Author: Tony Pearce
Gemini Files for Nasdaq IPO Under Ticker “GEMI” Amid Financial Struggles
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange Gemini has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO), seeking to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol GEMI, according to an S-1 filing published Friday.
$1B Crypto Liquidations Triggered by Hot PPI Inflation Shock
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin dropped over 2% and Ethereum saw slight declines after July’s Producer Price Index (PPI) surged beyond expectations, sparking macroeconomic concerns and triggering $1 billion in crypto liquidations.
SEC Delays Decision on Solana ETFs from Bitwise, 21Shares to October
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on proposed Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Bitwise and 21Shares.
Bitcoin Breaks $124K: Fed Rate Cut Bets Outweigh Inflation Concerns
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin set a fresh record above $124,000 yesterday, climbing 3.64% amid heightened speculation of a September rate cut.
Google Play’s Updated Policy Exempts Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGoogle Play has introduced new requirements for crypto wallet providers in more than 15 jurisdictions, including the US and the EU, mandating licensing and compliance with “industry standards.”
Pantera Bets Big on Crypto Treasuries with $300M+ Investment
Reading Time: < 1 minutePantera Capital has allocated more than $300 million to digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, a niche sector of public firms that manage crypto reserves.
Banking Lobby Sounds Alarm Over Stablecoin Yield ‘Loophole’ in GENIUS Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA coalition of US banking organizations, led by the Bank Policy Institute (BPI), is pressing lawmakers to amend the GENIUS Act.
Ethereum ETFs Cross $1B Daily Inflow Threshold
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInstitutional money poured into Ethereum ETFs at unprecedented levels Monday, with the nine approved products collectively drawing $1.02 billion – the first time daily inflows have crossed the billion-dollar threshold.
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin with $61M Buy, Nears Top 5 Corporate Holders
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet, Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury firm, has made another major move—acquiring 518 BTC for $61.4 million—further cementing its position among the world’s elite corporate holders of the cryptocurrency.
Coinbase Bets on DEX Integration Amid Declining Trading Volumes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase is rolling out decentralized exchange (DEX) integration for US customers, opening the door to millions of new tokens.
Trump-Appointed Crypto Advisor Bo Hines Exits White House Role
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBo Hines, the Trump administration’s top crypto advisor, is stepping down from his leadership role on the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, per journalist Eleanor Terrett.
Animoca-Standard Chartered JV Files for Hong Kong Stablecoin License
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnimoca Brands confirmed that its Hong Kong-based joint venture with Standard Chartered and HKT, Anchorpoint Financial Limited, has formally begun the process of obtaining a stablecoin issuer license under the city’s newly enacted Stablecoins Ordinance.
Trump Nominates Crypto-Supportive Economist Stephen Miran for Federal Reserve Board
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFormer President Donald Trump has selected economist Stephen Miran, a known advocate for cryptocurrency, to fill a seat on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
China Joins Global Pushback Against Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Model
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina has become the latest country to raise alarms over Worldcoin’s iris-scanning operations, with its Ministry of State Security declaring the practice a national security risk.
Trump-Linked Bitcoin Miner American Bitcoin Nears Nasdaq Listing as Merger Vote Begins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteShareholders of Gryphon Digital Mining have started voting on a proposed merger with American Bitcoin Corp.
Indonesia Eyes Bitcoin Mining for Economic Growth
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndonesia is seriously considering Bitcoin as a national reserve asset—and even exploring mining as a key economic driver.
Philippines SEC Blacklists 10 Crypto Exchanges for Illegal Operations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Philippines SEC has called out OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, Kraken, and six other major crypto exchanges for running unregistered services in violation of the country’s new regulations.
FinCEN Warns of Rising Crypto ATM Scams Targeting Seniors, Cartels
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Treasury’s financial crime unit is sounding the alarm on a surge in fraud involving cryptocurrency ATMs—including drug money laundering and elder scams.
Crypto Funds Hit by $223M Outflows After 15-Week Rally
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter 15 straight weeks of gains, crypto investment products—including those from BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale—recorded $223 million in net outflows last week.
Crypto Veteran Hayes Takes Profits Amid $100K Bitcoin Warning
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProminent crypto investor Arthur Hayes has executed significant profit-taking moves while warning of potential downside to $100,000 for Bitcoin.
CFTC Kicks Off Rapid Crypto Rulemaking in Response to White House Report
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CFTC has begun a fast-tracked regulatory push—dubbed a “crypto sprint”—to enact key cryptocurrency policies outlined in the Trump administration’s latest report.
South Korea Moves to Shield Crypto Investors from High-Risk Loans
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAlarmed by the rise of high-leverage crypto lending, South Korean regulators are stepping in with new investor protection rules expected next month.
SEC’s ‘Project Crypto’ Aims to Ease Rules for Blockchain Startups
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a bid to support crypto innovation, SEC Chair Paul Atkins has introduced “Project Crypto”—a regulatory revamp designed to give digital asset firms more flexibility.
Indonesia Tightens Crypto Tax Policy, Hikes Rates for Foreign Exchange Users
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndonesia’s Finance Ministry has announced stricter crypto taxation, set to take effect August 1.
Kraken Aims for $500 Million Funding Round at $15 Billion Valuation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange Kraken is reportedly looking to raise $500 million in a funding round that would value the company at $15 billion.
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