Ant Digital Technologies is transforming $8 billion worth of energy assets by putting them on its blockchain platform. The company has linked over 15 million devices, like wind turbines and solar panels, to create a transparent, digital record of power data. Tokenizing these assets helps raise funds directly from investors without middlemen, making financing faster …
CoinShares is set to move its listing to a U.S. exchange through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Vine Hill Capital and a new entity, Odysseus Holdings. The deal values CoinShares at $1.2 billion. Shareholders of CoinShares may hold up to 91.6% of the merged company. A $50 million private placement is also …
Nasdaq has submitted an official filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enable the listing and trading of tokenized stocks on its exchange. This move aims to bring blockchain technology into the traditional stock market, allowing investors to trade digital, blockchain-based versions of company shares. If approved, this would be a major …
Backpack EU has launched as one of Europe’s first fully regulated cryptocurrency exchanges offering perpetual futures trading. Licensed under the MiFID II framework and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Backpack EU provides over 40 trading pairs with up to 10x leverage. Following its acquisition of FTX EU, the platform aims to …
Michael Saylor’s firm “Strategy” has recently acquired 1,955 BTC for around $217.4 million, at an average price of approximately $111,196 per bitcoin. As of September 7, 2025, the company holds a total of 638,460 BTC, purchased for about $47.17 billion at an average price of $73,880 each. This significant accumulation showcases Strategy’s long-term dedication to …
Nemo Protocol, a yield trading platform on the Sui blockchain, suffered a $2.4 million hack. The attacker exploited vulnerabilities to steal USDC stablecoins, moving the funds across networks by bridging them from Arbitrum to Ethereum through Circle. This cross-chain move makes tracking and recovery more difficult. The attack highlights ongoing security risks in DeFi despite …
Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FORD) has secured $1.65 billion in cash and stablecoin commitments through a private investment round led by Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital. The funds will support the launch of a Solana-focused digital asset treasury strategy. Galaxy and Jump Crypto will provide infrastructure, while Multicoin brings deep expertise in Solana investments. …
Bybit has fully restored its app access for Indian users on both the App Store and Google Play, with full website functionality expected in the next few days. After registering with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit and complying with local regulations, Bybit now offers a complete range of services, including spot, derivatives, options, and copy trading. …
Grayscale has submitted an S-1 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new Chainlink (LINK) ETF. This filing marks an important step toward giving investors easier access to Chainlink through a regulated investment vehicle. The ETF would provide a transparent and convenient way for investors to gain exposure to LINK …
In just a few weeks, the Trump family has added about $1.3 billion in crypto wealth through their ventures World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and American Bitcoin. This boost raises their net worth to $7.7 billion. They also hold $4 billion in locked WLFI tokens and are exploring the idea of tokenizing real estate assets. These …
Billionaire Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the owner of EasyJet, has announced the launch of his own Bitcoin company called EasyBitcoin. He believes that former President Trump’s second election has made Bitcoin “completely mainstream,” greatly increasing its acceptance. Stelios aims to bring the same low-cost, accessible approach that made EasyJet successful to the crypto trading world, offering users …
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will grant only a limited number of stablecoin licenses in its first round, according to the Hong Kong Economic Journal. So far, 77 institutions have expressed interest. ICBC (Asia) has joined BOC Hong Kong in planning to apply, while HSBC has also shown interest. Industry insiders believe Standard Chartered …
Metaplanet, often called Japan’s “MicroStrategy,” has added 136 BTC for about $15.2 million at an average price of $111,783 per coin. With this purchase, the company’s total Bitcoin holdings have climbed to 20,136 BTC, representing a total investment of nearly $2.057 billion. The stash is now valued at over $2 billion, demonstrating Metaplanet’s continued commitment …
Ethereum’s stablecoin supply has reached a new milestone of $172.2 billion, driven by increased minting from major issuers like USDC and USDT. This record highlights Ethereum’s growing dominance in the stablecoin market, supporting more trading, lending, and DeFi activities on its network. Strong regulatory clarity and rising institutional interest have further propelled this growth, cementing …
Circle’s USDC stablecoin saw its supply grow by $2 billion in just one week, raising total circulation to 72.5 billion coins. This sharp increase comes from strong minting activity and reflects rising demand and active use across crypto markets. With all USDC backed by $72.6 billion in reserves, Circle continues to show strength and trust …
Grayscale announced the launch of the Space and Time Trust, a private placement for accredited investors. This trust offers exposure to the SXT token, which powers the Space and Time blockchain, a network built for real-time, verifiable data processing. Backed by Microsoft, Space and Time combines blockchain security with enterprise-level data architecture to support Web …
Trump Media finalized the purchase of 684.4 million Cronos (CRO) tokens worth $105 million in a cash-and-stock deal with Crypto.com. The tokens, representing about 2% of CRO’s circulating supply, are securely staked through Crypto.com Custody to earn additional revenue. This move is part of a strategic partnership set to integrate CRO into Trump Media’s platforms, …
Tether is planning to expand its gold investments beyond holding $8.7 billion in gold bars. The company aims to invest in gold mining, refining, trading, and royalty businesses to strengthen its backing and diversify its assets. In June, Tether bought a $105 million stake in the Toronto-listed Elemental Altus royalty company and recently added $100 …
Thumzup Media Corporation, backed by Donald Trump Jr., revealed in a shareholder letter that it has purchased $1 million in Bitcoin and authorized further investments in DOGE, LTC, SOL, XRP, ETH, and USDC. The company is also entering the mining space, signing a definitive deal to acquire 2,500 Dogecoin miners, with an option to add …
At Taipei Blockchain Week, Sora Ventures introduced Asia’s first $1 billion Bitcoin Treasury Fund. Starting with $200 million in commitments, the fund plans to purchase $1 billion in Bitcoin within six months. Its goal is to promote and grow corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies already used by companies like Metaplanet, Moon Inc., DV8, and BitPlanet. With …
The first-ever Dogecoin ETF may be hitting the market soon. REX-Osprey has filed for the REX-Osprey DOGE ETF ($DOJE), which would give investors direct exposure to the performance of Dogecoin ($DOGE), the original memecoin. The same firm recently launched $SSK, the first Solana + staking ETF, and is now expanding into meme assets. Bloomberg analyst …
On-chain data reveals that World Liberty Financial’s (WLFI) controlling address blacklisted a wallet linked to Justin Sun, effectively freezing his tokens. Shortly after, Sun publicly criticized the move, calling it “unreasonable” and against blockchain values. He stressed that as one of WLFI’s early major investors, he contributed both capital and trust, expecting equal treatment alongside …
Etherscan, the leading block explorer for Ethereum and other EVM-compatible chains, has launched Seiscan, a dedicated explorer for the Sei Network. Seiscan offers users and developers advanced tools to track transactions, analyze smart contracts, and monitor wallet activities on Sei’s high-speed Layer 1 blockchain. This launch enhances transparency and usability for the growing Sei ecosystem, …
Nasdaq is stepping up oversight of companies that raise funds to buy and hold large amounts of cryptocurrency to inflate their stock prices. The tighter scrutiny aims to prevent misleading practices and increase transparency for investors. Companies will now need to provide detailed disclosures about their crypto holdings, which could help stabilize the market by …
Grayscale has introduced the Ethereum Covered Call ETF (ETCO), offering investors a way to earn regular income through a covered call strategy. Instead of holding Ethereum directly, ETCO gains exposure via options on Ethereum-linked exchange-traded products, distributing fixed payouts twice monthly. This strategy aims to capture Ethereum’s price movements while generating steady cash flow, making …
For the first time ever, publicly traded companies collectively hold over 1,000,000 Bitcoin. Major firms like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) lead with nearly 629,000 BTC, followed by mining giants such as MARA and XXI. This milestone signals growing corporate confidence in Bitcoin as a valuable asset. With companies investing billions in BTC, the mainstream adoption of …
Justin Sun, founder of TRON and HTX, announced that HTX will raise stablecoin yields, remove deposit limits, and fully subsidize high returns for users. This means customers can now earn more from stablecoin staking with fewer restrictions, backed entirely by HTX’s subsidies. The move aims to make earning from stablecoins easy and highly rewarding, encouraging …
BitMine (BMNR), an Ethereum-focused microstrategy company, received 80,325 ETH ($358 million) from Galaxy Digital and FalconX, raising its total holdings to 1,947,299 ETH valued at $8.69 billion. This makes BitMine the largest holder of Ethereum, more than twice the holdings of the second-largest ETH holder, SharpLink. BitMine’s aggressive accumulation positions it as a dominant player …
Ripple is launching its USD-backed stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), in Africa through new partnerships with Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow Card. RLUSD is designed to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and more reliable for institutions in Africa. Chipper Cash will use RLUSD for easier money transfers, VALR will enable trading and liquidity, and Yellow Card …
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has signaled support for multiple interest rate cuts in the coming months, fueling expectations of easier monetary policy. With inflation cooling, the Fed now has more room to lower borrowing costs, a shift that often favors risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Investors see cheaper capital as a driver of …