Crypto Industry Groups Weigh in on CFTC after Key Withdrawal
Update (Oct. 1 at 8:35 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from Summer Mersinger.The future...
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Alpaca launches Instant Tokenization Network for US stocks
US broker-dealer Alpaca has launched an Instant Tokenization Network (ITN) that allows institutions to mint and redeem tokenized US stocks...
Avalanche Foundation-backed treasury firm to go public through $675 million merger deal, targets $1 billion AVAX buy
Key Takeaways Avalanche Treasury Co. (AVAT) will merge with Mountain Lake to create a public vehicle for AVAX exposure. AVAT...
Bullish Launches in 20 US States After Getting NYDFS BitLicense
Institutionally-focused crypto trading platform Bullish has launched in 20 US states after receiving a BitLicense and a money transmission license...
Solana Staking ETFs ‘Almost Certain’ to Launch Before Ethereum
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley says Solana may gain an edge over Ethereum in the staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, pointing...
Trump Nominates Acting FDIC Chair to Officially Head the Agency
US President Donald Trump sent the nomination of acting chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Travis Hill, to...
Memecoin Profits Flow to Platforms, Not Traders: Report
Memecoins may attract new users to blockchains, but the profits largely flow to the platforms that launch and trade the...
SUI Group partners with Ethena to launch stablecoins, reducing reliance on USDC
Key Takeaways SUI Group partners with Ethena to launch new stablecoins on the Sui blockchain, aiming to reduce reliance on...
Injective Launches Pre-IPO Derivatives, Distances from Robinhood Offering
Injective Protocol, a layer-1 blockchain focused on decentralized finance, is launching onchain pre-IPO perpetual markets, giving global investors access to...
Elon Musk becomes first person to reach $500B net worth: Forbes
Key Takeaways Elon Musk became the first individual to reach a $500B net worth. His wealth stems from Tesla, SpaceX,...
US Lawmakers Grapple With Crypto Tax Policy Amid Government Shutdown
US lawmakers debated crypto tax policy at Wednesday’s Senate Committee on Finance hearing, including possible tax exemptions for crypto transactions...
Coinbase funds New York pilot giving $12K in USDC to low-income residents
Key Takeaways GiveDirectly is administering a New York pilot that distributes $12,000 in stablecoins to low-income young adults, funded by...
US government shutdown enters day 1: How is the SEC still functioning?
In addition to restrictions on enforcement actions and ongoing litigation, the agency will likely stop reviewing crypto ETF applications. Source...
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial plans expansion into tokenized commodities and debit cards
Key Takeaways World Liberty Financial, backed by the Trump family, is expanding its crypto services. The firm’s initiatives include tokenizing...
UK Central Bank Eyes Stablecoins to Reduce Reliance on Banks
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey suggested that stablecoins could reduce the United Kingdom’s reliance on commercial banks, signaling...
TrustWallet Turns Profits, Adds Solana, Targets 1B Users
Eowyn Chen, CEO of TrustWallet, sat down for an interview during Token2049 Singapore at the main event venue. She leads...
US Government Shutdown Spurs Crypto Market Bottom Calls From Analyst
The United States government entered its first shutdown in six years on Wednesday, a political standoff that coincided with a...
CoinShares to acquire Bastion Asset Management to expand crypto investment lineup in US
Key Takeaways CoinShares is acquiring Bastion Asset Management to enhance its actively managed crypto investment lineup, focusing on the US...
Alternative Assets Are No Longer Alternative
Opinion by: Sam Mudie, CEO of SaveaAlternative assets were once solely the domain of the elite. For centuries, fine wine, high...
Bitwise launches Avalanche Staking ETP on Deutsche Börse Xetra
Key Takeaways Bitwise Europe has launched a physically backed Avalanche Staking ETP (AVNB) on Deutsche Börse Xetra. The ETP provides...
How Africans Use Stablecoins to Beat Inflation in 2025
Key takeaways: Stablecoins are now everyday tools for savings, payments and trade in Nairobi and Lagos.Inflation, FX swings and high remittance...
Metaplanet Becomes 4th Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder
Japanese investment company Metaplanet has acquired an additional 5,268 Bitcoin, worth roughly $600 million at current market prices. Metaplanet announced on...
