accumulation
The recent decline in PEPE’s price reflects significant selling pressure, although major investors have increased their stakes, indicating sustained interest and potential future s...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin Euphoria Cools as Whales Wake Up: Crypto Daybook Americas
After a period of rapid price increases, major cryptocurrency holders are making strategic moves that could influence market trends and investor sentiment in the coming days.
Read Full Article →Satoshi-Era Whale Sells 9K BTC for Over $1B as Bitcoin Dips Below $117K
A significant transfer of 9,000 bitcoins from a long-dormant wallet sparked interest among investors, as the sale valued over one billion dollars coincided with a notable decline i...
Read Full Article →BONK Surges 12% as Grayscale Monitoring Sparks Institutional Momentum
The recent inclusion of BONK in Grayscale's monitoring has attracted significant institutional attention, contributing to increased trading volume and heightened activity within th...
Read Full Article →CLARITY Act Could be a Game Changer for Institutional Adoption of Crypto: Benchmark
The new legislation may significantly impact the broader acceptance of digital currencies by institutions, potentially enhancing the market position and financial opportunities for...
Read Full Article →Digital Asset Fund Flows Hit $3.7B Last Week, 2nd-Highest on Record: CoinShares
Last week's digital asset investments reached $3.7 billion, marking the second-largest inflow historically, just below the record set in early December of the previous year.
Read Full Article →Bitcoin Bears Urge Caution as BTC Price Tops $122K: Crypto Daybook Americas
Investors are carefully monitoring Bitcoin's recent surge beyond $120,000, considering potential market volatility and the implications for broader cryptocurrency trends and portfo...
Read Full Article →Bhutan Quietly Sells $59M in Bitcoin as BTC Hits $123K, Still Holds Over $1.4B in Reserves
Bhutan’s sovereign wealth fund has leveraged its renewable energy to mine cryptocurrency, recently liquidating a portion of its digital assets while maintaining a substantial reser...
Read Full Article →Ether Sees Record Short Build up as Hedge Funds Pile on Basis Trade
Hedge funds increase short positions on Ether, reflecting strategies to earn notable annualized returns nearing 9.5% through basis trading on regulated futures markets.
Read Full Article →BOE's Bailey Slams Bank Stablecoins, Clashes With Trump’s Crypto Wave: The Times
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey emphasized concerns about digital currencies issued by banks, warning they could pose threats to the overall stability of the financial syste...
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