Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Metaplanet has acquired 1,009 BTC for $112 million, pushing its holdings to 20,000 BTC worth $2.05 billion, cementing its position as Japan’s largest corporate bitcoin holder. Japan’s Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury to $2 Billion Metaplanet Inc. has reached a major milestone in its bitcoin treasury strategy, crossing the 20,000 BTC mark after its latest purchase. […]

Japan Post Bank plans to adopt a tokenized asset network in fiscal 2026 that will let depositors convert savings into a digital token for faster securities transactions, according to a recent report by Nikkei, Japan’s largest financial newspaper. Japan Post Bank Outlines FY2026 Plan for Digital Currency–enabled Securities, Nikkei Reports The bank will link savings […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, stablecoin adoption grows in Venezuela as devaluation hits, El Salvador moves bitcoin from its strategic reserve, and Brazil denounces ongoing dollar weaponization. Stablecoin Usage Ramps up in Venezuela Amid Rampant Devaluation Stablecoins […]

Solv Protocol and Chainlink have launched a new Secure Exchange Rate feed for the SolvBTC wrapped bitcoin asset hosted on Ethereum. Chainlink Proof of Reserve Tech Used for Solv Protocol’s Exchange Rate Solv Protocol has launched a Secure Exchange Rate feed for its SolvBTC wrapped bitcoin asset issued on the Ethereum blockchain. The feed is […]

Bitcoin is on track for explosive institutional adoption, with forecasts pointing toward a potential $1.3 million price by 2035. Bitwise Sees Massive Growth Ahead for Bitcoin Asset management firm Bitwise published its “ Bitcoin Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions: 2025” report last week, providing one of the industry’s most detailed long-term forecasts for the crypto asset. […]

XRP is surging toward ETF approval as futures milestones and new SEC listing standards ignite investor confidence, propelling market cap growth and real-world asset expansion on XRPL. XRP ETF Outlook Brightens With SEC’s New Listing Standards and Futures Milestones Messari, a provider of crypto market intelligence products, published a report titled State of XRP Ledger […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that most of the trade between the two countries is settled using yuan and ruble-based payments, leaving the dollar behind. He noted that Sino-Russian trade had risen by $100 billion, and they were still working to dismantle trade barriers. Putin: Local Currencies Take Control of Sino-Russian Trade, Dollar Relegated President […]

This week, Binance Research published “10 Charts Shaping 2025,” a data-driven scan of the macro and crypto-native trends defining this year’s market. Market Cap Adds $600B YTD as Stablecoins Hit Record, Report Says Total crypto market capitalization is up 9.9% year to date, adding more than $600 billion after weakness in the first quarter gave […]

Crypto investors are being warned against panic selling as market dips reveal prime buying opportunities—an approach reinforced by Binance founder CZ’s steady guidance. Binance Founder Advises Traders: Don’t Let the Dip Trigger Your Worst Move Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, reminded investors on social media platform X on Aug. 29, 2025, that one […]

Vivopower is redefining shareholder value with a bold XRP rewards program, Ripple stake, and crypto partnerships, fusing Wall Street strategies with blockchain-driven innovation. Vivopower Rolls out XRP Shareholder Rewards Vivopower International Plc (Nasdaq: VVPR) announced on Aug. 28, 2025, that it is expanding its collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com by launching “a shareholder benefits program.” […]

XRP is primed to redefine crypto investing with a first-of-its-kind ETF blending covered calls and synthetic exposure, delivering monthly income and capital appreciation potential. SEC Filing Shows XRP ETF Structured to Generate Yield and Upside Using Covered Calls XRP is at the forefront of a proposed investment vehicle that blends digital asset exposure with an […]

The crypto economy experienced a significant downturn, with total market capitalization dropping nearly 7% from $4.124 trillion to $3.842 trillion by Aug. 30. ETH, BTC, and XRP See Steep Drops The crypto economy closed the week on a downturn, with the total market capitalization plunging nearly 7% from $4.124 trillion to $3.842 trillion by Aug. […]

U.S. lawmakers ramped up global momentum on digital asset regulation and monetary policy during a high-stakes European tour aimed at fortifying transatlantic financial and security alliances. Congressional Delegation Advances US-Europe Alliance on Crypto, Policy, and Security U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill announced on Aug. 29, 2025, that he and Rep. Vicente […]

A new divide in crypto liquidity is taking shape as stablecoin exchange reserves climb to unprecedented levels even while market capitalization growth cools, according to a new report from Cryptoquant’s analysts. Stablecoin Exchange Reserves Climb to $68B Onchain analytics firm, Cryptoquant, and data from cryptoquant.com, highlight that stablecoin exchange reserves have hit a record $68 […]

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their fourth consecutive day of inflows, adding $179 million, led solely by ARKB and IBIT. Ether ETFs also hit a sixth day of inflows, although inflows were modest at $36 million. Sustained ETFs Demand Evident in Consecutive Inflows for Bitcoin and Ether Bitcoin ETFs continued their upward recovery, marking their […]

On Friday, several onchain analysts observed that a major player with long-dormant bitcoin wallets began shifting funds. Some suggested the whale might be channeling assets toward Hyperunit and exchanging BTC for ETH. Dormant Bitcoin Beast Unleashes Billions Just last week, a whale drained a bitcoin wallet holding 24,000 BTC, and on Friday afternoon, onchain analyst […]

America just locked its GDP data on nine blockchains, unleashing a bold new era of transparent, tamper-proof federal reporting that cements crypto’s role in economic infrastructure. America Just Made GDP Immutable—9 Chains Now Store Federal Data The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on Aug. 28 that it has published the second quarter 2025 gross domestic […]

Falcon Finance has launched an onchain insurance fund with an initial $10 million contribution to enhance risk management and protect users of its USDf stablecoin ecosystem. $10M Backstop: Falcon Finance Establishes Onchain Safeguard According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, Falcon Finance has established an onchain insurance fund, seeding it with an initial $10 […]

DeFi Development Corp. disclosed it has purchased $77 million worth of solana ( SOL) using proceeds from a recent equity financing round. Public Company DeFi Dev Corp. Now Holds $371M in Solana On Thursday, DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) revealed it had acquired 407,247 solana ( SOL) at an average price of $188.98 per token. […]

On Aug. 28, crypto investigator ZachXBT sparked a controversy by accusing XRP holders of being “exit liquidity” for insiders. His claim prompted counter-allegations from a researcher that ZachXBT’s hostility stems from a rejected offer to work for Ripple. The ‘Exit Liquidity’ Rationale The online crypto sleuth ZachXBT stirred a hornet’s nest on Aug. 28 when […]

A major leap in global finance is underway as USDC settlement integrates into banking infrastructure, unlocking faster, cheaper international payments without disrupting existing fiat systems. Circle and Finastra Forge Alliance to Bring USDC Settlement to Banks Worldwide Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) announced on Aug. 27, 2025, a strategic partnership with financial software provider […]

Lightning Network data reveals a clear pullback in both capacity and channel count over the past year. As activity thins out, the network is showing stronger pockets of centralization—clustered around a handful of node operators, specific server hosts, and dominant geographic hubs. Lightning Network Contracts: Data Reveals 30%+ Drop in BTC Capacity The most visible […]

Mastercard and Circle have expanded their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC stablecoins for acquiring institutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Adoption by Key Acquirers Mastercard and Circle have announced a major expansion of their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC stablecoins for acquirers across Eastern Europe, the […]

Tazapay, a cross-border payments infrastructure platform, has secured strategic backing from Ripple and Circle Ventures in its Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. Funding to Fuel Global Expansion Ripple and Circle Ventures were among the heavyweight investors that participated in the Series B funding round for Tazapay, a cross-border payments infrastructure platform. […]

A wave of fraudulent support calls is targeting crypto traders, exploiting API permissions to siphon funds and triggering urgent action across the digital asset security landscape. Binance Issues Warning on Fraudulent Calls Aimed at Crypto Theft Binance chief executive Richard Teng addressed a growing security concern on social media platform X on Aug. 26, warning […]

XRP charges into mainstream adoption as Ripple’s CEO endorses Gemini’s no-fee credit card offering 4% crypto rewards, sparking explosive interest across the digital asset landscape. Ripple CEO Drops Bold XRP Card Endorsement Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse praised Gemini’s new XRP-branded credit card on social media platform X on Aug. 25, sharing a photo of […]

XRP is dominating a record-breaking surge as CME crypto derivatives smash past $30 billion in open interest, signaling explosive institutional demand and maturing market momentum. XRP Leads as CME Crypto Derivatives Blow Past $30B Milestone CME Group announced on social media platform X on Aug. 25 that its crypto futures suite crossed $30 billion in […]

Economist and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has warned that BTC’s recent 13% drop to under $109,000 signals deeper weakness. Market Context and Recent Price Action Economist and bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has said the top cryptocurrency’s decline by 13% to under $109,000 since peaking at $124,517 is a sign of weakness that should be […]

Bitcoin is seizing the spotlight as the ultimate safeguard against inflation, AI disruption, and reckless policy, with Tim Draper backing its rise as unstoppable and inevitable. Tim Draper Declares Bitcoin a Lifeline in Era of AI, Inflation, and Policy Chaos Venture capitalist Tim Draper, a well-known early investor in Tesla, Spacex, Skype, Coinbase, and Robinhood, […]

XRP is charging into the mainstream as a powerhouse for payments and rewards, now fueling instant crypto cashback with the launch of a sleek new credit card. New XRP Credit Card Turns Every Purchase Into Instant Token Accumulation XRP’s expanding role in payments and rewards continues to gain momentum as it becomes integrated into mainstream […]