Author: Chris Smith
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin with $92.5M Buy, Targets 1% Supply
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet continues to bet big on Bitcoin, purchasing another 780 BTC for $92.5 million—its latest move in a strategy that has amassed $2 billion in BTC holdings.
Hong Kong Cracks Down on Unlicensed Stablecoin Promotions with Jail Time, Fines
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStarting August 1, promoting unlicensed stablecoins in Hong Kong will become a criminal offense punishable by fines of up to HK$50,000 (US$6,300) and six months’ imprisonment.
Ark Invest Offloads $12M in Coinbase Shares Amid Portfolio Rebalancing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood’s Ark Invest sold $12.1 million worth of Coinbase Global (COIN) stock on Thursday, trimming its position in the crypto exchange across two of its ETFs.
Institutions Bet Big on Ethereum as Spot ETFs Rake in $534M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInstitutional demand for Ethereum is heating up, with US spot ETH ETFs absorbing $534 million in net inflows on Tuesday—their third-best day on record.
CoinShares Wins MiCA License in France
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinShares, one of Europe’s top crypto investment firms, just locked in a major regulatory milestone: a MiCA license from France.
GOP Senators Propose Crypto Market Framework, Eye House Alignment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRepublican leaders on the Senate Banking Committee have circulated a draft bill to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, potentially merging efforts with the House’s recently passed CLARITY Act.
SEC Greenlights—Then Hits Pause—on Bitwise ETF Conversion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a rare move, the SEC approved Bitwise’s request to convert its crypto index fund into an ETF, only to suspend the decision shortly after, signaling internal debate.
MicroStrategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin Bet with $740M Purchase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMicroStrategy reinforced its Bitcoin dominance last week, adding 6,220 BTC ($739.8M) to its treasury during BTC’s volatile climb past $122K.
BitGo Files for US IPO in Push Toward Mainstream Finance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitGo, a major digital asset custodian, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US.
Block Inc. Secures S&P 500 Listing in Major Fintech Validation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJack Dorsey’s Block Inc. will join the S&P 500 index effective Wednesday, July 23, marking a significant milestone for the Bitcoin-focused financial technology company.
UK Home Office Plans $7B Bitcoin Sale from Seized Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK Home Office is preparing to sell a massive stockpile of seized Bitcoin worth at least $7 billion.
BlackRock Eyes ETH Staking as Ethereum ETFs See Record Inflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock is pushing to add staking capabilities to its iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), per a new SEC filing submitted by Nasdaq.
House Advances Landmark Crypto Legislation in Pre-Recess Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US House of Representatives passed three significant crypto bills on Thursday, overcoming earlier Republican resistance tied to CBDC concerns.
UK Eyes Crypto Donation Ban Amid Fears of Foreign Interference
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK government is considering a ban on cryptocurrency donations in political campaigns, warning that their anonymity could enable foreign meddling and illicit funding.
House Revives Crypto Legislation, Setting Up Crucial Thursday Vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter a dramatic reversal, the US House has resurrected three key cryptocurrency bills, positioning them for a potential floor vote Thursday.
DOJ, CFTC Drop Probes into Polymarket After Compliance Review
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS regulators have concluded their investigations into prediction market Polymarket without further action, sources told Bloomberg.
ProShares’ 2X Leveraged XRP ETF Clears NYSE Arca Listing Approval
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNYSE Arca has officially certified the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF (UXRP) for listing, as disclosed in a recent SEC filing.
Grayscale Eyes Public Markets with SEC IPO Filing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale Investments has taken a key step toward going public, confidentially filing IPO paperwork with the SEC, the firm disclosed Monday.
Hungary Cracks Down on Crypto with Harsh Penalties for Unlicensed Activity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHungary has introduced sweeping restrictions on cryptocurrency trading, including severe penalties for those using unlicensed exchanges or conducting unauthorized large transactions.
Fed, FDIC, and OCC Outline Crypto Custody Rules for Banks in New Guidance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS banking regulators have clarified how traditional financial institutions can hold cryptocurrency on behalf of customers, stressing that existing safeguards apply.
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin Bet with $94M Buy, Eyes 210K BTC by 2027
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet, the Tokyo-listed firm that transitioned from hospitality to a Bitcoin treasury play, has made another major move—acquiring 797 BTC for $93.6 million in its latest accumulation push.
BOE’s Bailey Takes Aim at Stablecoins, Calls Them a Threat to Financial Stability
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAndrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, has raised strong objections against private stablecoins, labeling them a potential danger to the banking sector and sovereign monetary control.
Florida Cracks Down on Robinhood’s Crypto Pricing Claims
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFlorida authorities are taking Robinhood Crypto to task over what they allege are misleading claims about trading costs.
Bitcoin Breaks $117K as Institutional Demand Fuels Rally
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin reached a historic peak above $117,000 early Friday, extending its rally amid strong institutional inflows and favorable market conditions.
What is Blockchain?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn short, blockchain is the network where most cryptocurrencies exist.
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