Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

A simple observation of the state of the Bitcoin mempool and its low utilization sparked a debate on the current state of bitcoin adoption and how the retail and self-custody use case have languished in the face of the digital gold narrative. Is Bitcoin as a Retail Instrument Gone? Enthusiasts Ponder The current utilization, or […]

Twenty One Capital announced Tuesday that Tether Investments purchased 4,812 bitcoin for $458.7 million at an average price of $95,319.83 per BTC, part of a business combination agreement involving multiple entities. Tether Acquires 4,812 Bitcoin at $95.3K Each for Cantor-Led Business Deal The Cayman Islands-based firm disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]

On Tuesday afternoon, bitcoin appreciated by 2.6% against the U.S. dollar, brushing up against the $105,000 threshold. At the same time, a broad array of altcoins outpaced the leading cryptocurrency: ETH gained 8.5%, SOL advanced 5.9%, and DOGE registered a 4.8% increase. Bitcoin’s Macro Role Grows as Bitfinex Cites ‘Increasingly Favourable’ Sentiment The broader crypto […]

Crypto breaks into Wall Street’s top tier as Coinbase becomes the first digital asset firm added to the S&P 500, signaling a seismic shift in financial market legitimacy. Coinbase Makes History With S&P 500 Inclusion S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), announced on May 12 that Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: […]

OP_RETURN is a Bitcoin script opcode enabling users to embed small, unspendable data within transactions, striking a balance between functionality and network efficiency. A recent proposal to lift its 80-byte cap has ignited discussion over Bitcoin’s role as a data carrier versus a streamlined payment system. Understanding OP_RETURN: Bitcoin’s Data Carving Tool OP_RETURN, added in […]

Gemini has announced that it has obtained an Investment Firm License from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), allowing the company to offer regulated derivatives across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) under the MiFID II framework. This development marks a significant step in Gemini’s 2025 European expansion, enabling the platform to […]

Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant, states that due to upcoming regulations, dark stablecoins—an alternative not under government control—will rise as people use them for large international transfers and other use cases that may invite scrutiny. Cryptoquant CEO Predicts Rise of ‘Dark Stablecoins’ in Face of Upcoming Regulation The increasing relevance of stablecoins and the […]

The FBI is ramping up efforts to track victims of a massive crypto fraud tied to fake AML coins, urging submissions before June 5 for possible restitution. FBI Sets June 5 Deadline for Victims of AML Bitcoin and Crypto Fraud Empire The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are reaffirming […]

Coinbase unleashed over 10,000 pages of previously unpublished government crypto documents, exposing undisclosed regulatory tactics and internal contradictions fueling calls for immediate transparency reforms. Coinbase Publishes Massive FOIA Document Trove to Expose Hidden US Crypto Regulation Tactics Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) intensified its push for regulatory transparency last week by unveiling a digital archive […]

Aave’s total value locked (TVL) has reached an all-time high of $24.389 billion, signaling renewed investor confidence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol. Onchain Lending Platform Aave Sets New TVL Benchmark The lending protocol’s latest milestone places it among the largest DeFi platforms by TVL, with a market capitalization of $3.335 billion and a fully […]

Layerzero has launched Hyperbridge, a new interoperability solution connecting external blockchain assets to Hyperliquid’s decentralized trading ecosystem, which recently saw its open interest hit a record $5.6 billion. Cross-Chain Trading Boosted as Layerzero Rolls Out Hyperbridge for Hyperliquid Layerzero, an omnichain interoperability protocol, has introduced Hyperbridge, a tool designed to streamline asset transfers between external […]

Bitcoin’s parabolic rise past $100K has Standard Chartered backpedaling fast, admitting its $120K forecast underestimated the explosive power of institutional momentum. Standard Chartered Apologizes for $120K Bitcoin Target Being Too Low Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets, Geoffrey Kendrick, issued a notable revision to his bitcoin outlook on Thursday, acknowledging that the cryptocurrency’s recent surge […]

Blackrock is pushing a bold crypto rule revamp at the SEC, spotlighting urgent reforms for staking, tokenization, and ETPs to reshape digital asset market regulation. Blackrock’s Crypto Playbook Drops—SEC Pressured to Rethink Digital Asset Regulation Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, met with staff from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force […]

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley recently compared bitcoin to a Ponzi scheme while defending the U.S. Social Security Administration. The comparison drew criticism from bitcoin supporters, who countered by asserting that Social Security itself resembles a Ponzi scheme. O’Malley: Trump Administration After Social Security’s $2.6 Trillion Surplus In a recent speech defending the U.S. Social […]

A new study by the Bank for International Settlements reveals cross-border crypto asset flows surged to $2.6 trillion in 2021, with stablecoins and emerging markets reshaping global financial networks. High Inflation Spurs Bitcoin and Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets, BIS Research Reveals The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) working paper #1265 reveals cross-border crypto […]

Explosive institutional demand and surging ETF inflows have shattered legacy market models, triggering a dramatic reversal from a top analyst and setting the stage for bitcoin’s next breakout. Massive Institutional Demand Forces Top Analyst to Flip on Bitcoin Bull Cycle Bitcoin’s resilience in recent weeks has prompted a sharp change in outlook from one of […]

U.S. banks get green light to expand crypto services with fresh OCC guidance fueling regulatory clarity and innovation in digital assets. New OCC Guidance Expands Crypto Role for Banks The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on May 7 the release of Interpretive Letter 1184, offering fresh guidance that reaffirms national banks’ […]

Microsoft-backed Space and Time has launched its public and permissionless mainnet, which is designed to deliver zero-knowledge (ZK)-proven data directly to smart contracts. Empowering Developers to Build Secure, Data-Driven Onchain Applications Space and Time, a blockchain platform backed by tech giant Microsoft, has officially launched its public and permissionless mainnet. The platform is designed to […]

Oxbow, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform balancing privacy and compliance, has removed deposit limits on its Privacy Pools tool, enabling unrestricted Ethereum transactions while screening illicit funds. Regulatory-Friendly Privacy: Oxbow’s Tool Now Accepts Large-Scale ETH Deposits Oxbow, a DeFi platform founded in 2023, announced Friday it has removed deposit limits on its Privacy Pools tool, […]

The SEC has finally filed its long-awaited settlement agreement with Ripple, signaling a pivotal moment that could unleash XRP’s momentum and reshape crypto regulation forever. SEC and Ripple File Final Settlement in XRP Case—Now All Eyes on Judge Torres The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a Litigation Release on May 8 announcing a […]

Securitize, a leading digital securities platform, announced a strategic equity investment from Jump Crypto on May 8 to enhance institutional access to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and improve collateral management solutions. Strategic Tie-Up Aims to Bridge Traditional Finance With Onchain Assets The Jump Crypto and Securitize partnership aims to leverage blockchain technology to address liquidity, […]

On Thursday, bitcoin’s price jumped to $102,819, hitting a peak not seen since Feb. 3, and plenty of analysts point to a growing wave of institutional involvement as the driving force behind the climb. Wall Street’s Growing Appetite Sends Bitcoin Soaring Past $102K The institutions are here in full force, or so the chatter goes, […]

Congress faces mounting pressure to pass landmark crypto legislation as U.S. leadership in digital finance hangs in the balance. Steil Urges Swift Bipartisan Action on Digital Asset Regulation at Congressional Roundtable U.S. Representative Bryan Steil (R-WI) called for immediate bipartisan action on digital asset legislation at a joint roundtable held May 6 by the U.S. […]

LINE NEXT and Kaia have teamed up with Tether to bring USDT to Kaia’s blockchain, enabling 196 million LINE users across Asia to access stablecoin payments, transfers, and DeFi services directly within LINE Messenger. Stablecoin Adoption Expands in Asia as LINE NEXT Integrates USDT Tether’s USDT is now live on the Kaia blockchain, thanks to […]

The Solana Name Service (SNS), a decentralized naming protocol on the Solana blockchain, has launched its SNS token to decentralize governance and align the project’s future with its user community. Solana Naming Protocol Launches Governance Token with 10 Billion Supply The SNS token, with a total supply of 10 billion, is designed to grant .sol […]

Corporate treasuries are poised to unleash a $330 billion bitcoin buying spree by 2029, signaling explosive adoption of crypto as a mainstream balance sheet asset. Bernstein Forecasts $330B Corporate-Treasury Led Bitcoin Inflows by 2029 Global research and brokerage firm Bernstein has issued a new forecast suggesting that corporate treasuries may direct approximately $330 billion into […]

SEC leadership is turning up the heat on outdated capital-raising rules, with bold signals that long-overdue Regulation A reforms could finally open floodgates for crypto ventures. SEC Chair Blasts Regulation A Limits, Calls for Reform to Empower Crypto Issuers and Small Businesses U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins urged a reassessment […]

SOL Strategies has acquired 122,524 SOL following a $20 million funding round, reinforcing its commitment to Solana infrastructure growth and hinting at ambitions for a future Nasdaq uplisting. Potential Nasdaq Uplisting Could be on the Cards for SOL Strategies SOL Strategies Inc., a Canadian firm focused on advancing the Solana blockchain ecosystem, has made a […]

Antalpha Platform Holding has launched the roadshow for its upcoming initial public offering, planning to offer 3,850,000 ordinary shares at an expected price range of $11.00 to $13.00 per share. IPO Filed With SEC Antalpha Platform Holding has announced the commencement of the roadshow for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). The company, which is […]

The SEC is ramping up its crypto focus with a high-stakes roundtable on tokenization, bringing TradFi and DeFi leaders together to redefine asset movement onchain. SEC Roundtable Set to Ignite Capital Markets 2.0 With Tokenization Talks The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on May 5 that it has finalized the agenda and confirmed […]