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Acacia Research and Partners to Develop Bitcoin-Backed Commercial Loan Strategy
9.8.2025
Acacia Research (Nasdaq: ACTG), a public company focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors, has announced a partnership to implement a bitcoin-backed commercial loan strategy. Acacia partnered with Unchained Capital, a bitcoin financial...
UAE Establishes Unified Regulatory Framework for Virtual Assets Through SCA and VARA Agreement
8.8.2025
In a significant development for the local crypto sector, the United Arab Emirates has established a unified regulatory framework through an agreement between the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). According to local media, this...
Paxos Agrees to $48.5 Million Settlement Over AML Deficiencies Linked to Binance Partnership
8.8.2025
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has reached a $48.5 million settlement with Paxos Trust Company due to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) program and failures in due diligence related to its partnership with Binance. Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris announced...
US Imposes 39% Tariff on Swiss Gold, Impacting Global Market Dynamics
8.8.2025
The United States has implemented a 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland, effective August 7, 2025, significantly impacting the Swiss gold refining industry. This tariff, the highest among developed nations, specifically targets one-kilo and 100-ounce gold bars, which were previously exempt from...
Real-World Asset Tokenization Firm Figure Submits IPO Draft Registration Statement
6.8.2025
Figure Technology Solutions announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its equity securities, anticipated to take place in 2025. The specific number...
Chinese Ministry of National Security Warns of Risks Associated With Biometric Recognition Technology
6.8.2025
The Chinese Ministry of National Security has issued a warning regarding the potential risks associated with biometric recognition technology, highlighting concerns over data security and privacy. The ministry emphasized that while biometric systems, such as facial recognition, iris scanning,...
Barry Silbert Returns as Chairman as Grayscale Investments Expands Management Team and Board
5.8.2025
Grayscale Investments announced a strategic expansion of its management team and Board of Directors, as the company enters a new phase of growth. The firm has appointed four seasoned executives: Diana Zhang as Chief Operating Officer, Ramona Boston as Chief Marketing Officer, Andrea Williams...
Solana Mobile Launches Seeker Smartphone, Fulfilling 150,000 Pre-Orders
5.8.2025
On August 4, 2025, Solana Mobile began shipping its highly anticipated Seeker smartphone, fulfilling over 150,000 pre-orders across more than 50 countries. Priced between $450 and $500, the Seeker is designed to enhance the mobile experience for crypto users, featuring a built-in crypto wallet,...
Capital B Acquires 62 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 2,075 BTC
5.8.2025
Capital B (The Blockchain Group), an artificial intelligence and bitcoin treasury company listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has confirmed the acquisition of 62 BTC for approximately $7.2 million (about €6.2 million). Following this acquisition, the company now holds a total of 2,075 BTC....
France-Headquartered Sequans Acquires 85 Additional Bitcoin, Raising Total Holdings to 3,157 BTC
4.8.2025
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS), a Bitcoin Treasury company and a provider of 5G/4G cellular semiconductor solutions, announced on August 4, 2025, the acquisition of an additional 85 bitcoins for approximately $10 million, at an average purchase price of $117,360 per bitcoin, including...
Capital B Announces $13.3M Capital Increase and Convertible Bonds to Boost Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
4.8.2025
Capital B (The Blockchain Group), listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has announced a capital increase and convertible bonds issuance totaling approximately $13.3 million (€11.5 million), aimed at advancing its Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy. The capital increase, priced at around €2.90 per share...
The Smarter Web Company Raises $10.7 Million From Notable Investor and High-Net-Worth Individual
4.8.2025
The Smarter Web Company PLC (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF), a London-listed technology and bitcoin treasury firm, has announced the successful completion of a Placing and Subscription, raising a total of $10.7 million (£8.1 million). The Placing, conducted with a well-known institutional...
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 463 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 17,595 BTC
4.8.2025
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF) has announced the acquisition of an additional 463 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, with an average purchase price of about $116,695 (17,268,320 yen) per bitcoin, totaling approximately $54 million (about 7.995...
Kraken Plans to Raise $500 Million at $15 Billion Valuation Ahead of Potential IPO
31.7.2025
Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly planning to raise $500 million at a $15 billion valuation as it prepares for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in early 2026, according to The Information. With a daily trading volume of approximately $1.25 billion, Kraken aims to solidify its valuation...
Phoenix Group Formalizes $150M Crypto Treasury in Q2 2025 Results
31.7.2025
Abu Dhabi-headquartered bitcoin miner Phoenix Group, listed on the ADX, reported strong financial and operational results for Q2 2025, highlighting the formalization of a digital asset treasury valued at over $150 million, making it the first ADX-listed company to do so. The treasury primarily...
Coinshares Launches SEI ETP With Zero Management Fees and 2% Staking Yield on SIX Exchange in Switzerland
30.7.2025
Coinshares announced the launch of the Coinshares Physical Staked SEI (Ticker: CSEI), the first zero-fee exchange-traded product (ETP) providing regulated access to SEI, a high-performance layer 1 blockchain. This product aims to meet the growing demand from European institutional investors...
Etoro Unveils 24/5 Trading and Launches US-Listed Equities as ERC20 Tokens
30.7.2025
Social trading network Etoro (NASDAQ: ETOR) has announced its evolution toward a tokenized future during a webinar where Co-founder and CEO Yoni Assia emphasized the company’s long-standing belief in tokenization as a means to facilitate the transfer of wealth through blockchain technology....
Falconx Expands Into Latin America, Partnering With Major Financial Institutions
30.7.2025
Falconx, a leading institutional digital asset prime broker, has announced its expansion into Latin America, partnering with major financial institutions such as BTG Pactual and Mercado Bitcoin. This move aims to support the region’s rapidly growing institutional crypto market by providing...
Crypto Wealth Platform Nexo Co-Founders Dine With President Trump at Golf Course Opening
30.7.2025
U.S. President Donald Trump officially opened the new Trump International Golf Links course in Aberdeen, Scotland, which will host the inaugural Nexo Championship from August 7 to 10, 2025. The event marks a collaboration between digital finance and global golf, with Nexo co-founders Antoni...
Rakbank Partners Bitpanda to Launch Crypto Brokerage Service for Retail Customers in the UAE
29.7.2025
Rakbank has launched a crypto brokerage service through its mobile app, becoming the first conventional bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to offer crypto trading for retail customers. This new service allows Rakbank customers to buy, sell, and swap cryptocurrencies via Bitpanda’s trading...