Kraken is preparing to roll out a new product that will allow users in select countries outside the US to trade tokenized versions of major American stocks and ETFs 24/7. According to the May 22 announcement, the offering will include names such as Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, with plans to expand the selection over time. […]
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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has unveiled plans to raise $2.1 billion via sales of its Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (STRF). According to the May 22 statement, the stock will be issued under an at-the-market (ATM) program. This structure allows Strategy to sell shares gradually, based on favorable market conditions like trading volume and price. […]
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Robinhood has submitted a detailed proposal to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), calling for the creation of a federal framework to regulate tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), which represent a potential $30 trillion market, Forbes reported on May 20. The 42-page filing outlines a legal infrastructure that would allow digital tokens representing traditional financial […]
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Sovereign wealth funds and state institutions are increasingly opting to gain Bitcoin (BTC) exposure through Strategy (MSTR) rather than spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick. In an investor report published May 20, Kendrick said that regulatory filings show that increased MSTR holdings drove the bulk […]
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Strive Asset Management Firm has partnered with 117 Castell Advisory Group to acquire distressed Bitcoin claims, including those linked to the long-defunct Mt. Gox exchange. According to a May 20 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firms will target claims that have received definitive legal rulings but are still awaiting distribution. […]
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XRP futures contracts began trading on CME Group’s derivatives platform on May 19, surpassing $15,6 million in trading volume as of 9:20 P.M. UTC across standard and micro contract offerings. According to CME data, 120 standard XRP contracts traded at an average price of $2.3965, representing approximately $14.3 million in notional volume. Each contract equates […]
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the Wall Street lender plans to offer Bitcoin (BTC) to its customers in a stark shift from his historical stance toward the digital asset. During JPMorgan’s Investor Day, Dimon reiterated that he is “not a fan” of Bitcoin, but acknowledged that clients will continue to demand access to it. He […]
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Singapore-based Basel Medical Group (BMGL) announced plans to acquire $1 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate expansion across Asian markets. Basel also revealed that the proposed transaction is being negotiated with a consortium of institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals active in the crypto sector. Basel CEO Darren Chhoa said […]
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued fresh guidance that could facilitate broader institutional use of digital assets. In a May 15 updated FAQ, the agency addressed how existing securities laws apply to broker-dealers and transfer agents involved in crypto services. Commenting on the development, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce noted that the guidance […]
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Institutional adoption of stablecoins has reached an all-time high, supported by technical readiness, declining regulatory friction, and intensifying demand for faster, cross-border settlement infrastructure. According to a recent report from Fireblocks, 86% of surveyed firms say they now have the partnerships and systems in place to support stablecoin integration, signaling a decisive shift from pilot […]
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Swiss lender UBS, which manages over $1 trillion in assets, said wealthy clients have begun allocating up to 5% of their portfolios to crypto as a way to hedge against inflation and currency volatility. According to the Swiss bank’s 2025 Global Investment Returns Yearbook, affluent investors are diversifying beyond traditional assets by investing in Bitcoin […]
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Digital asset service providers in the UK must submit customer data to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) beginning Jan. 1, 2026. According to a May 14 update on the financial authority’s website, this move follows the adoption of the OECD’s Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF), which mandates global tax transparency standards for digital assets. Under […]
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Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said on May 14 that a “big unlock” is occurring across the financial advisory space regarding crypto investments. After attending a major advisory firm’s conference, Hougan shared his expectations that most major firms will enable crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) access by the end of 2025. He added that interest […]
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JPMorgan has completed a groundbreaking pilot transaction that bridges traditional finance and blockchain in collaboration with Ondo Finance and Chainlink. According to a May 14 statement, the banking giant’s blockchain unit, Kinexys, successfully executed a cross-chain atomic settlement using Ondo Finance’s tokenized short-term US Treasury product, OUSG. This marks the first time Kinexys has connected its permissioned […]
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Twenty One Capital has purchased 4,812 Bitcoins (BTC) on May 9 for approximately $458.7 million, according to an 8-K Form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The acquisition, made at an average price of $95,319.83 per BTC, was executed in connection with a business combination agreement between Twenty One and Cantor Equity […]
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Bitcoin’s potential trajectory toward $1.1 million and a billion wallets formed a key narrative in Anthony Scaramucci’s appearance on Bloomberg TV yesterday. In it, he framed Bitcoin not only as digital gold but also as a maturing asset class on the verge of widespread institutional integration, commenting, ”Is Bitcoin an investment, or is it an […]
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Coinbase has become the first and only crypto company to be added to the S&P 500, marking a historic milestone for both the digital asset sector and traditional financial markets. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the announcement on social media, declaring the company’s inclusion a validation of the industry’s staying power. Armstrong wrote: “Crypto is […]
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The next five years will likely see stablecoins substitute for some overseas and domestic U.S. currency holdings, according to a Citi Future Finance report.
BlackRock representatives met with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force on May 9 to seek guidance on a range of crypto regulatory issues, including tokenization, staking, and approval frameworks for exchange-traded products (ETPs). According to the meeting memo, BlackRock reviewed its digital asset offerings, including the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the […]
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Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) traded in the US reached a new all-time high of $40.3 billion in lifetime flows on May 8, according to Bloomberg data. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said lifetime net flows are the most critical metric related to ETFs to watch. He explained that this metric is “very […]
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a potential exemption order allowing firms to issue and trade securities using distributed ledger technology (DLT). SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce revealed this plan during a May 8 address at the agency’s International Institute for Securities Market Growth and Development. SEC’s proposed crypto framework According to Peirce, […]
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Stripe unveiled a new AI foundation model for payments and expanded support for stablecoins and embedded finance. The firm made the announcement at its annual Sessions conference, where it introduced more than 60 product updates. The enhanced stablecoin integration comes more than six months after the firm acquired Bridge for $1.1 billion. AI foundation model […]
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Robinhood is reportedly working on blockchain infrastructure that will enable European retail investors to trade US securities, Bloomberg News reported on May 7. According to the report, the brokerage platform is exploring a partnership with a digital asset firm to support the initiative and is considering Arbitrum and Solana as potential blockchain layers. People with […]
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UK fintech giant Revolut has partnered with Lightspark to bring Lightning Network support for Bitcoin (BTC) payments to users in the UK and select European Economic Area countries, the companies announced on May 7. The integration enables near-instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions for Revolut users by leveraging Lightspark’s enterprise-grade infrastructure. It marks a major milestone for […]
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Strive Asset Management has agreed to merge with Asset Entities Inc., setting the stage for a bold transition into a Bitcoin-focused treasury company. According to a May 7 statement, the deal will see the combined firm operate under the Strive name and continue trading on NASDAQ. The firm said the move would create the first […]
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Futu Securities, a prominent brokerage based in Hong Kong, has rolled out crypto “deposit services” for users on its Futu NiuNiu platform. According to a May 7 statement, the launch lets investors deposit and trade leading digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether. Futu NiuNiu, already known as Hong Kong’s top stock trading app, […]
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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has attracted more capital this year than the largest gold-backed ETF. On May 6, Bloomberg Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas reported that IBIT ranked as the US’ sixth-highest fund by year-to-date inflows. According to the data, IBIT has pulled in over $6.9 billion since January, outperforming the SPDR Gold Shares […]
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Litecoin’s native token, LTC, has posted notable gains amid speculation that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may approve a spot Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposed by Canary Capital. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the digital asset rose over 4% to reach $89, the highest level seen since March, while most other cryptocurrencies remained flat […]
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Crypto venture funding reached $4.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a strong comeback for the industry, according to a May 1 report by Galaxy. The total capital raised was 40% higher than the previous quarter and came from 446 deals, which also reflected a 7% growth during the period. This makes the […]
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Kraken started 2025 on a high note, reporting a 19% increase in revenue year-over-year to $472 million for the first quarter. The May 1 earnings statement also highlighted a 1% quarter-over-quarter rise in adjusted EBITDA, reaching $187 million. Meanwhile, the company’s performance indicators showed similar momentum. The firm noted that its total trading volume rose […]
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