Author Alexander Stefanov

BlackRock is making another assertive move into digital assets, quietly expanding its crypto portfolio with sizable purchases of both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Ethereum appears to be entering a pivotal stage, with subtle shifts across its ecosystem hinting at a potential breakout.

Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has raised more than $1.1 billion in a highly anticipated IPO, outperforming its earlier fundraising targets.

In a move that signals changing tides in traditional finance, JPMorgan is preparing to accept Bitcoin ETF holdings as collateral for loans—starting with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, according to insiders familiar with the plan.

With U.S. debt now over $36 trillion and the August 2025 ceiling deadline approaching, fears of default are mounting.

Ethereum could one day surpass Bitcoin in value, not through speculation, but by anchoring a new kind of financial system, according to a key blockchain executive.

Steve Eisman, the famed investor known for forecasting the 2008 housing collapse, is sounding the alarm—not on overvalued tech stocks or interest rates, but on the escalating risk of global trade disputes.

Ripple’s David Schwartz has offered fresh insight into the evolving role of the XRP Ledger, signaling a shift from simple crypto transactions toward building a full-spectrum financial infrastructure.

Kevin Hassett, head of the National Economic Council in Trump’s second term, has revealed a multi-million-dollar investment in crypto exchange Coinbase—prompting concerns over potential conflicts of interest in Washington.

Hackers in the crypto world are changing course, moving away from exploiting smart contracts and turning their focus toward tricking users directly.

Bitcoin’s available supply is drying up fast, setting the stage for potential market turbulence, according to Sygnum Bank’s latest outlook.

South Korea’s presidential race ended with a decisive win for Lee Jae Myung, who secured 49.42% of the vote on June 4, 2025.

While Bitcoin has already set fresh all-time highs, Ethereum continues to lag behind its peak, leaving many investors wondering when the top altcoin will catch up.

Rumors are heating up around Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun, which is said to be prepping a $1 billion token sale at a $4 billion valuation—though the team has yet to confirm any details publicly.

Brad Garlinghouse has flatly denied that Ripple ever attempted to acquire Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, shutting down weeks of speculation about a potential $5 billion deal.

California is preparing to experiment with cryptocurrency in its government operations.

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is making a bold move into the crypto investment space by backing a new spot Bitcoin ETF.

In a surprising shift beyond the education sector, Classover—a company best known for its online learning programs for K-12 students—is diving into digital assets by building a reserve of Solana (SOL).

A sharp rally could be brewing for the S&P 500, with analysts suggesting the index may push toward 7,400 in the coming months—a move that would mark a significant leap from its current level near 5,950.

Tensions are escalating in Washington as Elon Musk publicly condemned a sweeping federal spending bill backed by Donald Trump, accusing lawmakers of driving the U.S. toward bankruptcy.

Tokenized short-term funds are quietly reshaping how institutions manage liquidity, offering a digital alternative to traditional money market products.

Crypto attorney John Deaton has sparked speculation that Elon Musk and Tesla could expand their Bitcoin holdings, citing rising fiscal risks in the United States as a potential motivator.

BlackRock has executed a notable portfolio adjustment, reducing its exposure to Bitcoin while increasing its Ethereum holdings.

Investor excitement around a potential XRP exchange-traded fund is reaching fever pitch, with many now eyeing 2025 as the year the long-awaited approval finally lands.

Chris Toomey, a senior executive at Morgan Stanley, believes U.S. markets are turning a blind eye to the economic drag that could emerge from renewed tariff policies tied to Trump administration.

Omni cofounder Austin King believes the cryptocurrency industry is on the verge of a major reinvention.

Tether is deepening its involvement in the tokenized gold space by introducing a new version of its gold-backed stablecoin—XAUt0—on The Open Network (TON).

Donald Trump is doubling down on his pro-tariff stance, crediting the policy for what he calls a booming U.S. economy.

Altcoins may be heading for deeper losses against Bitcoin, according to crypto market analyst Benjamin Cowen, who sees no signs of reversal in the broader trend.

Coinbase is now facing mounting scrutiny after it allegedly sat on a serious data breach for over four months, exposing the personal information of nearly 70,000 users before taking action.

Binance is expanding its derivatives lineup once again—this time adding two emerging altcoins, PUFFER and Port3 Network (PORT3), to its futures platform with leverage options of up to 50x.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has raised alarm bells once again—this time warning that the financial system may already be in the early stages of a historic downturn.

Arthur Hayes has ignited fresh buzz in crypto circles with a cryptic take on trader James Wynn’s recent activity.

Robinhood has officially announced the acquisition of Bitstamp, one of Europe’s longest-standing digital asset exchanges.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is once again stirring innovation in crypto, this time calling for a new kind of decentralized exchange (DEX) that prioritizes privacy for large-scale traders.

In an effort to broaden its investor base, the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) will undergo a 3-for-1 stock split on June 16, making shares more affordable for everyday investors.

Stripe is exploring how stablecoins could reshape banking services, as the payment giant reportedly held preliminary discussions with financial institutions eager to tap into blockchain-based digital dollars.

Poland’s political landscape may be shifting in favor of crypto innovation following the election of Karol Nawrocki, a candidate who campaigned on promises to protect investor freedom and resist burdensome regulations.

Following a 6.4% pullback from its record high of $111,980, Bitcoin has stirred debate among analysts about what comes next.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made another bold move in the crypto space, acquiring 1,088 more Bitcoins in its latest purchase, and pushing its total holdings to 8,888 BTC—valued at over $930 million at current prices.

As more corporations rush to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets in hopes of replicating the success of early adopters, concerns are growing that many of these firms may not have the resilience to endure a sustained crypto downturn.

A Nevada resident has been sentenced to six years in federal prison after orchestrating a sophisticated fraud operation that involved stealing U.S. Treasury checks and using stolen identities to access the funds.

Popular crypto analyst Il Capo of Crypto has issued a cautionary outlook for the digital asset market, warning of deeper corrections ahead as macroeconomic pressures return to the spotlight.

As Bitcoin briefly slipped to $103,000 last week, Strategy—the largest corporate BTC holder—seized the opportunity to grow its reserve.

Litecoin is taking a major leap into the world of DeFi and Web3 with the launch of LitVM, a newly introduced Layer-2 network designed to bring smart contract capabilities to the long-standing cryptocurrency.

French investigators have dismantled a group of 25 suspects—mostly under 24 years old—linked to a string of failed kidnappings aimed at wealthy individuals in the crypto space.

XRP has come under intensified selling pressure, sliding nearly 10% over the past week and signaling deeper concerns among derivatives traders.

Bitcoin’s recent price dip has stirred fresh debate around its connection to global liquidity, with analysts highlighting the relationship between BTC’s trajectory and the expanding M2 money supply.

Coinbase is gearing up to broaden its futures trading capabilities, introducing round-the-clock contracts for Solana (SOL), XRP, and Cardano (ADA) starting June 13.

Investor sentiment around the potential approval of a spot Solana ETF has surged in recent weeks, with new data suggesting growing confidence that 2025 could be the year the green light finally comes.

On-chain analyst Willy Woo is signaling a possible cooldown in Bitcoin’s trend, suggesting the asset could be heading into a prolonged consolidation phase if it doesn’t reclaim strength soon.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has delivered a stark message about America’s financial trajectory, cautioning that the U.S. dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency could come under threat if deep-rooted fiscal problems aren’t addressed soon.

A new report from blockchain analytics firm Santiment highlights which DeFi projects have seen the most developer activity over the past month—and the leaderboard has shifted in unexpected ways.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has made it clear it will no longer involve itself in regulating memecoins—tokens often driven by internet culture, hype, and political branding.

A fresh attempt to introduce staking-based ETFs in the U.S. has run into immediate friction with regulators.

Uphold, a digital finance platform known for its crypto-friendly services, is taking new steps that could reshape how XRP holders earn passive income.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has voiced fresh concerns about the state of the U.S. economy, warning that financial markets may be heading into troubled waters—particularly the bond market.

Ross Ulbricht, the man once behind the Silk Road dark web marketplace, has turned artifacts from his prison years into a multimillion-dollar Bitcoin windfall.

The PI token has suffered a steep decline, dropping to $0.61 after falling over 22% in just one week.