At TOKEN2049 Singapore, OKX founder Star Xu shared a smart three-phase roadmap to grow X Layer. The first phase will launch the native stablecoin USDG soon. Next, X Layer will integrate top protocols like Aave, Uniswap, Balancer, and Chainlink to strengthen its network. The final phase will see a $100 million Vision Fund to support …
Today, over $4.3 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire, with Bitcoin options valued at $3.36 billion and Ethereum at $974 million. Bitcoin is trading above $120,000, above the key “max pain” level of $115,000, indicating potential market volatility as traders adjust positions. Ethereum’s max pain price is $4,200. This options …
Standard Chartered, managing $850 billion in assets, forecasts that Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high within the next week. This optimistic outlook is supported by strong market momentum and growing institutional interest. The bank also projects Bitcoin could hit $200,000 by the end of 2025, signaling confidence in the cryptocurrency’s long-term growth and adoption. …
The SEC missed its Thursday deadline to decide on Canary Capital’s spot Litecoin ETF, with the government shutdown causing further delays. According to Bloomberg analysts, the setback may not be significant, as the regulator is moving away from old 19b-4 deadlines toward new generic listing standards. This shift signals a potential change in how crypto …
Ripple is teaming up with UC Berkeley to launch a new Center for Digital Assets, supported by $1.3 million in RLUSD funding. The initiative will focus on blockchain and digital twin research, exploring practical use cases in finance, supply chains, and beyond. By combining Ripple’s industry expertise with Berkeley’s research capabilities, the partnership aims to …
Vanguard, managing $9.3 trillion in assets, is considering letting clients trade cryptocurrency ETFs on its platform, marking a big shift from its cautious past. While the firm won’t launch its own crypto products, it plans to offer selected third-party crypto ETFs in response to growing client demand and a clearer regulatory landscape. This move could …
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has added 5,268 BTC to its reserves, pushing its total holdings to 30,823 BTC. The company remains focused on building Bitcoin as a primary treasury asset, reflecting its belief in the cryptocurrency’s long-term strength. By steadily increasing its reserves, Metaplanet is positioning itself among the leading corporate Bitcoin holders. This …
Donald Trump Jr. and WLFI CEO Zach Witkoff announced that World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin will launch on the Aptos network on October 6. Witkoff told Reuters the company will also introduce a debit card that connects crypto assets to everyday spending. In addition, WLFI is exploring tokenization of real-world assets, including real estate, oil, …
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has confirmed that BNB Chain’s official X account was hacked in a security breach. The compromised account raised concerns among users, who were alerted to stay cautious about potential scams and phishing posts. While the exact details of the hack have not been revealed, CZ’s quick confirmation helped prevent wider …
An early whale who bought 5.07 million HYPE tokens nine months ago at $16.23 per token recently sold 4.99 million at an average price of $45.82, making about $228.76 million in sales. This move realized a profit of approximately $148.63 million. After the sale, the whale now holds only 77,089 HYPE tokens, valued around $3.37 …
Chainlink, UBS, and SWIFT have created a new solution that lets banks manage tokenized fund subscriptions and redemptions using existing SWIFT messaging systems. Powered by Chainlink’s Runtime Environment (CRE), this plug-and-play technology allows financial institutions to connect easily to blockchains without changing their current systems. The pilot modernizes the $100 trillion fund industry by making …
Visa has launched a pilot program using Circle’s USDC and EURC stablecoins to make cross-border payments faster and more flexible. This new method lets banks and businesses pre-fund payments with stablecoins, instead of holding large sums of cash, freeing up working capital. The pilot, announced at SIBOS 2025, aims to modernize treasury operations and improve …
Bitcoin holders can now stake BTC on Starknet without giving up custody, earning rewards while helping secure its Layer 2 network. The Starknet Foundation supports this BTCFi expansion with 100 million STRK tokens in incentives. This “Bitcoin strategy for OGs” uses wrapped BTC versions like WBTC, tBTC, Liquid Bitcoin, and SolvBTC that users can delegate …
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has overtaken Coinbase’s Deribit to lead the global Bitcoin options market. Following last Friday’s contract expirations, IBIT’s open interest in options climbed to nearly $38 billion, compared to $32 billion on Deribit. Traded on Nasdaq, the fund now manages $84 billion in assets, cementing its place as the world’s largest …
Turkey is preparing new rules to expand the powers of its Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK). The reforms will allow MASAK to freeze both bank and crypto accounts, set transaction limits, and blacklist crypto wallets linked to illegal activities. Authorities say the measures mainly target “rented accounts” used in online gambling and fraud schemes. Framed …
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 …