Author: Tony Pearce
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.
Bitcoin Smashes $120K as ETF Mania and Policy Hopes Ignite Rally
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s price skyrocketed to a historic $120,000 Sunday night, fueled by record-breaking ETF inflows and anticipation of pro-crypto US legislation.
Reserve Bank of Australia Ramps Up Wholesale CBDC, Stablecoin Testing with Major Players
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia’s central bank is deepening its exploration of digital money, moving into live trials of wholesale CBDCs and stablecoins with industry partners.
US Lawmakers to Debate Crypto Tax Framework as Three Key Bills Advance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS House of Representatives lawmakers will hold a hearing on cryptocurrency tax policy next week.
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Tops $500M Market Cap in Just 7 Months
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple’s dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has surpassed $500 million in market capitalization just seven months after launch.
BlackRock’s IBIT Smashes Records with 700,000 BTC in Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF has reached a staggering 700,000 BTC ($76 billion) in assets under management, cementing its dominance in the crypto ETF space.
GameSquare Stock Soars 60% Following Approval of $100M Ethereum Treasury Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGameSquare Holdings (GAME) surged nearly 60% on the Nasdaq Tuesday after its board greenlit a $100 million Ethereum-based treasury initiative.
Crypto Funds Hit $188B AUM Despite Slowing Bitcoin Inflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency investment products continued their inflow streak last week, though Bitcoin ETPs showed signs of cooling demand.
SEC Lays Groundwork for Wave of New Crypto ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has taken its first concrete step toward approving a flood of cryptocurrency ETFs.
Musk’s New Political Party Is All-In on Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteElon Musk just dropped a bombshell—his freshly minted America Party will officially accept Bitcoin.
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin with $239M Purchase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet, Japan’s leading Bitcoin investment firm, has further cemented its commitment to BTC with a $238.7 million purchase of 2,205 coins.
Two Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Move 20,000 BTC After 14 Years
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo long-inactive Bitcoin wallets holding a combined 20,000 BTC suddenly sprang to life late Thursday night after more than 14 years of dormancy, onchain data reveals.
Lummis Files New Bill to Slash Crypto Taxes, Boost Adoption
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSenator Cynthia Lummis is taking another swing at crypto tax reform, introducing a standalone bill to ease burdens on everyday users and miners.
SEC Reverses Course, Pauses Grayscale’s Bitcoin-Heavy ETF Conversion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has put a hold on Grayscale’s plan to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund into an ETF—just 24 hours after initially approving it.
First Spot Solana Staking ETF Rakes in $33M in Debut Trading Day: Bloomberg
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe inaugural spot Solana staking ETF launched Wednesday, amassing roughly $33 million in trading volume on its first day.
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