Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel, and other industry leaders will gather on Capitol Hill Tuesday to back the BITCOIN Act. The bill, reintroduced by Senator Cynthia Lummis in March, proposes the U.S. purchase 1 million Bitcoin over five years. Supporters say the move, funded through “budget-neutral strategies,” could boost America’s …
Hyperscale Data announced a $100 million Bitcoin treasury strategy as it shifts into a pure AI data center and digital asset company. The plan is funded by selling its Montana data center and an equity program. Meanwhile, the company is expanding its Michigan campus from 30MW to 70MW, with the potential to scale up to …
Capital B, a publicly traded company, has purchased an additional 48 Bitcoin for $5.6 million, raising its total holdings to 2,249 BTC. This move supports the company’s ongoing strategy to accumulate Bitcoin as a core asset. Capital B continues to build its Bitcoin treasury steadily, reinforcing its position as a key player in Bitcoin investment. …
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched its new blockchain platform, Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI), focusing initially on private funds. The platform aims to improve efficiency and transparency in capital raising. MembersCap used DMI to raise capital for its tokenized MCM Fund 1, with Archax acting as nominee. LSEG plans to expand the platform …
Starting September 26, 2025, at 3:00 a.m. UTC, Binance will stop supporting MANTRA (OM) deposits on the Ethereum (ERC20) network, and withdrawals on the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) and Ethereum (ERC20) networks. Users won’t be able to move OM on these networks after the deadline, so it’s smart to wrap up transfers early. Binance says …
From September 8 to September 12, Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a massive $2.34 billion in net inflows, with no outflows reported, marking the third straight week of gains. Ethereum spot ETFs also attracted $638 million in net inflows during the same period, again with zero outflows. The streak highlights growing investor confidence in both leading …
SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced a new approach to enforcement, stating the regulator will issue warnings before taking tough action against companies. This shift aims to give firms a chance to fix problems before facing penalties. Atkins emphasized that the SEC wants to encourage compliance rather than surprise businesses with aggressive crackdowns. The regulator hopes …
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that naive AI governance is vulnerable to exploits, like jailbreak prompts used to divert funds. He supports an info finance model where open markets allow multiple AI models, combined with human spot checks and jury reviews, to ensure diversity and faster problem solving. This approach reduces risks and improves security …
On September 12th, OKX’s blockchain, X Layer, reached a record 71,400 active addresses, pushing the total addresses to over 4 million. The network has generated nearly $1 million in fees for the OKX DEX, making it the second-highest fee earner among EVM networks after BNB Chain. This milestone highlights the growing adoption and activity on …
Binance is launching its 39th HODLer Airdrop, offering 15 million Boundless (ZKC) tokens, which is 1.5% of the total supply, to eligible users. Boundless (ZKC) is a cutting-edge zero-knowledge protocol designed to enhance blockchain scalability and privacy. ZKC trading will officially start on September 15, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, featuring pairs with USDT, USDC, BNB, …
UK trade groups have urged the UK Business Secretary to include blockchain collaboration in the upcoming UK–US Tech Bridge agreement. In their letter, they stressed the strategic importance of stablecoins and tokenization for both economies. They warned that excluding digital assets could sideline the UK in future global financial standard-setting, potentially harming innovation and competitiveness …
The Rex-Osprey Spot XRP ETF is set to launch today, September 12, becoming the first spot XRP ETF in the United States. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the fund after completing its 75-day review without objections. This ETF offers investors direct exposure to XRP tokens through traditional brokerage accounts, simplifying crypto investing. …
Polygon Labs has partnered with Cypher Capital to expand institutional access to $POL, Polygon’s native token, across the Middle East. This collaboration aims to attract institutional investors by offering yield-generating strategies and boosting liquidity. Both firms will host events and roundtables to raise awareness about $POL’s potential. This move positions Polygon as a key blockchain …
The first-ever U.S. memecoin ETF, $DOJE, is expected to launch next week, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. This marks a major milestone as the first ETF built around a meme-based cryptocurrency with no intended utility. The launch signals growing institutional interest in Dogecoin, with prices rallying ahead of the debut. This new fund offers …
THORChain, a popular cross-chain swapping protocol, experienced a security breach resulting in an estimated loss of around $1.2 million. The breach has raised concerns about the platform’s security, especially as it has faced scrutiny for facilitating illicit fund movements after previous large hacks. Despite pressures, THORChain operators have maintained network operations, sparking debate about decentralization …
Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal hearing is set for November 4, nearly two years after his 25-year prison sentence following the collapse of FTX. His defense claims the trial was unfair and hopes for a new trial or reduced sentence, but overturning the conviction looks tough due to strong testimony from ex-colleagues. The outcome could set a …
Fidelity’s Solana ETF (FSOL), Canary’s HBAR ETF (HBR), and Canary’s XRP ETF (XRPC) have been listed on the DTCC website as part of the standard preparation process for launching new ETFs. However, this listing does not mean they have received regulatory approval or finished the other steps needed for launch. It simply marks the early …
After 13 years of dormancy, three likely connected wallets moved a total of 955 BTC ($108.8M), including 137.03 BTC ($15.63M), with 5 BTC sent to a Kraken address. These coins were originally acquired when Bitcoin was around $12 each. This unusual activity hints at profit-taking or portfolio rebalancing and could stir short-term volatility, as traders …
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the latest period rose to 2.9%, in line with market expectations of 2.9% and up from the previous reading of 2.7%. This indicates a modest acceleration in consumer inflation, reflecting steady price increases across goods and services. Analysts see the result as a signal that inflation pressures remain …
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has released draft guidance proposing softer capital requirements for banks holding certain crypto assets. Under the new rules, crypto assets built on permissionless blockchains could qualify for lower capital buffers if issuers implement strong risk management. This move aims to promote safer crypto adoption by banks while supporting Hong Kong’s …
Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, has listed Holoworld AI (HOLO) with KRW, BTC, and USDT trading pairs, and Pumpfun (PUMP) with KRW and USDT pairs. Meanwhile, Bithumb will also add a KRW trading pair for Pumpfun (PUMP). These new listings expand trading options for users on two of South Korea’s top exchanges, showing growing …
Forward Industries closed a $1.65 billion private placement to expand its Solana (SOL) treasury, marking one of the largest corporate Solana treasury raises to date. Led by Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital, the funds will support the company’s new strategy to increase SOL holdings and participate actively in the Solana ecosystem. This bold …
South Korea has lifted its seven-year ban on cryptocurrency firms qualifying as venture companies. Starting September 16, crypto businesses can apply for venture certification, gaining access to tax breaks and government financing support. This move aligns South Korea with global trends, encouraging innovation and growth in the digital asset sector. The policy change reflects the …
Chainlink has joined forces with UBS, a global wealth manager, and DigiFT, a regulated real-world asset exchange, to automate tokenized fund operations on-chain. This partnership, supported by Hong Kong’s Cyberport program, uses Chainlink’s smart contracts to streamline investor orders and fund management. The solution reduces manual errors, speeds up processes, and increases transparency. This collaboration …
VanEck plans to file for a Hyperliquid (HYPE) spot staking ETF in the U.S. and launch an exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe. The ETF will give U.S. investors easier access to HYPE and may encourage major exchanges to list the token. Additionally, VanEck is considering using part of the fund’s profits to buy back HYPE …
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), backed by Trump, has launched Project Wings in partnership with Bonk.fun and Raydium. The initiative offers promotional rewards for trading USD1 pairs on Bonk.fun to encourage wider stablecoin use and activity in the Solana ecosystem. This collaboration aims to increase trader engagement and support Solana’s growth as a key DeFi platform …
Avalanche Foundation is working to set up two US crypto treasury companies and aiming to raise $1 billion for discounted AVAX purchases. The first, run by Hivemind Capital and advised by Anthony Scaramucci, targets $500 million through a Nasdaq-listed firm. The other, a $500 million SPAC backed by Dragonfly Capital, signals strong institutional momentum for …
Binance and Franklin Templeton have joined forces to develop next-generation digital asset products that blend traditional finance expertise with blockchain innovation. The partnership combines Franklin Templeton’s tokenization technology with Binance’s global crypto infrastructure to offer efficient, transparent, and accessible investment solutions. Their aim is to bridge traditional and decentralized finance, providing investors with competitive yields …
The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for August 2025 rose 2.6% year-over-year, marking the slowest increase since June and below analysts’ expectations of 3.3%. This reading is down from July’s 3.3% rise, signaling easing inflation pressures on wholesale goods and services. The slight drop reflects a modest cooling in producer costs, offering some relief amid …
Polygon Foundation announced a 10–15 minute delay in transaction finality caused by a bug affecting some network nodes. Despite the delay, blocks and checkpoints continue to be produced, and the chain remains operational. The issue impacted some validators and RPC services, leading to node restarts and partial slowdowns on explorer tools. Polygon has identified a …