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JPMorgan says Ethereum’s recent upgrades haven’t meaningfully boosted activity
According to JPMorgan analysts, Ethereum's latest improvements have not resulted in a substantial rise in user engagement or transaction volume within the network.
Read Full Article →Tether-backed Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One raises total financing to $685 million after second n...
Twenty One Capital has increased its total funding to $685 million through a recent sale of convertible notes, highlighting continued investor confidence in its Bitcoin treasury ma...
Read Full Article →Elon Musk contradicts Telegram’s $300M xAI partnership announcement: ‘No deal has been signed’
Elon Musk’s statement that no agreement has been finalized cast uncertainty over the previously announced collaboration involving Grok AI and Telegram, leading to a decline in TON’...
Read Full Article →BlackRock’s IBIT dominates 10-day US Bitcoin ETF inflow streak totaling $4.2 billion
BlackRock’s IBIT fund has played a central role in consistently attracting investment over the past month, contributing significantly to the sustained increase in US Bitcoin ETF in...
Read Full Article →Norway-based K33 raises $6.2 million to buy Bitcoin, unveils treasury strategy
Norway’s K33 secured $6.2 million in funding to support its new approach to managing corporate assets through the acquisition of Bitcoin as part of its treasury planning.
Read Full Article →Russian central bank lets financial firms offer crypto derivatives to qualified investors
The Russian central bank’s decision enables licensed financial companies to provide complex investment products tied to cryptocurrency values exclusively for experienced or accredi...
Read Full Article →Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp taps liquid staking to scale Solana holdings
The company’s acquisition of liquid staking tokens on Solana represents a strategic move to enhance asset scalability and potentially increase financial exposure within the decentr...
Read Full Article →SOL Strategies files initial prospectus to raise up to $1 billion to expand Solana investment
Sol Strategies aims to secure substantial capital through a new offering to enhance its Solana holdings, building on a recent $500 million convertible note used for additional cryp...
Read Full Article →Eric Trump says Michael Saylor inspired their crypto aspirations as president’s sons predict Bitcoin...
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. highlighted their strong involvement in cryptocurrency investments, attributing part of their motivation to Michael Saylor and anticipating substant...
Read Full Article →Corporate BTC leverage for Strategy and Metaplanet is paying off — for now
By accessing capital markets and increasing their Bitcoin holdings, both companies enhance their exposure to Bitcoin’s price movements, which currently offers potential financial b...
Read Full Article →Pakistan is setting up a ‘government-lead’ strategic Bitcoin reserve, Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bi...
Pakistan’s initiative to establish a government-managed Bitcoin reserve could impact its financial strategy by incorporating digital assets into national economic planning and pote...
Read Full Article →Two Tether-backed startups launch a MiCA-compliant initiative as stablecoin giant exits European mar...
The introduction of a new initiative by two startups supported by Tether reflects shifting dynamics in the European stablecoin sector following Tether's regulatory-driven market wi...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin’s new all-time high masks muted futures activity
Although Bitcoin has reached unprecedented price levels, the relatively subdued engagement in its futures markets suggests a cautious or restrained investor sentiment behind the re...
Read Full Article →NYC Mayor Adams says he’ll ‘push and fight’ for Bitcoin bond in his city
The introduction of a cryptocurrency-backed bond in New York could attract new investors and diversify the city's financial instruments, potentially influencing local markets and i...
Read Full Article →The Daily: IMF says it will ‘ensure’ El Salvador does not buy additional bitcoin, GameStop scoops up...
The recent developments in cryptocurrency acquisitions and regulatory assurances highlight evolving financial strategies and oversight that could influence market stability and inv...
Read Full Article →JD Vance calls for market structure bill at Bitcoin 2025, says Trump administration will ‘fire’ anti...
JD Vance emphasized the need for comprehensive legislation on digital assets to prevent significant capital flight and protect the domestic financial market from losing substantial...
Read Full Article →BlackRock plans to purchase approximately 10% of Circle’s IPO shares: Bloomberg
BlackRock's intent to acquire a significant portion of Circle's initial public offering highlights its continued financial commitment and influence over the assets supporting the U...
Read Full Article →Dragonfly co-leads $36 million Series A in cross-border payment startup Conduit
A recent investment round totaling $36 million, led by Dragonfly alongside several other firms, aims to support Conduit's growth in facilitating international payment solutions.
Read Full Article →Telegram eyes $1.5 billion bond issuance after netting $300 million from xAI Grok deal
Telegram plans to secure significant funding through a bond offering valued at $1.5 billion, following a recent $300 million investment connected to its partnership with xAI Grok.
Read Full Article →Coinbase unveils CDP Wallets offering ‘full control’ without key management
Coinbase’s new CDP Wallets provide developers with a secure and programmable wallet solution through an API, potentially reducing operational risks and costs associated with privat...
Read Full Article →Katana, the DeFi-focused chain incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR, launches private mainnet
During Katana’s private mainnet phase, participants who lock assets such as ETH, USDC, USDT, or WBTC will be rewarded with KAT tokens, highlighting the platform’s approach to incen...
Read Full Article →US Labor Department reverses course on crypto in 401(k) plans, accuses Biden administration of placi...
The U.S. Department of Labor updated its stance on cryptocurrency investments in retirement accounts, potentially influencing how 401(k) plan administrators incorporate digital ass...
Read Full Article →Ethereum DeFi protocol Euler to launch EulerSwap DEX with lending-boosted yield
Euler’s introduction of EulerSwap, a decentralized exchange combining automated market-making and lending features, aims to enhance liquidity options and potentially increase retur...
Read Full Article →Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks outlines pathway to expand US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
David Sacks highlighted the potential economic impact of expanding the United States' Bitcoin holdings, emphasizing that current policies could enable significant progress in the n...
Read Full Article →GameStop buys 4,710 bitcoin for corporate treasury: filing
GameStop’s acquisition of thousands of bitcoins represents a strategic move to diversify its assets and potentially enhance its long-term financial stability through cryptocurrency...
Read Full Article →Strategy’s softening pace of bitcoin buys reflects shrinking premium and rising corporate treasury c...
The reduced rate of bitcoin purchases by Strategy highlights growing competition from corporate treasury investments and a decreasing price advantage, indicating shifts in market d...
Read Full Article →Metaplanet eyes more bitcoin purchases with new $50 million bond raise
Metaplanet intends to enhance its cryptocurrency holdings by leveraging $50 million from recent debt issuance, building upon its existing position of approximately 7,800 bitcoins.
Read Full Article →Australia sues ex-crypto exchange director for allegedly mismanaging user funds
The legal action against Allan Guo highlights potential financial losses faced by users due to the collapse of a cryptocurrency platform and raises concerns about accountability in...
Read Full Article →TON Foundation hires former crypto-focused Visa exec to oversee its global payments strategy
The appointment of a former Visa executive with crypto expertise is expected to strengthen the organization's approach to international transactions, potentially enhancing its fina...
Read Full Article →MetaMask wallet adds native Solana support via browser extension
The integration of Solana into MetaMask's browser extension potentially expands user access to decentralized finance opportunities on the Solana network, which may influence transa...
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