Nomura’s crypto arm gains regulatory green light in Dubai to offer institutional OTC crypto options, expanding the UAE’s footprint in global digital derivatives.
Solana Mobile’s Seeker phone has begun shipping, featuring SOL Strategies as the exclusive validator operator, enabling in-phone staking for users. Solana’s Seeker Phone Embeds SOL Strategies’ Compliant Validator for Mobile Staking The Solana Mobile Seeker phone, a crypto-native smartphone designed for active blockchain users, officially launched on August 4, 2025, with over 150,000 pre-orders from […]
The deal marks Bakkt’s latest pivot toward becoming a crypto treasury company, with a 30% stake in Tokyo-listed Marusho Hotta and plans to rebrand it as bitcoin.jp.
The deal was announced in response to the White House’s recent policy strategy to make the United States the AI capital of the world.
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remained under pressure on Tuesday, posting a $196 million outflow, their fourth consecutive day in the red. Ether ETFs staged a recovery with $77 million in net inflows, signaling diverging investor sentiment. Bitcoin ETFs Red Streak Hits Day 4 As Ether ETFs Turn Green with Solid Inflows The split in investor […]
With a sentencing hearing scheduled in a matter of weeks, Roman Storm is potentially looking at five years in jail for running an unlicensed money transmitting service.
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm was convicted Wednesday of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business, while the jury deadlocked on charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to violate North Korea sanctions. Jury Convicts Storm on 1 Count; Deadlocked on Money Laundering, North Korea Sanctions The verdict followed five days of […]
An accumulation of small wins in the macroeconomic environment seems to have buoyed both stock and crypto markets. Market Rebound Pushes Bitcoin Back Above $115K Positive corporate earnings, favorable regulatory developments, and a $100 billion investment by Apple, all appear to have lifted stocks and crypto on Wednesday. Bitcoin, which had tumbled all the way […]
Governments grappling with high debt are exploring an unusual accounting maneuver – revaluing national gold reserves at current high market prices to generate funds without raising taxes or borrowing more, according to a Federal Reserve analysis. Global Precedent Exists for Tapping Gold Reserves’ Hidden Value, Fed Says A recent note published by the Federal Reserve […]
Bitcoin’s tight consolidation and Ether’s shallow pullback suggest a directional move could be around the corner.
Judge issues Allen charge after jury deadlocks in Tornado Cash trial, keeping the case alive as questions mount over crypto developer liability.
Bitcoin derivatives activity has climbed to unprecedented levels, with futures open interest across major exchanges reaching $79 billion and options positioning signaling a heavy tilt toward calls. Bitcoin Derivatives Market at Record Levels as Traders Position for Moves According to Coinglass data, total BTC futures open interest (OI) stands at 692,490 BTC, equivalent to $79 […]