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 …
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has started a pilot for Evo (KZTE), a stablecoin pegged to the local tenge currency. It is issued by crypto exchange Intebix and Eurasian Bank, built on the Solana blockchain. Mastercard is helping make the stablecoin compatible for global payments. This project within Kazakhstan’s Digital Assets Regulatory Sandbox aims to …
At Korea Blockchain Week, Vitalik Buterin praised Base as a leading Ethereum Layer 2 solution, combining user-friendly centralized features with Ethereum’s strong decentralized security. He confirmed Base meets L2beat’s Stage 1 non-custodial standard, meaning it cannot seize or block user withdrawals. Ethereum’s smart contracts protect users’ funds, even if Base shuts down. Buterin also clarified …
World Liberty Financial co-founder Zak Folkman revealed at Korea Blockchain Week that a retail app and debit card will launch “very soon.” The app promises Apple Pay integration for USD1 payments, designed to blend peer-to-peer transfers with trading features, “Venmo meets Robinhood.” Folkman stressed WLFI’s commitment to neutrality, confirming the project will not launch its …
PayPal has invested in Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on stablecoins, to boost the distribution, utility, and liquidity of its US dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). Stable will integrate PYUSD into its fast, low-cost network to support seamless commerce and financial transactions. The investment highlights PayPal’s commitment to expanding PYUSD adoption across multiple blockchains …
Cardless, a credit card startup partnered with Coinbase, raised $60 million in new funding to expand its features and launch new programs with major brands like Coinbase and Bilt Rewards. Led by Spark Capital, this fundraising helps Cardless accelerate growth in a market traditionally dominated by legacy banks. Cardless’s API-driven platform enables brands to build …
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive announced plans to acquire Bitcoin-focused Semler Scientific through an all-stock deal valued at a 210% premium. Semler shareholders will receive 21.05 Strive shares for each Semler share. Strive also purchased 5,816 Bitcoin for $675 million, bringing combined Bitcoin holdings post-merger to over 10,900. The merged company aims to become a leading corporate …
The UAE has signed the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), requiring crypto exchanges and service providers to report detailed user transactions. This framework enables automatic sharing of crypto tax information between countries starting in 2027, with the first data exchange expected in 2028. To help shape the rules, the UAE government has opened a public …
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has purchased 850 Bitcoin at a total cost of $96 million. This purchase continues the company’s strategy of steadily increasing its Bitcoin holdings despite market ups and downs. MicroStrategy remains one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders, showing strong confidence in Bitcoin as a long-term asset. The firm’s ongoing acquisitions highlight its …
BitMine Immersion announced it acquired an additional 264,378 ETH, bringing its total holdings to 2,416,000 tokens, over 2% of Ethereum’s total supply. The company’s combined crypto and cash reserves now stand at $11.4 billion. As one of the largest institutional ETH holders, BitMine is aiming to increase its stake further. This growing treasury highlights its …
China’s Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has advised some domestic brokerages to temporarily halt their real-world asset (RWA) tokenization activities in Hong Kong. At least two major brokerages received informal guidance amid Beijing’s concerns over rapid growth in the offshore digital asset market. This move aims to strengthen risk management and ensure legitimacy in RWA projects. …
PancakeSwap has integrated Relay Protocol, enabling instant cross-chain token swaps with Solana and six other major networks, including BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum, ZKsync, and Linea. This new feature lets users swap tokens seamlessly in seconds, without using bridges or multiple apps, cutting costs and risks. PancakeSwap aims to simplify DeFi by making cross-chain trading …
Bitget has introduced 25 new US stock U-based perpetual contracts, offering up to 25x leverage with trading fees capped at just 0.06%. The selection covers big names like Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, Coinbase, and Alibaba. Available five days a week with 24-hour access, the move blends the nonstop flexibility of crypto trading with exposure to leading …
Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin stash with a fresh purchase of 5,419 BTC worth $632.5 million. This latest move brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 25,555 BTC, valued at more than $2.7 billion. The growing investment highlights Metaplanet’s strong confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential as a reserve asset. With each major buy, Metaplanet is …
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, shared insights on Bitcoin’s evolving market. He noted that as institutional investors continue entering the space, Bitcoin’s reduced volatility might feel “boring” to retail traders seeking excitement. However, he emphasized that this signals a natural growth stage and a positive outlook. Looking ahead, Saylor predicts 2025–2035 will be a …
BitMine Immersion, led by Tom Lee, purchased an additional 15,427 Ethereum tokens valued at $69 million, bringing their total Ethereum holdings to about 2.17 million ETH, worth nearly $9.7 billion. This makes BitMine the largest corporate holder of Ethereum in the world. The company aims to accumulate 5% of Ethereum’s supply, doubling down on its …