Roswell, New Mexico, has made history by becoming the first city in the United States to adopt Bitcoin as part of its strategic financial reserves. This move marks a bold step toward integrating digital assets into public finance. By holding Bitcoin, the city aims to diversify its treasury and position itself for long-term financial strength. …
Libre, a tokenization firm, is launching the Telegram Bond Fund (TBF) on the TON blockchain. The fund will tokenize $500 million worth of Telegram’s debt, offering accredited investors access to high-quality yield products. Backed by Telegram’s $2.4 billion in outstanding bonds, these tokenized assets can also be used as collateral for on-chain borrowing and project …
BlackRock has officially filed to tokenize shares of its massive $150 billion money market fund, marking a major step toward merging traditional finance with blockchain technology. The offering is specifically aimed at institutional investors, requiring a minimum investment of $3 million. This initiative highlights growing institutional interest in digital assets and blockchain’s role in the …
Speaking at TOKEN2049, Arthur Hayes predicted Bitcoin could soar to $1 million by 2028. He pointed to expected U.S. money-printing and liquidity boosts similar to past quantitative easing as key drivers. Hayes believes these policies will weaken the dollar and push more people toward crypto. As governments inject more cash into the system, he sees …
PayPal has confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has ended its investigation into the company’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD, without taking any action. In a regulatory filing on April 29, PayPal said the SEC notified them that the case was closed. The investigation began after PayPal received a subpoena from the SEC’s Division …
Cardone Capital, a real estate investment firm managing $5 billion in assets, is set to expand into the crypto space with a plan to acquire more than 1,000 Bitcoin. The move signals a strategic shift as the firm looks to diversify its holdings and tap into the growing value of digital assets. With this step, …
21Shares has submitted a proposal to list a spot Dogecoin (DOGE) ETF on Nasdaq, aiming to provide traditional investors with direct exposure to the popular cryptocurrency. If approved, this would be the first spot DOGE ETF in the U.S., signaling a broader acceptance of altcoins in mainstream finance. The move reflects increasing demand for diversified …
The U.S. Department of Justice is pushing for a 20-year prison sentence for Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky. Prosecutors allege that Mashinsky orchestrated a deliberate fraud that led to $4.7 billion in user losses. The DOJ claims he misled investors about the safety and profitability of Celsius’s operations, contributing to one of the crypto industry’s biggest …
Circle, the company behind the $62 billion USDC stablecoin, has received in-principle approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority. This approval allows Circle to operate as a money services provider in the UAE, marking a major step in its Middle East expansion. The announcement comes shortly after Circle launched a new payments …
North Carolina’s Bitcoin Reserve bill, HB 92, has cleared the Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House. The bill allows the State Treasurer to invest up to 5% of select state funds in digital assets like Bitcoin. It also calls for a study to explore the possibility of creating a North Carolina Digital …
FTX has launched legal action against NFT Stars Ltd. and KUROSEMI INC. (d/b/a Delysium) for failing to deliver tokens it is entitled to under contract. This step follows numerous attempts to resolve the issue without litigation. FTX plans to reach out to other token and coin issuers with outstanding assets and will file additional lawsuits …
As of April 27, 2025, Strategy has acquired 15,355 BTC for approximately $1.42 billion, at an average price of $92,737 per Bitcoin. This move has resulted in a 13.7% BTC yield year-to-date in 2025. Additionally, strategy holds 553,555 BTC, valued at around $37.90 billion, with an average purchase price of $68,459 per Bitcoin, reflecting a …
Coinbase Asset Management is set to launch the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund on May 1. The fund targets an annual net yield of 4%-8%, with returns paid in Bitcoin. Available exclusively to institutional investors outside the U.S., it uses a basis trading strategy between spot and perpetual futures markets. Aspen Digital, among other institutions, has …
Around nine hours ago, 3,520 $BTC, worth approximately $330.7 million, was suspiciously transferred from a victim’s account. The Bitcoin was swiftly swapped for Monero ($XMR) through several exchanges, causing a significant 50% increase in XMR’s price. This sudden surge in value has raised questions, with many speculating that the large transaction may have manipulated the …
Dankrad Feist, a researcher from Ethereum, has unveiled a four-year plan to increase the blockchain’s gas limit by 100x. This ambitious move could potentially raise Ethereum’s transactions per second (TPS) to 2,000, significantly improving the blockchain’s scalability and performance. The plan aims to enhance Ethereum’s efficiency, paving the way for a more robust and faster …
Nexo has officially reentered the U.S. market, offering high-yield crypto savings accounts, asset-backed credit lines, and trading and liquidity services for both retail and institutional clients. The announcement was made at a special business event, attended by figures such as Donald Trump Jr. This comes after Nexo’s partial exit in late 2022, when it stopped …
Grayscale recently met with the SEC’s crypto task force, urging for approval to allow Ethereum staking through its ETFs. The company emphasized that $61 million in rewards have been missed due to current regulations. Grayscale is requesting an update to its Form 19b-4 filings for the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini …
Asset management giant BlackRock made major moves today, purchasing $240 million worth of Bitcoin and an additional $54 million in Ethereum. These large-scale acquisitions signal BlackRock’s growing confidence in the long-term value of digital assets. With institutional demand heating up, the company’s aggressive buying spree adds weight to the ongoing crypto market rally. BlackRock’s latest …
Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Martin Schlegel announced at the 2025 General Assembly that the bank has rejected adding Bitcoin to its reserves. He pointed to concerns over liquidity and volatility risks as the main reasons for the decision. However, the SNB still has indirect Bitcoin exposure through its investments in companies like Tesla, MARA …
Semler Scientific has made a significant move by purchasing 111 Bitcoins for $10 million. This purchase has yielded a 23.5% return year-to-date. With this addition, the company’s total Bitcoin holdings now reach 3,303 BTC. This strategic investment showcases Semler Scientific’s commitment to expanding its cryptocurrency portfolio and capitalizing on the digital asset’s growth.
Ethereum developers are proposing a 4x increase in the gas limit to 150M for the upcoming Fusaka hard fork. This adjustment aims to boost Layer 1 (L1) execution, enabling the network to manage more transactions with greater efficiency. By raising the gas limit, Ethereum seeks to enhance its overall performance, ensuring smoother operations and better …
A Bitcoin Suisse board member has proposed that the Swiss central bank consider adding Bitcoin to its reserves. The suggestion highlights the potential advantages of including the cryptocurrency in the country’s financial strategy. By diversifying its assets, the Swiss central bank could benefit from Bitcoin’s growth, reinforcing Switzerland’s role as a pioneer in adopting digital …
Binance has confirmed that it will delist and cease trading for all spot trading pairs of four tokens: Alpaca Finance (ALPACA), PlayDapp (PDA), Viberate (VIB), and Wing Finance (WING). This action will take effect on May 2, 2025, at 03:00 (UTC). As a result, all spot trading pairs for these tokens will be removed from …
The New Hampshire Bitcoin Reserve Bill, HB 302, has passed the Senate Finance Committee with a 4-1 vote. This decision marks a significant step forward for the bill, which is now one step closer to becoming law. The approval demonstrates growing support for Bitcoin adoption within the state, as lawmakers continue to assess the potential …
Metaplanet has purchased an additional 145 BTC for around $13.6 million at an average price of $93,327 per bitcoin. This move boosts the company’s total holdings to 5,000 BTC as of April 24, 2025. The total acquisition cost is approximately $428.1 million, averaging $85,621 per BTC. Impressively, Metaplanet has achieved a 121.1% year-to-date return on …
Binance has announced new compliance rules for its South African users, set to begin on April 30. As part of the changes, all crypto deposits and withdrawals will now require both sender and receiver information. This move is aimed at aligning with local regulatory demands. The update is part of Binance’s ongoing efforts to strengthen …
In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price surged past $93,000, triggering the liquidation of over $285 million in short positions. This sharp upward movement caught many traders off guard, forcing the automatic closure of their leveraged bets against Bitcoin. The current BTC price stands at $93,642, with an intraday high of $93,723 and a low …
Trump Media has joined forces with popular crypto exchange Crypto.com to launch new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on Bitcoin and crypto assets. The agreement marks a major step into the financial markets for Trump Media, signaling growing interest in digital assets from mainstream players. The partnership aims to make crypto investing more accessible and trusted …
Circle has introduced a new payment platform aimed at simplifying cross-border transactions. The platform will connect financial institutions, banks, and digital wallets, allowing them to send and receive payments in real time. It supports regulated stablecoins like USDC and EURC, making international transfers faster, cheaper, and more secure. By bridging traditional finance with digital assets, …
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced a corporate restructuring, set to complete by July 31, 2025. The company will spin off non-exchange businesses into a new entity called “Bithumb A” to reduce risks and boost efficiency. This move is part of Bithumb’s preparation for its planned IPO, which could take place in the Korean market …