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Robinhood engages with regulators over tokenized equities: Bloomberg
Robinhood is collaborating with European regulatory authorities to ensure compliance and address financial risks associated with its new blockchain-based stock token platform.
Read Full Article →BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT surpasses 700,000 BTC in assets under management
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT managing over 700,000 BTC highlights its leading position, representing more than half of the combined assets held by competing spot Bitcoin excha...
Read Full Article →Nasdaq-listed BioSig arranges $1.1B financing to tokenize commodities market after merger with Strea...
The recent $1.1 billion funding secured by the Nasdaq company supports its expansion into asset tokenization, following the strategic merger with a firm experienced in real-world c...
Read Full Article →Metaplanet plans to leverage growing bitcoin treasury to acquire digital bank, cash-generating firms...
Metaplanet’s expanding cryptocurrency reserves provide substantial financial resources that could support strategic acquisitions of digital banking and revenue-generating companies...
Read Full Article →Japan-listed firm Remixpoint says it will pay CEO in bitcoin to align with shareholders
Remixpoint’s decision to compensate its CEO exclusively in bitcoin represents a novel approach aimed at closely linking executive financial interests with the performance and value...
Read Full Article →Australian fund manager DigitalX to grow bitcoin holdings with $13.5M raise from Animoca Brands, Met...
DigitalX secured $13.5 million in funding from multiple investors, enabling the company to increase its bitcoin assets and allocate additional resources toward operational expenses...
Read Full Article →Crypto stocks soar in Hong Kong as stablecoin momentum builds
The upcoming implementation of Hong Kong's stablecoin licensing framework is attracting traditional financial institutions, contributing to increased investor enthusiasm and rising...
Read Full Article →Dubai approves tokenized money market fund in RWA drive
The recent regulatory authorization allows the QCD Money Market Fund to utilize tokenization within the Dubai International Financial Centre, potentially enhancing liquidity and br...
Read Full Article →Nasdaq-listed hotel chain Murano joins bitcoin treasury race with $500 million equity purchase agree...
Murano’s $500 million equity purchase agreement and exploration of bitcoin payment options reflect its strategic efforts to leverage cryptocurrency for financial growth and custome...
Read Full Article →Investors ‘probably’ expected a higher valuation for Core Scientific, Bernstein says after bitcoin m...
The agreement for CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific in a nearly $9 billion stock transaction reflects market reactions and investor expectations regarding the valuation of the b...
Read Full Article →TON Foundation searches for VP of marketing following UAE ‘Golden Visa’ controversy
The company aims to fill a key marketing leadership role responsible for developing strategies that enhance brand visibility and drive economic growth within the TON ecosystem.
Read Full Article →Worhmhole Foundation co-founder on how RWAs and stablecoins can live in a multichain world
Robinson Burkey highlights how linking real-world assets with stable digital currencies across multiple blockchain platforms can enhance financial integration and attract broader i...
Read Full Article →Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin advocates for ‘copyleft’ software publishing
Implementing a copyleft approach as suggested by Vitalik Buterin could influence the economic dynamics of software development by encouraging shared innovation while potentially li...
Read Full Article →US Appeals Court allows battle over Tornado Cash sanctions to come to an end
The decision to dismiss the case may impact regulatory approaches and financial operations within the cryptocurrency sector, potentially influencing future enforcement actions and...
Read Full Article →Robinhood’s OpenAI-linked token drop triggers demand debate
Business leaders familiar with real-world assets on blockchain explore how Robinhood’s recent token release related to OpenAI could impact investor interest and the broader adoptio...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Elon Musk’s new political party to support bitcoin over ‘hopeless’ fiat, Strategy pauses...
Elon Musk’s latest political initiative may influence cryptocurrency markets by favoring digital assets instead of traditional currency, while the temporary halt in Bitcoin purchas...
Read Full Article →Stand with Crypto joins over 60 other groups in urging US lawmakers to back sweeping crypto legislat...
A coalition of more than 60 organizations, including Stand With Crypto, is advocating for comprehensive legislation aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency market to potentially imp...
Read Full Article →TON Foundation says UAE ‘Golden Visa’ plan in early stages after government pushback
The potential introduction of a long-term residency scheme by TON Foundation could influence investment flows and economic relations, although the project remains preliminary and u...
Read Full Article →IREN, BitFuFu notch June records as mining sector shows mixed signals
IREN achieved its highest monthly revenue of $68 million and hardware profits reached $51 million in June, highlighting notable financial performance amidst varied developments in...
Read Full Article →Bit Digital swaps entire treasury into Ethereum, says it’s now a top public ETH holder after a $173...
Bit Digital converted its full cryptocurrency reserves by reallocating $173 million from a recent funding round into Ethereum, significantly increasing its holdings to surpass 100,...
Read Full Article →Semler Scientific stacks another 187 bitcoin for $20 million, bringing total holdings to 4,636 BTC
Semler Scientific has recently increased its cryptocurrency assets by acquiring additional bitcoin through funds raised from selling common stock under its at-the-market offering s...
Read Full Article →Paradigm leads $11.5 million funding round in Kuru Labs, a decentralized exchange blending CLOBs and...
Kuru Labs secured $11.5 million in a funding round led by Paradigm to support its innovative decentralized exchange combining automated market makers with central limit order books...
Read Full Article →The Smarter Web Company hits 1,000 BTC treasury milestone with another $24 million bitcoin buy
The Smarter Web Company's recent substantial bitcoin purchase contributed to a significant increase in its digital asset holdings, impacting its financial position and investor int...
Read Full Article →Core Scientific shares slide as CoreWeave agrees to $9 billion all-stock acquisition for the bitcoin...
The all-stock deal valued at $9 billion significantly expands CoreWeave’s data-center capacity, reflecting growing market interest in companies supporting AI computing and cryptocu...
Read Full Article →Strategy plans $4.2 billion STRD preferred stock sale via ATM program to fund more bitcoin purchases
Strategy aims to raise $4.2 billion through an at-the-market preferred stock offering to support various corporate activities, with a primary focus on expanding its bitcoin holding...
Read Full Article →Bernstein says an ‘equity tokenization wave’ is coming, despite the Robinhood–OpenAI controversy
Analysts at Bernstein believe that favorable regulatory developments will drive increased adoption of digital asset tokenization, potentially transforming equity markets despite re...
Read Full Article →Strategy pauses bitcoin buying spree for first time in 3 months amid Q2 results: ‘Some weeks you jus...
The suspension of additional bitcoin purchases marks a strategic pause, with current holdings exceeding 2.8% of the total supply and valued at more than $65 billion.
Read Full Article →Crypto investment products log over $1B in weekly inflows, lifting total AUM to record high of $188B...
Cryptocurrency investment vehicles attracted more than one billion dollars in a single week, pushing their overall assets under management to an unprecedented $188 billion, driven...
Read Full Article →$8.7 billion in OG bitcoin moved in possible address upgrade, no signs of selling: Arkham
The transfer of over 80,000 BTC, valued at approximately $8.7 billion, after a long period of inactivity suggests a potential wallet restructuring rather than an intention to liqui...
Read Full Article →Russia rolls out crypto mining equipment registry amid crackdown on illegal miners: report
The introduction of a registry for crypto mining devices aims to enhance regulatory oversight and improve tax collection from miners operating within the country.
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