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IG to Acquire Independent Reserve to Boost Asia‑Pacific Crypto Expansion
22.9.2025
UK-headquartered IG Group said it has agreed to acquire Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve for an initial enterprise value of $117.4 million (A$178 million), accelerating IG’s push into Asia‑Pacific crypto markets and adding a crypto‑native team to the group. IG said the bolt‑on deal...
Vitalik Buterin: Low‑Risk DeFi Could Be Ethereum’s “Search” Moment
21.9.2025
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin argued in a blog post Sept. 21, 2025, that “low‑risk” decentralized finance (DeFi) could become for Ethereum what search was for Google, providing the primary, sustainable revenue engine while preserving the platform’s broader cultural and technical goals....
Bitcoin Difficulty Hits Fresh High With Network Power Steady Over 1 Zettahash
19.9.2025
While Bitcoin’s hashrate hums along at 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s), the network’s difficulty just cranked up another 4.63%, locking in a fresh peak at 142.34 trillion. Bitcoin blocks just got 4.63% tougher to mine after the latest difficulty bump. As of 2:35 p.m. Eastern time Friday,...
Mavryk Secures $10M From Multibank to Power $10B UAE Real Estate Tokenization
18.9.2025
Mavryk Network closed a $10 million strategic investment led by Multibank Group, the companies announced, marking an institutional endorsement of the Layer‑1 blockchain built for regulated real‑world asset (RWA) markets. Multibank — a derivatives institution with $35 billion in daily trading volume...
Bitgo Secures German Approval to Launch European Regulated Crypto Trading Services From Frankfurt
18.9.2025
Bitgo Europe GmbH received BaFin approval to extend its license, allowing it to offer regulated crypto trading services from Frankfurt, Germany. European institutional investors can now access Bitgo’s crypto OTC trading desk and electronic trading platform for spot trading across thousands...
BMW Converts BAYC NFT Into Real‑World 1/1 Apecar, Hands Vehicle to Collector at IAA Munich
18.9.2025
BMW handed over the one‑off “Apecar 1/1” to collector Dennis Weidner during IAA Mobility at BMW Welt in Munich on Sept. 12, 2025, transforming a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non‑fungible token (NFT) from the Otherside metaverse into a physical, bespoke vehicle. The Apecar — created originally as...
Powell’s Fed Pulls Trigger on Quarter-Point Cut
17.9.2025
The Federal Reserve trimmed its benchmark rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, signaling caution as growth cools and inflation lingers. The U.S. Federal Reserve nudged its federal funds rate lower by 25 basis points, setting the target range at 4% to 4.25% after signs of slowing momentum in...
Grove Anchors $50M Tokenization of Apollo Diversified Credit Fund (ACRDX) on Plume
17.9.2025
Grove deployed $50 million as an anchor investor in the newly launched Anemoy Tokenized Apollo Diversified Credit Fund (ACRDX), a feeder vehicle providing tokenized access to Apollo’s diversified global credit strategy, the partners announced. Built with Centrifuge’s tokenization infrastructure...
Crypto Finance and Bridgeport Launch Anchornote for Off‑Exchange, Custody‑Native Settlement
17.9.2025
Crypto Finance, part of Deutsche Börse Group, launched Anchornote, a custody‑native pledging solution that enables off‑exchange settlement and yield‑enhancing services by acting as collateral custodian, the firm announced. Anchornote uses Bridgeport as middleware to coordinate messaging and connect...
Global Crypto Market‑Maker Keyrock Acquires Turing Capital to Launch Asset & Wealth Management Division
17.9.2025
Keyrock announced the launch of a dedicated Asset & Wealth Management division following its acquisition of Luxembourg‑registered alternative investment fund manager Turing Capital, the firm said. The move brings Turing’s systematic, onchain and risk‑focused investment strategies and fund...
Etoro Now Authorized Under MiCA to Offer Crypto Services in Germany
17.9.2025
Etoro Europe Ltd. (Etoro EU) is now authorized under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to offer cryptoasset services in Germany, the company announced, and has updated its Terms & Conditions for German residents. Beginning around Oct. 30, 2025, crypto trading...
Strategy Adds 525 BTC, Pushing Treasury Near 639K Coins
15.9.2025
On Monday, the founder of the biggest bitcoin treasury outfit, Strategy, revealed the company nabbed 525 BTC. Strategy’s stash now tallies up to a cool $73.49 billion in bitcoin ( BTC). After dropping a sly hint on Sunday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor announced the firm grabbed yet another...
LSEG and Microsoft Develop DMI for Private Funds, Enabling Tokenization and Facilitating First Transaction
15.9.2025
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) launched its Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform for private funds, powered by Microsoft Azure, and facilitated its first transaction, the firm announced. DMI uses blockchain technology to support the full asset lifecycle—issuance, tokenization...
Capital B Confirms 48 BTC Purchase, Now Holds 2,249 BTC With 1,536.6% YTD BTC Yield
15.9.2025
Capital B (The Blockchain Group, Euronext Growth Paris: ALCPB) said it acquired 48 BTC for about $5.5 million (€4.7 million), bringing total group holdings to 2,249 BTC valued at over $242 million (€206.3 million). The purchases were funded via recently completed capital raises: an €1.8 million...
Crypto Industry Pushes Back Against Bank of England Stablecoin Ownership Caps
15.9.2025
Cryptocurrency groups and industry executives are urging the Bank of England to abandon proposed ownership caps on systemic stablecoins, £10,000–£20,000 (about $13.5K to $27K) for individuals and £10 million (about 1.35M) for businesses, arguing the limits would put the UK at a competitive...
India Holds Back From Full Crypto Law, Cites Systemic Risks
15.9.2025
India is holding back from enacting a comprehensive cryptocurrency law, choosing instead to maintain partial oversight due to concerns about systemic risks, according to an internal government document reviewed by Reuters. Authorities caution that formal regulation would legitimize digital assets...
Polymarket Weighs $9B Valuation as Kalshi Eyes $5B, Report Says
14.9.2025
Polymarket and Kalshi are reportedly weighing fresh fundraising rounds at valuations of $9 billion and $5 billion, respectively, according to a new report from The Information. Technology newsletter The Information reports that both prediction market operators are entertaining new cash infusions:...
TON Strategy Executes Buybacks and Begins Staking to Generate Onchain Revenue
14.9.2025
TON Strategy Company (Nasdaq: TONX) said it has repurchased over 250,000 shares of common stock under its previously announced 250 million buyback program at an average price of $8.32 per share, notably below the company’s Treasury Asset Value (TAV) per share of $12.18. The Las Vegas‑based digital...
Wisdomtree Launches Tokenized Private Credit Fund on Ethereum and Stellar
14.9.2025
Wisdomtree (NYSE: WT) launched the Private Credit and Alternative Income Digital Fund (token: CRDT; fund ticker: CRDYX), making tokenized exposure to private credit available to retail and institutional investors. The fund seeks to track the Gapstow Private Credit and Alternative Income Index...
British Trade Groups Urge Inclusion of Blockchain and Digital Assets in UK–US Tech Bridge Deal
14.9.2025
UK trade and industry groups have urged the government to make blockchain and digital assets a core strand of the planned UK–US “Tech Bridge” ahead of President Trump’s state visit. In a letter signed by organizations including the UK Cryptoasset Business Council, UK Finance and ThecityUK, they...