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UK’s The Smarter Web Company adds $20 million in bitcoin, taking total holdings past 500 BTC
The Smarter Web Company's recent investment in bitcoin has substantially increased its digital asset portfolio, reflecting a notable shift in its financial strategy and impacting i...
Read Full Article →Celestia co-founder cites $100 million war chest and six-year runway to ‘play the long game’ as nati...
Celestia’s co-founder highlighted a substantial $100 million reserve and extended funding duration to support ongoing development despite the native token experiencing a significan...
Read Full Article →Canton blockchain developer Digital Asset raises $135 million in Goldman Sachs-backed round to accel...
Digital Asset secured $135 million in a funding round supported by Goldman Sachs to enhance the growth and implementation of its privacy-centric Canton Network within financial ins...
Read Full Article →US spot Ethereum ETFs surpass $4 billion in cumulative net inflows as first anniversary approaches
The recent inflows into US Ethereum spot ETFs reflect growing investor interest, marking a significant recovery and expansion in assets despite previous substantial withdrawals fro...
Read Full Article →Ledger unveils Recovery Key — a physical ‘spare key’ for tap-to-recover crypto wallets
Ledger’s new Recovery Key provides an additional method for regaining access to crypto wallets, potentially reducing loss risks while allowing users flexibility in their preferred...
Read Full Article →US housing regulator to study use of crypto holdings in mortgage qualifications
The FHFA plans to assess how incorporating cryptocurrency assets into mortgage evaluations could impact lending practices and borrower eligibility within the housing finance market...
Read Full Article →Democratic senator introduces bill targeting Trump’s crypto ties, seeking to ban officials from endo...
A new legislative proposal aims to prevent senior government officials and their relatives from supporting or launching cryptocurrency initiatives, addressing potential conflicts o...
Read Full Article →Metaplanet plans $5 billion capital injection into US subsidiary to fuel global expansion
Metaplanet’s forthcoming $5 billion investment in its American division aims to support worldwide growth, leveraging its position as one of the top corporate holders of Bitcoin wit...
Read Full Article →Ark Invest offloads $110 million worth of Circle shares amid continued post-IPO surge
Ark Invest’s sale of a substantial number of Circle shares reflects profit-taking following the stock’s significant increase in value since its initial public offering.
Read Full Article →Bitcoin, ether rally as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire; focus shifts to macro cues, analyst s...
The recent increase in digital currency values reflects investor response to geopolitical developments, with market participants now paying close attention to broader economic indi...
Read Full Article →Geopolitical and NBA betting markets see spike in open interest on Polymarket despite decreasing act...
Despite a decline in active participants and trading volume, the increase in open interest within markets related to global conflicts on Polymarket signals heightened financial com...
Read Full Article →Former Coral Capital execs to launch BNB treasury firm Build & Build Corporation, raise $100 million...
The establishment of Build & Build Corporation by former Coral Capital executives, combined with a $100 million funding round, highlights increased investor interest and potential...
Read Full Article →Federal Reserve removes ‘reputational risk’ from bank examinations in a ‘win’ against crypto debanki...
The Federal Reserve, along with other regulators, has discontinued reputational risk assessments for banks, potentially reducing regulatory burdens and influencing financial instit...
Read Full Article →Circle’s post-IPO stock surge pushes market cap near Coinbase and USDC
Following its initial public offering, Circle’s stock price climbed to $298, elevating its market value to more than $77 billion, surpassing both Coinbase and USDC in overall valua...
Read Full Article →Trump Media’s $400 million stock repurchase plan will not alter its multi-billion Bitcoin treasury d...
The company’s recent $400 million share buyback is unlikely to impact its extensive strategic investments in cryptocurrency originally supported by a significant private funding ro...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Blockchain project ousts CEO amid $50 million crypto OTC fraud allegations, Paradigm inve...
The recent leadership change follows serious fraud accusations involving $50 million, while a significant $15 million investment aims to advance decentralized exchange technology,...
Read Full Article →Paris-based internet-of-things firm Sequans to raise $385 million via debt and equity offering to ac...
Sequans, a company specializing in internet-of-things technology, aims to secure $385 million through a combination of debt and equity to support its plan of purchasing bitcoin ass...
Read Full Article →Crypto markets hold at ‘inflection point’ after bitcoin’s dip on Middle East friction: analysts
Financial markets for digital assets remain uncertain as recent regional conflicts create short-term volatility, while underlying positive factors maintain investor interest and po...
Read Full Article →Crypto miner Canaan to shutter non-core AI semiconductor business unit amid strategic realignment
Canaan’s decision to exit its AI semiconductor segment allows the company to concentrate investments on expanding its bitcoin mining hardware sales, enhancing self-mining activitie...
Read Full Article →Benchmark hikes Coinbase price target to $421, citing ‘transformational’ catalysts
Benchmark’s increased valuation for Coinbase reflects expectations that the company will play a pivotal role in shaping upcoming changes within the cryptocurrency industry’s regula...
Read Full Article →Chorus One alums launch $20 million venture fund targeting pre-seed and seed crypto-AI startups
Former members of Chorus One have initiated a venture fund with $20 million to support early-stage companies developing decentralized infrastructure, middleware, and consumer solut...
Read Full Article →Anthony Pompliano strikes deal raising over $750 million to create Bitcoin treasury firm
Anthony Pompliano and his partners secured a combined total exceeding $750 million through equity and convertible notes to establish a company focused on building a Bitcoin treasur...
Read Full Article →Anchorage Digital integrates Uniswap Labs Trading API to give institutional wallet users improved De...
Anchorage Digital’s integration of Uniswap Labs Trading API enables institutional users to trade tokens and tap into decentralized finance liquidity more efficiently, potentially r...
Read Full Article →New York-based scammer gambles away nearly all of the $4 million he stole from Coinbase users: ZachX...
The individual involved in deceitful activities lost the majority of funds acquired through fraudulent schemes targeting cryptocurrency users, significantly impacting the theft’s o...
Read Full Article →Paradigm invests $15 million in GTE, a startup billed as the ‘world’s fastest’ DEX
Paradigm’s $15 million investment in GTE highlights the growing interest in decentralized trading platforms aiming to compete with established centralized exchanges through enhance...
Read Full Article →Veda raises $18 million from CoinFund, Coinbase Ventures, GSR and others to scale its DeFi infrastru...
Veda secured $18 million in funding from multiple investors to expand its platform that facilitates the creation of onchain yield products for various users while simplifying decen...
Read Full Article →‘Nothing stops this orange’: Strategy buys 245 bitcoin for $26 million as its total holdings reach 5...
The strategy’s recent acquisition of 245 bitcoin for $26 million increases its overall holdings to approximately 2.8% of the total bitcoin market, valued at more than $60 billion.
Read Full Article →Self Chain ousts CEO after allegations of involvement in $50 million crypto OTC fraud
The removal of Self Chain's CEO following accusations of a large-scale cryptocurrency OTC fraud could impact investor confidence and market stability for the Binance-listed project...
Read Full Article →Global crypto funds see $1.2 billion in net inflows, extending 10-week streak amid geopolitical unce...
Investors have continued to allocate significant capital to digital asset funds, contributing to a prolonged period of increased investment despite ongoing geopolitical challenges...
Read Full Article →Coinbase secures MiCA license via Luxembourg to expand Europe presence
Obtaining regulatory approval in Luxembourg enables Coinbase to operate its cryptocurrency services throughout all EU countries, potentially increasing its market reach and revenue...
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