$1 Billion More Bitcoin for Strategy? Of Course, It’s Monday
[ad_1] In brief Strategy bought 10,100 Bitcoin in its latest token acquisition. The public software firm now holds 592,000 Bitcoin worth over $62 billion. The company made its Bitcoin buy as tensions between Iran and Israel came to a head. Strategy added $1.08 billion in Bitcoin last week, its largest purchase in more than a […]
Trump’s Bitcoin Bet Lifts BTC and ETH as Wall Street Panics Over Iran: Analysis
[ad_1] In brief Bitcoin rose 1.86% to $107,358 after Trump Media filed for a Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF listing. Ethereum surged 3.9%, boosted by its 25% allocation in the ETF and strong technical breakout above key levels. Global markets reeled from Israel-Iran escalation, but crypto trading volume jumped nearly 16%, signaling renewed investor conviction. Global financial markets […]
Circle Stock Spikes to All-Time High as Ethereum Treasury SharpLink Begins Rebound
[ad_1] In brief Shares of CRCL and SBET are up significantly on Monday. Stablecoin issuer Circle marked a new all-time high in its early trading, touching as high as $165.60. Ethereum treasury company SharpLink Gaming is starting to rebound after plunging more than 70% late last week. A pair of crypto stocks, CRCL and SBET, […]
SRM Stock Soars 580% as Justin Sun’s Tron Eyes Nasdaq Debut
[ad_1] In brief SRM Entertainment, a Florida-based producer of theme park merchandise, plans on renaming itself Tron, while tapping Justin Sun as an advisor, and adopting TRX as a treasury reserve asset. The company’s stock price soared of 550% after the moves were announced. Trump-link investment bank Dominari Securities is spearheading the deal. Tron, the […]
Coinbase, Gemini Angling for MiCA Licenses in Malta and Luxembourg: Reuters
[ad_1] In brief Gemini and Coinbase are set to receive EU licenses allowing operation across all 27 member states. EU regulators are concerned about smaller countries rapidly approving licenses for major exchanges. Experts warn differing standards could create a “race to the bottom” undermining consumer protection. Two of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, Gemini and […]
Alabama Regulator Recovers $125K in Crypto Lost to Pig Butchering Scams
[ad_1] In brief Alabama securities regulators recovered over $125,000 in crypto assets for two residents who lost nearly $580,000 total to “pig butchering” romance scams. The scams involved victims being convinced to invest in fraudulent trading platforms over several months. Pig butchering scams accounted for 33.2% of the $9.9 billion in global crypto fraud in […]
Hyperliquid, Solana Lead Altcoin Rally as Institutions Pour $1.9B Into Crypto Funds
[ad_1] In brief Altcoins including Solana, Hyperliquid and XRP posted gains Monday morning. Ethereum also rose, as institutional flows hit their strongest levels since November. Bitcoin dominance remains at 61.4%, with analysts watching for a break below 60% to signal full altcoin season. The crypto market’s appetite for risk assets returned with force on Monday, […]
Kidnappers Release TikTok Crypto Influencer After Finding Out He’s Broke
[ad_1] In brief A TikTok crypto influencer was kidnapped, then released in France after his attackers found out he was broke. It’s one of a number of “wrench attacks” targeting crypto holders in France in recent weeks. French MP Paul Midy has submitted a draft law to the National Assembly that would limit the publication […]
Metaplanet Reaches 10,000 BTC Target Amid $210M Bond Issuance
[ad_1] In brief Metaplanet said it acquired 1,112 BTC for $117.2 million, bringing total holdings to 10,000 BTC. The company’s board approved a $210 million bond issuance to EVO Fund, with proceeds scheduled for additional Bitcoin purchases. Metaplanet did not specify if the BTC acquisition preceded the bond funding, but the timing suggests the two […]
Digital Finance Reform Could Add Billions to Australia’s Economy, New Research Shows
[ad_1] In brief Digital finance innovation could contribute 1% to the country’s annual GDP, if drastically improved. Foreign exchange markets represent a $4.6 billion opportunity. Industry collaboration and regulatory reform could accelerate the adoption timeline, Decrypt was told. Billions in economic gain could be achieved if Australia develops a strategic approach to innovating its digital […]
