The Smarter Web Company, a UK-based web design and digital services firm turned bitcoin-focused treasury player, announced on Tuesday it had added nearly $20 million in bitcoin to its reserves—bringing its total holdings to more than 543 BTC. The firm, listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange under ticker SWC,

Brazilian fintech company Méliuz has officially become the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in Latin America after investing $28.6 million in the cryptocurrency. The company, once known for offering cashback and digital coupons, has pivoted sharply into the crypto world—positioning itself at the forefront of a broader trend

Hong Kong is positioning itself at the forefront of the global digital finance race, with new stablecoin regulations set to take effect on August 1. Financial Secretary Paul Chan confirmed the move during a Saturday forum, calling the upcoming framework a strategic advantage in an increasingly competitive regulatory landscape. "

Coinbase has taken a major step toward deepening its European presence by securing a MiCA license in Luxembourg, giving the crypto exchange the green light to operate across all 27 European Union member states under a unified regulatory framework. In a statement released Friday, Coinbase confirmed it received approval from

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has reached a new milestone, processing over 5.1 million transactions in a single day on June 15 — its busiest period ever. Unlike spikes seen on other blockchains, analysts say this growth stems from genuine user activity rather than automated traffic, highlighting the network’s maturing

The cryptocurrency market turned sharply red over the weekend as the United States launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a dramatic entry into the Iran-Israel conflict. The geopolitical escalation, confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday night, sparked widespread volatility across digital assets, particularly altcoins. Ethereum (ETH)

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a period of relative calm, characterized by sideways movement, subdued enthusiasm, and an air of caution among investors. As Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to trade within narrow ranges, altcoins are showing signs of fatigue, signaling a broader sentiment shift toward stability over speculation. Geopolitical Tensions

In a major step forward for real-world asset tokenization, Ethena Labs and Securitize have enabled seamless, 24/7 atomic swaps between BlackRock’s tokenized Treasury fund BUIDL and the synthetic stablecoin USDtb. The integration opens up new, always-on liquidity options for institutional and decentralized finance (DeFi) users alike. The update

After reaching record highs earlier this month, Hyperliquid (HYPE) is showing early signs of cooling off. Over the past two days, the token has dropped 12.63%, raising questions about whether this is the start of a deeper correction or a typical retracement after an explosive rally. Technical indicators such

The Nasdaq-listed company (ticker: BTDR) announced plans for its third convertible notes issuance, offering investors a 4.875% annual interest rate through 2031. The notes come with a conversion premium of 25% over Bitdeer's current stock price, currently sitting at $11.84. If additional notes are purchased within

As geopolitical tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, investors across global markets are showing renewed risk aversion. The ripple effect has reached crypto, slowing overall trading activity and pushing many traders to the sidelines. But despite the broader pullback, a handful of altcoins—Toncoin (TON), EigenLayer’s EIGEN, and Hyperliquid’

Singapore-based fintech firm Antalpha delivered a standout first-quarter performance in 2025, posting a 423% year-over-year increase in net income to $1.46 million, driven by rising demand for its digital asset financing platform tailored to the Bitcoin mining sector. The company's unaudited financial results, released Tuesday, showed total

The crypto world is moving fast this week, with several major developments across projects, platforms, and policy fronts. From Kraken’s Layer 2 solution preparing its first token airdrop to Coinbase exploring a future in tokenized equities, the landscape is evolving—fast. Ink Reveals Token Launch and Airdrop Strategy Ethereum

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest offloaded $51.7 million worth of Circle Internet Group shares on Monday, just as the stablecoin issuer's stock soared to its highest level since its recent public debut. According to the firm’s latest trade disclosures, Ark sold a combined 342,658 shares

CoinShares has officially entered the race to launch the first U.S.-listed spot Solana ETF, filing a Form S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The proposed fund, named the CoinShares Solana ETF, would allow investors to gain direct exposure to SOL, Solana’s native cryptocurrency,

A crypto company with close ties to Tron founder Justin Sun is preparing to go public in the United States through a reverse merger with Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment, according to a report from the Financial Times. The move marks a significant push by Sun’s camp to legitimize and expand

British tech firm Smarter Web Company has deepened its investment in Bitcoin, purchasing an additional 74.27 BTC valued at approximately $7.7 million. The move underscores a growing trend of companies worldwide incorporating Bitcoin into their corporate reserves. The acquisition, completed on June 13, brings Smarter Web’s total

Shopify is doubling down on crypto payments. The e-commerce giant has announced new partnerships with Coinbase and Stripe that will allow its merchants to accept payments in USDC, the U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Circle. The move is part of a broader push to simplify blockchain-based transactions for everyday

Ethereum may be trading far below its all-time high, but some of its most influential backers say that’s a fundamental misunderstanding of its value. A new report co-authored by leading Ethereum technologists and institutional thinkers argues that ETH, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is "significantly mispriced"

Geopolitical Tensions Between Israel and Iran Could Send Bitcoin Into Turbulence As the standoff between Israel and Iran intensifies, global markets are bracing for ripple effects—and the crypto sector is no exception. With oil prices climbing and inflation forecasts rising, Bitcoin and other digital assets may soon be tested

Just one week after Circle officially entered the public markets, its flagship stablecoin USDC has been integrated into the XRP Ledger (XRPL) mainnet—marking a key expansion for both the blockchain and the second-largest stablecoin by global supply. According to a company announcement on Thursday, Circle’s tools—Circle Mint

Ant International, the overseas arm of China's Ant Group, is preparing to apply for stablecoin licenses in both Hong Kong and Singapore as part of a broader push to expand its blockchain-powered financial services. The move signals a strategic pivot as the company seeks growth beyond China’s

As corporate bitcoin holdings continue to swell, Sygnum—a regulated digital asset bank—is raising red flags about the risks of concentrated ownership. In a new report, Sygnum warns that bitcoin acquisition vehicles like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) may be distorting the market, threatening bitcoin’s long-term credibility as a central

U.S. markets edged higher Wednesday as investor optimism grew around a possible breakthrough in U.S.-China trade relations and cooling inflation data raised speculation about future Federal Reserve policy shifts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 142 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.4%. The

XRP Climbs Toward Golden Cross as Volume Hits $3 Billion — What Traders Should Watch XRP is back in the spotlight, trading above $2.20 for a second consecutive day as its 24-hour trading volume surged by 14%, hitting the $3 billion mark. This spike in activity has sparked speculation about