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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Publicly listed companies have bought roughly 157,957 Bitcoin (BTC) as of May 1, accounting for 96% of the 164,250 BTC projected to be mined throughout the year. Bitcoin Treasuries data shows that private companies added another 16,799 BTC to their holdings during the same period, while Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers acquired 34,968 BTC. Combined, […]
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Two of Wall Street’s most established financial firms, Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab, are reportedly preparing to offer access to crypto trading. Morgan Stanley reportedly plans to roll out spot crypto trading on its E*Trade platform by 2026. To support this integration, the firm is exploring partnerships with crypto-native companies. While Morgan Stanley already offers […]
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Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has launched SGB Net, a real-time clearing network designed to power digital asset transactions for businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). According to a May 1 statement, this move marks a significant step toward addressing long-standing issues in cross-border finance, including settlement delays and high transaction fees. Notably, […]
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Japanese Bitcoin investment firm Metaplanet is entering the US market with the launch of Metaplanet Treasury Corp., a wholly-owned arm based in Florida. According to a May 1 statement, the firm said the move signals a major step in its strategy to grow its global presence and deepen its role in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Metaplanet […]
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Grayscale has rolled out a new exchange-traded fund that gives investors access to companies adopting Bitcoin as part of their treasury strategy. The fund, named the Grayscale Bitcoin Adopters ETF (BCOR), was announced on April 30 and reflects the asset manager’s continued push into Bitcoin-themed investment products. According to Grayscale, BCOR tracks the Indxx Bitcoin […]
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The Open Network (TON) Foundation has partnered with Libre, a decentralized infrastructure firm specializing in real-world assets (RWAs), to introduce a $500 million tokenized bond fund tied to Telegram. An April 30 statement stated that the Telegram Bond Fund (TBF) will offer blockchain-based access to institutional-grade yield opportunities. The TBF signals TON’s official entry into […]
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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has made additional moves to incorporate blockchain technology into its traditional finance operations. According to an April 28 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firm seeks approval to introduce a blockchain-enabled share class, referred to as “DLT Shares,” tied to its $150 billion money market […]
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Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to support the listing of a new 21Shares Spot Dogecoin (DOGE) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to an April 29 filing. The proposed fund would offer investors passive exposure to Dogecoin’s price without engaging in speculative trading activities like leverage, derivatives, or […]
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Payment giant PayPal is rolling out a new rewards initiative that will allow US users holding its PYUSD stablecoin to earn up to 3.7% interest annually, according to an April 23 statement. The program will begin this summer and be available across both PayPal and Venmo platforms. PYUSD reward program PYUSD is a US dollar-backed […]
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Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly stepping into the Bitcoin investment arena with plans to launch a $3 billion digital asset venture, Financial Times reported on April 23. The initiative is backed by heavyweight partners, including stablecoin issuer Tether, SoftBank, and crypto platform Bitfinex. 21 Capital The venture, named 21 Capital, will use $200 million in seed […]
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Upexi Inc.’s shares soared more than 630% on April 21 after the Nasdaq-listed company announced plans to build a Solana (SOL)-based crypto treasury using newly raised funds. The $100 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) was anchored by GSR, a leading crypto trading and investment firm, and included backing from Maelstrom Capital, Delta Blockchain […]
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Blockchain-based US Treasuries are gaining serious momentum, edging closer to a new all-time high of $6 billion in value. These digital financial instruments mirror traditional government bonds but live on-chain, offering investors yield-bearing exposure with the added benefits of blockchain technology. According to real-world asset platform RWA.xyz data, tokenized treasuries on public blockchains were $4.01 […]
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VanEck received regulatory effectiveness for its new Onchain Economy ETF, an actively managed fund designed to give investors broad exposure to companies powering the digital asset ecosystem. Regulatory effectiveness means the SEC has approved the fund’s registration, allowing it to begin offering shares to the public. Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s head of digital assets research and […]
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Canada is poised to debut the world’s first spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on April 16 after the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) approved listings from four major issuers: Purpose Investments, Evolve ETFs, CI Global Asset Management, and 3iQ. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas shared the development in a social media post on April […]
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Kraken is expanding into traditional finance by launching access to over 11,000 US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to an April 14 statement. The crypto trading firm revealed that its users can now trade equities commission-free through Kraken Securities LLC, a newly launched FINRA-regulated arm of the exchange. The service is available to residents […]
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Standard Chartered, OKX, and Franklin Templeton launched a pilot trading platform designed to enable institutional clients to use crypto and tokenized money market funds as collateral in off-exchange transactions, according to an April 10 release. Franklin Templeton’s Digital Assets division will contribute tokenized on-chain assets, which OKX clients will be able to integrate into trading […]
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