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Ark Invest sells $12.5 million in Coinbase shares as stock hits all-time closing high
Ark Invest's decision to sell a portion of its Coinbase holdings coincided with the stock reaching a new closing peak, indicating a strategic adjustment despite the asset’s strong...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin in ‘ripe conditions’ for new all-time high as it holds above $107,000: analysts
Analysts suggest that while bitcoin’s strong position above $107,000 indicates potential for further gains, heightened investor confidence may increase the risk of a price correcti...
Read Full Article →Agora CEO Nick van Eck pushes back at Anchorage’s ‘stablecoin safety matrix,’ which ranked AUSD as n...
Nick van Eck, CEO of Agora, criticized Anchorage's risk assessment framework for undervaluing AUSD's stability, highlighting concerns about potential bias affecting investor percep...
Read Full Article →Bakkt looks to raise $1 billion to fund Bitcoin and digital asset treasury play
Bakkt aims to secure substantial funding to expand its involvement in Bitcoin and digital assets, following previous initiatives such as futures trading, rewards programs, and secu...
Read Full Article →Coinbase stock hits new all-time closing high, surging 40% over the past month
Coinbase’s shares reached a record closing price of $375.07, reflecting substantial investor interest and a notable increase in market value compared to its previous peak from late...
Read Full Article →Private equity tokenization platfrom Jarsy launches out of stealth with pre-seed backing from Breyer...
Jarsy's new platform enables broader investment opportunities by allowing individuals to purchase digital tokens representing ownership in private companies before their initial pu...
Read Full Article →Dinari first to secure US license to offer tokenized stocks: Reuters
Obtaining the US license allows Dinari to legally provide domestic investors access to digital representations of popular stocks, potentially expanding market participation and enh...
Read Full Article →FBI’s undercover $250 Bitcoin payment helps take down alleged serial corporate hacker
The FBI’s $250 Bitcoin transaction played a key role in capturing a suspected serial corporate hacker, highlighting law enforcement’s advancing capabilities in tackling cryptocurre...
Read Full Article →CoreWeave makes another bid to acquire Bitcoin miner Core Scientific: WSJ
In June 2024, CoreWeave proposed a nearly $1 billion acquisition of Core Scientific, highlighting a significant financial move that was ultimately declined by the Bitcoin mining co...
Read Full Article →Solana treasury firm Upexi plans to tokenize public shares via Superstate’s Opening Bell
Upexi, holding over 700,000 SOL tokens worth approximately $105 million, intends to create digital representations of publicly traded shares through a collaboration with Superstate...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Metaplanet surpasses Tesla in BTC holdings, Bit Digital gives up on Bitcoin mining for Et...
Metaplanet's increased investment in Bitcoin highlights a strategic shift in cryptocurrency assets, while Bit Digital's move toward Ethereum indicates changing priorities within th...
Read Full Article →Trump-linked World Liberty sells $100 million in WLFI tokens to UAE-based fund
The recent transaction involving $100 million worth of WLFI tokens highlights a substantial investment from a UAE fund, signaling increased confidence and potential growth opportun...
Read Full Article →White House, lawmakers target September to move sweeping crypto legislation
If enacted, the proposed regulations could significantly influence cryptocurrency markets and investment strategies by establishing clearer legal frameworks and potentially alterin...
Read Full Article →Bitwise updates Dogecoin and Aptos ETF filings, analyst notes ‘huge’ addition of in-kind redemptions
Recent developments in Bitwise’s filings for Dogecoin and Aptos ETFs highlight increased in-kind redemption activity, reflecting growing investor interest amid optimistic expectati...
Read Full Article →Coinbase Derivatives’ two US perpetual-style futures contracts to begin trading on July 21
The introduction of two new perpetual-style futures contracts on Coinbase Derivatives is expected to offer traders increased flexibility and opportunities for hedging with smaller...
Read Full Article →Ripple expands XRPL interoperability with Wormhole integration
Integrating Wormhole with both the XRP Ledger mainnet and its EVM Sidechain enhances cross-chain capabilities, potentially increasing transaction efficiency and broadening financia...
Read Full Article →‘None of this has changed’: New York judge denies request from SEC and Ripple to lift injunction
The judge’s decision to maintain the injunction may impact Ripple’s potential financial liabilities by preventing the reduction of penalties associated with the ongoing regulatory...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin ETFs’ 12-day net inflow streak nears $4 billion as BTC gains amid dollar slump
The consistent increase in investments over nearly two weeks highlights growing market confidence in digital assets, driven by a recovering cryptocurrency value alongside a weakeni...
Read Full Article →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...
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