Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Circle Takes Next Step Toward Traditional Banking with US License Bid
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle Internet Group has filed for a national banking license, per Reuters.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: Now Holds 13,350 BTC, Topping Galaxy Digital
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet is doubling down on Bitcoin—again. The Tokyo-based firm has scooped up another 1,005 BTC for $108 million, pushing its total holdings to 13,350 BTC and vaulting past competitors Galaxy Digital and CleanSpark.
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.
Bitvavo Gains EU-Wide Approval with MiCA License
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmsterdam-based crypto exchange Bitvavo has secured a MiCA license from Dutch regulators, positioning it for expanded operations across Europe.
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.
Bitwise’s DOGE, APT ETFs Could Offer Tax-Friendly In-Kind Redemptions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise has revised its Dogecoin and Aptos ETF proposals to enable in-kind redemptions, a mechanism that allows investors to directly exchange shares for crypto.
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.
Hong Kong Doubles Down on Crypto: Stablecoin Rules & Tokenization Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong is tightening its grip on digital assets with a new regulatory framework, mandating licenses for stablecoin issuers from August 1.
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.”
Barclays to Block Crypto Purchases on Credit Cards This Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBarclays will ban cryptocurrency transactions made via its Barclaycard credit cards starting Friday, citing concerns over market volatility and investor risks.
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.
Kraken Gains MiCA Approval in Ireland, Strengthening European Presence
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has been granted a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license by the Central Bank of Ireland, positioning it to provide regulated digital asset services throughout the European Economic Area (EEA).
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.
Turkey Implements Stringent Crypto Transaction Monitoring Requirements
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Turkish government is introducing enhanced regulatory measures for cryptocurrency transactions to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) controls.
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.
South Korea’s Central Bank Advocates Gradual Stablecoin Adoption
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of Korea (BOK) supports a phased approach to stablecoin issuance, with banks leading the rollout before expanding to other sectors.
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.
Bitcoin’s $100K Plunge Just a ‘Bump in the Road’ – Hayes Predicts Big Rebound
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s price took a sudden dive below $100,000 over the weekend, hitting $98,500—its lowest level in six weeks—after a US strike on Iran rattled markets.
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.
Investors Pour $1.2B Into Crypto Funds Despite Price Slump
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency investment products defied last week’s market turbulence, drawing $1.24 billion in fresh capital, per CoinShares’ latest report.
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.
Thailand Moves to Regulate Token Offerings, Cracks Down on Insider Risks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s SEC is gathering feedback on new rules that would let crypto exchanges and their affiliates issue utility tokens—but with strict disclosure requirements to prevent insider trading.
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.
Texas Makes Historic Move: State-Backed Bitcoin Reserve Now Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTexas Governor Greg Abbott has signed SB21, creating the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve—a sovereign Bitcoin treasury separate from the state’s general funds.
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