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Tokyo Stock Exchange-Listed Metaplanet Completes 1 Billion Yen Bitcoin Purchase
24.7.2024
Metaplanet Inc. announced on July 22 the purchase of an additional 200 million yen worth of bitcoin, amounting to 20.381 BTC. This latest acquisition completes the company’s 1 billion yen ($6.4 million) bitcoin purchase plan, which was initially disclosed on June 24. With this final...
Trump Snubs Larry Fink & Jamie Dimon for Treasury Secretary
23.7.2024
In a recent Truth Social platform post, Donald Trump denied considering JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon or BlackRock’s Larry Fink for US Treasury Secretary. Trump has denied the rumors while pointing fingers at the “Radical Left.” Trump denies picking BlackRock’s CEO as Treasury Secretary Reports, led...
Trump quashes reports on Jamie Dimon and Larry Fink as his Treasury Secretary
23.7.2024
The 78-year-old Republican nominee responded to reports suggesting he was considering the two financial CEOs for his cabinet
Trump quashes reports on Jamie Dimon and Larry Fink as his Treasury Secretary
23.7.2024
The 78-year-old Republican nominee responded to reports suggesting he was considering the two financial CEOs for his cabinet
ETHTrustFund DAO transfers $2M treasury in apparent rug pull
22.7.2024
According to a report from PeckShield, ETHTrustFund transferred its entire treasury funds to a new account and then attempted to launder the funds through mixer apps
Trump Eyes BlackRock’s Larry Fink as New Treasury Secretary
22.7.2024
According to a report by the New York Post, Donald J. Trump is set to appoint Larry Fink as the next US Secretary of the Treasury. The news has sent positive sentiments to the crypto community, considering BlackRock spearhead spot Bitcoin ETFs. Crypto could hit new ATH under Trump and Fink Janet...
Binance gets greenlight to invest customer assets in US Treasury Bills
19.7.2024
The court stipulated that Binance could invest customer funds custodied at BitGo in Treasury Bills maturing along a four-week basis
Leading BTM Operator, Bitcoin Depot, Will Add Bitcoin to Its Treasury Reserves
19.7.2024
Bitcoin Depot, a company that operates more than 7,400 bitcoin ATMs in the U.S., has announced that it will allocate part of its cash reserves to build a bitcoin treasury, following the footsteps of companies like Microstrategy. According to its CEO, Brandon Mintz, this move will allow company...
Hong Kong Regulators Say Proposed Stablecoin Regulation Has Received Positive Stakeholder Feedback
19.7.2024
Hong Kong regulators announced the conclusion of a stablecoin regulation consultation phase that saw stakeholders provide 108 submissions. The regulators claimed that the proposed regulatory requirements received positive feedback from stakeholders. Stakeholders Support Introduction of Stablecoin...
Venezuelan Crime Organization Tren De Aragua Gets Sanctioned by OFAC on Crypto Money Laundering Allegations
18.7.2024
Tren de Aragua (Aragua’s Train), a criminal gang with Venezuelan origins, has been sanctioned by OFAC as a transnational organization engaging in kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and other illegal behavior. The U.S. Department of the Treasury also stated that the organization...
Trump weighing Bitcoin hater Jamie Dimon for US Treasury
17.7.2024
The former president could reveal more details at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville from July 25 thru 27
Tokyo-Based Metaplanet Adds Almost 22 More Bitcoin to Its Treasury
16.7.2024
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based public company, has revealed that it has acquired more bitcoin for its treasury holdings. According to disclosure statements, Metaplanet acquired 21.877 bitcoin, spending about $1.26 million (200 million Japanese yen) for this purpose. Now, Metaplanet holds 225.61 bitcoin...
This Week’s Top Crypto Market Performers: Mog Coin Leads With 54.9% Gain
15.7.2024
Over the past week, bitcoin and ethereum each gained 10% against the U.S. dollar. Several other crypto assets saw double-digit increases, with the meme token mog coin (MOG) leading the pack with a 54.9% rise. The week’s largest decliner was render token (RNDR), which fell by 7.19%....
US Treasury ‘Very Attentive’ to Russia’s Use of Cryptocurrency, Yellen Says
15.7.2024
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has addressed concerns about Russia using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions. During her testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen acknowledged the potential threat, noting that while it may not be a significant issue now, it could become...
Abra Acquires Valkyrie’s Tron and Zilliqa Trusts
13.7.2024
According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency company Abra has acquired a collection of digital currency trusts from Valkyrie Investments. The transaction, which includes Valkyrie’s Tron and Zilliqa trusts, was reportedly concluded before Abra reached a settlement with state regulators. Valkyrie...
MakerDAO's $1B Tokenized Treasury Investment Plan Draws Interest from BlackRock's BUIDL, Ondo, Superstate
12.7.2024
MakerDAO's competition to allocate funds will open next month, and would give a big boost for the $1.8 billion tokenized real-world asset space
BlackRock tokenized treasury fund BUIDL reaches $500M
9.7.2024
BlackRock has hit the milestone less than four months after the launch of BUIDL in April
BlackRock's BUIDL Fund Tops $500M as Tokenized Treasury Market Soars
8.7.2024
The overall market of tokenized U.S. Treasury products has reached $1.8 billion, up from $780 million in January, rwa.xyz data shows
Metaplanet Announces Bitcoin Purchases Totaling Nearly $2.5 Million
8.7.2024
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed public company, has disclosed it has completed bitcoin purchases amounting to 400 million yen (almost $2.5 million). The company, which vowed to use bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset to navigate the uncertainties of the Japanese economy and the devaluation of the...
Longest Yield Curve Inversion in US History Continues Past 2-Year Mark
8.7.2024
The 10-2 Year Treasury Yield Spread (I:102YTYS) has been inverted since July 7, 2022, marking the longest period of inversion in U.S. history at over two years, surpassing the previous record of 624 days set in 1978. An inverted yield curve occurs when short-term bonds yield more than their...