Bolivia is taking a major step toward embracing cryptocurrencies by forming a strategic alliance with El Salvador. On July 30, the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) and El Salvador’s National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD) signed a memorandum of understanding to support the exchange of expertise in digital asset regulation and blockchain technologies. This partnership […]
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Billionaire Bill Miller IV says proof‑of‑stake blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana are unlikely to “win at the end of the day,” arguing that Bitcoin’s proof‑of‑work design confers a durability other networks can’t match. In a July 28 interview with CNBC’s “Closing Bell,” the billionaire investor said recent US policy moves may give proof‑of‑stake assets […]
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A new report by Standard Chartered identifies publicly traded Ethereum (ETH) treasury companies as a distinct and rapidly evolving asset class, separate from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and traditional crypto investment vehicles. According to the report, these firms are not holding ETH for speculative purposes. Instead, they are positioning their balance sheets around staking yields, DeFi […]
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Data center Hyperscale Data announced that it has begun purchasing XRP as part of a previously stated plan to acquire up to $10 million of the token, with the company’s shares jumping up to 12% amid the announcement. The company stated in a July 28 announcement that the reports will summarize digital asset activity from […]
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Interactive Brokers is considering launching a stablecoin for customers, a move that would add one of the world’s largest discount brokerages to the list of firms using crypto, Reuters reported on July 28. Founder Thomas Peterffy said in an interview with the newswire that the company is “working on potentially issuing stablecoins.” However, a final […]
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Tron Inc. has filed to raise up to $1 billion as part of an ambitious push to grow its TRX token reserves, capitalizing on a dramatic surge in its stock following a recent merger. The company, formerly known as SRM Entertainment, disclosed the fundraising plans in a Form S-3 registration statement with the U.S. Securities […]
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PayPal has launched a new initiative, “Pay with Crypto,” aimed at streamlining global commerce and significantly reducing the cost of cross-border transactions, according to a July 28 statement. According to the company, the service offers merchants a 90% reduction in international transaction fees compared to traditional credit card processors. Pay with crypto This is made […]
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Bitcoin’s quiet rally has captured the attention of Wall Street and beyond, but some voices from OG Bitcoiners like American HODL are predicting that what we’ve witnessed so far is just the calm before an explosive storm. The Bitcoin treasury bubble thesis The Bitcoin treasury bubble thesis is that, within just a few years, a […]
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Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed support for stablecoin businesses that operate within the bounds of the country’s digital asset regulations. During the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit held in Lagos, SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama reportedly said the African country is ready to embrace blockchain-based payment innovations as long as they comply with existing laws. […]
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Investor and “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki warned investors to beware of holding Bitcoin (BTC), gold and silver through exchange‑traded funds, saying those paper‑based instruments are no substitute for the real thing. Kiyosaki likened ETFs to having only a “picture of a gun” for self‑defense, useful in good times but useless in a […]
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The cohort of publicly traded companies with holdings of at least 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) has surged from 24 at the end of the first quarter to 35 as of July 25, representing a nearly 50% increase. According to new figures released by Chris Kuiper, vice president of research at Fidelity Digital Assets, the growth pushes […]
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Bitcoin’s long-standing four-year cycle, once a dominant framework for predicting price movements, is beginning to lose its influence, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. In a July 25 post on X, Hougan pointed out that the maturing nature of the crypto market, coupled with rising institutional involvement, is weakening the forces that historically shaped Bitcoin’s […]
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A coalition of crypto, fintech, and retail trade groups has urged President Donald Trump to take a firm stance in defending the nation’s open banking framework, warning that legal challenges by major banks threaten consumer data rights and could derail the administration’s innovation agenda. In a July 23 letter, the Financial Technology Association, Blockchain Association, […]
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The TON Foundation and Kingsway Capital Partners are seeking to raise at least $400 million for a crypto treasury company that would hold Toncoin, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter. The planned vehicle would use a private investment in public equity (PIPE) structure, in which a publicly traded company […]
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Strategy intends to expand its new preferred equity offering to $2 billion from $500 million, Bloomberg News reported on July 24. The upsized deal comes as the Michael Saylor-led firm leans further into purchasing additional Bitcoin (BTC) amid a powerful, ETF-driven market rally to new all-time highs. The company has created multiple share classes to […]
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has strengthened its position as Ethereum’s largest publicly traded holder, with its total ETH portfolio now valued at over $2 billion. In a disclosure on July 24, the company announced that it currently holds 566,776 ETH, acquired at an average price of $3,643 per token. BitMine’s ETH stash now exceeds the […]
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Block joined the S&P 500 on July 23, replacing Hess after the oil producer’s $54 billion acquisition by Chevron, a reshuffle that sent Block’s stock up 10.7% from the July 18 open of $72.01 to $79.69 by press time. The company announced the addition on July 18, prompting investors to position ahead of index-tracking funds […]
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VERT, a Brazilian fund management and securitization firm, has launched a blockchain-based platform on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to modernize the issue and management of agribusiness credit. According to a July 23 statement, the platform’s first significant transaction involves the tokenization of a BRL 700 million (~$130 million) Agribusiness Receivables Certificate (CRA), marking a substantial […]
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Out of the 58 entities holding Ethereum (ETH) in their treasuries, the 10 public-listed companies have roughly $3.2 billion, equivalent to 865,265 ETH. According to Strategic ETH Reserve data, four publicly listed companies recently added 113,300 ETH to their holdings. Furthermore, the number of entities jumped from 40 in June to 58 as of July […]
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Citadel Securities has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to proceed cautiously with any initiatives that would accelerate the adoption of tokenized securities, warning that a hasty approach could disrupt existing capital markets and marginalize institutional investors. The market-making giant submitted its recommendations in a formal letter to the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, arguing […]
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Western Union is piloting stablecoin remittance settlements in select corridors across South America and Africa, part of a closed-loop test announced by CEO Devin McGranahan during interviews on July 22. The company is also evaluating the development of a consumer-facing crypto wallet, signaling broader ambitions to integrate blockchain-based infrastructure into its global money transfer operations. […]
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JPMorgan Chase is reportedly preparing to offer loans backed by client-held digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking a direct engagement with crypto collateralization by a global systemically important bank for the first time. The plan, reported by the Financial Times and Reuters, would expand an existing effort by the bank to accept spot Bitcoin […]
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Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, revealed it has amassed roughly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and related digital assets, expanding on an investment strategy disclosed earlier this year. The company’s July 21 filing comes days after the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a trio of crypto bills, including […]
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The Ethena Foundation is making a bold push into the public markets by creating a new stablecoin-focused treasury firm, StablecoinX Inc. According to a July 21 statement, the company will go public through a merger with TLGY Acquisition Corp. As part of the deal, StablecoinX plans to invest $360 million into the buyback and accumulation […]
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on July 21 that the agency has “stated informally more than formally” that Ethereum (ETH) is not a security, but deciding whether to hold the token in treasury reserves “is up to companies to decide.” Atkins added that Ethereum is “a very key […]
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Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster confirmed the brokerage plans to add Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading for its customers during an interview with CNBC on July 18. According to Wurster, the move comes amid heavy client demand to see all their asset exposure in the same dashboard. He said: “Our clients are invested in […]
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President Donald Trump is reportedly intensifying his pro-crypto agenda with plans to expand access to trillions from retirement funds and ease taxation for everyday crypto use. According to a June 17 report by the Financial Times, sources familiar with the matter say the President could soon issue an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement plans to […]
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Bit Origin has arranged up to $500 million in new capital to accumulate Dogecoin (DOGE) for its corporate treasury, becoming the latest public company to shift its digital asset reserves beyond Bitcoin. The company stated in a current report on Form 6-K that accredited investors committed $400 million in Class A shares and $100 million […]
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Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company has agreed to merge with Cantor Equity Partners I (CEPO) in a SPAC transaction that will take the Bitcoin-focused treasury vehicle public on Nasdaq under the ticker BSTR once the deal is closed. The parties signed the Business Combination Agreement dated July 16 and released the announcement today. BSTR plans to […]
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Canary Capital has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the first-ever staked Injective (INJ) exchange-traded fund, aiming to provide institutional investors with regulated access to native on-chain yield. The proposed Canary Staked INJ ETF would actively stake its INJ holdings on the Injective proof-of-stake network, passing staking rewards, currently estimated at […]
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