Strategy acquires 196 Bitcoin for about $22.1 million, paying an average of $113,048 per coin. As of September 28, 2025, the company holds a total of 640,031 Bitcoins, bought for around $47.35 billion at an average price of $73,983 each. This purchase is part of MicroStrategy’s ongoing strategy to increase its Bitcoin holdings despite market …
SWIFT is teaming up with ConsenSys and over 30 global banks to build a blockchain-based shared ledger. This new system will enable real-time, around-the-clock cross-border payments, making transactions faster, more secure, and transparent. The initial prototype, developed by ConsenSys, aims to support regulated tokenized assets and improve interoperability with existing payment networks. This move marks …
Sonic Labs has appointed Mitchell Demeter as its new CEO to lead global expansion and strengthen institutional partnerships. Demeter will focus on growing the developer ecosystem and increasing Sonic’s presence worldwide, especially in the U.S. He will also step down as CEO of SonicStrategy to become its Executive Chair, continuing to support its growth. Known …
Binance announced that Swarm Network (TRUTH) will be available for trading on its Binance Alpha platform starting October 1, 2025, at 12:00 (UTC). On the same day, Binance Futures will launch the TRUTHUSDT perpetual contract with up to 50x leverage at 12:30 (UTC). Swarm Network offers a decentralized protocol focused on real-time verified data and …
Popular YouTuber MrBeast recently spent $320,587 USDT to purchase 167,436 Aster (ASTER) tokens, adding to his growing crypto portfolio. This latest purchase brings his total Aster holdings to 705,821 tokens, valued at around $1.28 million. MrBeast’s continued investment highlights his confidence in the project as Aster gains traction in the decentralized finance space. The move …
Aster captured $14.33 million in fees in the past 24 hours, making it the second-largest protocol globally, behind only Tether with $22.18 million. It surpassed major protocols like Circle and Uniswap, with nearly ten times the fee revenue of Hyperliquid. This rapid growth is driven by a surge in perpetual trading volume, whale activity, and …
Qatar National Bank (QNB Group), one of the largest banks in the Middle East, has integrated JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments blockchain platform to process US dollar corporate payments. This technology allows QNB to settle USD payments for local business clients within minutes, operating 24/7. The move enhances payment speed and reliability compared to traditional banking, …
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra, accusing him of being the beneficial owner of 285 Bitcoins valued at ₹150 crore. These Bitcoins are linked to the late Amit Bhardwaj’s crypto Ponzi scheme. ED alleges Kundra concealed crucial evidence, failed to surrender the Bitcoins, and disguised the origin of these …
Leading asset managers including Franklin, Fidelity, CoinShares, Bitwise, Grayscale, VanEck, and Canary have filed new amendments for spot Solana ETFs that include staking rewards. Nate Geraci, CEO of The ETF Store, predicts SEC approval could come within the next two weeks, following the positive reception of earlier Solana staking ETFs. This development represents a major …
On September 26, spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw a combined outflow of $418 million, with major funds like Fidelity’s FBTC losing $115 million, Bitwise’s BITB dropping $80 million, and Ark’s ARKB down by $63 million. None of the 12 Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows, indicating widespread selling pressure. Ethereum ETFs also suffered $248 million …
Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager, is planning to offer cryptocurrency ETFs on its brokerage platform for the first time. This move comes as investor interest in crypto grows and reflects Vanguard’s effort to expand its product range with regulated crypto investment options. The new ETFs will provide Vanguard clients easy and secure access to …
Canary Capital has filed an updated S-1 registration for a Solana ETF that will hold and stake $SOL tokens, aiming to deliver both price exposure and staking rewards to investors. The ETF, named Canary Marinade Solana ETF, partners with Marinade Finance for Solana staking integration. The filing reflects a growing trend of crypto ETFs combining …
On September 25, the SEC’s Crypto Task Force met with VanEck to review pressing issues in digital asset regulation. The agenda covered crypto ETF rules, liquid staking tokens, fund tokenization, DeFi oversight, and custody requirements for digital assets. The meeting reflects the SEC’s effort to engage directly with major market players as it works toward …
Crypto exchange Kraken has secured $500 million in new funding, valuing the company at $15 billion. The round, structured by Kraken without a single lead investor, saw participation from investment firms, venture capital funds, and Tribe Capital, led by CEO Arjun Sethi, who also invested personally. The fresh capital will fuel Kraken’s global expansion and …
Google, valued at $2 trillion, is investing in publicly listed Bitcoin miner Cipher Mining. As part of a 10-year agreement with AI cloud platform Fluidstack, Google will receive a 5.4% stake in Cipher and backstop $1.4 billion in lease obligations. Cipher will deliver 168 MW of AI computing power from its Texas site, generating about …
Ohio’s State Board of Deposit has approved a vendor to process cryptocurrency payments, including Bitcoin, for state fees and services. This decision follows months of effort led by Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Treasurer Robert Sprague. Ohio now becomes one of the first states to accept crypto for government transactions. LaRose highlighted growing demand …
The Australian government has released draft legislation that would bring crypto firms under the same rules as traditional financial services. The proposal introduces a framework for new crypto products, aiming to strengthen oversight and protect investors. By aligning digital assets with established finance laws, authorities hope to build greater trust, stability, and clarity in the …
Nine leading European banks, including ING, UniCredit, KBC, and CaixaBank, are collaborating to launch a euro-backed stablecoin that meets the EU’s MiCAR regulations. This innovative digital currency aims to enable fast, secure, and affordable payments across Europe. Targeted for launch in the latter half of 2026, the stablecoin will offer a strong European alternative to …
The SEC has given the green light for the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF to operate under new generic listing standards. With this approval, the fund can move beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to include other crypto assets like XRP, Solana, and Stellar. The decision allows investors wider exposure to digital assets through a regulated …
Naver Financial, the fintech arm of South Korea’s leading internet giant, has entered a share-swap agreement with Dunamu, the company behind Upbit. The deal gives Naver effective control of the country’s largest crypto exchange, opening the door to its entry into digital finance. Naver also plans to tap into the won-pegged stablecoin market, signaling a …
Trust Wallet has partnered with Aster to introduce perpetuals (perps) trading on its platform. This new feature allows users to trade over 100 markets with up to 100x leverage, making advanced trading more accessible. Powered by Aster’s decentralized exchange running on BNB Smart Chain, this integration also boosted Aster’s native token price. The move aims …
Binance announced that Plasma (XPL), a Layer 1 EVM-compatible blockchain optimized for stablecoin payments, will be listed on September 25, 2025, at 13:00 UTC. Trading pairs will include USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY under the Seed Tag. Eligible BNB users who subscribed between September 10-13 qualify for an airdrop. Deposits for XPL and USDT …
BitMine Chairman and Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee sees Ethereum as a “truly neutral chain” destined to become Wall Street and the White House’s favorite. He predicts a 10–15 year “super cycle” for Ethereum, with prices reaching $10K to $12K by year-end and possibly hitting $12K to $15K. Lee also forecasts Bitcoin soaring to $200K–$250K by …
The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 419.5 BTC worth $47.2 million to a new wallet as part of active management of its Bitcoin reserves. Despite this move, Bhutan still holds 9,232 BTC valued at approximately $1.04 billion. The Himalayan nation has been building its crypto portfolio using hydropower mining and now ranks as one of …
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts Bitcoin may reach $1,000,000 by 2030, fueled by growing institutional adoption, ETF inflows, and its limited supply. He believes rising inflation and economic uncertainty are pushing investors to view Bitcoin as a reliable store of value. Armstrong also points to halving cycles and expanding developer activity as key drivers of …
SEC Chair Paul Atkins plans to roll out an “innovation exemption” by year‑end, allowing qualified crypto firms to launch new products under streamlined safeguards. He said the agency is drafting fresh digital‑asset rules, has shelved several Gensler‑era enforcement cases, and formed a task force to craft a modern framework, shifting from regulation‑by‑enforcement to clear guardrails …
Ripple and Securitize have rolled out smart contracts that let investors in BlackRock’s BUIDL and VanEck’s VBILL instantly convert tokenized fund shares into RLUSD, boosting on‑chain liquidity and automation. The upgrade makes RLUSD an institutional off‑ramp within Securitize’s tokenization stack as RWA funds scale in assets under management. VBILL, launched in May 2025 across multiple …
Visa and Stripe announced a partnership with Fold to launch a Bitcoin rewards credit card, issued on the Visa network and powered by Stripe Issuing. Cardholders earn bitcoin on everyday purchases and can spend anywhere Visa is accepted, with management and custody handled in the Fold app. The product targets mainstream adoption by combining familiar …
A White House official said the administration expects a comprehensive crypto market structure bill could become law later this year, with collaboration across the House and Senate. The package would clarify SEC–CFTC jurisdiction, set rules for market integrity and custody, and codify stablecoin oversight, giving clearer pathways for exchanges, brokers, and issuers. Bipartisan momentum and …
Arthur Hayes predicts that if the Federal Reserve adopts large-scale money printing under President Trump’s yield curve control plan, combined credit creation could exceed $15 trillion by 2028. This massive monetary expansion could potentially push Bitcoin’s price to $3.4 million, far above its current price of around $115,000. Hayes emphasizes his projection as a directional …