$18B asset manager F/m seeks SEC approval to tokenize US Treasury ETF
F/m Investments seeks SEC relief to record ownership of its $6 billion Treasury ETF on a permissioned blockchain as tokenization spreads on Wall Street.F/m Investments asked the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow it to t...
Read MoreNomura’s Laser Digital rolls out yield-bearing Bitcoin fund
The fund targets institutional investors seeking returns beyond traditional long-only, “vanilla” Bitcoin exposure.The digital asset arm of Nomura is launching a new yield-focused Bitcoin investment product, as asset managers look to offer institutional ...
Read MoreVietnam opens licensing window for digital asset trading platforms
The licensing move operationalizes Vietnam’s crypto pilot, though regulators have yet to confirm receiving or approving any exchange applications.Vietnam began accepting applications for licenses to operate digital asset trading platforms, marking th...
Read MoreBitcoin Policy Institute, Fedi, Cornell to study American views on financial privacy
The initiative comes as enforcement actions and pending market structure legislation raise questions about how privacy tools and open-source developers are treated.The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), Fedi and Cornell University are la...
Read MoreBitcoin analysts predict ‘prolonged consolidation’ for BTC price
Bitcoin’s onchain structure “remains fragile,” said Glassnode, warning of a prolonged consolidation period ahead for BTC price.Bitcoin (BTC) price could be in for another prolonged period of...
Read MoreStrive plans to raise $150M to pay down debt and buy more Bitcoin
The company also plans private debt-for-equity swaps for some holders of the Semler convertible notes that may shrink its offering size.Strive, an asset manager co-founded by former US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in 2022, plans to raise as mu...
Read MoreBitGo sets IPO price at $18 as shares to begin trading on NYSE
BitGo priced its IPO at $18 a share and expects NYSE trading to begin Thursday, with SEC filings showing major holdings by founders and early investors.BitGo Holdings, a cryptocurrency custody company, announced the pricing of its initial public offering (...
Read MoreThailand plans crypto ETF rules as institutional interest increases
Thailand’s SEC is planning new crypto ETF and futures trading regulations as the country looks to position itself as a regional crypto hub for institutions.Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing new regulations to support crypto ...
Read MoreSaga pauses chainlet after $7M exploit that depegged its stablecoin
Saga’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin has dropped to $0.75, while the protocol's total value locked has fallen by around 55% over the past 24 hours.Layer-1 blockchain protocol Saga has paused its SagaEVM chainlet after...
Read MoreDon’t bet on institutional investors to run Bitcoin to $150K: Researcher
FFTT founder Luke Gromen said institutional investors may not do much for Bitcoin's price this year, but other analysts have previously argued they’ll be key to a Bitcoin resurgence.Institutional investors aren’t likely to be the ones to pu...
Read MoreButerin tips distributed validators to simplify Ethereum staking
While complex to set up, distributed validator technology could improve Ethereum’s staking experience, according to the creator of Ethereum.Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed adding distributed validator ...
Read MoreColumbia professor says NYSE tokenization plan reads like ‘vaporware’
NYSE unveiled a plan on Monday to enable blockchain-based 24/7 trading and instant settlement of stocks and ETFs, in addition to custody features.A Columbia Business School professor is raising concerns about the scant details in the New York St...
Read MoreNo deal yet with Democrats on crypto bill, Senator Boozman confirms
The US Senate Agriculture Committee released a Republican draft of the market structure bill, which includes protections for crypto developers, setting it up for a markup next week.US Senate Agriculture chair John Boozman says the panel’s Republican...
Read MoreBitwise says Q4 showed signs of a bear market bottom
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan argued crypto markets performed poorly in Q4 despite strong fundamentals, similar to early 2023 when crypto rebounded from 2022 lows.The fourth quarter of 2025 potentially marked the end of the crypto bear ma...
Read MoreCrypto market could reach $28T by 2030 on Bitcoin, DeFi and tokenization — ARK
ARK Invest’s latest analysis affirms it still sees Bitcoin reaching close to a $1 million price tag in 2030 on growing adoption.Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest predicts digital assets could grow into a $28 trillion market by 2030, with growth primar...
Read MoreX to roll out ‘Starterpacks’ featuring Bitcoin and crypto’s top posters
X head of product Nikita Bier said the feature will launch in a few weeks, and already has over 1,000 pre-made “packs” of accounts to follow in each interest category — such as memecoin trading and crypto.Social media platform X is pre...
Read MoreUS stocks, crypto rise after Trump pauses planned European tariffs
The S&P 500 climbed, crypto stocks were mixed and Bitcoin and Ether posted modest gains on Wednesday after Donald Trump called off his recent tariff threat.US stocks and crypto markets edged higher on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he w...
Read MoreCrypto bill could be delayed as Senate focuses on affordability: Report
The Senate Banking Committee is backing Donald Trump’s move to bar institutions from buying family homes, which could delay the market structure bill, Bloomberg reports.Update (Jan. 22, 3:00 am UTC): This article...
Read MoreETH funding rate turns negative, but will Ether bulls take the bait?
Crypto traders often view negative funding rates as a strong buy signal, but several data points suggest ETH investors have good reasons to remain risk-averse.Key takeaway:ETH faces selling pressure a...
Read MoreUN receives Circle grant to upgrade cross-border refugee aid
Circle said digital financial infrastructure, including stablecoins, can save 20% of the cost of delivering humanitarian aid.Stablecoin issuer Circle has issued a grant to support the rollout of digital financial infrastructure across the United Nations, wit...
Read MoreHere’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.Today in Crypto: A key crypto bill will likely be delayed as the Senate prioritizes affordability, former Alameda Res...
Read MoreVitalik Buterin makes decentralized social media a top priority for 2026
The Ethereum co-founder urged broader adoption of open social platforms, saying decentralized social media can improve online communication by restoring competition.Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he plans to fully recommit to decentrali...
Read MoreETH whales bought the dip, but will accumulators prevent a drop to $2.7K?
Institutional investors and crypto whales viewed the ETH price drop below $3,000 as a buying opportunity, but data still hints at a deeper sell-off to $2,700.Ether (ETH) price saw a daily candle close below $3,000 o...
Read MoreUS Senate Agriculture Committee to release updated market structure bill
The committee released a draft bill in November proposing a regulatory framework, but some lawmakers still have concerns about provisions on DeFi, ethics and stablecoins.The US Senate Agriculture Committee, one of two committees in the chamber co...
Read MoreUS crypto czar Sacks says banks, crypto will merge into ‘one digital asset industry’
In an interview from the WEF in Davos, David Sacks addressed disputes over stablecoin yield and the crypto market structure legislation that's stalled in the US Senate.White House crypto czar David Sacks said banks and crypto comp...
Read MoreIran‘s central bank acquired $507M in USDT to prop up rial: Elliptic
The Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDT amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country.Blockchain analytics platform Elliptic reported that the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) acquired more...
Read MoreXRP metric echoes setup that preceded 68% price fall
A bearish signal from XRP’s cost-basis metric projected a major price drop, fueled by a weakening technical structure and spot ETF outflows. Will bulls defend critical price support?XRP’s (...
Read MorePrice predictions 1/21: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, XMR, LINK
Technical charts highlight improving fundamentals in Bitcoin and select altcoins, but bears selling the range highs and softening investor sentiment threaten to snuff out the recovery.Key points:...
Read MoreTrump: US has to ‘make it so that China doesn’t get the hold‘ of crypto
The US president said he supported the GENIUS Act because it was "politically popular,” but added the main reason was in response to China.US President Donald Trump used part of his speech addressing the crowd at the World Economic Forum ...
Read MoreSteak ’n Shake taps Bitcoin bonus program for hourly employees
The fast-food chain said employees will receive a BTC bonus per hour worked, with payouts vesting after two years and limited to company-operated locations.US fast-food restaurant chain Steak ’n Shake plans to offer Bitcoin bonuses to hourly employees ...
Read More‘If you want to be great, make enemies’: Solana economist Max Resnick
Solana economist Max Resnick is OK with making enemies in the pursuit of what he thinks is the optimal course of action for ETH and SOL....
Read MoreIndian outrage at Pudgy Penguins, China CBDC boss’s crypto scandal: Asia Express
Backlash to ‘racist’ Pudgy Penguins post from Indian social media users. Claims China’s former CBDC director took bribes in ETH. Asia Express...
Read MoreWintermute on crypto recovery, BTC allocation cut on quantum risk: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 11 – 17
Michael Saylor shares his thoughts on criticism around Bitcoin treasuries, an exec says CLARITY Act ‘has a long way to go‘: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreBitcoin ‘bullish’ in Q1 says Willy Woo, XRP lacks CLARITY: Trade Secrets
Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo says Bitcoin’s near term future is bright. CLARITY act may have a nasty surprise for XRP holders. Trade Secrets....
Read MoreGrok faces bans… but 8 lawsuits claim ChatGPT use can kill: AI Eye
Grok is more controversial, but there are eight lawsuits over deaths of ChatGPT users. Plus, why you can never trust OnlyFans again. AI Eye...
Read MoreHere’s why crypto is moving to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
While US regulators dithered and Singapore moved cautiously, the United Arab Emirates has been forging ahead with its pro-crypto empire....
Read MoreOKX user’s desperate plea, Hong Kong talks gold stablecoins: Asia Express
OKX user issues desperate plea after funds frozen. Hong Kong hasn’t ruled out gold-backed stablecoins, but says it’s too early. Asia Express....
Read MoreTrump rules out SBF pardon, Bitcoin in ‘boring sideways’: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 4 – 10
US President Donald Trump’s stance on Sam Bankman-Fried pardon, BitMine’s purchase in Ethereum shows continued confidence: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreOne metric shows crypto is now in a bear market: Carl ‘The Moon’
Carl “The Moon” Runefelt says crypto is already in a bear market based on one particular metric — and he’s 50/50 on how 2026 will play out....
Read MoreDavinci Jeremie bought Bitcoin at $1… but $100K BTC doesn’t excite him
Davinci Jeremie bought Bitcoin at $1 and told his followers to buy $1 worth in 2013. Now that BTC is at $100K the price no longer matters to him....
Read MoreBitget’s Gracy Chen is looking for ‘entrepreneurs, not wantrepreneurs’
Gracy Chen went from TV star to entrepreneur, becoming the CEO of top crypto exchange Bitget — and then blended it all together on Killer Whales....
Read More‘China’s Ethereum’ in civil war, Japan to embrace Bitcoin ETFs: Asia Express
“China’s Ethereum” co-founders clash on New Year’s Eve over Neo’s treasury, major Asian economies warm up to Bitcoin ETFs. Asia Express...
Read MoreKain Warwick loses $50K ETH bet, BitMine’s ‘1000x’ share plan: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – Jan. 3
Crypto exec Kain Warwick lost a $50,000 Ether price prediction bet, Coinbase reveals “everything exchange”: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreIllivium’s risk-to-earn deathmatch, Axie Infinity to take ‘big swings’: Web3 Gamer
Axie Infinity will take more risks in 2026, Illivium’s working on a new risk-to-earn deathmatch, and Yat Siu’s thoughts on Trump: Web3 Gamer....
Read MoreHow crypto laws changed in 2025 — and how they’ll change in 2026
Crypto legislation is now in place across major economies, and coming soon in the US, but tax and privacy questions remain unresolved....
Read More9 weirdest AI stories from 2025: AI Eye
Fake band exposed by hoax spokesman, turning ChatGPT evil, and a vending machine calls the FBI over $2. The weirdest AI stories of 2025....
Read MoreChinese users turn to ‘U cards’ to get around crypto rules: Asia Express
Viral “U cards” are quietly onboarding Chinese users to crypto, and the digital yuan can now earn depositors interest at banks. Asia Express....
Read MoreBitcoin ‘never’ hit $100K in real terms, SEC’s crypto ‘dream team’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – 27
A crypto analyst says Bitcoin’s current market setup resembles that of 2019, SEC picks a crypto regulation “dream team”: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreBitcoin treasury crackdown, Asia embraces stablecoins: Asia Express 2025
Companies that pivot to Bitcoin treasuries face crackdown in Asia, China doubles down on crypto ban. Asia Express 2025 in review....
Read MoreBitcoin may dip to $65K in 2026, Clarity Act speculation grows: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 14 – 20
Fidelity researcher mulls over Bitcoin dropping to $65,000 in 2026, US Clarity Act may not boost Bitcoin’s price: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreBitcoin’s critical level is $82.5K, Ethereum ‘not done yet’: Trade Secrets
Is Bitcoin headed towards the mid-$70,000s for Christmas? Crypto With James says a new ATH for Ethereum is still on the cards. Trade Secrets....
Read MoreDo Kwon sentenced to 15 years, Bitcoin’s ‘choppy dance’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 7 – 13
Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty, Bitcoin traders end to ‘manipulative’ BTC price dip: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreSei wallets in Xiaomi, Bhutan’s gold on Solana: Asia Express
Sei preloads crypto wallets in future Xiaomi smartphones. Bhutan launches gold tokens on Solana. Asia Express...
Read MoreBig questions: Would Bitcoin survive a 10-year power outage?
No power. No computers. Human race on life support. Could Bitcoin survive a decade-long global blackout? The answer may surprise you....
Read MoreMeet the onchain crypto detectives fighting crime better than the cops
Meet the crypto detectives who trace hacks and theft onchain. Some are professionals, others are keen enthusiasts who log on after work....
Read MoreQuantum attacking Bitcoin would be a waste of time: Kevin O’Leary
Kevin O’Leary, aka “Mr Wonderful,” says Bitcoin may not be the most logical first target for quantum computing attacks....
Read MoreXRP’s ‘now or never’ moment, Kalshi taps Solana: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 30 – Dec. 6
XRP traders are eyeing a rally, Kalshi taps Solana, Peter Schiff fails to authenticate gold bar during onstage test with CZ: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreIndian investors look beyond Bitcoin, Japan to soften crypto tax: Asia Express
Indian crypto holders now hold 5 tokens on average, Ripple secures regulatory approval in Singapore, and Japan’s crypto tax: Asia Express...
Read More6 reasons Jack Dorsey is definitely Satoshi… and 5 reasons he’s not
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey was on the cypherpunk mailing list, can code in C++ and had every reason to want to invent Bitcoin. But did he?...
Read MoreHow Neal Stephenson ‘invented’ Bitcoin in the ‘90s: Author interview
Author Neal Stephenson mapped out how uncensorable, cryptographic digital currency could work more than a decade before Bitcoin was invented....
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