Author Alexander Stefanov

Standard Chartered is accelerating its move into digital assets through a newly announced alliance with FalconX, a prime broker serving institutional crypto traders.

Thailand is preparing to issue $150 million in digital investment tokens, opening up access to government bonds for everyday citizens through blockchain technology.

Investor interest in crypto startups is regaining strength—though not in volume.

DeFi Development Corp, a publicly traded firm formerly operating under the name Janover, has made its largest Solana investment to date as it doubles down on its blockchain-focused treasury strategy.

Market watchers may need to brace for potential headwinds in the crypto space, according to trader and analyst Jason Pizzino.

The crypto spotlight has shifted to Pi Network, as mounting anticipation surrounds a major ecosystem update expected today.

According to former Congressman Patrick McHenry, Gary Gensler’s hardline stance against crypto was more political theater than personal conviction.

Fresh speculation is heating up around the possibility of BlackRock entering the XRP ETF arena — but so far, it’s just that: speculation.

Ethereum-linked exchange-traded funds are drawing renewed investor interest as capital flows back into the market alongside a powerful price surge for the asset itself.

Bitcoin miners appear to be reloading their reserves after a lengthy period of offloading their holdings.

Binance has kicked off the day with a major update for altcoin traders, becoming the first exchange to debut trading for NEXPACE (NXPC).

Online trading platform eToro has increased the scale of its initial public offering to $620 million after pricing its shares higher than originally expected.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has unveiled a bold new concept: a meta blockchain layer that would unify data from multiple blockchains into a single, ordered history.

Investor sentiment got a lift this week as markets rallied on easing trade tensions, cooler inflation data, and strong momentum from tech and crypto sectors. While global uncertainties remain, a series of bullish triggers reignited optimism across asset classes.

XRP is making a quiet comeback. After briefly crossing $3 earlier this year for the first time since 2018, the token has settled into the mid-$2 range—still showing strong momentum with over 400% gains year-on-year.

Tether has entered the Thai market with its tokenized gold asset, as local exchange Maxbit becomes the first in the country to list the product.

U.S. regulators have once again delayed action on a proposed Solana exchange-traded fund, pushing any potential approval into the final quarter of 2025.

Bitcoin’s biggest buyers in 2025 aren’t retail traders or even ETF giants—they’re businesses.

Arizona’s latest attempt to integrate digital assets into its public finance system faced a mixed outcome this week.

As Coinbase counts down to its inclusion in the S&P 500 on May 19, the company’s CEO Brian Armstrong is already looking beyond the milestone.

Bitcoin could be on the verge of entering uncharted territory, according to a market analyst known for accurately predicting the pre-halving pullback last year.

Improved relations between the U.S. and China are helping reignite investor confidence across global markets—and crypto is no exception.

SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci is signaling a shift in crypto investing, describing Bitcoin as increasingly behaving like a standalone asset class and endorsing Solana as a top candidate for ETF growth.

Web3 giant Animoca Brands is preparing to take its business public in New York, capitalizing on what it sees as a more crypto-friendly environment under President Donald Trump.

With New York’s first crypto summit just days away, Mayor Eric Adams is making it clear: the city is positioning itself as a global epicenter for blockchain development.

Aiming to pivot deeper into the digital asset space, Nevada-based GD Culture Group is preparing to launch a major crypto-focused treasury strategy, backed by a substantial stock sale agreement worth up to $300 million.

Hype around a supposed Truth Social meme coin launch has been firmly shut down by Trump-affiliated organizations, following a viral post that sent meme coin circles into a frenzy.

Aave, one of the leading protocols in decentralized finance, has just reached a new milestone, with over $40 billion now deposited across its lending markets.

After weeks of intense institutional activity that helped push Bitcoin above $100,000, inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took a breather between May 6 and May 12.

In a bold move to blend legacy sectors with digital asset strategy, Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey is spearheading a merger between his Bitcoin-native firm Nakamoto and healthcare provider KindlyMD.

Economist Peter Schiff isn’t buying the fanfare around the latest U.S.-China tariff deal. In his view, Washington just blinked.

Coinbase is heading to the S&P 500, a landmark step that reflects both the company’s financial evolution and Wall Street’s growing comfort with the crypto sector.

A new wave of companies is joining the Global Dollar Network (GDN), a stablecoin initiative anchored by Paxos and backed by firms like Robinhood, Galaxy, and Kraken.

Bitcoin’s rapid recovery beyond $104,000 has sparked a wave of optimism in crypto circles, but the bigger question remains: is this just the beginning?

Bitcoin’s recent breakout above $100,000 is just one piece of a much bigger story: crypto is edging closer to the mainstream, and some of the biggest names in tech want in.

Just as DeGods NFTs began regaining momentum on Ethereum and Solana, the project’s founder, Rohun Vora—better known as “Frank”—announced he’s stepping away from day-to-day leadership.

Global markets are gaining traction after the U.S. and China struck a short-term trade deal, dialing down tariffs to 10% for a 90-day period starting May 14.

Cryptocurrencies are now playing a dual role in the global economy—part speculative asset, part payment tool—according to a new analysis from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

While Bitcoin’s price has recently rebounded, the enthusiasm for spot ETFs appears to be cooling. Weekly inflows into U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have dropped sharply, signaling a pause in aggressive institutional accumulation.

China is making quiet but decisive moves to elevate the yuan’s status in global finance, leveraging recent geopolitical shifts and trade negotiations to boost the currency’s reach.

Months after acquiring the collapsed FTX EU platform, crypto startup Backpack has taken a major step toward restoring funds to affected European customers.

A surprise rally in Pi Coin has stunned crypto observers, with the token rocketing upward as speculation swirls around an imminent update from its development team.

A wave of optimism swept through global markets as the United States and China took decisive steps to de-escalate their long-running trade dispute.

Strategy has made another massive move into Bitcoin, adding 13,390 BTC to its already substantial crypto reserves.

As Warren Buffett prepares to step down from Berkshire Hathaway, speculation is swirling about whether his successor, Greg Abel, will bring a fresh perspective to the table — including the firm’s long-standing aversion to Bitcoin.

Dogecoin’s recent rally has reignited enthusiasm across its community, with the asset climbing 36% in just a week.

While retail interest in crypto remains subdued, some analysts believe the market is quietly laying the groundwork for its next breakout.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger once signaled a bold shift — a new currency designed to sever ties with the U.S. dollar and the French-controlled CFA franc.

BlackRock has revised its crypto ETF documentation to address both long-term risks and product efficiency.

Bitcoin is once again testing fresh highs after climbing past $104,000, reigniting optimism across the crypto space.

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, is emerging as the dominant player in the digital asset space, pulling in billions while competitors trail far behind.

While Bitcoin’s price surge continues to grab headlines, a growing number of market watchers are shifting their attention to XRP — and one analyst argues that its upside potential may quietly outshine the leading cryptocurrency.

While a growing number of public companies have taken bold steps to load their balance sheets with Bitcoin, Coinbase — one of the industry’s most prominent names — has deliberately avoided following that path, citing long-term risk management and customer alignment as key reasons.

After two intensive days of negotiations in Geneva, officials from the United States and China have reportedly found common ground on key trade issues, paving the way for a new agreement aimed at narrowing the U.S. trade deficit.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes the U.S. economy is turning a corner.

After a sharp decline in March, Cardano is showing signs of strength, climbing to $0.79 after a 17% jump in just a few days.

XRP’s recent climb toward the $2.50 resistance may be facing headwinds as on-chain activity reveals massive whale transactions directed to Coinbase.

Bitcoin may already be catching the attention of the world’s largest state-backed investors, but according to SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci, the real floodgates won’t open until Washington provides regulatory certainty.

The United Kingdom is laying the groundwork for what could become one of the world’s most comprehensive crypto regulatory regimes.