Author: Tony Pearce
Ark Invest Takes Profit on Coinbase, Selling $43.8M Stake as Rally Continues
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood’s Ark Invest capitalized on Coinbase’s recent surge, selling $43.8 million worth of shares across its flagship ETFs.
Michael Saylor Doubles Down: MicroStrategy Preps 11th Straight Bitcoin Buy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s most vocal corporate advocate isn’t slowing down. MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor has signaled yet another BTC purchase—marking the company’s 11th straight week of accumulation since April.
South Korea Puts CBDC on Hold as Government Pushes Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s central bank has suspended its digital currency trials as the government shifts focus toward embracing private stablecoins.
Bakkt Seeks $1B Fundraising Flexibility Amid Bitcoin Treasury Plans
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBakkt Holdings has taken a step toward bolstering its balance sheet, filing a shelf registration for up to $1 billion in securities offerings—potentially paving the way for Bitcoin purchases.
Global Watchdog Demands Stronger Crypto Oversight to Combat Illicit Finance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is urging nations to intensify enforcement of crypto anti-money laundering (AML) rules, cautioning that regulatory gaps pose risks to financial stability.
Invesco and Galaxy File for Solana ETF, Joining Growing Race
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAsset manager Invesco and crypto firm Galaxy Digital have filed with the SEC to launch a Solana ETF, dubbed the “Invesco Galaxy Solana ETF.”
Metaplanet Acquires 1,234 More Bitcoin for $133 Million Amid Treasury Expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese investment firm Metaplanet has purchased an additional 1,234 bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $132.7 million, just one day after securing $515 million in funding to bolster its bitcoin treasury strategy.
Bitcoin Dominates Crypto Portfolios in 2025, Fueled by Regulatory Shifts and Institutional Demand
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin now represents roughly one-third of the average cryptocurrency investor’s portfolio, according to a new report from Bybit.
Japan Moves to Reclassify Crypto, Opening Door for ETFs and Tax Cuts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has proposed treating cryptocurrencies as “financial products,” a major regulatory shift that could enable crypto ETFs and slash tax rates on digital asset gains.
MicroStrategy’s Modest Bitcoin Buy Sparks Debate as Prices Slide
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs Bitcoin dipped below $99,000 last week amid geopolitical uncertainty, MicroStrategy seized the opportunity to buy 245 BTC for $26 million—its smallest purchase since March.
Anchorage Digital Bridges Institutions to DeFi via Uniswap Integration
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs Bitcoin dipped below $99,000 last week amid geopolitical uncertainty, MicroStrategy seized the opportunity to buy 245 BTC for $26 million—its smallest purchase since March.
What Are Centralized Crypto Exchanges?
Reading Time: 2 minutesCentralized crypto exchanges are online platforms that allow for the buying, selling, and trading of various cryptocurrencies.
OKX Eyes US IPO After Regulatory Settlement and Relaunch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOKX is reportedly exploring a US stock market listing, per The Information, as the crypto exchange doubles down on its American expansion following a $500 million DOJ settlement earlier this year.
Coinbase Joins MiCA Race, Picks Luxembourg for EU Expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has officially entered the EU’s regulated crypto market, securing a MiCA license from Luxembourg’s CSSF.
South Korean Government Advances Crypto ETF Plans in Policy Shift
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s financial regulator has taken a major step toward approving spot crypto ETFs, submitting a detailed roadmap to the presidential policy committee.
Bitdeer Plans $330M Convertible Notes Offering to Fund Expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore-based Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group has announced a $330 million senior convertible notes offering to finance key growth initiatives.
China’s Central Bank Plans Global Push for Digital Yuan Amid Dollar Uncertainty
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina is accelerating its efforts to internationalize the digital yuan (e-CNY).
JD.com Eyes Global Stablecoin Licenses to Cut Cross-Border Payment Costs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJD.com, China’s e-commerce powerhouse, plans to pursue stablecoin licenses in major markets worldwide, founder Richard Liu revealed.
SEC Opens Comment Period for Franklin Templeton’s XRP and Solana ETF Applications
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has moved forward with reviewing Franklin Templeton’s proposed spot ETFs for XRP and Solana, inviting public feedback before making a final determination.
Trump’s Truth Social Bets Big on Crypto with Dual Bitcoin and Ether ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDonald Trump’s Truth Social has filed paperwork to launch a combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, signaling growing institutional interest in crypto.
Gemini and Coinbase Eye EU Expansion as MiCA Licenses Near Approval
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major move for crypto regulation, Gemini and Coinbase are reportedly on the verge of securing EU operating licenses under the bloc’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.
$6.9M Gone in Hours: How a ‘Discounted’ Cold Wallet on China’s TikTok Drained a Crypto User’s Fortune
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn investor has lost $6.9 million after buying a compromised device from Douyin—China’s TikTok.
Brazil Scraps Crypto Tax Break, Sets 17.5% Flat Rate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrazil has ended its tax exemption for small crypto gains, imposing a uniform 17.5% rate on all digital asset profits.
USDC Integration Goes Live on XRP Ledger, Enabling Cross-DEX Swaps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe XRP Ledger (XRPL) has officially added support for Circle’s USDC stablecoin, enabling new DeFi interoperability features.
Senate to Hold Decisive Vote on GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Next Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate has scheduled its final vote on the GENIUS Act for June 17, a move that could shape the regulatory landscape for stablecoins nationwide.
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