Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

The SEC is clearing the runway for crypto’s explosive rise, unveiling a bold vision for super-app platforms as its chair declares the industry’s time has come. SEC Unveils Vision for Super-App Crypto Platforms Amid Regulatory Shift U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul S. Atkins delivered a strong message on digital assets at the […]

Anticipation is surging around the Franklin XRP ETF as the SEC extends its review amid mounting institutional demand and XRP’s accelerating push into regulated crypto markets. SEC Extends Timeline for Franklin XRP ETF Amid Rising Investor Demand The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed on Sept. 10 that it will extend its review period […]

Chainalysis is bringing institutional-grade compliance to over 260,000 XRPL tokens, enabling real-time tracking, enhanced transparency, and deeper investigative insight across the expanding XRP Ledger ecosystem. Chainalysis Rolls out Automatic Token Support for XRPL, Expanding Institutional-Grade Oversight Blockchain data platform Chainalysis announced on Sept. 8 that its support now goes beyond the native XRP token, offering […]

Robin Energy Ltd., a Cyprus-based international ship-owning firm providing energy transportation services, said it completed its initial $5 million bitcoin ( BTC) allocation as part of a newly adopted treasury framework. Robin Energy Allocates $5M to Bitcoin, Highlights Scarcity Case The company said on Wednesday that the purchase was executed through Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. […]

Ripple’s expanded alliance with a global banking giant marks a pivotal leap for crypto adoption, embedding institutional-grade custody into mainstream European finance under clear regulations. Ripple and BBVA Expand Partnership in Clear Signal of Crypto Integration Ripple announced on Sept. 9 that it is expanding its collaboration with BBVA, a major Spanish multinational financial services […]

Ethena Labs has submitted a proposal to operate Hyperliquid’s native USDH stablecoin, outlining a structure that begins with full collateralization in USDtb and a governance-linked security model. Blackrock, Securitize Ties Featured in Ethena’s USDH Bid for Hyperliquid The latest bid from Ethena positions USDH as “Hyperliquid-first,” initially backed 100% by USDtb, a stablecoin whose reserves […]

In a newly published report, BitMEX Research and its analysts say BRC-20 activity, not image inscriptions, is the greater strain on many Bitcoin node operators. UTXO Explosion Traced to BRC-20 Transfers, BitMEX Research Finds In the report, the researchers argue that small BRC-20 transfers expand the UTXO set and raise validation load more than large […]

Crypto venture capitalist and Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang says, “Tempo is purpose-built for stablecoins and real-world payments.” Stripe and Paradigm Announce Tempo to Power Onchain Payments Bitcoin is peer-to-peer digital cash, Ethereum is the world computer, and now Tempo, a new blockchain unveiled by payments giant Stripe and crypto venture capital firm Paradigm on Thursday, […]

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) endured their worst week since inception, shedding $788 million, while bitcoin ETFs pulled in $246 million from Sept 1–5. Institutional Shift: BTC ETFs Post Gains While ETH Funds See Largest Weekly Exit The first week of September painted two starkly different stories for crypto ETFs. While bitcoin funds attracted fresh capital, […]

Canaan Inc. has partnered with Luxor Technology Corporation to provide financing for bitcoin mining machines, beginning with a deal that enabled an unnamed U.S. institutional miner to acquire more than 5,000 Avalon A15 Pro rigs in August. Canaan Taps Luxor for Non-Dilutive Financing as Institutional Miner Buys 5,000+ Rigs Canaan disclosed on Monday that the […]

Banks are accelerating into digital assets with custody, stablecoins, and blockchain-driven operations leading the charge—three core shifts Ripple says are redefining institutional finance. 3 Strategic Shifts Powering Banks’ Move Into Digital Assets, Says Ripple Ripple shared insights last week, emphasizing that institutional adoption of digital assets is accelerating as banks and financial firms expand into […]

XRP ETF approval odds are skyrocketing, setting the stage for 2025 to ignite a massive shift in crypto investing as regulatory momentum and institutional demand align. Soaring Approval Odds for XRP ETF Put 2025 on Track as Breakout Year XRP is gaining momentum in financial markets as optimism grows over potential approval of a new […]

Over the past 30 days, blockchain networks have shown some lively shifts across addresses, transactions, and fees. Solana remains the behemoth in terms of active wallets with more than 75.5 million, though that came with a hefty 23% drop. Crypto Chain Metrics Between Aug. 7 to Sept. 7, 2025 Nansen analytics show that Tron wasn’t […]

Fidelity Investments has quietly launched an onchain tokenized share class of a U.S. Treasuries money-market fund on Ethereum, introducing the Fidelity Digital Interest Token (FDIT) for institutional clients. Fidelity Takes Treasury Exposure Onchain With FDIT FDIT is structured as an ERC20 token that records ownership, transfers, and settlement onchain, offering 24/7 transferability and operational features […]

Bitcoin is surging as the ultimate hedge while global economies unravel, bond markets plunge, and fiat currencies lose trust, warns renowned financial educator Robert Kiyosaki. Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Economic Insanity and Stands Firm on Bitcoin as Protection Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again cautioned about the […]

U.S. regulators are accelerating a unified crypto push, signaling breakthrough pathways for DeFi, perpetual contracts, and peer-to-peer trading under streamlined, innovation-friendly federal oversight. SEC and CFTC Fire Second Shot in Crypto Coordination Push In another joint announcement highlighting the urgency of regulatory coordination, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures […]

India’s biggest fuel buyer just sent a message with its wallet: Indian Oil Corporation deliberately skipped U.S. crude in its latest tender and shopped elsewhere. From Houston to Das: IOC’s Tender Tells a Bigger BRICS Story In a week when it could have tapped West Texas Intermediate, Reuters reported that Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) picked […]

Active loans in tokenized private credit now top $15.95 billion, signaling rapid growth but also sharper fault lines in protocol performance. Loan Counts Fall as Tokenized Credit Market Consolidates Tokenized private credit has grown significantly since mid-June, adding more than $2 billion in active loans and $4.3 billion in cumulative lending. As of Sept. 6, […]

Robinhood is set to join the S&P 500 while Strategy, a leading Bitcoin proxy, was excluded despite eligibility, highlighting the committee’s discretionary control over index composition. S&P 500 Opts for Robinhood Over Strategy Despite Both Meeting Standards S&P Dow Jones Indices announced on Sept. 5 that Applovin (Nasdaq: APP), Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD), and Emcor […]

The Central Bank of Bolivia announced that its national CBDC, the digital boliviano, will be launched later this month. The move is part of a push to modernize the Bolivian payment pipeline and offer a regulated option to counter other alternatives. Central Bank of Bolivia to Launch CBDC This Month Latam countries are increasingly looking […]

SOL Strategies is charting a course to the Nasdaq. The green light arrived Friday, with trading slated to begin Sept. 9. Headquartered in Canada, the solana ( SOL) treasury firm currently lists its shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker HODL. That will soon change: its Nasdaq debut will carry the new symbol […]

On Friday, Sora Ventures unveiled a bitcoin treasury fund targeting $1 billion in purchases within six months. Sora Ventures Unveils $1B, 6-Month Bitcoin Treasury Plan in Asia The firm announced the plan at Taipei Blockchain Week. Backers have reportedly committed $200 million to start now. Essentially, the goal is to buy bitcoin (BTC) over a […]

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is storming into Africa, unlocking explosive growth across finance, insurance, and crypto markets with real-world utility and powerhouse institutional backing. Ripple Brings RLUSD to Africa to Support Finance, Insurance, and Crypto Expansion Ripple announced on Sept. 4 that its USD-backed stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), will be made available in Africa through partnerships […]

Bitwise expanded its European footprint with five flagship crypto ETP listings on SIX Swiss Exchange, including XRP, capitalizing on surging demand and accelerating regulatory clarity across the continent. Regulatory Momentum in Europe Fuels Bitwise’s Listing of Flagship Crypto ETPs Asset management firm Bitwise announced on Sept. 4 that it had listed five flagship crypto exchange-traded […]

Treasury, backed by the Winklevoss twins and Nakamoto, aims to become one of the largest bitcoin treasury companies in Europe, seeking to achieve public listing on Amsterdam’s Euronext. The company already holds 1,000 bitcoin, and will follow Strategy’s playbook to accumulate more. Treasury Launches to Adopt Strategy’s Playbook in Europe As bitcoin reaches mainstream status […]

Bitcoin’s public node count stands at 23,163, with 18,850 running Bitcoin Core and 4,265 running Bitcoin Knots—placing Knots at 18.41%—as a weeklong back-and-forth on X showcases whether the network should lean on fee incentives alone or allow stricter relay policies to curb non-monetary data. ‘Money First’ vs. ‘Neutral Ledger’: Bitcoin’s Node Wars Play out Theoretically […]

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 […]