Robinhood launched Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) staking services for U.S. customers on July 10, enabling users to earn staking rewards on their crypto holdings with as little as $1. The new feature expands Robinhood’s staking offerings beyond Europe, allowing American customers to participate in blockchain validation without directly running validators themselves. For Ethereum, Robinhood […]
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The first US-listed spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) received $21 million of net inflows on July 8, lifting its running total to $41.2 million, based on Farside Investors’ data. The one-day addition to the Rex-Osprey’s Solana + Staking ETF (SSK) 104% of the $20.2 million raised over the previous three trading sessions, effectively doubling net […]
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Bitget has rolled out tokenized stock trading on its Onchain platform, enabling crypto users to gain exposure to top global equities without relying on traditional brokerages. The move, announced on July 9, was made possible through an integration with Kraken’s recently launched xStocks infrastructure. The initial listings include tokenized versions of Tesla (TSLAx), Nvidia (NVDAx), […]
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SharpLink Gaming shares surged nearly 26% on July 8 after the Minneapolis-based online gaming company revealed a major expansion of its crypto treasury, bringing its total Ethereum (ETH) holdings to over 200,000 coins. The company announced it had purchased an additional 7,689 ETH for approximately $19.2 million at an average price of $2,501 per coin. […]
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Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, expanded its digital asset portfolio by $21 billion in the second quarter of 2025, driven largely by BTC’s sharp price increase. According to the Michael Saylor-led firm, Bitcoin surged from $82,445 to $107,752 between April and June, pushing its unrealized gains on its BTC holdings to $14.05 billion. […]
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The International Monetary Fund has declined to fully endorse Pakistan’s proposal for a subsidized electricity tariff aimed at powering Bitcoin mining operations, local media outlet Profit reported on July 3. According to the report, Fakhray Alam Irfan, the Chairman of Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Power, revealed that the IMF approved only a three-month relief […]
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Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX, believes the US Treasury may soon turn to stablecoins to navigate its growing debt challenges. In a July 3 post, Hayes argued that the US government’s increasing dependence on bond sales risks destabilizing financial markets unless new strategies emerge. According to Hayes, the Treasury is struggling to find enough […]
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Solana’s institutional appeal has surged, with data showing significant growth in both its staking Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) and Solana CME futures markets. The impressive performance translated into a 5% rise in SOL’s value in the last 24 hours to $155 as of press time, according to CryptoSlate’s data. The REX-Osprey Solana Staking ETF, known as […]
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OpenAI said on July 2 that digital tokens trading under its name on Robinhood’s new blockchain platform do not represent OpenAI equity and were listed without the company’s consent. In a statement posted on X, the artificial intelligence developer wrote: “These ‘OpenAI tokens’ are not OpenAI equity. We did not partner with Robinhood, were not […]
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Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan predicted that Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could experience up to $10 billion in inflows during the second half of 2025. His forecast, made on July 2, builds on the strong momentum observed over the past months, with Ethereum ETFs already bringing in $1.17 billion in inflows in June alone. […]
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Figma’s initial public offering (IPO) prospectus reveals that the design software company holds approximately $69.5 million of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB). According to a July 1 filing, a table lists the ETF under level-1 marketable securities at $69.533 million. The document also stated that the board authorized a $55 million purchase on March 3, […]
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Public companies bought 245,510 Bitcoin (BTC) in the first half of the year, more than 2x higher than the 118,424 BTC absorbed by exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the same period. The year-to-date figure marks a 375% jump from the 51,653 BTC corporations acquired in the first half of 2024. ETFs, by contrast, purchased 56% less […]
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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the largest public holder of Bitcoin, is again making headlines—this time for potentially qualifying for inclusion in the prestigious S&P 500 index. On July 1, Jeff Walton, founder of MSTR True North, revealed that the company will likely report an $11 billion net income for the just-concluded second quarter of the year. […]
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June 2025 was a landmark month for US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as they collectively secured nearly $6 billion in fresh inflows. This impressive performance marks one of their strongest showings this year, reflecting heightened institutional interest in crypto. According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin-focused ETFs attracted the lion’s share of the funds, […]
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Robinhood’s stock (HOOD) reached a new all-time high (ATH) after it revealed plans to launch several innovative products, including its own Layer 2 blockchain, tokenized stocks offering, perpetual futures trading, and crypto staking services. Following the news, the stock surged approximately 11% to $92, a new all-time high for the firm. This extends a growth […]
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Institutional Bitcoin accumulation shows no signs of slowing as Strategy and Metaplanet purchased close to 6,000 BTC last week, continuing their aggressive acquisition strategies. According to their separate announcements on June 30, the two companies acquired 5,985 BTC, investing approximately $640 million in the process. Strategy moves closer to 600K BTC Strategy, the largest corporate […]
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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is rapidly cementing its status as the most dominant BTC fund among its peers. Bitcoin analyst James Check highlighted the divergence in a June 29 X post, noting that total inflows across all other Bitcoin ETFs have stagnated around $20 billion since December 2024. In contrast, IBIT alone has […]
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Crypto exchange Gemini has launched tokenized Strategy (MSTR) shares for customers in the EU, marking the beginning of its rollout of tokenized U.S. equities on blockchain networks. The offering, enabled through a partnership with tokenization platform Dinari, allows Gemini users to buy fractional shares of Strategy as on-chain tokens backed by real securities. MSTR tokens […]
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Robinhood expanded its futures trading suite by adding micro futures contracts for XRP, Solana (SOL), and Bitcoin (BTC), according to a June 27 announcement. The zero-commission brokerage said the new products offer lower margin requirements and seamless execution via its trading ladder interface. Each micro XRP futures contract represents 2,500 XRP, roughly $5,200 at current […]
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Bitcoin has overtaken Google’s parent Alphabet to become the world’s sixth most valuable asset, and is now sitting within a few percent of Amazon. The move comes amid a renewed burst of crypto optimism, as Coinbase stock surges on imminent U.S. stablecoin regulation. This one-two punch of market and policy news is fuelling speculation that […]
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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken unveiled Krak, a new mobile payment app that allows users to send digital assets and fiat currencies to recipients in more than 110 countries. The app supports over 300 currencies and aims to usurp the dominance of established financial apps such as PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App. Developed to offer a faster […]
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US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Willian J. Pulte ordered on June 25 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac treat cryptocurrency reserves as eligible assets when they measure risk on single-family mortgage loans, effective immediately. The two government-sponsored enterprises must draft plans that show how they will recognize borrower crypto holdings without first converting […]
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Grayscale has unveiled a new single-asset investment vehicle centered on the Space and Time (SXT) token, according to a June 24 announcement. The fund, officially named the Space and Time Trust, offers accredited investors direct exposure to one of the crypto sector’s newest data infrastructure projects. Individual and institutional participants can subscribe to the Trust […]
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Chainlink has announced a new partnership with Mastercard to make crypto purchases easier and more secure for mainstream users, according to a July 24 statement. The collaboration will allow over 3 billion Mastercard cardholders worldwide to buy digital assets directly on-chain using fiat. This marks a significant step forward in integrating traditional finance with blockchain […]
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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sold around $110 million worth of Circle (CRCL) shares on June 23, continuing a wave of profit-taking just weeks after the stablecoin issuer went public. According to the firm’s latest trading disclosure, the firm’s ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) offloaded the most significant chunk of CRCL with the sale of 306,921 shares, […]
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BREAKING: The BBC is now reporting new missile launches from Iran at 08.30 BST, potentially breaking the ceasefire just moments after Israel’s acceptance. Bitcoin returned above $105,000 early Monday after Israel formally accepted a ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States, capping a volatile 48-hour period that saw rapid escalations in the Iran-Israel conflict and […]
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Wealthy US investors say they are more likely to hire financial advisers who provide crypto guidance, according to a June 2025 CoinShares survey of 500 individuals with at least $500,000 in investable assets. A vast majority (88%) of investors already work with an adviser, and 58% rank advisers as their most trusted source for digital […]
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Trump Media and Technology Group announced plans to repurchase up to $400 million worth of its own shares while leaving intact the $2.3 billion it has earmarked for building a substantial Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The board of directors authorized the buyback plan as a show of confidence in the company’s stock and future growth strategy, […]
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The crypto exchange OKX is reportedly considering an initial US public offering (IPO) as the wave of crypto firms entering public markets gains momentum. Although the exchange has not officially confirmed these plans, Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique hinted at the possibility during a conversation with The Information, suggesting an IPO could be on the […]
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The sudden escalation in Middle East tensions over the weekend triggered sharp moves across global markets, with Bitcoin plunging below the $100,000 mark for the first time since May. The drop followed a surprise U.S. airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities and a retaliatory vote by Tehran’s parliament to authorize the closure of the Strait of […]
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