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SEC’s Hester Peirce: ‘Tokenized securities are still securities’ as companies ramp up efforts
The increasing activity around digital representations of traditional assets highlights regulatory concerns, as authorities emphasize that these instruments remain subject to exist...
Read Full Article →Kraken’s market share rises to 29% as new product rollouts accelerate growth
Kraken’s expanding presence in the market reflects its recent product introductions, contributing to notable growth and increased competitiveness within the industry during the cur...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Pump.fun confirms PUMP token sale plans, hacker drains over $40 million from GMX, and mor...
The recent security breach involving GMX, resulting in a loss exceeding $40 million, highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency sector amid planned token sales by eme...
Read Full Article →Monad Foundation to bring payment solution to Monad by acquiring stablecoin infrastructure developer...
The acquisition of Portal Labs by the Monad Foundation is expected to enhance Monad's payment capabilities and stablecoin offerings, potentially strengthening its position in the d...
Read Full Article →Circle taps OKX to boost USDC liquidity with direct dollar ramps for over 60 million exchange users
The collaboration between Circle and OKX aims to enhance stablecoin availability by enabling millions of users to convert U.S. dollars directly into USDC, potentially improving mar...
Read Full Article →Hacker drains $42 million from decentralized perpetual exchange GMX
A cybercriminal successfully extracted a substantial amount of digital assets from GMX's liquidity pool, causing a significant monetary loss for the decentralized trading platform.
Read Full Article →Warren unveils crypto standards, slams GOP ‘handout’ to industry
Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced new regulatory guidelines for the cryptocurrency market, highlighting concerns about previous legislative measures that she views as overly favo...
Read Full Article →Story and World partner to verify IP ownership onchain amid proliferation of AI-generated content
By incorporating identity verification technology, the collaboration enables creators to authenticate and manage the usage rights of their digital assets, potentially enhancing rev...
Read Full Article →Kraken and Backed to expand xStocks support to BNB Chain alongside Solana
The extension of xStocks trading to BNB Chain by Kraken and Backed allows investors to access tokenized U.S. stocks on a new blockchain, potentially increasing market participation...
Read Full Article →BNY Mellon to custody dollar reserves for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin
By entrusting BNY Mellon with its dollar reserves, Ripple aims to enhance the security and credibility of the assets supporting its RLUSD stablecoin in the financial market.
Read Full Article →Japan’s Remixpoint says it raised $215 million to expand bitcoin treasury
Remixpoint’s recent $215 million funding aims to increase its bitcoin holdings significantly, following a strategic approach similar to other companies that have successfully grown...
Read Full Article →Bitwise calls ETH, SOL, XRP, LINK the ‘cleanest’ plays as tokenization narrative builds
Analysts from Bitwise suggest that increasing tokenization adoption may generate greater financial impact than other cryptocurrency trends, highlighting certain tokens as particula...
Read Full Article →Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin hits $500 million market cap within seven months of launch
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin achieved a market valuation of $500 million in under seven months, highlighting rapid growth as the company pursues a U.S. banking license for regulatory...
Read Full Article →New Zealand to ban crypto ATMs in broader efforts to combat money laundering
The restriction on digital currency machines in New Zealand aims to reduce illegal financial activities, potentially impacting the accessibility and transactions within the emergin...
Read Full Article →Eigen Labs lays off 25% of workforce to focus on EigenCloud: report
Eigen Labs is reducing its staff by a quarter to reallocate resources and prioritize development and growth efforts on its recently introduced cloud-based service, EigenCloud.
Read Full Article →GameSquare shares surge 60% after board approves $100 million Ethereum treasury initiative
GameSquare's decision to create a substantial Ethereum reserve has attracted investor interest, leading to a notable increase in stock value following the board's recent approval.
Read Full Article →South Korea seeks to grant startup benefits to crypto firms through reclassification
South Korea's initiative to reclassify cryptocurrency companies as venture businesses aims to provide them with access to government support and financial incentives designed to bo...
Read Full Article →Two men charged in $650 million global fraud scheme involving foreign exchange trading and crypto
Authorities have accused two individuals of orchestrating an international fraud that resulted in the misappropriation of hundreds of millions of dollars through foreign exchange a...
Read Full Article →What’s next: Crypto ETF ‘floodgates’ poised to open as SEC weighs faster approval framework
The potential approval of numerous spot cryptocurrency ETFs by the SEC could significantly increase market liquidity and investor access, potentially reshaping investment strategie...
Read Full Article →SoFi adds investment opportunities for pre-IPO firms such as OpenAI, SpaceX, Epic Games
SoFi expands its platform to allow everyday investors access to shares in private companies before their public offerings, aligning with other financial services providing similar...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Trump’s Truth Social files for ‘Crypto Blue Chip’ ETF, Dubai approves tokenized money mar...
The recent regulatory approvals and new fund filings highlight growing institutional interest and innovation in digital assets, potentially impacting investment strategies and mark...
Read Full Article →Phantom wallet unveils direct perp trading support for EU users, powered by Hyperliquid
The integration enables EU users to access perpetual contract trading seamlessly through a widely used web3 wallet, leveraging advanced technology provided by Hyperliquid's platfor...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin-focused VC Ego Death Capital closes $100 million second fund
Ego Death Capital’s new $100 million fund enables the firm to make substantial early-stage investments, supporting Bitcoin-based startups with initial contributions between $3 mill...
Read Full Article →SharpLink Gaming discloses holding 205,634 ETH in second-largest treasury behind Ethereum Foundation
SharpLink Gaming's recent acquisition of thousands of Ethereum tokens has positioned its treasury as the second largest in the ecosystem, reflecting a substantial financial commitm...
Read Full Article →Mizuho bearish on Circle’s stock, says market overstates USDC’s medium-term growth outlook
Despite Mizuho’s cautious outlook on Circle’s medium-term prospects, the company’s stock has experienced substantial appreciation since its initial public offering last month.
Read Full Article →Benchmark says Semler Scientific could close valuation gap with Bitcoin treasury peers, sees 150% up...
Semler Scientific’s substantial Bitcoin holdings, valued near $430 million, may enhance its market value relative to similar firms, potentially leading to significant investor gain...
Read Full Article →Solana treasury firm Upexi’s SOL holdings climb above 735,000 as it eyes tokenized equity
Upexi’s increasing SOL asset accumulation highlights its strategic focus on tokenized equity despite the company’s stock price remaining significantly lower due to recent large-sca...
Read Full Article →KULR secures $20 million credit facility with Coinbase to help fund bitcoin accumulation
KULR has obtained a $20 million loan from Coinbase, providing additional capital to support its planned investments in acquiring bitcoin over the coming period.
Read Full Article →Vertex to sunset VRTX token, migrate DEX to Kraken-backed Layer 2 Ink
Vertex plans to discontinue its native token, eliminate existing reserves, and transition its decentralized exchange platform to the Layer 2 solution Ink, supported by Kraken, affe...
Read Full Article →Trump’s Truth Social files with SEC to launch ‘Crypto Blue Chip’ ETF tracking BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and...
The introduction of this new ETF aims to offer investors diversified exposure to leading cryptocurrencies, potentially influencing market dynamics and expanding options within the...
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