Finance
Minna Bank Partners with Solana and Fireblocks to Explore Stablecoin Applications
Japan's Minna Bank signs a deal with Solana and Fireblocks to research the implementation of stablecoins for real-world financial transactions.
Adoption
Erebor Bank Established by Tech Leaders to Support Crypto and AI Ventures
A new bank, Erebor Bank, has been founded by prominent figures in technology to fill the funding void for crypto, AI, and defense startups post-Silicon Valley Bank's failure.
Business
Stripe's Strategic Moves Signal the Next Era of Finance
Stripe's recent acquisitions denote a shift towards building integrated financial infrastructures that encompass both traditional payments and crypto, aiming for mainstream adoption.
Finance
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Surpasses S&P 500 Fund in Revenue Generation
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust is now generating more revenue than its flagship S&P 500 fund, driven by its higher fee structure.
Finance
Bitcoin Surges Towards $110K Amid Volatile July Expectations
Bitcoin has recently shown a strong rebound, nearing the $110,000 mark, with signals suggesting a potentially tumultuous July ahead due to various socio-economic factors.
Finance
NEAR Protocol Experiences 8% Surge with New Staking ETP from Bitwise
European investors now have an avenue for regulated exposure to the NEAR blockchain, boosted by a new staking exchange-traded product launched by Bitwise.
Crypto
Deutsche Bank is Set to Launch a Crypto Custody Service in Collaboration with Bitpanda Next Year
Deutsche Bank aims to introduce a crypto custody service next year, partnering with Bitpanda, continuing its involvement in the crypto sector.
Bitcoin news
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Stagnation as BTC Prices Decline
The inflow momentum for Bitcoin ETFs has stalled amidst a dip in prices and political challenges, marking a significant shift in investor sentiment.
Finance
European Central Bank Embraces Distributed Ledger Technology for Transaction Settlements
The European Central Bank has greenlit initiatives to utilize central bank money for settling transactions through distributed ledger technology, aiming for enhanced efficiency in its payment systems.
Business
MARA Holdings Approaches 50,000 Bitcoin Stash
The company experienced a significant drop in block wins last month primarily due to weather issues, but maintained its bitcoin holdings.
Markets
ARK Invest Moves to Sell $95 Million in Coinbase Shares Following COIN Surge
Coinbase shares reached a new high, prompting ARK Invest to sell a substantial amount of their holdings.
Crypto
Solana's ETF Launch Expected This Week; SOL Price Rises 5%
Solana's price surged on rumors of an upcoming trading fund launch for SOL, with confirmation from Osprey that it will start trading Wednesday.
Crypto
Eightcap Launches CoinDesk20 CFD for Retail Traders
Eightcap introduces a new CFD based on the CoinDesk 20 Index, offering retail traders access to crypto derivatives.
Crypto
Backed Finance Launches Tokenized Stocks on Leading Crypto Exchanges and DeFi Platforms
Backed Finance has introduced its tokenized stock offerings, enabling trading on major exchanges and DeFi protocols such as Solana.
Fintech
Metaplanet Acquires 1,005 Bitcoin and Issues $208 Million in Bonds for Further Purchases
Metaplanet, the fifth largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is raising $515 million and increasing its BTC stash significantly.
Crypto
Ondo Finance Predicts 2025 as Landmark Year for Tokenized Stocks
Ondo Finance has experienced a 1.5% increase in its stock price following the announcement of a strategic alliance aimed at enhancing global access to tokenized U.S. securities.
Finance
Coinbase Surges 43% in June, Leading the S&P 500 as Stablecoin Market Narrative Gains Traction
The impressive 43% rise in Coinbase shares has placed the cryptocurrency exchange at the forefront of the S&P 500, driven by developments in the GENIUS Act impacting stablecoin revenues.
Crypto
Now Is Europe’s Opportunity for Stablecoins
With the U.S. dollar losing ground, EUR-pegged stablecoins are poised to challenge American counterparts by 2028.
Business
Bitcoin Treasury Corporation Secures 292 BTC and Gears Up for Trading in Toronto
Canadian public firm initiates trading, dedicating itself to bitcoin-backed institutional services.
Adoption
Trump Administration Takes Steps to Allow Cryptocurrency in Mortgage Applications
The Trump administration is working towards enabling the use of cryptocurrency in mortgage qualification criteria, potentially revolutionizing how digital assets are integrated into traditional finance.
