DeFi
DeFi Lending TVL Surges to $89 Billion as Institutions Drive Unprecedented Growth
DeFi lending protocols reach $89 billion in Total Value Locked, signaling massive institutional adoption and mainstream crypto growth
Articles
Institutional
S&P Digital Markets 50: Wall Street's Ultimate Crypto Index Breaks New Ground
S&P Dow Jones Indices launches revolutionary Digital Markets 50 Index blending 15 cryptocurrencies with 35 public companies, marking a watershed …
Regulation
Coinbase Brings Crypto Staking to New York After Regulatory Breakthrough
New York residents can now stake crypto on Coinbase following state approval, ending years of restrictions in one of America's strictest regulatory …
Institutional
S&P Global Launches Hybrid Crypto Index Combining Digital Assets and Equities
S&P Dow Jones Indices unveils groundbreaking Digital Markets 50 Index tracking 35 crypto companies and 15 cryptocurrencies in first-of-its-kind hybrid …
Regulation
SEC Faces Wave of Altcoin ETF Decisions as October Deadlines Loom
October 2025 brings crucial SEC decisions on 16 altcoin ETF applications with new listing standards that could reshape crypto investment landscape
Ethereum
Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade Launches on Testnet, ETH Surges Past $4,300
Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade successfully deployed on Holesky testnet, pushing ETH above $4,300 as network prepares for major scalability breakthrough
Market Analysis
Bitcoin Surges Past $121K as "Uptober Rally" Ignites Crypto Market
Bitcoin breaks through $121K for the first time since August, driven by institutional demand, record ETF inflows, and macroeconomic uncertainty
DeFi
BitGo Integrates Narval DeFi Gateway, Opens Institutional Access to Decentralized Finance
BitGo announces integration with Narval DeFi Gateway, enabling institutional clients to access decentralized finance protocols directly from qualified …
Regulation
SEC Unlocks Fast-Track Approval Process for Crypto ETFs
SEC approves generic listing standards for crypto ETFs on Sept 17, eliminating case-by-case reviews and clearing path for wave of new digital asset …
Market Analysis
Gemini's $425M IPO Debut Signals New Era for Crypto Exchanges
Winklevoss exchange pops 14% on first day, marking major milestone in crypto's journey to mainstream financial markets
Market Analysis
Ethereum ICO Whale Awakens: $646 Million ETH Moved to Staking
Dormant Ethereum ICO participant moves 150,000 ETH worth $646 million to staking address after three years of inactivity
Ethereum
Ethereum Braces for September Correction After $4,946 Peak
Analysts warn of potential Ethereum pullback to $3,500 as historical September patterns and technical indicators suggest looming correction after …
Market Analysis
Whale's $300M Bitcoin Dump Triggers $550M Flash Crash
Bitcoin plunged below $111K on Aug 25 as whale sold 24,000 BTC, erasing Powell speech gains and triggering $550M in liquidations across crypto markets
Regulation
House Sneaks CBDC Ban Into Defense Bill, Blocking Fed Digital Currency Plans
House Republicans successfully add provision banning Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currency to must-pass defense spending …
Market Analysis
Dormant Bitcoin Whale Sells $75M to Open Massive Ethereum Leverage Positions
Seven-year dormant Bitcoin whale moves 670 BTC worth $75M to open leveraged long positions on Ethereum, signaling major strategic asset rotation
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Reaches 93% Mined: What the 21 Million Cap Means for Digital Scarcity
With 19.6 million Bitcoin mined, we examine the implications of the 21 million supply cap, lost coins, and what happens when Bitcoin reaches its …
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Retreats as Inflation Data Dims Rate Cut Expectations
Bitcoin falls nearly 2% from record highs as hotter-than-expected inflation data reduces September rate cut expectations and Treasury Secretary …
Regulation
SEC Launches Project Crypto: Blockchain Integration for US Markets
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins unveils 'Project Crypto' initiative to modernize securities regulation and establish US as the 'crypto capital of the world' …
Ethereum
Corporate Ethereum Buying Spree: Standard Chartered Sees 10% Supply Target
Standard Chartered reports corporate treasuries have acquired 1% of ETH supply since June, forecasting potential 10% ownership as staking yields and …
Regulation
Historic Moment: GENIUS Act Passes Congress, Establishing First Federal Stablecoin Framework
U.S. Congress passes landmark GENIUS Act, creating first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins as Trump prepares to sign historic …
Ethereum
Could a $2,000 Ethereum Investment Turn Into $10,000 by 2030?
Analyzing whether Ethereum can deliver 5x returns by 2030, examining Pectra upgrade effects, ETF inflows, and competitive challenges from rival …
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Surges to New Record Above $113,000 as Short Positions Liquidate
Bitcoin climbs to record $113,863 as investors return to risk assets and $318M in short positions get liquidated across centralized exchanges
Regulation
SEC Suspends Grayscale Multi-Asset ETF Hours After Approval
Grayscale's groundbreaking multi-asset crypto ETF approved July 1, then suspended July 2 for SEC review, leaving $755M fund in regulatory limbo
Regulation
Senate Passes Historic GENIUS Act for Stablecoin Regulation
Senate passes GENIUS Act 68-30 on June 17, establishing first federal stablecoin framework with reserve backing and licensing requirements
Bitcoin
Mike Novogratz: Bitcoin Could Hit $1 Million If Adoption Trend Persists
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz predicts Bitcoin could reach $1 million if it continues to replace gold as a store of wealth, citing growing …
Regulation
SEC Withdraws Gensler-Era DeFi Rules in Major Policy Shift Under Trump
SEC formally withdraws controversial DeFi reporting rules, signaling major regulatory pivot away from enforcement-first approach under new Trump …
DeFi
DeFi Lending TVL Surpasses $56 Billion as Aave, Compound Lead Market
Total Value Locked in DeFi lending protocols reaches $56 billion, representing 35% of total DeFi market as institutional interest grows
Institutional Investment
JPMorgan Breaks Barriers: Accepting Bitcoin ETFs as Loan Collateral
JPMorgan announces it will accept Bitcoin ETF shares as loan collateral, marking a significant shift in traditional banking stance toward …
ETFs
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Smashes Records with $6.35B May Inflows
BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust draws record $6.35B in May 2025, largest monthly inflow since January 2024 debut, pushing AUM past $71B amid …
Mining
Bitcoin Mining Profitability Falls 6.6% in April as Network Hashrate Reaches New Highs
Bitcoin mining profitability dropped 6.6% in April as network hashrate increased 6.7%, creating tougher competition for miners despite rising Bitcoin …
ETFs
BlackRock Ethereum ETF Files Game-Changing In-Kind Redemption Feature
BlackRock files SEC amendment to add in-kind redemption capability to iShares Ethereum Trust, potentially improving efficiency and attracting more …
Gaming
Apple App Store Ruling Opens Doors for Crypto Gaming and NFT Markets
Epic Games court victory against Apple forces changes to App Store policies, allowing crypto apps to link to external NFT marketplaces and bypass …
Ethereum
Vitalik Proposes Bitcoin-Inspired Ethereum Simplification Plan
Ethereum co-founder outlines ambitious plan to make Ethereum "as simple as Bitcoin" within 5 years through architectural redesign and protocol-wide …
ETFs
Brazil Launches World's First Spot XRP ETF as U.S. Lags Behind
Hashdex XRPH11 begins trading on Brazil B3 exchange April 25, marking first spot XRP ETF globally while U.S. approval remains uncertain
Technology
Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade: What It Means for ETH Price and Network Performance
Ethereum developers launch third testnet for Pectra upgrade, promising enhanced scalability and performance as ETH price shows renewed strength
Regulation
Stablecoin Wars: Bank of America, Tether and Circle Battle for US Market Control
High-stakes battle emerges as banks, tech giants and crypto firms vie for control over potential trillion-dollar US stablecoin market
Regulation
SEC Invites Crypto Giants to Roundtable, Signaling Major Regulatory Shift
SEC hosts Coinbase and Uniswap executives at April 11 roundtable, marking dramatic shift from enforcement-first approach to collaborative regulation
Bitcoin
Trump Family Launches Bitcoin Mining Venture as Q1 Marks Worst Quarter in 7 Years
Trump sons launch American Bitcoin with Hut 8 as mining industry closes worst quarter since 2018, with Bitcoin down 12% and miner profits plunging
Regulation
Trump Declares US Will Become 'Bitcoin Superpower' at Historic Digital Asset Summit Address
President Trump declares US will become Bitcoin superpower at Digital Asset Summit, marking historic presidential support for cryptocurrency
Regulation
Kentucky Senate Unanimously Passes Bitcoin Self-Custody Protection Bill
Kentucky Senate passes landmark bill 37-0 protecting Bitcoin self-custody rights and mining operations, marking major victory for digital asset …
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Crashes to $80K as Strategic Reserve Disappoints
Bitcoin plunges 7% to $80K on March 9 after Trump Strategic Bitcoin Reserve fails to include new purchases, compounded by recession fears from tariff …
Technology
Ethereum Dencun Upgrade: One Month Later, Layer 2 Fees Drop 90%
One month after Ethereum Dencun upgrade, Layer 2 networks see dramatic fee reductions while mainnet revenue concerns grow
Regulation
SEC Launches New Cyber Unit, Signals Shift From Broad Crypto Crackdown
SEC replaces 50-person Crypto Assets unit with 30-person Cyber and Emerging Tech team focused on fraud, signaling regulatory shift under Trump …
Market Analysis
Investment Trend Analysis: Solana Gains Ground as Ethereum Faces Capital Outflows
Analysis reveals Solana attracting $5.3B in January stablecoin inflows versus Ethereum's $4.3B, signaling shift in investor preference toward faster, …
Institutional Adoption
Goldman Sachs Makes Historic $2B Bet on Crypto ETFs, Boosts Ethereum Holdings by 2,000%
Goldman Sachs dramatically increases cryptocurrency ETF holdings, boosting Ethereum exposure by 2,000% and Bitcoin holdings to over $1.5 billion
Technology
Pyramid Platform Empowers Crypto Creators With Simple Referral Earnings
New crypto referral platform Pyramid.is offers creators and community leaders a straightforward way to monetize influence through $5 activation and $3 …
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Sinks Below $100K as China Tariffs Take Effect
Bitcoin falls below $100K for first time since January as China retaliatory tariffs take effect Feb 4, ending brief rally from Mexico-Canada tariff …
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Hits $109K ATH as Trump Delivers Ulbricht Pardon
Bitcoin reaches all-time high of $109,114 on Inauguration Day as Trump begins delivering on crypto promises with Ross Ulbricht pardon and planned …
ETFs
Bitcoin ETFs See Continued Institutional Flow Despite Volatile Start to 2025
Bitcoin experiences volatile start to 2025 as institutional ETF adoption continues despite price fluctuations and Federal Reserve uncertainty
ETFs
Bitcoin ETFs Hit One-Year Milestone with $107B Assets, BlackRock Dominates
Spot Bitcoin ETFs mark first anniversary with $107.64B in assets and $660B trading volume, as BlackRock IBIT leads with $52.46B, reshaping crypto …
Mining
Bitcoin Hashrate Soars to 700 EH/s as Institutional Mining Dominates 2025
Bitcoin network hashrate reaches unprecedented 700 EH/s as institutional miners scale operations following $100K Bitcoin price milestone
Regulation
IRS DeFi Broker Rule Sparks Industry Backlash and Immediate Lawsuit
IRS finalizes controversial DeFi broker reporting rules on December 27, triggering immediate legal challenge from industry groups warning of …
Regulation
SEC Approves First Bitcoin-Ethereum Combo ETFs in Landmark Decision
SEC makes history by approving first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum combination ETFs from Hashdex and Franklin Templeton, marking new era of diversified …
Legal
Craig Wright Sentenced to Prison in Contempt Case After Falsely Claiming to Be Bitcoin Creator
Craig Wright sentenced to suspended prison term for contempt of court after continuing to claim he invented Bitcoin despite court ruling
Stablecoins
Ripple Launches RLUSD Stablecoin After NYDFS Approval
Ripple officially launches RLUSD stablecoin on December 17, 2024, following NYDFS approval, entering the $180B stablecoin market with dual-chain …
Market Analysis
Bitcoin Hits $100,000 as Corporate Treasury Adoption Accelerates
Bitcoin surges past $100,000 milestone as corporate treasury adoption accelerates and Trump names Paul Atkins as SEC Chair
Memecoins
Dogecoin Surpasses Porsche in Market Cap as Memecoin Rally Accelerates
Dogecoin reaches $57.8B market cap, surpassing luxury automaker Porsche as memecoin rally gains momentum amid ETP launch and Musk endorsements
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Hits $99,849 Record High, Inches Within $151 of $100K Milestone
Bitcoin reaches all-time high of $99,849 on November 22, coming within $151 of the historic $100,000 milestone as post-election rally continues
Market Analysis
Crypto Market Elation as Trump Victory Fuels Bitcoin's Record $89K Rally
Bitcoin surges 30% to $89,000 following Trump's election victory as crypto investors celebrate expectations of deregulation and pro-crypto policies
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Breaks $80,000 as Crypto Industry's $130M Election Bet Pays Off
Bitcoin surges past $80,000 for the first time as crypto industry celebrates massive political victories after spending over $130 million on 2024 …
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Soars to $73,600, Nearly Matches All-Time High as Election Week Nears
Bitcoin surges to $73,600 on October 29, coming within $200 of its March all-time high as ETF inflows and election uncertainty drive "Uptober" rally
Market Analysis
Bitcoin ETFs Record $2.4 Billion Inflow Streak Amid Election Optimism
Bitcoin spot ETFs attract $2.4 billion in eight-day inflow streak as institutional investors position ahead of US presidential election
Stablecoins
Ripple Unveils RLUSD: New York-Chartered Stablecoin for Global Payments
Ripple announces exchange partnerships and prestigious advisory board for RLUSD stablecoin, issued under New York Trust Company Charter with global …
Regulation
SEC Commissioner Calls Agency's Crypto Approach a 'Disaster'
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda sharply criticizes the agency's enforcement-first crypto strategy as a 'disaster,' highlighting internal discord over …
ETFs
Solana ETF Filing Wave Grows as SEC Decision Deadline Approaches
Multiple asset managers file for spot Solana ETFs as industry awaits SEC decision that could open altcoin exposure to mainstream investors
Payment Innovation
Swift to Launch Live Digital Asset Trials with Global Banks in 2025
Swift announces live digital asset transaction pilots starting 2025, with banks across North America, Europe, and Asia testing blockchain-based …
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Halving 2024: Mining Rewards Cut in Half to 3.125 BTC
Bitcoin successfully completes fourth halving event, cutting mining rewards from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC per block as industry braces for supply shock