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Metaplanet issues $25 million in bonds to buy more bitcoin following US expansion
Metaplanet announced its issuance of $25 million in bonds to enhance its bitcoin holdings, coinciding with plans to establish a subsidiary in Florida to bolster its U.S. operations...
Read Full Article →Kraken revenue hits $472 million in Q1, boosted by Trump-era volatility ahead of planned IPO
In the first quarter of 2025, Kraken reported a revenue of $472 million, marking a 19% increase from the previous year, influenced by market volatility and an upcoming IPO.
Read Full Article →Mango Markets exploiter Avraham Eisenberg sentenced to four years for child sexual abuse material: I...
Avraham Eisenberg, linked to a significant financial exploit of Mango Markets, received a four-year sentence for unrelated charges involving child sexual abuse material, highlighti...
Read Full Article →Trump-linked World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin USD1 to close Binance’s record $2 billion investme...
World Liberty Financial's co-founder announced that the USD1 stablecoin will serve as the designated currency to facilitate the completion of a significant investment agreement inv...
Read Full Article →Strategy reports Q1 earnings miss, raises 2025 ‘BTC $ Gain’ target to $15 billion
In response to a first-quarter earnings shortfall, the company has adjusted its future Bitcoin gain projections to $15 billion while emphasizing its commitment to Bitcoin securitiz...
Read Full Article →House Republicans to unveil landmark draft digital asset bill ahead of key crypto hearing next week
Key lawmakers plan to introduce a significant regulatory framework for digital assets, which may influence the future of the cryptocurrency market and its integration into the broa...
Read Full Article →Robinhood lists B2C2 and Wintermute as largest crypto market makers in latest SEC filing
In its recent SEC filing, Robinhood revealed that B2C2 and Wintermute are significant contributors to its transaction-based revenues, accounting for 12% and 11% respectively in the...
Read Full Article →Kraken feigns interest in hiring North Korean hacker in order to ‘study’ their tactics
Kraken advanced a candidate with alleged North Korean hacking ties through their recruitment process, ostensibly to analyze their tactics without revealing the company's true inten...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Sam Altman’s World eyes US rollout, Eric Trump says crypto will leave big banks ‘in the d...
The article discusses key financial developments, including Sam Altman's plans for broader market engagement in the US and Eric Trump's perspective on the potential impact of crypt...
Read Full Article →Aztec Network launches public testnet for privacy-focused Ethereum Layer 2
Aztec Network's launch of a public testnet for its Layer 2 solution enhances Ethereum's functionality by providing developers with the ability to implement privacy features in dece...
Read Full Article →SoFi eyes return to crypto with stablecoin ambitions amid regulatory shift under Trump
SoFi is strategically focusing on re-entering the cryptocurrency market with plans for a stablecoin, anticipating increased financial opportunities in the wake of regulatory change...
Read Full Article →DeFi Development Corp, formerly Janover, nets $24 million PIPE to buy more SOL
DeFi Development Corp has secured a $24 million private investment to acquire additional SOL, with participation from notable investors such as Galaxy Digital, Amber International...
Read Full Article →Tether says Treasury exposure neared $120 billion in Q1, posts $1 billion profit
In the first quarter, Tether reported a significant profit exceeding $1 billion and highlighted its substantial Treasury exposure, which approached $120 billion, indicating strong...
Read Full Article →Sky community mulls final proposal to replace MKR with SKY as sole governance token, enabling stakin...
A proposed upgrade in the Sky ecosystem seeks to transition from MKR to SKY as the exclusive governance token, introducing staking opportunities and rewards in USDS.
Read Full Article →21Shares files with SEC for spot Sui ETF amid ‘strategic partnership’ with the Layer 1 network
21Shares has announced a collaboration with Sui to develop product offerings and research while seeking regulatory approval for a spot ETF, highlighting their strategic focus on in...
Read Full Article →Canary Capital files for staked Sei ETF as industry presses SEC for crypto staking clarity
Canary Capital has submitted an application for a Sei ETF, reflecting a broader industry push for regulatory clarity from the SEC regarding the classification and treatment of cryp...
Read Full Article →Kraken launches crypto derivatives trading for UK professional investors in latest expansion for the...
Kraken's recent strategic investments in startups aim to enhance its derivatives trading offerings for professional UK investors, contributing to potential growth and competitivene...
Read Full Article →Eric Trump: Crypto is going to leave big banks with regret and ‘in the dust’
During a discussion at Token2049 in Dubai, Eric Trump expressed the view that cryptocurrencies could significantly challenge traditional banking institutions, potentially leading t...
Read Full Article →Metaplanet plans to establish US subsidiary, raise $250 million to accelerate bitcoin treasury strat...
Metaplanet is set to create a U.S. subsidiary in Florida and aims to secure $250 million to enhance its bitcoin treasury strategy, reflecting its growth ambitions in the market.
Read Full Article →Ethena partners with the TON Foundation to introduce USDe and sUSDe into the Telegram ecosystem
Ethena's collaboration with the TON Foundation enables the integration of USDe and sUSDe into the Telegram ecosystem, enhancing digital asset accessibility for users within the pla...
Read Full Article →Robinhood Q1 crypto revenue hits $252 million, down from record Q4 as volumes ease
In 2024, the brokerage reported over $141 billion in crypto trading volumes, with Q1 revenue declining to $252 million following a significant surge in the previous quarter.
Read Full Article →Solana Policy Institute, Orca, and Superstate propose SEC-backed framework to bring Wall Street stoc...
The Solana Policy Institute, along with Orca and Superstate, has introduced a framework aimed at enabling the integration of equity securities with blockchain technology, potential...
Read Full Article →Barry Silbert on crypto’s evolution and why Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin
Barry Silbert discusses the development of Bitcoin and presents his insights on Bittensor, suggesting its potential significance in the evolving cryptocurrency market and its finan...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Arthur Hayes doubles down on $1 million bitcoin call, FIFA to launch EVM-compatible block...
Arthur Hayes reinforces his prediction of Bitcoin reaching a $1 million valuation, while FIFA announces plans for a blockchain that supports Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility,...
Read Full Article →Anthony Scaramucci says Elon Musk likely to use crypto in his planned X ‘super app’
Anthony Scaramucci suggests that Elon Musk may incorporate cryptocurrency into his upcoming multifunctional app, although details on the specific type of cryptocurrency remain unce...
Read Full Article →Coinbase ups Bitcoin-backed USDC loan limit to $1 million after seeing $130 million in originations...
Coinbase has increased the maximum loan limit for Bitcoin-backed USDC to $1 million, following $130 million in loan originations supported by approximately $227 million in collater...
Read Full Article →Brazil’s largest crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin taps Wormhole to bring tokenized products cross-cha...
Mercado Bitcoin is collaborating with Wormhole to enhance its offerings by allowing its tokenized products to be accessible across more than 30 different blockchain networks.
Read Full Article →Federal Reserve’s potential dovish pivot following mixed US economic reports a boon for bitcoin, ana...
Analysts highlight that the Federal Reserve's possible shift in monetary policy, prompted by conflicting economic data, could positively impact Bitcoin's value in the near future.
Read Full Article →Coinbase urges Supreme Court to weigh in over IRS’s access to customer data
Coinbase is appealing to the Supreme Court regarding an IRS case that could significantly impact regulations on access to customer data, highlighting concerns about privacy and fin...
Read Full Article →Sony’s Soneium blockchain and Plume partner to offer access to RWA products
Sony's collaboration with Plume aims to provide users with access to asset-backed yield products, potentially enhancing investment options through offerings like tokenized U.S. Tre...
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