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World Liberty Financial’s native token, WLFI, is drawing fresh attention from publicly traded companies looking to diversify their corporate treasuries with digital assets. Co-founder Zak Folkman revealed the development during a speech at the Permissionless conference in New York on June 25, citing a noticeable uptick in interest from
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Swiss digital asset firm Taurus SA has announced the launch of its first private stablecoin contract, setting a new standard for privacy and compliance in the stablecoin sector. Built on the Aztec network, the smart contract leverages zero-knowledge proofs to encrypt wallet balances and transactions—marking a significant departure from
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Despite ongoing global uncertainty and geopolitical tension, Bitcoin’s current market cycle may be far from over. On-chain metrics suggest a notable divergence in investor behavior: institutions are steadily increasing their exposure, while retail investors are quietly exiting the market. Institutional Demand Outpaces Retail Activity According to a detailed analysis
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Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has raised a massive ¥74.9 billion (about $515 million USD) through a fresh stock issuance, the first step in its ambitious “555 Million Plan” to become one of the largest corporate holders of bitcoin in the world. In a filing released Wednesday, Metaplanet revealed that key backer
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Aurora Mobile (Nasdaq: JG), a China-based tech firm known for its cloud-based marketing and customer engagement solutions, has announced plans to invest up to 20% of its cash reserves in cryptocurrencies. The move, approved by the company’s board on Tuesday, marks a strategic shift in Aurora’s treasury management
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers Wednesday that tariffs are adding a layer of uncertainty to the inflation picture, making the central bank’s job of managing interest rates more complex. Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee, Powell acknowledged that predicting the inflationary effects of tariffs remains difficult. “The
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BitGo, a prominent digital asset custody firm, has seen its assets under custody (AUC) soar to over $100 billion in the first half of 2025—up from $60 billion just six months earlier. The rapid increase reflects a broader global trend toward cryptocurrency adoption, supported by clearer regulatory frameworks and
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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,
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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
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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. "
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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
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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