Explore the intersection of cryptocurrency and traditional finance with the latest news, analysis, and insights on digital assets and global markets.
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One year ago, the German government made a bold decision: it sold its entire 50,000-Bitcoin stash for $3.13 billion. At the time, it may have seemed like a practical financial move. Fast forward to today, and that same holding would be worth over $6.6 billion—a difference
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Crypto adoption in Europe just got a lot easier. On July 14, cryptocurrency exchange OKX announced a major partnership with PayPal that enables users across the European Economic Area (EEA) to buy digital assets directly through the familiar payments platform. OKX Integrates PayPal to Enable Users to Fund and Purchase
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Over $5 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options are set to expire today, setting the stage for potential volatility across the crypto markets. Despite Bitcoin showing strength in the U.S. trading session, early movement during Friday’s European hours could be choppy as traders react to this
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BIT Mining Bets Big on Solana in Strategic Pivot In a major shift from its roots in Bitcoin mining, NYSE-listed BIT Mining has announced plans to pivot into the Solana ecosystem, with a goal to raise up to $300 million to build a SOL-based treasury. The move signals a broader
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A new BNB-focused treasury company is in the works, with ambitions to go public on a major U.S. stock exchange—backed by YZi Labs, the venture arm closely linked to former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. In a joint announcement on Wednesday, YZi Labs confirmed its support for 10X
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FTX’s proposed plan to restrict creditor payouts in dozens of countries, including China, is facing pushback—most notably from a group of Chinese creditors who argue the move is unjustified and unfair. 32d49dcf-4671-4e34-9c58-1649bf0b364c32d49dcf-4671-4e34-9c58-1649bf0b364c.pdf4 MBdownload-circle Weiwei Ji, a Singapore tax resident holding a Chinese passport, filed a formal objection
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Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has consolidated 80 tons of gold—worth roughly $8 billion—into a single high-security vault in Switzerland, reinforcing its growing reliance on hard assets amid ongoing scrutiny of its reserves. While the move highlights Tether’s expanding footprint in global finance and offers
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Australian digital asset manager DigitalX is ramping up its commitment to Bitcoin, raising A$20.7 million (US$13.5 million) in a strategic funding round supported by prominent crypto investors, including Animoca Brands, UTXO Management, and ParaFi Capital. The bulk of the capital — approximately A$19.7 million (US$
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In a landmark move for corporate crypto adoption, Japanese consulting firm Remixpoint has become the first publicly listed company in Japan to pay its CEO’s entire salary in Bitcoin (BTC). The company’s president and CEO, Yoshihiko Takahashi, voluntarily opted to receive his full compensation in the world’s
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Japanese firm Metaplanet, best known for its bold pivot into Bitcoin investment, is now setting its sights on a broader financial future. According to The Financial Times, the company plans to leverage its rapidly growing Bitcoin holdings to acquire profitable, cash-generating businesses — with a particular interest in digital banking. Hotelier
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Crypto Investors Shift Toward Tokenized Treasuries, Challenging Stablecoin Dominance In a sign of changing preferences within crypto finance, investors are moving billions into tokenized Treasury products, favoring yield-bearing assets over traditional stablecoins. According to a new report by RWA.xyz, assets in tokenized U.S. Treasuries and money market products
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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has quietly achieved a striking milestone—outpacing the revenue generated by the company’s flagship iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV). The shift underscores how investor appetite for Bitcoin exposure is reshaping the financial landscape. Launched in January 2024, IBIT has rapidly