Author: Tony Pearce
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.
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.
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