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Chinese brokerage Guotai Junan’s stock surges nearly 200% after Hong Kong crypto trading license app...
The approval of a new license by the Hong Kong regulator allows Guotai Junan to expand into cryptocurrency trading, significantly boosting investor confidence and driving substanti...
Read Full Article →Coinbase’s wrapped ADA and LTC tokens go live on Base
The introduction of wrapped ADA and LTC tokens on Coinbase’s Base platform expands trading options and may enhance liquidity within the Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem.
Read Full Article →Hong Kong accelerates RWA tokenization, crypto licensing push in new policy statement
The recent policy announcement from Hong Kong aims to enhance the regulatory framework and promote the growth of real-world asset tokenization, potentially attracting increased inv...
Read Full Article →Attacker drains over $9 million from Resupply stablecoin protocol after manipulating token price
The incident resulted in a substantial financial loss exceeding $9 million for Resupply due to market manipulation exploiting vulnerabilities in its stablecoin protocol.
Read Full Article →Nasdaq-listed Bit Digital to focus exclusively on Ethereum staking after moving away from Bitcoin mi...
Bit Digital is shifting its business strategy by transitioning from bitcoin mining to concentrating on Ethereum staking, aiming to reallocate its cryptocurrency assets to potential...
Read Full Article →Metaplanet buys additional 1,234 bitcoin for $133 million, surpassing Tesla with 12,345 BTC in holdi...
The Tokyo-based investment company significantly increased its cryptocurrency portfolio by acquiring over a thousand bitcoins, reaching a total that exceeds a major electric vehicl...
Read Full Article →Kraken secures MiCA license in Ireland to scale European operations
Obtaining regulatory approval from Ireland's central authority allows Kraken to expand its cryptocurrency activities throughout numerous European Economic Area countries, potential...
Read Full Article →World Liberty Financial says it will make WLFI token tradeable in near future
The upcoming ability to trade the WLFI token, along with the release of the initial audit for its USD1 stablecoin, could impact investor confidence and market activity for the proj...
Read Full Article →Tether CEO predicts one trillion AI agents will use Bitcoin and USDT for transactions within 15 year...
According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, digital currencies like Bitcoin and USDT are expected to facilitate a vast number of transactions conducted by AI agents over the next decade...
Read Full Article →Ethereum-based stablecoin adoption hits fresh all-time high with over 750,000 unique weekly users —...
The increasing use of Ethereum stablecoins demonstrates their growing importance, with USDT and USDC dominating a substantial portion of the network's overall $134 billion stableco...
Read Full Article →SEC’s Hester Peirce says in-kind redemptions for crypto ETFs are ‘on the horizon’
The introduction of asset exchanges instead of cash settlements for cryptocurrency ETFs may impact market liquidity and investor strategies, influencing how these funds are bought...
Read Full Article →Invesco and Galaxy enter race for Solana ETF with new SEC filing
The involvement of Invesco and Galaxy Digital signals increased competition in the cryptocurrency investment sector, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor access to...
Read Full Article →Bit Digital winds down Bitcoin mining operations, doubles down on Ethereum as latest ETH treasury pl...
Bit Digital plans to cease Bitcoin mining activities, divest certain assets, and restructure parts of the company in order to increase its investment in Ethereum holdings.
Read Full Article →Privacy Pools adds stablecoin support for private Ethereum transfers
Integrating stablecoins into Privacy Pools enables users to conduct confidential transactions on Ethereum, potentially increasing the platform's utility and attracting more partici...
Read Full Article →FHFA directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to explore cryptocurrency as an asset for mortgages
The directive for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to assess cryptocurrency for mortgage assets could influence lending practices and potentially introduce new financial dynamics within...
Read Full Article →The Daily: BTC treasury companies having a weaker impact on price than ETFs, Tether sets sights on b...
Bitcoin treasury companies appear to influence market prices less significantly compared to exchange-traded funds, while Tether aims to expand its role in the cryptocurrency mining...
Read Full Article →SoFi to bring back Bitcoin and ETH trading, rollout blockchain-based global remittances in latest cr...
SoFi’s resumption of cryptocurrency trading and introduction of blockchain-powered remittance services could diversify its revenue streams and enhance its competitive position in t...
Read Full Article →Kalshi raising $100 million at $1 billion valuation with backing from Paradigm: report
Kalshi's recent funding round, supported by Paradigm and valuing the company at $1 billion, highlights increasing investor interest in prediction market platforms following Polymar...
Read Full Article →Republic plans to tokenize shares of private companies like SpaceX and OpenAI: WSJ
Republic's initiative to offer fractional ownership of private company shares through digital tokens allows investors to participate with smaller amounts, potentially increasing ac...
Read Full Article →Bernstein raises target for ‘most misunderstood’ crypto firm Coinbase to $510 as shares near all-tim...
Bernstein’s revised valuation suggests considerable growth prospects for Coinbase, indicating investor confidence as the stock approaches record levels with expectations of strong...
Read Full Article →Barclays to block crypto purchases via credit cards from June 27 over fraud and volatility fears
Starting June 27, Barclays will restrict credit card payments for cryptocurrency transactions due to worries about fraud risks, market instability, and potential financial exposure...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin retakes $107,000 amid market relief over apparent Iran-Israel ceasefire
The recent rise in Bitcoin’s value reflects investor optimism following easing geopolitical tensions, while expectations grow for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate reductio...
Read Full Article →Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says firm ‘will become the biggest bitcoin miner’ by end of 2025
By expanding its bitcoin mining activities, Tether aims to enhance the security of its substantial cryptocurrency reserves, potentially increasing its influence within the digital...
Read Full Article →Paolo Ardoino shares Tether’s vision for building a ‘stable society’
Paolo Ardoino highlights how Tether’s strategic growth and investment approaches contribute to broader economic stability and underpin the company’s ongoing financial influence in...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet raises $515 million through new stock issuance
Metaplanet's recent capital increase of $515 million aims to acquire a notable portion of bitcoin, positioning the company among leading institutional investors in the cryptocurren...
Read Full Article →Analyst explains why ETF flows continue to drive bitcoin’s price — while treasury companies have mut...
According to K33, the dominance of ETF inflows plays a key role in influencing bitcoin’s price movements, whereas the growing involvement of treasury firms has a relatively limited...
Read Full Article →Nasdaq-listed Chinese firm Aurora Mobile plans to allocate up to 20% of cash reserves to crypto
Aurora Mobile, a company traded on Nasdaq, intends to use a portion of its available funds to invest in various digital currencies, including popular tokens like bitcoin, ether, So...
Read Full Article →NYSE files proposed rule change to list Trump’s Truth Social ETF tracking bitcoin and ether
The proposed listing of the Truth Social ETF on the NYSE aims to provide investors with exposure to cryptocurrency assets, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor inte...
Read Full Article →Grayscale rolls out investment trust focused on Space and Time’s SXT token
The newly introduced investment trust offers investors exposure to emerging blockchain technologies by targeting the SXT token, potentially influencing market interest and asset al...
Read Full Article →Arizona lawmakers advance bill to establish crypto reserve using seized funds
If approved, the new bill would create a digital asset fund utilizing confiscated resources, marking another step in Arizona’s effort to regulate and integrate cryptocurrency withi...
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