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‘Crypto Queen’ Cynthia Lummis Calls for Senate to Cancel August Recess and Stay in Session
23.7.2025
While Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson made the controversial move to shut down the House early to prevent Congress from grilling Jeffrey Epstein’s former partner and convicted sex trafficker, Ghislaine Maxwell, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, the so-called “Crypto Queen,” published a press...
PNC Partners with Coinbase to Offer Crypto Access to Clients
22.7.2025
PNC Bank has formed a strategic partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to expand digital asset services for its clients. The collaboration will leverage Coinbase’s institutional-grade Crypto-as-a-Service platform to enable PNC’s banking clients and institutional investors to buy, hold...
Conflux Launches Offshore Yuan-Backed Stablecoin for Countries in China’s Belt and Road Initiative
22.7.2025
Conflux, a Chinese blockchain platform, has announced the launch of a new offshore yuan-backed stablecoin during its Conflux 3.0 network upgrade event in Shanghai. This stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the offshore Chinese yuan, aims to facilitate cross-border payments, particularly for countries involved...
JPMorgan Reportedly Explores Lending Against Clients’ Cryptocurrency Holdings
22.7.2025
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly exploring the possibility of lending against clients’ cryptocurrency holdings, marking a significant shift in the bank’s stance on digital assets, according to the FT. This potential policy change comes as the largest U.S. banks increasingly embrace...
Arthur Hayes: BOJ’s Subtle Shift Could Explode Bitcoin Price
22.7.2025
As a discreet financial maneuver takes shape in Japan, Arthur Hayes says this subtle central bank shift could be the catalyst behind bitcoin’s next explosive surge. On July 19, Hayes highlighted reports that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is stepping in to supply U.S. dollars against pooled collateral...
Peter Schiff Says Sell Ether and Buy Bitcoin
22.7.2025
Infamous bitcoin sceptic and proud gold bug Peter Schiff posted a curious message to his 1.1 million X followers on Monday afternoon, urging them to sell ether ( ETH) and use the proceeds to buy bitcoin ( BTC). Schiff, who once compared the dominant cryptocurrency to the bulbs of the Dutch...
Polymarket to Re-Enter US Market After Acquiring Regulated Exchange QCX
21.7.2025
Crypto-betting platform Polymarket is set to return to the U.S. market after federal regulators closed investigations and it struck a deal to acquire derivatives exchange QCX. The Justice Department and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) formally notified Polymarket this month that probes...
Bitgo Files Confidentially for IPO, Joins Crypto Rivals in Public Market Push
21.7.2025
Cryptocurrency custody firm Bitgo Holdings Inc. has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its Class A common stock to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move places Bitgo among a growing list of major digital asset...
Strategy Adds 6,220 BTC to Its Hoard, Now Controls 3% of All Bitcoin in Circulation
21.7.2025
After hinting at another bitcoin buy on Sunday, Michael Saylor followed through Monday with a big reveal: Strategy snapped up 6,220 BTC for a cool $739.8 million. Saylor and Strategy just boosted their already hefty bitcoin (BTC) reserves with a fresh batch this week. On Sunday, the Strategy...
Coinsilium’s Bitcoin Treasury Company Forza Gibraltar Reaches 112 BTC With Latest Purchase
21.7.2025
Coinsilium Group Limited has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Forza Gibraltar Limited, has increased its bitcoin holdings to 112.0009 BTC following a recent acquisition of 10.2489 BTC at an average purchase price of £89,765.73 ($120,826.51) per bitcoin, totaling approximately £920,000...
The Blockchain Group Acquires 22 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 1,955 BTC With 1,373.2% YTD Yield
21.7.2025
The Blockchain Group has announced the acquisition of 22 bitcoin for approximately €2.2 million (about $2.5M), bringing its total holdings to 1,955 BTC valued at around €177 million (approximately $206M). This acquisition follows the completion of a capital increase program with TOBAM, which raised...
Jack Dorsey’s Block Set to Join S&P 500
20.7.2025
Block Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) will join the S&P 500 index effective before the market opens on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. This development underscores Block’s growing influence in the financial sector and its commitment to integrating cryptocurrency into mainstream finance. Block Inc., formerly...
Tether Boss: GENIUS Act Positions US for Digital Finance Leadership
20.7.2025
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino hailed the signing of the GENIUS Act by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 18 as a pivotal milestone in creating a transparent regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. He stressed that thoughtful regulation is key to unlocking innovation, safeguarding...
Trump Signs Landmark GENIUS Act, First US Stablecoin Law
18.7.2025
President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, 2025, making it the first major federal legislation to regulate stablecoins in the United States. Officially titled the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, the bill creates a sweeping framework...
Aussies Can Now Use BTC as Collateral for Home Deposits
18.7.2025
Australian fintech startup Block Earner has launched what it calls the first bitcoin-backed home loan, allowing Australians to use their bitcoin ( BTC) as collateral for a home deposit without selling it. The firm offers up to 50% of a property’s value as a deposit loan, secured by the borrower’s...
White House Moves to Let 401(k)s Invest in Bitcoin, Gold, Private Equity: FT
18.7.2025
President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order to open the $9 trillion U.S. retirement market, specifically 401(k) plans, to investments in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, gold, and private equity, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing...
House Passes GENIUS Act With 308-122 Vote to Regulate Stablecoins
17.7.2025
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS Act) with a 308-122 vote, a landmark bill regulating the $250 billion stablecoin market. The House passed the GENIUS Act today. Aimed at making the U.S. the “crypto capital...
House Passes Clarity Act in Stunning 294-134 Vote
17.7.2025
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY Act), passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, aiming to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.” Introduced by Rep. French Hill, the bipartisan H.R....
Nordic Exchange Safello Partners With Marginalen Bank to Enhance Banking Services for Crypto Customers
17.7.2025
Safello has signed a strategic framework agreement with Marginalen Bank, allowing Safello’s over 400,000 customers to access a range of banking services through its platform. This partnership introduces Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), enabling customers to utilize full-service payment accounts, bill...
The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 1,600 BTC and Introduces New Valuation Metric
17.7.2025
The Smarter Web Company PLC, a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 325 bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 1,600 BTC as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The recent acquisition, totaling £27,145,693 at an average price...