Author: Tony Pearce
SEC Mulls Game-Changing Move: Staking in BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC is now formally assessing whether BlackRock can integrate staking rewards into its upcoming Ethereum ETF—a decision that could reshape crypto investment strategies.
South Korea’s Central Bank Doubles Down on Crypto with New Stablecoin Division
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of Korea (BOK) is stepping up its crypto game—launching a dedicated virtual asset division to oversee the market and draft regulations.
Ethereum Inflows Hit $7.8B in 2025 as Bitcoin Funds See Surprising Outflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEthereum investment products have now drawn $7.79 billion in 2024—eclipsing last year’s total—as institutional investors pile into ETH while pulling back from Bitcoin.
Bitmain Accelerates US Expansion with Planned Mining Rig Factory
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitmain, the dominant force in cryptocurrency mining hardware production, is advancing its US expansion with a new manufacturing facility slated to open by September 2024.
Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits $373K Jackpot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a stroke of luck and persistence, a solo Bitcoin miner defied the dominance of corporate mining giants to solve block 907,283—pocketing the full 3.125 BTC reward ($372,773).
Democrats Challenge FHFA’s Push to Include Crypto in Mortgage Approvals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA group of Senate Democrats is pushing back against the FHFA’s exploration of cryptocurrency in mortgage lending, warning of potential risks to the housing market.
Ethereum’s Institutional Boom Could Push ETH to $4K: Novogratz
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, sees Ethereum’s growing institutional accumulation as a catalyst for ETH to surpass Bitcoin in performance—and breach $4,000.
Anchorage Digital Partners with Ethena to Issue First GENIUS-Act Compliant Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnchorage Digital Bank, the only federally chartered crypto bank in the US, has teamed up with Ethena Labs to bring its USDtb stablecoin onshore—the first to align with the recently passed GENIUS Act.
MoonPay Introduces Solana Staking with 8.49% Yield
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMoonPay, a leading fintech firm in crypto payments and Web3 infrastructure, has unveiled a new liquid staking service for Solana (SOL) holders.
FTX Creditors to Receive $1.9B More in September Payout
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFTX creditors will see another major payout on September 30, with the bankruptcy court approving the release of $1.9 billion from reduced reserves.
UK Government Proposes Sweeping Ransomware Payment Ban
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK has unveiled strict new measures to prevent public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure (CNI) operators—such as energy providers, healthcare services, and local authorities—from paying ransomware demands.
Telegram Brings Crypto to the US with New In-App Wallet
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTelegram is making crypto easier than ever for US users with its new non-custodial wallet, powered by MoonPay.
Western Union Eyes Stablecoin Expansion Amid Regulatory Shifts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWestern Union is actively exploring stablecoin integration within its digital wallet ecosystem, signaling a strategic shift toward blockchain-based payments.
Ark Invest Capitalizes on Coinbase’s Peak with $90M Share Sale
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood’s Ark Invest seized the opportunity to lock in profits, selling $90.58 million worth of Coinbase (COIN) shares just days after the cryptocurrency exchange hit a record high.
Conflux Network Announces Offshore Yuan Stablecoin and Conflux 3.0 Upgrade
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChinese Layer 1 blockchain Conflux Network has unveiled plans to develop an offshore yuan-pegged stablecoin in collaboration with fintech firm AnchorX and Shenzhen-listed Eastcompeace Technology.
US Banking Lobby Opposes Expedited Crypto Bank Licenses
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMajor US banking associations have called on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to delay approvals for crypto firms seeking national bank charters, arguing that the move would represent a major policy shift.
What Are Altcoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAltcoins, a shortened form of “alternative coins,” are essentially any cryptocurrency that isn’t Bitcoin.
Crypto Market Breaks $4T Barrier: Bitcoin Leads While Altcoins Gain Momentum
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a watershed moment for digital assets, the cryptocurrency market capitalization eclipsed $4 trillion Thursday, fueled by Bitcoin’s steady dominance and surging altcoin prices.
Canary Capital Files for Staked INJ ETF, Betting on Injective Protocol
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestment firm Canary Capital has submitted an S-1 application to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a staked INJ exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a Thursday filing.
Ark Invest Offloads $13.3M in Coinbase Shares Amid Record Highs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood’s Ark Invest sold 34,207 Coinbase shares, valued at approximately $13.3 million, from its Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) on Tuesday.
BigONE Exchange Hacked via Supply Chain Attack—$27M Drained from Hot Wallets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange BigONE suffered a $27 million exploit after hackers executed a supply chain attack, bypassing security measures without directly compromising private keys.
Kraken Debuts CFTC-Compliant Crypto Derivatives in US After NinjaTrader Buyout
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has entered the US derivatives market with a new CFTC-regulated trading platform, marking a major milestone following its $1.5 billion takeover of NinjaTrader.
Standard Chartered Rolls Out Institutional Crypto Trading with BTC & ETH Support
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered has expanded its financial services with a new institutional cryptocurrency trading desk, offering spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Coinbase Makes History: First Crypto Exchange to Hit $100 Billion Valuation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has shattered expectations, surpassing a $100 billion market cap for the first time as Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally supercharges demand for crypto equities.
Czech Central Bank Expands into Crypto with $18M Coinbase Purchase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe central bank bought 51,732 shares of Coinbase Global in Q2, now worth around $20 million.
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