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Global Dollar (USDG) Stablecoin Launches in the European Union
1.7.2025
On July 1, 2025, Paxos officially launched the Global Dollar (USDG), a fully regulated USD-backed stablecoin, in the European Union (EU). Compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and overseen by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority and the Monetary Authority...
The Blockchain Group Confirms Acquisition of 60 BTC, Total Holdings Reach 1,788 BTC
1.7.2025
The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) has announced the acquisition of 60 bitcoin for approximately €5.5 million (about $6.5 million), bringing its total holdings to 1,788 BTC, valued at around €161.3 million ($189.5 million). The company reported a year-to-date bitcoin yield of 1,270.7%...
Tokenized Stocks Now Available on Bybit, Kraken, and Solana DeFi
1.7.2025
Backed Finance has announced the launch of xStocks, a new platform offering over 60 tokenized stocks, now live on Bybit, Kraken, and Solana DeFi. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi), allowing users to trade well-known equities such...
Samson Mow Warns Bitcoin Treasury Companies May ‘Fold’ in a Drawdown
1.7.2025
Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, has expressed concerns regarding the sustainability of various bitcoin treasury companies led by lesser-known CEOs who may lack a deep understanding of bitcoin. In a recent social media post, Mow stated that these companies are likely to “fold” during...
Spanish Authorities Dismantle Crypto Investment Fraud Ring Which Laundered Over $500 Million in Illicit Proceeds
30.6.2025
Europol has announced that the Spanish Guardia Civil, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies from Estonia, France, and the United States, has dismantled a cryptocurrency investment fraud ring that defrauded over 5,000 victims worldwide. The operation resulted in the arrest of five...
Metaplanet Acquires Extra 1,005 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 13,350 BTC
30.6.2025
Metaplanet (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,005 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 13,350 BTC. The latest purchase was made...
Bitvavo Secures MiCA License, Expanding Services Across Europe Under Unified Crypto Regulation
29.6.2025
Bitvavo, a digital asset trading platform in Europe, has secured a license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) under the new European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This license allows Bitvavo to operate across all EU member states, as well as Norway, Iceland,...
Researchers Uncover Alarming Vulnerabilities in AI, Warning of Monster Lurking in Unpredictable Dark Side
29.6.2025
Researchers associated with AE Studio and the Effective Altruism community have raised concerns about the safety and reliability of Openai’s flagship model, GPT-4o, in a recent opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal. They revealed that a minimal investment of $10 and twenty minutes...
Israel to Purchase Millions in Crypto for Suspect After His Wallet Went Missing in Police Custody
29.6.2025
In an unprecedented move, the Israeli government is set to purchase a new digital wallet valued at approximately $2.25 million for gambling suspect Shai Siboni, after his original wallet went missing while in police custody. The new wallet will contain 19.15 bitcoin and 83 ethereum, which were...
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 1,234 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 12,345 BTC
26.6.2025
Metaplanet (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,234 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 12,345 BTC. The latest purchase was made...
Ethereum Treasury Company Sharplink Gaming Expands Holdings to 188,478 ETH
25.6.2025
SharpLink Gaming (Nasdaq: SBET), the largest publicly traded holder of ethereum, has announced an increase in its total holdings to 188,478 ETH, acquiring an additional 12,207 ether for approximately $30.67 million at an average price of $2,513 per coin between June 16 and June 20, 2025. During...
Coinbase Reveals Role in US Secret Service Seizure of $225 Million in Stolen Crypto
25.6.2025
Coinbase has revealed its involvement in a law enforcement operation where the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) seized $225 million in USDT linked to “pig butchering” scams. These scams, which often begin with fraudulent romantic or business relationships, have resulted in substantial financial losses...
Lightning Updates to Taproot Assets v0.6, Evolving Into a Multi-Asset Network Focusing on Stablecoins
25.6.2025
Lightning Labs has announced the release of Taproot Assets v0.6, marking an advancement as the first multi-asset Lightning protocol on the Bitcoin mainnet. This update allows for the minting of assets, such as stablecoins, which can be sent instantly via the Lightning Network at low fees, enhancing...
Metaplanet Approves $5 Billion Capital Contribution for Bitcoin Operations to US Subsidiary
24.6.2025
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced that its Board of Directors has approved an additional capital contribution of up to $5 billion to its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Metaplanet Treasury Corp, based...
The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings as Part of Long-Term Strategy
24.6.2025
The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 196.9 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The acquisition, valued at £15,185,259 ($20,610,000), was made at an average price of £77,122...
Calls for European Nations to Repatriate Gold From US Amid Geopolitical Concerns
23.6.2025
Germany and Italy are facing increasing pressure to relocate their gold reserves from the New York Federal Reserve due to rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over U.S. monetary policy under President Donald Trump. With Germany and Italy holding the second and third largest national gold...
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 11,111 BTC With Recent Acquisition
23.6.2025
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,111 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC. The latest purchase...
Cointelegraph Website Compromised: Beware of Fraudulent Pop-Ups
23.6.2025
Cointelegraph has alerted its users to a fraudulent pop-up appearing on its website, falsely claiming to offer “Cointelegraph ICO Airdrops” and “CTG tokens.” The malicious pop-up, which emerged on June 23, 2025, encourages users to connect their cryptocurrency wallets...
Polymarket Predicts Iran Nuclear Facility Destruction Before Official Announcements
22.6.2025
Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market, claimed to have accurately predicted the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities prior to official announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump and The New York Times. The platform reported the confirmation at 7:49 PM, just one minute...
China’s Central Bank Governor Envisions the End of US Dollar Dominance
19.6.2025
China’s central bank governor, Pan Gongsheng, has indicated that a new global currency order may emerge, challenging the long-standing dominance of the U.S. dollar. Speaking at a financial forum in Shanghai, Pan emphasized the need for a “multi-polar international monetary system”...