Digital Asset, the core developer behind the privacy-focused Canton Network, has secured $135 million in a strategic funding round backed by major financial players including Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Citadel Securities. The round was led by DRW Venture Capital and Tradeweb Markets, with participation from a wide slate of

A heated financial debate is unfolding on Wall Street as prominent hedge fund figure Cliff Asness lends his support to short seller Jim Chanos in a growing critique of Michael Saylor’s aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy. At issue is Saylor’s firm—now known as Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy Inc.—and

Semler Scientific, a Nasdaq-listed healthcare technology firm, is doubling down on its Bitcoin strategy in a big way. On Thursday, the company announced the hiring of crypto industry veteran Joe Burnett as its new Director of Bitcoin Strategy, alongside an ambitious multi-year roadmap to significantly expand its Bitcoin holdings. According

Prenetics, a global health technology company backed by football icon David Beckham, has officially added Bitcoin to its balance sheet with a $20 million investment. The move marks a historic milestone, making Prenetics the first publicly listed healthcare firm to hold BTC as part of its treasury strategy. The announcement

A firm with close ties to U.S. President Donald Trump has quietly reduced its ownership stake in World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that has been under increasing political and public scrutiny. DT Marks DeFi LLC, a company associated with Trump and his inner circle, now holds

Zisk will focus on developing a high-speed, open-source zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM) prover—technology that verifies blockchain transactions without exposing sensitive data. Baylina announced the transition on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting Zisk’s goal to push forward zero-knowledge innovation with greater independence and focus. Me, together with a core team

Galaxy and Liquid Collective have announced a strategic partnership aimed at giving institutional investors streamlined access to Ethereum liquid staking, in a move that underscores growing confidence in the regulatory landscape around crypto staking. The announcement, made Tuesday, follows recent guidance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has crossed a major threshold in the Bitcoin space, announcing it now holds 10,000 BTC following its latest purchase—overtaking Coinbase Global in total Bitcoin holdings. In a post on X, CEO Simon Gerovich revealed that Metaplanet acquired 1,112 BTC on Monday for $117.

Global crypto exchange Bybit is entering the decentralized finance (DeFi) arena with the launch of Byreal, its first Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX). The platform is set to debut on testnet on June 30, with a mainnet launch expected in Q3 2025. Announcing the launch via social media, Bybit CEO Ben

KuCoin has officially launched its first fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in Thailand, marking a key step in the company’s push to operate within regulated markets. The new platform, KuCoin Thailand, is now open to the public following an initial invite-only phase and operates under the supervision of Thailand’s

A controversial new budget proposal from the Trump administration has reignited concerns on Wall Street, as projections reveal it could add $2.4 trillion to the national deficit. While the bill promises tax relief and fiscal discipline, rising bond yields and widening deficits have investors questioning America’s long-standing financial

In a clear signal of surging interest in next-gen crypto infrastructure, Plasma has doubled its stablecoin deposit cap to $1 billion—and saw it fill in just 30 minutes. The EVM-compatible Bitcoin sidechain made the announcement via X, emphasizing that while deposits surged, this does not equate to a billion-dollar

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, is deepening its bet on real-world assets with a strategic move into the gold sector. Through its independent investment arm, Tether Investments, the company has acquired nearly a 32% stake in Canadian-based Elemental Altus Royalties Corp. for approximately $89.2 million. Tether Acquires

Bank of America to Launch Stablecoin Amid Growing Institutional Interest in Crypto Bank of America is reportedly preparing to enter the stablecoin arena, a move that signals a deepening commitment from traditional finance to the digital asset space. According to multiple sources, the banking giant is in the advanced stages

Lagrange, a rising name in decentralized AI infrastructure, has been selected to join NVIDIA’s prestigious Inception Program—making it the first startup to earn that recognition by uniting artificial intelligence with zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs. The move marks a major milestone for the company, which is known for its zero-knowledge

Bullish, the cryptocurrency exchange backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, according to a report from the Financial Times. The filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was reportedly submitted in recent weeks. Peter Thiel-backed crypto group

Japanese Fashion Brand ANAP Holdings Joins Bitcoin Investment Wave With ¥11 Billion Bet Japanese fashion retailer ANAP Holdings is making headlines beyond the runway with a bold move into Bitcoin, joining the growing wave of global companies adding the digital asset to their balance sheets. The Tokyo-based brand announced it

Cetus Protocol, a decentralized exchange built on the Sui network, has relaunched following a $223 million exploit that shook its foundation in late May. In a blog post published June 8, the project unveiled a comprehensive new roadmap aimed at rebuilding trust, enhancing security, and compensating affected users. Cetus Relaunch

BiT Global, a firm tied to TRON founder Justin Sun, has officially ended its legal battle with Coinbase over the exchange’s decision to delist wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC). The lawsuit, originally filed in late 2024, accused Coinbase of anti-competitive behavior following the launch of its own wrapped Bitcoin token, cbBTC.

Deutsche Bank is expanding its exploration into digital assets, joining a growing roster of global financial institutions looking to harness blockchain technology to modernize payment systems. The German banking heavyweight is actively evaluating the use of stablecoins and tokenized deposits, signaling a broader industry trend toward more efficient, programmable finance.

Uber is taking a serious look at stablecoins as a potential tool for payments, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed during the Bloomberg Tech Summit held Thursday in San Francisco. While still in the exploratory phase, the global ride-hailing and delivery giant sees promising use cases in the crypto-based technology—particularly for

The US dollar has slipped to its lowest level in three years against both the euro and the British pound—an unsettling development for traditional finance but a potentially pivotal moment for cryptocurrency. As global markets reassess the strength of fiat currencies, many investors are turning to Bitcoin as a

In a landmark moment for the crypto industry, Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), officially went public today on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker CRCL. Shares began trading at $31, making Circle the first major stablecoin company to be listed on a US stock exchange.

U.S. stocks closed with mixed results on Wednesday as concerns over economic growth and inflation resurfaced following a disappointing jobs report and cautious signals from the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book. The Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped its four-day winning streak, ending the session down 91.90 points,

Global crypto payments provider MoonPay has received a major regulatory green light from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), earning the coveted BitLicense. With this approval, MoonPay can now operate independently across all 50 U.S. states, eliminating the need to rely on third-party partners for its