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Binance CEO Issues Urgent Crypto Security Reminder

As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates worldwide, so too does the frequency and sophistication of online threats. Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, has sounded a clear warning: the safety of digital assets hinges not just on exchange security but also on individual user responsibility.

09.07.2025 17:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Ripple Selects BNY Mellon as Custodian for RLUSD Stablecoin Reserves

Ripple has chosen global banking giant BNY Mellon to act as the primary custodian for reserves backing its enterprise-grade stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD).

09.07.2025 15:28 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Here is Why the Fed May Cut Rates Earlier Than Expected, According to Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates sooner than previously anticipated, forecasting the first reduction as early as September 2025.

08.07.2025 15:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Robinhood Faces Scrutiny from European Bank Over Tokenized Stock Offerings 

Lithuania’s central bank has reached out to Robinhood for further details regarding its newly launched stock token products, following a public distancing by OpenAI from the initiative.

08.07.2025 12:10 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

USA Imposes Tariffs on Multiple Countries: How the Crypto Market Could React

As President Trump accelerates his tariff strategy ahead of the August 1 deadline, new White House letters reveal formal trade warnings sent to multiple nations, including Tunisia, Cambodia, Indonesia, and others.

08.07.2025 8:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

UAE Regulators Dismiss Toncoin Residency Rumors

United Arab Emirates authorities have formally denied reports linking Toncoin (TON) ownership or staking to long-term visa eligibility, calling the circulating claims inaccurate and misleading.

07.07.2025 11:12 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Binance Could Introduce Golden Visa Option for BNB Investors Inspired by TON

Changpeng Zhao, the former head of Binance, has hinted at the possibility of a new initiative that would allow BNB token holders to obtain long-term residency in the United Arab Emirates through a token-staking model.

07.07.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Weekly Recap: Key Shifts and Milestones Across the Crypto Ecosystem

The first week of July brought notable advancements in crypto infrastructure, governance, and trading.

06.07.2025 17:00 4 min. read Kosta Gushterov

EU Risks Falling Behind in Digital Finance, Warns Former ECB Board Member

Europe’s reluctance to embrace stablecoins and blockchain technology could erode its monetary sovereignty and marginalize the euro in the next phase of global finance, according to former European Central Bank board member Lorenzo Bini Smaghi.

06.07.2025 13:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Toncoin Launches UAE Golden Visa Program Through $100,000 Staking Offer

Toncoin (TON) has unveiled an exclusive partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to offer users a path to the coveted 10-year UAE Golden Visa—through crypto staking.

06.07.2025 12:04 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

White House Advisor Points Out What Could Push Crypto Market to $20 trillion

Bo Hines, the U.S. President’s Chief Advisor on Digital Assets, believes that upcoming stablecoin legislation could catapult the digital asset market to unprecedented heights. In a recent statement,

06.07.2025 10:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

What’s Driving July’s Crypto Conversations, According to Santiment

According to Santiment’s latest narrative dashboard, the start of July has seen a surge in online discussions around a wide range of crypto themes, with Solana ETFs, stablecoins, Virtuals, Robinhood, and AI bot projects like Yapyo & Kaito leading the spike in mentions across platforms.

05.07.2025 22:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Market Odds of a U.S. Recession in 2025 Drop in Half Since May 

The likelihood of the United States entering a recession in 2025 has dropped significantly, according to the latest market data from prediction platform Polymarket, where recession odds have fallen to just 22%, marking a notable decline from earlier highs in April and May.

05.07.2025 18:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Majority of U.S. Crypto Investors Back Trump’s Crypto Policy, Survey Finds

A recent poll reveals that over 70% of U.S. crypto investors support President Donald Trump’s current approach to digital asset policy, reflecting growing optimism within the sector.

05.07.2025 18:09 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Donald Trump Signs “One Big Beautiful Bill”: How It Can Reshape the Crypto Market

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially signed his sweeping policy bill into law, enacting one of the most consequential pieces of legislation of his presidency.

05.07.2025 9:56 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

FTX Halts Recovery Payments in 49 Countries: Here Is the List

The long-awaited creditor repayments from bankrupt crypto exchange FTX have hit a major roadblock, with the FTX Recovery Trust announcing a temporary suspension of payments to users in 49 foreign jurisdictions.

04.07.2025 18:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Approved: What It Means for Crypto Markets

Congress has officially passed President Donald Trump’s landmark economic package, a sweeping bill that combines aggressive tax cuts with deep federal spending reductions.

04.07.2025 7:00 3 min. read Kosta Gushterov

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Now Out-Earning Its $624B S&P 500 Fund

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.

03.07.2025 10:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Ripple Has Applied for a National Banking License

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.

03.07.2025 7:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Key U.S. Events to Watch This Week That Could Impact Crypto

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

30.06.2025 11:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Here Is How Your Crypto Portfolio Should Look Like According to Investment Manager

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.

30.06.2025 10:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

GENIUS Act Could Reshape Legal Battle over TerraUSD and LUNA Tokens

In the case involving Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Hyeong Kwon, the defense has asked the Federal Court for the Southern District of New York to extend the deadline for pretrial filings by two weeks, pushing it beyond the original date of July 1, 2025.

30.06.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Whales Buy the Dip as Retail Panics: This Week in Crypto

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.

29.06.2025 14:00 3 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Coinbase Surges 43% in June, Tops S&P 500 After Regulatory Wins and Partnerships

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.

29.06.2025 21:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

What Brian Armstrong’s New Stats Reveal About Institutional Crypto Growth

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.

29.06.2025 15:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

What Will Happen With the Stock Market if Trump Reshapes the Fed?

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

29.06.2025 13:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

U.S. Bank Advises Clients to Drop These Cryptocurrencies

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.

29.06.2025 10:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Vitalik Buterin Warns Digital ID Projects Could End Pseudonymity

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.

29.06.2025 9:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

What Are the Key Trends in European Consumer Payments for 2024?

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.

29.06.2025 8:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

History Shows War Panic Selling Hurts Crypto Traders

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

28.06.2025 18:30 3 min. read Kosta Gushterov

At Least Five Law Firms Target Former Strategy Over Misleading BTC Risk Disclosures

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.

28.06.2025 10:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

SoFi Returns to Crypto with Trading, Staking, and Blockchain Transfers

Digital banking platform SoFi Technologies is making a strong return to the cryptocurrency space, relaunching its crypto trading and blockchain services after stepping away from the sector in late 2023.

27.06.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Faces Legal Setback as Court Rejects Bid to Ease Penalties

Ripple has been dealt another legal blow after a federal judge rejected its attempt to ease court-imposed restrictions and penalties stemming from its long-standing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

26.06.2025 16:54 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Chinese Tech Firms Turn to Crypto for Treasury Diversification

Digital assets are gaining ground in corporate finance strategies, as more publicly traded companies embrace cryptocurrencies for treasury diversification.

26.06.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BIS Slams Stablecoins, Calls Them Ill-Suited for Modern Monetary Systems

Stablecoins are failing where it matters most, says the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), which sharply criticized the asset class in its latest annual report.

26.06.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Barclays Blocks Crypto Credit Card Payments in Latest Blow to Retail Investors

Barclays has announced it will prohibit the use of its credit cards for cryptocurrency purchases starting June 27, marking a significant shift in its stance on digital assets.

26.06.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Wealthy Clients Demand Better Crypto Expertise from Advisors

A new report from CoinShares reveals that while wealthy investors are embracing digital assets more than ever, they’re also questioning whether their financial advisors are prepared for this shift.

25.06.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Canton Network Developer Secures $135M to Expand Institutional Blockchain Use

Digital Asset has locked in $135 million in fresh capital to scale up its institutional blockchain platform, Canton Network.

25.06.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

ARK Invest Cashes In on Circle Rally as Stock Soars Past $60B Valuation

ARK Invest has continued to capitalize on the dramatic rise of Circle’s stock, unloading a sizable portion of its holdings just weeks after the stablecoin issuer’s public debut.

24.06.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle’s Market Cap Surges Past Its Own Stablecoin

Circle’s explosive entry into public markets has propelled its stock valuation beyond the supply value of its flagship stablecoin, USDC.

24.06.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Anthony Pompliano Unveils Bitcoin Treasury Giant After Landmark Merger

Investor and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano is rolling his private outfit, ProCap BTC LLC, into blank-check firm Columbus Circle Capital to form ProCap Financial, a new Nasdaq-listed business built around Bitcoin.

23.06.2025 17:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FTX Pushes to Dismiss Billion-Dollar Claim from 3AC

FTX’s legal team has moved to dismiss a $1.53 billion claim filed by Three Arrows Capital (3AC), calling it an exaggerated and baseless attempt to recover losses from risky trading.

23.06.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FTX Pushes Back Against $1.5B Claim From Defunct Hedge Fund 3AC

FTX’s liquidators have filed a strong objection to a multi-billion-dollar claim by failed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), arguing the request is based on exaggerated and misleading figures.

23.06.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Massive Foreign Capital Exodus from U.S. Markets Raises Alarms

Veteran investor Jeffrey Gundlach is signaling a major turning point in global capital flows, suggesting that the era of U.S. market dominance may be drawing to a close.

23.06.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Market Dips Amid Rising Tensions After U.S. Military Action in Iran

Crypto markets saw a sharp decline over the weekend after the US launched its first military intervention in the conflict between Iran and Israel late on Saturday night.

22.06.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

ARK Invest Offloads Nearly 30% of Its Circle Position in One Week

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest spent the past week lightening its stake in Circle Internet Group just as the stable-coin issuer’s share price went vertical.

22.06.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle and Coinbase Stocks Surge as U.S. Senate Passes Historic Stablecoin Bill

Crypto markets welcomed a major policy breakthrough this week as the U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act, a bill designed to regulate stablecoins across the country.

21.06.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Market May Be in Early Stages of Multi-Year Rally, Says Real Vision CEO

The current trajectory of the crypto market may be unfolding in a way that echoes the early stages of 2017, according to Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal.

21.06.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Reddit Might Embrace Worldcoin’s Iris Scan to Verify Users Without Doxxing

Reddit is reportedly in talks to integrate World ID, a biometric identity system developed by Tools for Humanity, the startup backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman.

21.06.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase Picks Luxembourg for Its New EU Headquarters, Secures MiCA License

Coinbase has chosen Luxembourg as the base for its European operations after obtaining a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the country’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

21.06.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Now Among World’s Largest Holders of U.S. Treasuries, CEO Says

Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino claims the stablecoin giant has become one of the biggest holders of U.S. Treasuries globally, further highlighting the growing role of digital assets in international finance.

21.06.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

OKX and MetaMask Join Forces to Boost Decentralized Trading Efficiency

OKX has teamed up with Ethereum development firm Consensys to integrate its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator into MetaMask, giving users access to faster, more efficient token swaps across over 500 DEXs on 25 blockchains.

20.06.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Big Funds Sell $51B in May, But Buybacks Cushion U.S. Stock Market

Large institutions accelerated their retreat from equities last month, unloading roughly $50.8 billion in U.S. shares, according to S&P Global.

20.06.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Boosts War Chest With New Convertible Notes Deal

Bitdeer Technologies, a Bitcoin mining firm based in Singapore, is gearing up to raise $330 million through a fresh offering of senior convertible notes maturing in 2031.

19.06.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund Becomes Margin Collateral on Deribit and Crypto.com

Institutional traders on Deribit and Crypto.com can now post BlackRock’s tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, BUIDL, as margin—an industry first for a low-volatility, yield-bearing digital security.

19.06.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

AI Revolution Could Send Nasdaq Soaring, Says Market Expert

Tech shares still have plenty of room to run, argues Wedbush Securities research chief Dan Ives.

19.06.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Gold Eyes $4,000 as Global Instability Fuels Investor Flight to Safety

Mounting geopolitical uncertainty is breathing new life into gold’s rally, with top financial institutions now predicting a surge toward $4,000 per ounce.

19.06.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Top Spanish Bank Urges Wealthy Clients to Allocate Up to 7% in Crypto

BBVA has quietly joined the ranks of legacy banks nudging high-net-worth customers toward digital assets.

18.06.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

a16z Backs EigenCloud Launch With Fresh $70M Token Buy

Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm is going deeper into Ethereum restaking infrastructure, adding $70 million worth of EIGEN tokens to its portfolio to back EigenLayer’s new venture — EigenCloud, a platform aimed at making blockchain-grade verifiability accessible to mainstream developers.

18.06.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Arthur Hayes Sees a “Stablecoin Gold Rush” – and a Graveyard of Future Flops

Arthur Hayes believes investors are about to learn a painful lesson from the post-Circle euphoria.

18.06.2025 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov