Rumble, a Tether-backed video-sharing platform, has made its first Bitcoin acquisition two months after adopting the top crypto as a strategic reserve asset. On Jan. 20, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski announced that the company had purchased Bitcoin on Friday, Jan. 17. According to him: “On Friday, Rumble made its first-ever purchase of Bitcoin. It won’t […]
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The crypto market has recorded its highest weekly inflow this year, reaching an impressive $2.2 billion. According to the latest CoinShares report, this influx of capital was fueled by growing excitement around Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration. The firm noted that the surge pushed total year-to-date inflows to $2.8 billion. This influx has also pushed […]
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A Bitcoin futures ETF offers investors exposure to Bitcoin’s price movements without directly owning the cryptocurrency.
Options trading platform Deribit has reportedly drawn interest from potential buyers and is working with FT Partners to explore strategic opportunities, Bloomberg News reported on Jan. 14, citing sources familiar with the matter. The platform has seen a meteoric rise in trading activity, with its total trading volume nearly doubling to $1.2 trillion in 2024. […]
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Fulgur Ventures, a cornerstone investor in the final close of Sygnum’s strategic growth round, is known for backing major industry platforms like Blockstream.
The digital asset market witnessed its first full week of inflows in 2025, with $48 million added to investment products, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. CoinShares reported that the week began with promising inflows nearing $1 billion. However, these gains were nearly erased as $940 million flowed out later, reflecting how sensitive the market […]
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Oh, an innovative platform blending AI with Web3 technology has secured $4.5 million in seed funding, according to a Jan. 10 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The oversubscribed round saw contributions from major players like Tangent, Big Brain Holdings, Kosmos Ventures, Tagus Capital, and Bodhi Ventures. It also received support from prominent angel investors like Delphi […]
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A recent report by Bitwise and VettaFi reveals that 56% of financial advisors are more likely to invest in crypto this year, with the 2024 US election results pivoting sentiment. The 2024 surge in crypto prices and increased regulatory clarity have sparked greater interest from clients and advisors alike. In 2024, 96% of advisors fielded […]
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Crypto-related products recorded a remarkable $44.2 billion in inflows last year—almost four times higher than the previous all-time high of $10.5 billion set in 2021. According to CoinShares’ latest report, this record-breaking performance is attributed to the introduction of US spot-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which significantly influenced global investments. Bitcoin ETFs dominate Bitcoin dominated the […]
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MicroStrategy began 2025 by announcing a fresh BTC purchase made in the last two days of 2024.
AI models have envisioned some eye-watering crypto prices for 2025.
Binance Labs has announced a major rebranding initiative alongside an expanded investment strategy for the coming year. In a Dec. 31 statement, the company stated that its investments over the past year were equally split between infrastructure and application-focused initiatives. It supported projects across DeFi, AI, the Bitcoin ecosystem, gaming, and emerging technologies like restaking […]
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In yesterday’s preliminary proxy statement with the SEC, MicroStrategy introduced a plan to increase authorized shares from 330 million to 10.33 billion as part of its $42 billion 21/21 Plan. It outlines proposals for a 2025 Special Meeting of Stockholders, including efforts to raise $21 billion in equity and $21 billion through fixed-income instruments, potentially advancing […]
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Crypto investment products experienced $308 million in net inflows last week, marking the eleventh consecutive week of positive movement, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. However, the week was not without turbulence. On Dec. 19, the industry recorded the most significant single-day withdrawal of $576 million. This tumultuous activity culminated in nearly $1 billion exiting […]
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El Salvador has agreed to adjust its Bitcoin policies as part of a $1.4 billion loan arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a Dec. 18 statement. The global financial regulator stated that it had reached a staff-level agreement with El Salvador on a 40-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The funds aim to […]
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CoinShares’ latest report showed that the crypto sector experienced $3.2 billion in inflow last week, extending its streak to 10 consecutive weeks of positive flows. This marks the longest streak of inflow this year. The inflow also brings total year-to-date flows to $44.5 billion, which is four times higher than any previous annual record. Trump’s election […]
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Crypto ETPs have recorded $20.3 billion of inflows during the past 10 weeks, accounting for 45% of all inflows in 2024.
US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), according to Satoshi Act Fund founder Dennis Porter. On Dec. 15, Porter shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that Trump plans to use the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) to implement this strategy after his inauguration. […]
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The Avalanche Foundation announced raising $250 million through a private token sale to support its blockchain platform, according to a Dec. 12 statement. The funding round had around 40 participants, including leading firms such as Galaxy Digital, Dragonfly, and ParaFi Capital. The announcement spurred a 10% surge in Avalanche’s AVAX token, pushing its price to […]
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According to a paper released Dec. 12, BlackRock suggests that a 1% to 2% Bitcoin allocation in multi-asset portfolios matches the risk levels found in portfolios holding technology stocks. The asset manager, which oversees trillions of dollars, frames this range as a strategic starting point for investors seeking diverse sources of risk. Bitcoin is proposed […]
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Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng has questioned whether the city’s government is considering Bitcoin as part of its investment strategy. He raised these views in a Dec. 11 statement, highlighting the growing global recognition of Bitcoin and its decentralized nature despite its inherent risks. The Bitcoin reserve question Ng questioned if the Hong Kong government […]
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Crypto investment products achieved a historic milestone last week, recording a staggering $3.85 billion in weekly inflows, according to CoinShares’ latest report on digital asset flows. These inflows pushed year-to-date (YTD) totals to $41 billion, with assets under management (AuM) climbing to $165 billion. The figures have outpaced the previous record set in 2021, which […]
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A more "financially literate" user base could reduce cryptocurrencies’ wild market swings, some say.
XRP’s recent price surge has sparked growing interest from institutional players, with Worksport and The BC Bud Co. announcing plans to include the token in their treasury strategies. Traditionally, corporate crypto investments have centered on Bitcoin, a trend set by companies like MicroStrategy. However, XRP’s impressive 300% rally over the past month has propelled it […]
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Woori Technology, a South Korean venture capital firm, is reportedly considering selling its stake in Dunamu, the parent company of the Upbit crypto exchange. Upbit is the largest crypto trading platform in the East Asian country. According to local media reports, Woori invested 5.5 billion KRW in Dunamu in 2015, acquiring an undisclosed company share. […]
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Digital asset investment products experienced their second-lowest weekly inflows in the past eight weeks, totaling $270 million, according to CoinShares‘ latest fund flow report. This brings the total year-to-date inflow to $37.3 billion. James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, highlighted an unusual contrast in the flows across different assets within the class. He noted […]
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Sora Ventures has launched a $150 million fund aimed at advancing Bitcoin-focused treasury strategies among listed companies across Asia. The fund seeks to replicate the MicroStrategy model, leveraging Bitcoin as a primary reserve asset to optimize financial strategies and enhance stakeholder value. The fund will target companies listed on major stock exchanges in Japan, Hong […]
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Justin Sun’s TRON purchased $30 million worth of World Liberty Financial tokens earlier this week, and the investment enabled President-elect Donald Trump and his sons, Eric, Don Jr., and Barron, to get paid. World Liberty listed Trump as its “Chief Crypto Advocate,” and his sons as “Web3 Ambassadors.” Trump and his family have been promoting […]
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Justin Sun’s TRON purchased $30 million worth of World Liberty Financial tokens earlier this week, and the investment enabled President-elect Donald Trump and his sons, Eric, Don Jr., and Barron, to get paid. World Liberty listed Trump as its “Chief Crypto Advocate,” and his sons as “Web3 Ambassadors.” Trump and his family have been promoting […]
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The proposed plan by Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim for the city’s “diversification of financial resources” suggested an investment in Bitcoin as a reserve asset.