Tokenized stocks rise 220% in July, reminiscent of ‘early DeFi boom’Tokenized stocks are nearing an inflection point that may lead to a $1.3 trillion market opportunity, according to Binance Research.Aug 6, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Cardano-aligned ‘Vector’ blockchain promises instant finality speedsApex Fusion will debut Vector, a Cardano-aligned blockchain that claims instant finality and 10x transaction speed, at Rare Evo on Saturday.Aug 6, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Coinbase legal team meets Indian minister to discuss blockchain pushCoinbase legal chief Paul Grewal met with Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge to explore collaboration on developer tools, cybersecurity and blockchain in governance.Aug 6, 2025Adrian Zmudzinski
How Ethereum treasury companies could spark ‘DeFi Summer 2.0’Ethereum treasury companies will compete for yield in DeFi to be able to raise ever more funds from TradFi investors. The race has already begun.Aug 6, 2025Andrew Fenton
Bitcoin supply shock to 'uncork' BTC price as OTC desks run dryBitcoin acquisition trends are leading to predictions of a major BTC supply shock, with bullish implications for price.Aug 6, 2025William Suberg
SBI outlines plans to launch Japan’s first Bitcoin-XRP dual ETFSBI Holdings unveiled plans for exchange-traded products, including a gold-crypto ETF and a Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF.Aug 6, 2025Ezra Reguerra
Satsuma secures $218M, including $125M in BTC, to advance Bitcoin strategySatsuma Technology secured $217.6 million in its latest raise, with over half settled in Bitcoin, drawing support from top crypto funds and UK institutional investors.Aug 6, 2025Amin Haqshanas
Bitcoin analyst warns of $105K 'danger zone' as open interest stays frothyThe short-term outlook for Bitcoin remained cautious, with a possibility of a trip toward $105,000, which one analyst called a “hidden danger zone” for BTC price.Aug 6, 2025Biraajmaan Tamuly
UK’s Smarter Web Company raises $21M via Bitcoin-denominated bondsUK-listed Smarter Web Company raised $21 million via Bitcoin-denominated bonds, backed by Tobam, offering a new model for crypto-aligned fundraising.Aug 6, 2025Adrian Zmudzinski
Crypto investor falls victim to phishing scam, loses $3M with single clickCrypto scammers are switching from code to exploiting human vulnerabilities that don’t require breaking through complex cybersecurity guardrails.Aug 6, 2025Zoltan Vardai
UK allows retail access to crypto ETNs, signals push to become crypto hubThe Payments Association’s Riccardo Tordera told Cointelegraph that lifting the ETN ban allowed individual investors to make their own choices at their own risk.Aug 6, 2025Ezra Reguerra
XRP custody goes live for Korean institutions via BDACS amid ‘strong interest’South Korea’s BDACS has rolled out institutional custody support for XRP, following its partnership with Ripple and integration with top South Korean exchanges.Aug 6, 2025Amin Haqshanas
Eye-scanning crypto projects pose national security risks, China warnsChina’s security agency warned that biometric data collection by crypto firms, including iris scans, may endanger personal privacy and be exploited for espionage.Aug 6, 2025Amin Haqshanas
Backlash as ex-SEC chief of staff links liquid staking to Lehman BrothersFormer SEC chief of staff Amanda Fischer slammed the latest SEC guidance on liquid staking, sparking a sharp backlash on social media.Aug 6, 2025Tarang Khaitan
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao seeks dismissal of $1.8B FTX lawsuitChangpeng Zhao has asked a court to dismiss FTX’s $1.8 billion lawsuit over a share buyback deal the bankrupt exchange claims was funded with misused assets.Aug 6, 2025Jesse Coghlan
Solana treasury race heats up as firms hunt staking rewardsThree public companies increased their Solana holdings this week, as BitGo speculated that firms are buying Solana to stake it and earn rewards.Aug 6, 2025Stephen Katte
Hyperliquid revenue surges as it takes users from Solana: VanEckHyperliquid’s derivatives platform drove 35% of blockchain revenue in July, capturing high-value users from struggling Solana.Aug 6, 2025Martin Young
Bitcoin may still have steam for $250K this year: Fundstrat’s Tom LeeFundstrat managing partner Tom Lee said Bitcoin should hit $1 million “over time” and isn’t ruling out $250,000 for 2025.Aug 6, 2025Ciaran Lyons
Indonesia is exploring a national Bitcoin reserve, says local groupBitcoin Indonesia said it recently pitched Bitcoin to the vice president’s office and discussed Bitcoin mining as a national reserve strategy.Aug 6, 2025Brayden Lindrea
Binance futures volume hits 6-month high amid Bitcoin volatilityCrypto derivatives volumes surged across major exchanges last month, with Binance leading at $2.55 trillion.Aug 6, 2025Martin Young
SEC’s crypto pivot has ‘not been priced in,’ Bitwise exec saysBitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan remarked on “the most bullish document I’ve read on crypto.”Aug 6, 2025Stephen Katte
Crypto exec to pay $10M to settle SEC claims over betting on TerraUSDThe founder of lending firm MyConstant agreed to pay over $10 million to the SEC to settle claims that he used investors’ money to buy the now-collapsed Terra stablecoin.Aug 6, 2025Jesse Coghlan
Bitcoin dip to $112K lacks whiff of altcoin summer: BitfinexThe performance of altcoins this week suggests “rapid derisking across the high-beta segments” of the crypto market.Aug 6, 2025Ciaran Lyons
Base blames faulty sequencer for 33-minute outage, fixes madeBase blamed a 33-minute outage on Tuesday on an unprepared sequencer. The blockchain team said it would update the infrastructureAug 6, 2025Brayden Lindrea
SEC‘s guidance on liquid staking tokens a win for DeFi, institutionsInstitutions may now have a clearer footing to build products around liquid staking tokens and unlock new market segments, according to industry executives.Aug 6, 2025Christopher Tepedino
US SEC commissioner slams agency statement on liquid staking: ‘Muddies the waters’Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw warns that the SEC’s statement offers little clarity for liquid staking providers.Aug 5, 2025Nate Kostar
Coinbase launches embedded wallets tool as self-custody, DeFi gain momentumThe developer tool offers customizable wallets, USDC rewards and deeper integration with Coinbase’s Base app, aligning with recent pro-crypto legislation.Aug 5, 2025Sam Bourgi
Warren Buffett misses $850M in Bitcoin gains by sticking to cash in 2025Bitcoin has outperformed Berkshire and its top holdings in 2025, highlighting the cost of ignoring BTC as a hedge or growth asset.Aug 5, 2025Yashu Gola
Michigan pension fund deepens Bitcoin exposure with $11M stake in ARK ETFThe State of Michigan Retirement System has nearly tripled its Bitcoin ETF holdings, signaling rising institutional confidence in digital assets.Aug 5, 2025Sam Bourgi
Ethereum proposes unified fee market to simplify transaction costsThe move follows significant gas fee reductions after the Dencun upgrade, and comes amid intensifying competition across blockchains.Aug 5, 2025Nate Kostar