Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

U.S. Bank is reigniting momentum in digital finance with a bold return to bitcoin custody, integrating ETF support and unlocking powerful institutional pathways into cryptocurrency adoption. US Bank Resumes Bitcoin Custody Services, Signaling Broader Institutional Shift Institutional investors are increasingly seeking regulated access to digital assets as banks adapt their offerings to meet demand. U.S. […]

Powerful statements from top U.S. regulators signal a dramatic pivot toward crypto freedom, embracing innovation, market choice, and a unified push to reclaim global leadership. SEC Chair Pushes for Trading Freedom in Joint Crypto Regulation With CFTC U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline […]

Etherealize has closed a $40 million funding round to develop Ethereum-based infrastructure for institutional finance. The investment was led by venture firms Electric Capital and Paradigm. $40M Investment to Fund Development of Ethereum Trading, Settlement Systems According to the announcement, the new capital follows a prior grant awarded to the company in 2024 from Ethereum […]

Curve Finance has launched FXSwap, a new type of cryptopool specifically designed for foreign exchange and low-volatility trading pairs onchain. Curve’s New AMM Design Aims to Bring Forex Markets Onchain The implementation introduces a “refuel” mechanism where a stream of external funds maintains high liquidity density around the market exchange rate. This design ensures traders […]

A groundbreaking XRP ETF proposal could ignite a wave of institutional inflows, signaling a pivotal moment for XRP’s ascent into Wall Street portfolios and broader financial legitimacy. Could This XRP ETF Filing Be the Trigger That Unleashes Institutional Capital? XRP’s potential path into mainstream finance has gained momentum with a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) application […]

Coinbase is unleashing a bold new futures product blending tech’s elite with top crypto ETFs, setting the stage for Wall Street’s next multi-asset trading frontier. Coinbase Unveils Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Sept. 2 that it will introduce Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures on Sept. 22, […]

Vivopower is launching a high-impact XRP treasury initiative designed to accelerate yield generation, drive compounding growth, and position the company at the forefront of digital finance. XRP-Powered Treasury Play: Vivopower’s Move Signals New Growth Phase Vivopower International Plc, a sustainability-focused enterprise listed on Nasdaq, announced on Sept. 2, 2025, that it has partnered with Doppler […]

U.S. regulators are aligning to unlock spot crypto asset markets, clearing the way for exchanges to list leveraged digital products while preserving strong oversight and compliance. SEC and CFTC Join Forces to Guide Spot Crypto Asset Markets Staff from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced […]

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 […]