Author Alexander Stefanov

Two asset managers are preparing to introduce a new class of cryptocurrency investment products that combine traditional exchange-traded fund (ETF) structures with staking income from Ethereum and Solana holdings.

The FTX Recovery Trust has initiated a new $5 billion round of reimbursements, starting May 30, for creditors who completed the necessary steps.

Efforts to bring much-needed legal structure to the U.S. digital asset market took a leap forward with the introduction of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act—a bill designed to lay the groundwork for coherent crypto regulation.

A new analysis from China’s International Monetary Institute (IMI) suggests that Bitcoin is quietly gaining ground as a serious player in the global reserve system.

Bitcoin may be on the verge of a major supply squeeze, with dwindling availability and accelerating institutional interest setting the stage for potentially explosive price action, according to Sygnum Bank’s Katalin Tischhauser.

As Nvidia’s stock continues its upward surge, company executives are preparing to cash in. CEO Jensen Huang is expected to sell up to $800 million worth of shares under a trading plan adopted earlier this year, marking his first such sale of 2025.

Meta Platforms will not be joining the list of corporations adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets—at least not yet.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has thrown his party behind digital assets, unveiling a new crypto-friendly stance during a speech at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas.

Institutional interest in Ethereum is clearly picking up—at least on paper. Spot Ethereum ETFs have seen nine straight days of net inflows, with BlackRock’s ETHA and Fidelity’s FETH leading the charge.

Cantor Fitzgerald’s asset management arm is entering the crypto investment space with a new fund designed to offer Bitcoin exposure while cushioning downside risk through gold.

James Wynn, a trader once hailed for his wild wins during the memecoin frenzy, just hit a painful milestone — nearly $100 million erased in a matter of days.

Fabio Panetta, head of the Bank of Italy and former European Central Bank executive, is pushing for the swift rollout of a digital euro, calling it Europe’s best answer to rising crypto risks and global regulatory fragmentation.

A China-based tech company is taking a bold step into the world of digital finance, despite the country’s strict stance on cryptocurrency.

Following a major security breach at decentralized exchange Cetus, the Sui blockchain has moved swiftly to recover user funds.

The trade standoff between the U.S. and China took a sharp turn on Friday after President Donald Trump accused Beijing of breaching a recently struck economic agreement.

The winning streak for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs came to a sudden halt on Thursday, as investors withdrew over $358 million — the sharpest daily outflow since March.

Stablecoins are no longer a niche tool within crypto—they’re rapidly becoming embedded in global commerce.

Telegram has successfully raised $1.7 billion in a bond offering that drew overwhelming investor interest, exceeding initial targets and signaling strong confidence in the platform’s growth trajectory.

Global banking heavyweight Banco Santander is quietly laying the groundwork to enter the stablecoin space, eyeing fiat-pegged digital tokens as part of a broader strategy to offer crypto services to retail clients.

Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake has issued a stark warning about Bitcoin’s long-term viability, questioning the sustainability of its security model based on proof-of-work (PoW).

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially ended its legal battle with crypto exchange Binance, closing a major chapter in the regulatory crackdown on digital asset platforms.

Bitcoin’s integration into traditional finance is accelerating, and according to Lightspark CEO David Marcus, the next major leap could come from within Wall Street.

In a surprising move, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has become the first professional football club to officially add Bitcoin to its treasury reserves.

Bitcoin’s sharp ascent may soon run into trouble unless fresh highs materialize quickly, according to on-chain market analyst Willy Woo, who has flagged signs of weakening momentum in recent data.

Despite growing concerns over America’s swelling budget deficit, Citigroup’s U.S. equity strategist Scott Chronert believes the situation could bring short-term gains to the broader economy—even if it comes at a cost to market valuations.

SharpLink Gaming has revealed plans to allocate $475 million into Ethereum (ETH), positioning the digital asset as a key part of its treasury strategy.

Circle, the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin, is preparing to go public, and sources say BlackRock is gearing up to take a significant piece of the action—possibly acquiring 10% of the offering.

Bybit is making a bold move into the European crypto market after securing regulatory approval under the EU’s MiCA framework.

A crypto analyst known for accurately forecasting the 2021 market downturn now believes Bitcoin may be gearing up for another significant rally.

The Bitcoin 2025 Conference is in full swing, attracting crypto advocates, corporate leaders, and even political figures — including Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, who made headlines with their bullish stance on Bitcoin.

Investor confidence is rising around the potential approval of a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), with prediction markets now placing the likelihood at 83%, according to data from Polymarket.

Binance has announced its full technical support for an upcoming upgrade to the Siacoin (SC) blockchain, scheduled for June 6, 2025.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, has cemented its dominance in the U.S. spot crypto market, pulling in nearly all inflows during a 10-day run that saw over $4.26 billion enter the space.

Once opposed to digital currencies, Pakistan is now taking a sharp turn toward Bitcoin adoption.

Cantor Fitzgerald has quietly made its entry into the Bitcoin lending space, nearly a year after unveiling its crypto ambitions.

Bitcoin’s recent momentum appears far from exhausted, according to a well-followed crypto strategist who believes institutional demand is driving a persistent uptrend that could limit any meaningful pullback.

Robert Mitchnick, who leads BlackRock’s digital assets division, recently reiterated the firm’s stance on Bitcoin allocation during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas.

Brian Quintenz, tapped by Donald Trump to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has disclosed a web of crypto-related ties and millions in assets, raising questions ahead of his Senate confirmation.

As Bitcoin flirts with historic price levels, its elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto is now being counted among the richest individuals on the planet—without ever showing his face.

The once-hyped NFT lending market is facing a sharp decline, with activity plunging nearly 97% since early 2024.

At the recent Bitcoin 2025 conference, White House advisor David Sacks opened the door to a potential increase in the U.S. government’s Bitcoin holdings — but only if it can be done without adding to the deficit or raising taxes.

MetaMask is making a major leap beyond Ethereum by adding support for Solana, marking its first deep integration with a non-EVM blockchain.

Cardano is enjoying renewed momentum as daily transactions on the blockchain push toward 50,000, bolstered by growing excitement over a possible spot ADA exchange-traded fund (ETF).

XRP appears to be gaining bullish traction, with analysts pointing to a potential breakout that could send the token toward new highs.

El Salvador has secured a $120 million disbursement from the IMF as part of its $1.4 billion loan agreement, but only after agreeing to reduce direct government involvement in Bitcoin operations.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet is ramping up its Bitcoin strategy by raising $50 million through a private placement of zero-interest bonds.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, is sounding a dire alarm over what he describes as the beginning of financial chaos in the U.S.—a scenario he believes will wipe out millions financially.

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya is sounding the alarm over a new piece of legislation that he believes could accelerate America’s financial decline.

After a strong rebound from its January correction, Bitcoin surged over 50% to reach an all-time high of $111,880.

French police have arrested more than a dozen individuals, including minors, in connection with a string of crypto-related kidnapping cases that have shaken Paris in recent weeks.

A significant portion of Ethereum validators are backing a proposal to nearly double the network’s block gas limit—an adjustment that could boost Layer 1 throughput without requiring a protocol upgrade.

A breakthrough from Google’s quantum division is reshaping assumptions about the future of cybersecurity—and may bring the cryptographic foundations of Bitcoin closer to vulnerability than previously believed.

Thailand is preparing to weave digital assets into its tourism and financial infrastructure, starting with a pilot program that would let visitors pay in crypto through card-linked platforms.

A bizarre cyberattack involving the hacked Instagram account of hip-hop group Migos has surfaced, allegedly as part of an attempted extortion scheme aimed at Solana co-founder Raj Gokal.

Meta’s top AI scientist, Yann LeCun, is challenging the status quo in artificial intelligence, arguing that current language models—despite their popularity—lack the foundational traits of real intelligence.

A severe disruption in Japan’s government bond market is setting off alarm bells far beyond Tokyo, with analysts warning the fallout could spread across global financial systems—crypto markets included.

Tether, best known for issuing the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, has been making aggressive inroads into U.S. markets—quietly channeling around $5 billion into American tech firms and infrastructure since 2022.

French-listed tech firm Blockchain Group is ramping up its Bitcoin holdings through a €63.3 million ($72 million) convertible bond offering, marking its latest move to position itself as a Bitcoin-heavy holding company.

Crypto exchange Bitget has introduced a new investment product, BGUSD, a yield-generating stable asset tied to real-world financial instruments like U.S. Treasury bills and top-tier money market funds.