More than 15 crypto firms are storming the gates for banking licenses as U.S. regulators ease restrictions, opening direct access to federal payment systems and legitimacy. Banking Regulators Ease Rules, Trigger Rush From 15+ Crypto Firms More than a dozen crypto firms are reportedly applying for banking licenses with the Office of the Comptroller of […]
Twenty One Capital, a new Bitcoin treasury company led by Strike founder Jack Mallers with the support of Tether, SoftBank and Cantor Fitzgerald, is looking to supplant Michael Saylor’s Strategy to become the “superior vehicle for investors seeking capital-efficient Bitcoin exposure.” Twenty One revealed it plans to launch with 42,000 Bitcoin (BTC) (worth $3.9 billion) […]
A top strategist signals a paradigm shift as bitcoin rockets past $94K, fueled by institutional flows and macro tailwinds, with $200K now a credible near-term target. Strategist Dissects What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Rally—Calls $200K BTC a Real Target in New Regime Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at 21Shares, broke down the forces behind bitcoin’s recent breakout […]
The newly sworn-in SEC chair is set to make his highly anticipated debut with a speech that could ignite sweeping reforms and redefine the future of crypto regulation. Paul Atkins’ First Speech as SEC Chair to Set Stage for Oversight Reform The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on April 23 via its official […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its annual report detailing complaints and losses due to scams and fraud involving cryptocurrency in 2024. According to the report released on April 23, the IC3 received more than 140,000 complaints referencing cryptocurrency in 2024, resulting in roughly $9.3 billion in losses. The […]
Sovereign wealth funds and other institutions were accumulating Bitcoin (BTC) during April 2025, while retail traders were exiting the markets via exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and spot markets, according to John D’Agostino, the head of strategy at Coinbase Institutional. During a recent appearance on CNBC, the Coinbase executive likened Bitcoin to gold and said that many […]
Traders are embracing diametrically opposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) strategies in a bid to navigate one of the most unpredictable financial markets in recent history, according to data from Bloomberg Intelligence. The year-to-date has seen record inflows to ETFs providing leveraged long exposure to volatile assets such as stocks and cryptocurrencies, as well as funds holding […]
Traders are embracing diametrically opposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) strategies in a bid to navigate one of the most unpredictable financial markets in recent history, according to data from Bloomberg Intelligence. The year-to-date has seen record inflows to ETFs providing leveraged long exposure to volatile assets such as stocks and cryptocurrencies, as well as funds holding […]
Paypal is launching a new rewards program for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering U.S. users a 3.7% annual return to boost adoption in the competitive stablecoin market. Incentivizing Use of PYUSD Paypal Holdings is launching a new rewards program for its stablecoin PYUSD to boost adoption of the digital token within a fiercely competitive market. The […]
The firm will launch with more than 42,000 BTC on its balance sheet, worth nearly $4 billion at current prices, and will seek to “maximize bitcoin ownership per share.” Tether and Softbank Invest in New Bitcoin Treasury Firm Led by Strike’s Jack Mallers Strike founder and CEO Jack Mallers will be at the helm of […]
The Alabama Securities Commission, a financial regulator for the US state, dropped its lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase, which accused the company of violating securities laws by offering staking services to clients. The regulator cited the ongoing work between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the crypto industry to develop clear crypto regulations […]
Following the announcement on Donald Trump’s meme coin portal that the top 220 holders will have the opportunity to dine with him in Washington, D.C., the token appreciated by 45% against the U.S. dollar. Trump-Linked Meme Tokens Rally On April 23, President Donald Trump’s meme coin gained 45% after it was revealed that 220 leading […]