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‘Crypto Week’ set to be pivotal moment for digital asset legislation: Here’s what you need to know
This upcoming week is expected to play a crucial role in shaping regulations that could significantly influence the financial landscape of digital currencies and related investment...
Read Full Article →Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC clarify rules for banks holding crypto for customers in joint statemen...
U.S. banking regulators outlined how current regulations impact financial institutions managing digital assets for clients, providing greater clarity on compliance and risk managem...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Bitcoin surpasses Amazon to become world’s fifth-largest asset, analysts expect ‘long and...
Bitcoin's market value has grown to exceed that of Amazon, placing it among the top global assets, while experts anticipate an extended period of sustained growth in the cryptocurr...
Read Full Article →Crypto exchange OKX joins Global Dollar Network, integrates Paxos-issued USDG stablecoin
OKX’s integration of the Paxos-issued USDG stablecoin expands its financial offerings by enabling seamless transactions across multiple blockchains, potentially increasing user eng...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin sceptic Vanguard becomes largest shareholder in Michael Saylor’s Strategy: Bloomberg
Vanguard's substantial investment in Michael Saylor’s company marks a significant shift in institutional interest, reflecting growing financial confidence in the long-term potentia...
Read Full Article →Kazakhstan mulls investing national reserves into crypto: report
Kazakhstan is considering allocating part of its sovereign wealth fund to digital currencies, reflecting a growing global interest among nations in diversifying reserves through cr...
Read Full Article →Ondo Finance acquires blockchain dev Strangelove as part of RWA expansion strategy
Ondo Finance’s procurement of Strangelove aims to strengthen its capabilities in managing tangible asset investments, aligning with its commitment to allocate substantial capital t...
Read Full Article →Binance unveils Pump.fun-style bonding curve token launch mechanism for Wallet users
Binance introduces a novel token launch method for its Wallet users, where token prices increase in response to demand, potentially impacting market liquidity and investor particip...
Read Full Article →Nasdaq-listed Sonnet BioTherapeutics agrees to $888 million merger to become Hyperliquid Strategies,...
The merger valued at $888 million will transform Sonnet BioTherapeutics into Hyperliquid Strategies, which is projected to possess 12.6 million HYPE tokens and $305 million in cash...
Read Full Article →Crypto investment products log second-largest weekly inflows of $3.7 billion amid bitcoin all-time h...
Global digital asset funds attracted $3.7 billion in new capital this week, marking the 13th straight week of positive net flows during a period of record-breaking bitcoin prices.
Read Full Article →Bhutan moves over $62 million in bitcoin to Binance in past four days of BTC rally: Arkham
Bhutan's recent transfer of more than $62 million in bitcoin to Binance during the recent price increase indicates continued strategic management of its digital assets amid favorab...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin becomes world’s fifth-largest asset by market cap, surpassing Amazon as price hits $122,000
Bitcoin's market value has grown substantially due to increased investment from institutions, supportive regulatory developments in the U.S., and abundant global liquidity, positio...
Read Full Article →Metaplanet buys additional 797 BTC for nearly $94 million as bitcoin extends all-time high rally
Metaplanet’s recent acquisition of 797 BTC, valued at approximately $94 million, underscores continued investor confidence amid bitcoin’s ongoing rapid price increases and market m...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin hits $120,000 as all-time high rally continues; analysts predict further upside as US ‘Crypt...
The recent surge in Bitcoin's value reflects increased institutional investment and anticipation of upcoming regulatory developments, which may influence market dynamics and invest...
Read Full Article →Czech central bank buys $18 million in Coinbase stock in Q2, expanding crypto exposure
The Czech National Bank increased its holdings in a major cryptocurrency exchange by acquiring over 51,000 shares during the second quarter, reflecting a strategic move to diversif...
Read Full Article →SharpLink Gaming adds nearly $49 million worth of ETH to corporate treasury: Arkham
SharpLink Gaming’s recent acquisition of a substantial amount of ETH significantly increases its digital asset holdings, reflecting a strategic move that could impact the company’s...
Read Full Article →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.
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