Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
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.
Trump White House Finally Delivers Crypto Regulatory Blueprint
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter months of anticipation, the Trump administration’s Working Group on Digital Assets has published its comprehensive report on cryptocurrency regulation.
SEC Clears In-Kind Redemptions—A Win for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has approved in-kind redemptions for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, paving the way for lower costs and greater efficiency.
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.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys $2.5B in BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor’s Strategy just made another bold move in its Bitcoin accumulation playbook—adding 21,021 BTC to its already massive treasury.
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.
PayPal Slashes Fees with New Crypto Checkout, Supports 100+ Tokens
Reading Time: < 1 minutePayPal is rolling out a low-cost crypto payment solution for US merchants, charging just 0.99% per transaction—a 90% reduction compared to standard credit card fees.
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.
SEC Extends Review Period for Trump-Linked Bitcoin ETF Amid Wider Delays
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has deferred its decision on the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, moving the deadline to September 18. The fund, supported by Trump Media & Technology Group, seeks to trade on NYSE Arca under existing commodity trust rules.
Ethereum Tops $3,900 as SharpLink Adds $295M in ETH to Staked Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEthereum’s price recovery continues, climbing above $3,900 after bouncing from a $3,530 low last week. The move toward $4,000 comes alongside surging trading volumes and institutional accumulation.
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).
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin with $92.5M Buy, Targets 1% Supply
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet continues to bet big on Bitcoin, purchasing another 780 BTC for $92.5 million—its latest move in a strategy that has amassed $2 billion in BTC holdings.
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.
Hong Kong Cracks Down on Unlicensed Stablecoin Promotions with Jail Time, Fines
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStarting August 1, promoting unlicensed stablecoins in Hong Kong will become a criminal offense punishable by fines of up to HK$50,000 (US$6,300) and six months’ imprisonment.
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.
Ark Invest Offloads $12M in Coinbase Shares Amid Portfolio Rebalancing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood’s Ark Invest sold $12.1 million worth of Coinbase Global (COIN) stock on Thursday, trimming its position in the crypto exchange across two of its ETFs.
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.
Institutions Bet Big on Ethereum as Spot ETFs Rake in $534M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInstitutional demand for Ethereum is heating up, with US spot ETH ETFs absorbing $534 million in net inflows on Tuesday—their third-best day on record.
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.
CoinShares Wins MiCA License in France
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinShares, one of Europe’s top crypto investment firms, just locked in a major regulatory milestone: a MiCA license from France.
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.
GOP Senators Propose Crypto Market Framework, Eye House Alignment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRepublican leaders on the Senate Banking Committee have circulated a draft bill to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, potentially merging efforts with the House’s recently passed CLARITY Act.
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.
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