Coinbase and Grayscale Executives Step Down After Major Crypto Wins
Paul Grewal stepped down as Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer and Edward McGee resigned from Grayscale, with internal successors appointed to both positions. The departures occurred following recent regulatory victories for both cryptocurrency companies.
Binance CEO Says MiCA Is Backfiring as EU Users Move Beyond Regulators’ Reach
Following MiCA's implementation, 70% of EU users departing Binance moved to self-custody solutions outside regulatory oversight. Binance's co-CEO Richard Teng attributed this shift to the regulation, suggesting the rules produced unintended consequences for EU regulators' authority.
Over 15 Banks Race to Tokenize Finance, and It Could Affect Bitcoin
Over 15 banks are implementing tokenization of financial assets on private blockchains. JPMorgan stated that this trend could marginalize Bitcoin over time.
Bitcoin’s New Debt Machine is Facing Its First Major Test
Bitcoin-backed preferred shares experienced a sharp sell-off in June followed by a rebound, marking the first major stress test for this corporate financing model. Strategy's STRC and Strive's SATA securities rebounded after the decline, demonstrating resilience in the emerging debt structure.
UK politicians mull permanent crypto donation ban in wake of Nigel Farage scandal
UK politicians are considering a permanent ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties following a scandal involving Reform leader Nigel Farage receiving millions in crypto contributions. Labour lawmakers initially proposed a moratorium on such donations in March, with some now pushing to make it permanent.
BitGo Adds Quantum-Risk Controls to Bitcoin Custody
BitGo launched quantum-risk tools enabling institutional Bitcoin holders to identify and reduce potential exposure from future quantum computing threats in their custody wallets. The new controls help users assess vulnerability in existing holdings and implement protections against quantum-related risks to their Bitcoin assets.
Russia’s Largest Private Bank Alfa-Bank To Test Bitcoin and Crypto Trading
Alfa-Bank will launch Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading, custody, and digital depository services once new Russian regulations take effect by late 2026 or 2027. The bank joins other major Russian lenders entering the country's emerging crypto market.
BitMine Adds $73 Million in ETH, Pushing Holdings to 4.8% of Supply
BitMine purchased 42,197 ETH worth approximately $73 million, increasing its total holdings to 5,742,237 ETH. This represents 4.8% of Ethereum's total supply.
Argent Capital Founder Faces CFTC Charges Over Alleged $14 Million Fraud
The CFTC sued Trevor L. Vernon and Argent Capital Management for allegedly defrauding a commodity pool of $14 million through trading in stock index futures, options, and crypto assets. The complaint was filed in US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.
Markets Wait on Fed Minutes: What to Expect from Today’s Release
The Federal Reserve is releasing minutes from its June meeting on Wednesday. Investors are uncertain about future interest rate decisions because Kevin Warsh has not signaled the Fed's policy direction.
Crypto focused Venture Firm Paradigm Leads Seed Investment in M1X Global to Expand Tokenized Sovereign Debt Capabilities
Paradigm led a seed funding round for M1X Global to support development of a platform for issuing and managing sovereign debt on blockchain networks. The company is expanding its tokenized sovereign debt capabilities through this investment.
Crypto Market Slips 1.24% as US Strikes on Iran Lift Oil
The cryptocurrency market declined 1.24% on Wednesday following US military strikes against Iran that elevated oil prices. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and most major tokens traded lower over the past 24 hours as investors moved away from risk assets.
Digital Bank Revolut Plans to End Support for Tether’s USDT Stablecoin by August 31, 2026
Revolut will stop supporting Tether's USDT stablecoin for European customers by August 31, 2026, to comply with EU crypto regulations. The suspension affects USDT holdings on Revolut's platform across Europe under the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework.
DDSC Brings Regulated Dirham Stablecoin to UAE Exchanges
A regulated dirham stablecoin launched on UAE exchanges. Stablecoins processed over 51 trillion dollars in transaction volume over the past 12 months and represented 30% of all on-chain crypto transaction volume in 2025.
New Hampshire Bitcoin Bond Nears Final Vote, But There is a Catch
New Hampshire's Executive Council is voting on a $100 million Bitcoin bond, though research indicates a likely liquidation trigger exists. The bond faces final approval despite concerns about conditions that could force asset sales.
European Giant Clearstream Adds XRP and Other Tokens to Custody Offering: Full List
Clearstream, a European post-trade services provider, expanded its institutional cryptocurrency custody offering to include XRP and other tokens. The company, which is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, added multiple digital assets to its existing custody services.
Polymarket Turns On Instant Bitcoin Deposits Via Lightning Network, Powered by Spark
Bitcoin deposits on Polymarket are now instant through the Lightning Network using Spark technology. Users can deposit Bitcoin in a self-custodial manner without requiring intermediaries or lengthy processing times.
Securitize Trades on NYSE, Shares Down Following Listing
Securitize completed a SPAC merger and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker SECZ as a tokenization platform company. The company operates a full stack tokenization platform that includes an alternative trading system for secondary transactions.
Vanguard Warms to Crypto With Search for Digital Assets Chief
Vanguard is hiring its first head of digital assets to develop a long-term crypto and blockchain strategy. The position represents the company's initial formal step into establishing a dedicated leadership role for digital asset operations.
New Hampshire’s $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Bond Faces Final Vote
New Hampshire's Executive Council will vote on a first-of-its-kind $100 million municipal bond backed by Bitcoin. The bond represents an unprecedented use of cryptocurrency as collateral for municipal financing.
SpaceX Nasdaq-100 Entry Brings Bitcoin Exposure to Passive Index Investors
SpaceX's addition to the Nasdaq-100 index triggered approximately $4.3 billion in passive inflows to a company holding 18,712 Bitcoin. This creates rules-based institutional demand for Bitcoin through corporate balance sheets.
Tether Invests $20M in Brazil's Mercado Bitcoin
Tether invested $20 million in a strategic growth financing round for Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil's largest crypto exchange. The investment supports Mercado Bitcoin's expansion into tokenization, payments, credit, and capital markets across Latin America.
Strategy ($MSTR) Files 8-K Outlining Planned Bitcoin Sale, One Investor Predicts Bitcoin Bull Run Will Drive Strategy Shares Dramatically Higher
Strategy filed an 8-K disclosing results from a planned Bitcoin sale. The company is a Bitcoin proxy firm whose future is directly tied to Bitcoin's price.
Tether Invests $20 Million in Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin
Tether invested $20 million in Brazil's Mercado Bitcoin to expand regulated blockchain finance and stablecoin infrastructure across Latin America. The investment targets tokenization services and regulated cryptocurrency financial products in the region.
U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Stalls as Treasury and Commerce Vie for Control: Report
A dispute between the Treasury and Commerce departments over oversight authority has delayed the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve's rollout for more than a year following President Trump's creation order. The two agencies remain unable to resolve control of the proposed reserve.
Bitcoin Suisse Wins Abu Dhabi License, Extends Digital Asset Push into the UAE
Bitcoin Suisse received regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi to offer institutional cryptocurrency services throughout the UAE. The license enables the company to extend its digital asset operations into the United Arab Emirates market.
SEC Drops MetaMask Case Against ConsenSys With No Fine or Wrongdoing
The SEC dropped its enforcement case against ConsenSys regarding MetaMask without imposing any fine or finding wrongdoing. The decision provides wallet developers a legal precedent in ongoing debates over decentralized finance regulation.
Battle of the Bitcoin Reserve: Treasury-Commerce Department Infighting Delays Trump Crypto Plan
A dispute between the Treasury and Commerce Departments over control of 328,372 bitcoin has delayed implementation of Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan. The Department of Justice is now mediating the disagreement over which agency should oversee the bitcoin holdings.
Bitcoin Rebounds to $64,000 After Strategy Selloff as Options and ETFs Turn Bullish
Bitcoin rebounded to near $64,000 following a significant selloff from Strategy. Options markets and ETF flows shifted to bullish positioning ahead of Federal Reserve minutes.
Bitcoin Rebounds As Softer Jobs Data Lifts Rate-Cut Hopes
Softer U.S. jobs data increased expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Bitcoin rose on this development as investors shifted toward riskier assets in anticipation of monetary easing.