Early Bitcoin web domains from 2010 head to auction
The portfolio includes names registered just after Bitcoin’s launch and spans wallets, exchanges and payments. A portfolio of over 280…
Polkadot launches capital markets division to court Wall Street
Polkadot has launched Polkadot Capital Group to connect traditional finance with its blockchain ecosystem, focusing on tokenization and DeFi. Polkadot…
Concordium debuts app for anonymous online age checks amid UK rules backlash
Concordium launched a mobile app using zero-knowledge proofs for anonymous age verification as UK rules fuel demand for privacy-safe solutions.…
Crypto in US 401(k) retirement plans may drive Bitcoin to $200K in 2025
Trump’s move to allow crypto in 401(k) retirement plans could push Bitcoin to $200,000 by the end of the year,…
Ex-White House crypto director Bo Hines takes Tether advisory role
The appointment of Hines signals a renewed focus on entering US markets and more investments in “domestic infrastructure,” Tether CEO…
3D-printed housing company adopts Bitcoin, NFTs in blockchain pivot
Lib Work is dipping its toes into Bitcoin, a month after using NFTs for the first time to tokenize the…
Bitcoin bull and billionaire files for $250M SPAC targeting DeFi, AI
Bitcoiner Chamath Palihapitiya filed documents to raise $250 million for American Exceptionalism, a prospective SPAC focused on the DeFi, AI,…
Google takes 14% stake in Bitcoin miner TeraWulf, becoming top shareholder
TeraWulf’s chief strategy officer, Kerri Langlais, said Google has become its largest shareholder, providing “powerful validation” from a leading tech…
Ether trader turns $125K into $43M, locks in $7M after market downturn
A savvy trader turned a $125,000 investment into almost $43 million at its peak, before locking in almost $7 million…
Another solo Bitcoin miner hits jackpot with $371,000 block reward
ASICKey executive Samuel Li said that solo Bitcoin miners have a one in 650,000 chance of solving a block every…
South Korea readies stablecoin framework; bill set for October
The FSC will introduce a bill that’s expected to provide guidelines on issuance, collateral management and internal control systems for…
South Korea’s Jeju City targets crypto holdings of alleged tax dodgers
The South Korean government passed laws in 2021 allowing regulators to seize crypto from accused tax delinquents. Tax officials in…
Solana hits 100K TPS milestone with stress test transaction spike
Solana briefly achieved over 100,000 transactions per second, and a developer said the blockchain could ‘theoretically’ eventually perform at 80,000…
Thailand to launch crypto payment sandbox for tourists
The Thai government will allow tourists to exchange crypto for Thai baht and make electronic payments through e-money service providers.…
Japan to approve first yen-backed stablecoins this fall
Japan’s FSA is set to approve JPYC as the country’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, a move that could reshape demand for…
Centrifuge tops $1B TVL as institutions drive tokenized RWA boom: CEO
Centrifuge joins BlackRock’s BUIDL and Ondo Finance in the $1 billion RWA club as demand grows for tokenized products. Blockchain…
US Treasury weighs digital ID verification in DeFi to tackle illicit finance
The Treasury is considering embedding digital identity checks into DeFi smart contracts as part of its GENIUS Act consultation on…
Kraken pauses Monero deposits following 51% attack
Withdrawals and trading for Monero (XMR) on the Kraken exchange remain open, and deposits will resume once it is safe,…
Basel Bank capital rules create ‘chokepoint’ for crypto — Investment exec
The current capital reserve requirements and rules make holding cryptocurrencies too costly for banks, limiting the sector’s growth. Capital requirements…
Coinbase seals Deribit acquisition in 5th deal of 2025
The crypto exchange has been steadily acquiring companies to diversify the range of services it offers to clients. Crypto exchange…