Author Kosta Gushterov

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known by its ticker IBIT, has surpassed the firm’s flagship S&P 500 ETF in annual revenue, according to a new report from Bloomberg.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins has emphasized the agency’s continued focus on investor protection, addressing insider trading, market manipulation, and the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulation.

Ripple has officially applied for a national bank charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), aiming to establish a new regulatory benchmark for trust in the stablecoin market.

A new report from on-chain analytics platform Santiment has identified standout crypto projects that posted the largest gains across various performance metrics during June 2025.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, revealed on July 1 that he purchased another Bitcoin, reaffirming his long-term bullish stance—even if it comes with personal risk.

The move follows the exchange’s routine asset evaluations, which are aimed at maintaining quality standards and user protection.

Bitcoin is poised for its strongest dollar rally in history during the second half of 2025, according to Standard Chartered’s latest market outlook.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has officially vetoed House Bill 2324, a legislative proposal that aimed to create a state-managed reserve fund for holding seized cryptocurrency assets.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is in the early stages of developing a standardized listing framework for token-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a July 1 report by journalist Eleanor Terrett.

Public corporations have dramatically increased their Bitcoin (BTC) holdings in 2025, acquiring more than double the amount bought by exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the first half of the year.

Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. has climbed to the fifth position on the list of public companies with the largest Bitcoin reserves, according to a new update from BitcoinTreasuries.net.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved the conversion of the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), finalizing its transition from an over-the-counter product into a fully regulated ETF structure.

A historically accurate technical indicator that has predicted every major Bitcoin crash is flashing once more, warns crypto analyst Ali Martinez.

The Bitcoin market is entering a complex phase marked by rising realized profits, reduced whale balances, and historically prolonged sideways price movement.  

According to new insights from market intelligence platform Santiment, development activity in the crypto sector’s AI and Big Data segment remains strong, with several major projects showing notable GitHub activity over the past 30 days.

With the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) already greenlighting spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, attention is now turning to the next wave of crypto-backed exchange-traded funds.

European banking giant UniCredit is preparing to offer its professional clients a new investment product linked to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), according to a report by Bloomberg.

In a major development for cryptocurrency regulation and user privacy, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to the IRS’s authority to collect broad customer data from crypto exchanges.

Bitget Wallet has entered a strategic partnership with Mastercard and Web3 payment provider Immersve to launch a new payment card that allows users to spend cryptocurrencies directly from their digital wallets.

As crypto markets navigate another week of volatility and shifting sentiment, traders are increasingly turning their attention to emerging altcoins and high-momentum tokens.

Connecticut has officially distanced itself from government adoption of digital assets like Bitcoin. On June 30, Governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill 7082 into law, placing sweeping restrictions on how the state and its agencies can engage with cryptocurrencies.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev revealed plans on Monday to bring tokenized equity offerings to the European market, starting with shares in private tech giants OpenAI and SpaceX.

As the U.S. Senate debates a sweeping reconciliation package dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” crypto industry advocates are rallying behind an amendment introduced by Senator Cynthia Lummis aimed at reforming outdated and burdensome tax rules for digital assets.

A new milestone in cryptocurrency investment products is set to unfold this Wednesday, as REX Shares prepares to launch the first-ever U.S.-listed staked crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a company announcement shared on X.

In a major shift from its earlier stance, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe — Germany’s largest banking group — is preparing to introduce cryptocurrency trading services for retail clients by the summer of 2026, according to a report from Bloomberg.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has officially launched its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain on mainnet — marking a major milestone in its effort to bridge XRP’s payment efficiency with Ethereum’s smart contract capabilities.

A community-driven initiative launched Monday is inviting Ethereum users to lock art, memories, and personal messages inside a decentralized “time capsule,” set to be opened on the network’s 11th anniversary next year.

A new CryptoQuant report highlights a growing divergence between long-term Ethereum holders and short-term Bitcoin buyers, with significant accumulation behavior unfolding in both markets amid increasing political and economic tension in the U.S.

Kazakhstan is taking a major step toward integrating digital assets into its national financial strategy, with plans to establish a state-managed crypto-reserve.

Bitcoin giant Strategy has added another 4,980 BTC to its reserves in a purchase worth approximately $531.9 million, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.

According to renowned market veteran Peter Brandt, trading isn’t the path to prosperity for the vast majority of people.

According to a new analysis from CryptoQuant, TRON (TRX) may be gearing up for a breakout as tightening Bollinger Bands point to an imminent expansion in volatility.

Charles Edwards, founder and CEO of Capriole Investments, has offered a fresh perspective on Bitcoin’s stalled price movement near the $100,000 mark, despite growing institutional enthusiasm.

The first week of July brings several important developments in the United States that could influence both traditional markets and the cryptocurrency sector.

Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin treasury with a new acquisition of 1,005 BTC valued at approximately $108.1 million, further cementing its status as one of the largest corporate holders of the digital asset.

Ric Edelman, one of the most influential voices in personal finance, has radically revised his stance on crypto allocation. After years of cautious optimism, he now believes that digital assets deserve a far larger share in investment portfolios than ever before.

Coinbase has emerged as the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 for June, climbing 43% amid a surge of bullish momentum driven by regulatory clarity, product innovation, and deeper institutional interest in crypto.

Despite common fears that global crises spell disaster for crypto markets, new data from Binance Research suggests the opposite may be true — at least for Bitcoin.

A new report by crypto analytics firm Alphractal reveals that Bitcoin miners are facing some of the lowest profitability levels in over a decade — yet have shown little sign of capitulation.

The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a major step toward digital asset regulation by passing the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025.

Cryptocurrency analytics firm MakroVision has shared its technical assessment of Chainlink (LINK) price action.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has spotlighted a significant acceleration in institutional crypto adoption, driven largely by the surging popularity of exchange-traded funds and increased use of Coinbase Prime among major corporations.

The latest market turbulence, fueled by geopolitical tensions and investor fear, offered a textbook case of how sentiment swings and whale behavior shape crypto price action.

Jefferies chief market strategist David Zervos believes an upcoming power shift at the Federal Reserve could benefit U.S. equity markets.

Bitvavo, Europe’s largest euro-denominated spot crypto exchange, has officially received a MiCA license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), allowing the firm to operate across all 27 European Union member states.

In just two months, crypto tax platform CoinLedger observed a staggering 700% surge in the number of U.S. users receiving IRS warning letters, signaling a sharp escalation in federal tax enforcement targeting digital asset holders.

Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered crypto custody bank, is urging its institutional clients to move away from major stablecoins like USDC, Agora USD (AUSD), and Usual USD (USD0), recommending instead a shift to the Global Dollar (USDG) — a stablecoin issued by Paxos and backed by a consortium that includes Anchorage itself.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced concerns over the rise of zero-knowledge (ZK) digital identity projects, specifically warning that systems like World — formerly Worldcoin and backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman — could undermine pseudonymity in the digital world.

A new report by the European Central Bank (ECB) reveals that digital payment methods continue to gain ground across the euro area, though cash remains a vital part of the consumer payment landscape — particularly for small-value transactions and person-to-person (P2P) payments.

According to a new report by Santiment, Chainlink ($LINK) has maintained its dominant position as the most actively developed DeFi project over the past 30 days.

Geopolitical conflict rattles markets, but history shows panic selling crypto in response is usually the wrong move.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has issued a bold prediction on silver, calling it the “best asymmetric buy” currently available.

Leading crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) is set to launch perpetual-style futures contracts in the United States starting July 21, becoming one of the first regulated entities to offer a product that closely mirrors globally popular offshore perpetuals.

Zero-commission brokerage Robinhood has expanded its cryptocurrency futures offerings by launching micro futures contracts for XRP, Solana (SOL), and Bitcoin (BTC).

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced Friday that the company is officially dropping its cross-appeal in its long-running legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling a final move toward ending the years-long case.

The U.S. Department of Justice has sentenced Dwayne Golden, 57, of Pennsylvania to 97 months in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent crypto investment scheme that stole over $40 million from investors.

Bitcoin-focused investment firm Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) is facing mounting legal pressure as at least five law firms have filed class-action lawsuits over the company’s $6 billion in unrealized Bitcoin losses.

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced the launch of tokenized MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock for customers in the European Union, enabling onchain access to one of the most prominent Bitcoin-related equities.

According to a new report from CryptoQuant, recent Binance netflow data reveals a clear divergence in altcoin behavior — offering insights into which tokens may be poised for upside and which could face near-term sell pressure.