The Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano, Switzerland, has been restored after being vandalized and recovered from Lake Lugano this year. Created by artist Valentina Picozzi, the statue is a key symbol for the Bitcoin community and carried deep cultural meaning. Its recovery and restoration highlight Lugano’s commitment to preserving Bitcoin heritage, despite challenges like vandalism. …
Ocean Protocol will return about $120 million worth of FET tokens to Fetch.ai, settling their legal dispute and avoiding a prolonged lawsuit. This agreement allows both projects to focus on collaborating and innovating in the decentralized AI and Web3 space. Fetch.ai’s CEO Humayun Sheikh had threatened legal action over token mishandling, but the settlement marks …
JPMorgan now allows institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ethereum as loan collateral, blending crypto with traditional finance. Third-party custodians will safeguard the assets, helping investors unlock liquidity without selling digital tokens. This big move boosts confidence in cryptocurrencies among major banks and offers clients more flexibility, pushing digital assets further into the banking mainstream.
An independent miner using a $300 setup stunned the crypto world by solo-mining a Bitcoin block worth $347,000 through the Solo CK Pool. Despite Bitcoin’s record-high difficulty and dominance by large industrial miners, this rare win proves solo mining’s thrill and possibility remain alive. The block rewarded the miner with 3.125 BTC plus fees for …
Ethereum spot ETFs struggled on October 23, recording a combined $128 million in outflows, with none of the nine funds showing any inflows. In contrast, Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $20.33 million in net inflows, largely driven by BlackRock’s IBIT, which alone pulled in $108 million. The contrasting flows highlight investor preference tilting toward Bitcoin while …
Covalent has unveiled the Covalent Strategic Reserve, a long-term fund powered by both onchain and offchain revenue, including regular CXT token buybacks. The reserve plans to accumulate around 10% of the total CXT supply and will require community governance for any spending. In 2025, Covalent repurchased over 17 million CXT through revenue-backed buybacks and removed …
Television host Tucker Carlson recently said he won’t invest in Bitcoin because he believes its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, might be linked to the CIA. He worries about trusting a digital currency with a mysterious founder who controls billions in dormant coins. Carlson prefers to invest in things he understands, like gold. Though he admits he …
Revolut has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to offer regulated cryptocurrency services across 30 European Economic Area countries. This approval supports Revolut’s compliance-focused expansion and enables the rollout of its “Crypto 2.0” platform, featuring over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking with up to 22% rewards, …
Berachain has proposed a new Preconfirmation System aimed at enhancing transaction confirmation speeds by over ten times. The upgrade focuses on improving network performance, fair ordering, and low latency. Powered by Berachain’s own Beacon-Kit consensus and Bera-Reth execution clients, the system requires no additional validator components. It also offers optional features for high-frequency and reorg-sensitive …
WazirX is set to resume trading on October 24, marking the final step in its platform comeback. To celebrate, the exchange announced zero-fee trading for at least 30 days, with plans to extend the offer further. The team expressed its commitment to supporting the WazirX community, calling it a move to stand by its “tribe” …
T. Rowe Price, the 87-year-old investment giant managing about $1.8 trillion in assets, has filed for an actively managed cryptocurrency ETF. The move marks a major step for the traditional asset manager, which only began offering ETFs in 2020. As highlighted by Nate Geraci of The ETF Store, this filing signals T. Rowe Price’s first …
WazirX has officially reopened with a new Funds page showcasing rebalanced tokens. Both INR and crypto deposits are now live, signaling a strong comeback for the exchange. The team confirmed withdrawals and trading will launch shortly. All user assets are being securely managed through BitGo’s $90 billion-plus custody platform, ensuring top-tier protection. This marks a …
Hong Kong has launched its first spot ETF centered on Solana (SOL), marking a new chapter in the city’s crypto investment landscape. The ETF provides investors with regulated exposure to Solana’s market performance, extending the region’s growing portfolio of crypto-backed funds. Following the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, this approval underscores Hong Kong’s …
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that 155 crypto ETP applications are currently filed, covering 35 different digital assets. The figure is projected to reach 200 within the next year amid rising investor appetite. Data reveals that Solana, Bitcoin, and XRP each have more than 20 ETP filings, while Ethereum and multi-asset baskets have over …
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) faced a major outage impacting many popular platforms like Reddit, Hulu, EA, Max, Xbox Network, and Coinbase. The outage caused login and access problems for users worldwide. Amazon’s engineers are actively working to fix the “operational issue” in its US-East-1 region. Several other services including Fortnite, Snapchat, and Venmo were …
Top executives from Coinbase, Chainlink, Galaxy, Kraken, Uniswap, Circle, and Ripple will meet with pro-crypto Senate Democrats this Wednesday for a policy roundtable led by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The discussion will center on crypto market structure legislation and the broader outlook for the digital asset industry. The session aims to bridge the gap between regulators …
French regulators have stepped up anti-money laundering (AML) checks on many cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance. This effort began in late 2024 and is led by the ACPR and AMF. Their goal is to make sure these exchanges follow strict EU AML and counter-terrorism rules, especially with the new MiCA licensing rules coming. Binance is cooperating …
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes that in the next ten years, crypto will be widely used worldwide, but most people won’t even realize they’re using it. He envisions a future where blockchain technology becomes seamlessly integrated into everyday financial systems, powering apps and services behind the scenes. Armstrong’s outlook reflects his confidence in crypto’s mainstream …
Investment giant VanEck has filed an S-1 registration with the U.S. SEC to launch a new ETF tracking Lido Staked Ethereum (stETH). The proposed fund aims to offer investors regulated exposure to stETH, a popular liquid staking token linked to Ethereum’s network. If approved, it would mark a major step in bringing staking-based crypto assets …
Ripple Labs is launching a major fundraising drive worth at least $1 billion to build a new digital asset treasury focused on accumulating XRP. The funds will be raised through a SPAC deal, with Ripple also adding some of its own XRP holdings to the treasury. This move aims to strengthen Ripple’s control over XRP …
OKX will remove several spot trading pairs, including SLERF, ALPHA, BADGER, OAS, MLN, and AIDOGE, on October 23, 2025, between 08:00 and 16:00 UTC. Users should manage their funds and cancel any open orders before the deadline to avoid losses. OKX urges everyone to act early and stay informed to protect their assets during the …
WazirX has completed its ACRA filing in Singapore on October 15, officially activating its restructuring scheme. As per the plan, the exchange is set to restart operations before October 30, with the team pushing to make it happen even earlier. This development marks a fresh chapter for WazirX, signaling its return to full operations and …
Kraken has acquired Small Exchange, a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market, from IG Group in a $100 million deal. The acquisition strengthens Kraken’s presence in the U.S. derivatives market, giving it a strategic edge among global exchanges. With this move, Kraken becomes one of the few trading platforms holding derivatives licenses across the U.S., U.K., and …
OKX has teamed up with Standard Chartered Bank to integrate the bank’s regulated custody services into its European institutional platform. The partnership introduces safeguarded collateral mirroring and stronger asset protection measures, ensuring institutional clients a more secure and efficient trading experience. This collaboration highlights the growing link between traditional banking and digital asset platforms, reinforcing …
YZi Labs has led a $50 million funding round for Better Payment Network (BPN) to drive the expansion of its multi-stablecoin payment infrastructure. The funding will support network scaling, faster transactions, and more efficient cross-border settlements. This move reinforces YZi Labs’ focus on supporting blockchain-driven payment innovation and BPN’s mission to make global digital transactions …
Coinbase has introduced The Blue Carpet, a new program designed to simplify the asset listing experience for issuers. The initiative provides direct access to Coinbase’s Listings Team, offering personalized guidance, technical help, and full support from start to finish. With this launch, Coinbase aims to create a smoother, more transparent process for projects looking to list …
Nvidia and BlackRock are teaming up to acquire a leading global data center company in a deal valued at about $40 billion. The move aims to secure critical AI infrastructure, expand high‑density compute capacity, and accelerate deployment of cloud and AI services. By combining Nvidia’s hardware leadership with BlackRock’s capital and infrastructure expertise, the partners …
CMB International, the investment arm of China Merchants Bank, has brought its $3.8 billion Money Market Fund on-chain via BNB Chain. The tokenized structure targets qualified investors, offering faster settlement, transparent portfolio tracking, and streamlined operations while keeping a regulated fund framework. By moving a large, traditional product to a public blockchain, the launch bridges …
French banking group ODDO BHF has entered crypto with EUROD, a euro-pegged stablecoin designed for regulated use. Managing over €150 billion in assets, the bank aims to bring compliant, low-volatility digital euros to both retail and institutional users. EUROD will first list on Madrid-based exchange Bit2Me, which counts backing from Telefonica, Unicaja, and BBVA. The …
Ripple has announced a strategic partnership with Absa Bank to offer digital asset custody services for customers in South Africa. Using Ripple’s institutional-grade technology, Absa will provide secure, scalable storage for tokenized assets, including cryptocurrencies. As Ripple’s first major custody partner in Africa, the deal highlights rising demand for reliable digital asset infrastructure across emerging …