Big players are shaking up the crypto world with new Layer 1 blockchains. Forget the hype around Layer 2 and 3 – the focus is back on the basics. The Layer 1 Battle: Google vs. Stripe vs. Circle Three tech giants are building their own Layer 1 blockchains: Google: Announced the Google Cloud Universal Ledger…
Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recently shown surprising strength. For a full week, they outperformed their Bitcoin (BTC) counterparts, a trend that’s catching the attention of market analysts. What are Spot ETFs? Spot ETFs are investment tools that let you get exposure to an asset like ETH or BTC without directly owning it….
Circle and Paxos are teaming up to make verifying crypto holdings much easier and safer. They’re working with a fintech startup called Bluprynt to test a new system that uses cryptography and blockchain. Shining a Light on Stablecoins This new system traces each token back to its source, making things much clearer, especially for stablecoins….
Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm often called “Japan’s MicroStrategy,” is going all-in on Bitcoin. They’ve announced a massive plan to raise $880 million through an international share sale, with the vast majority – about $835 million – earmarked for buying even more Bitcoin. Fueling the Bitcoin Fire This isn’t a small-scale operation. Metaplanet will issue…
Iran’s cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn in the first half of 2025, with several factors contributing to the decline. A Major Exchange Hack A massive security breach at Nobitex, a major Iranian cryptocurrency exchange, in June 2025, stole around $90 million. This led to a huge loss of confidence. Traders rushed to move their…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is beefing up its crypto market surveillance. They’re doing this by adopting some seriously advanced tech from Nasdaq. Nasdaq’s Tech to the Rescue The CFTC announced they’ve chosen Nasdaq’s market surveillance system. This system is super smart; it can spot potential market manipulation across different types of assets. It…
Solana’s treasury is getting a major injection of cash, thanks to some savvy investors. This is a big deal for the cryptocurrency, showing growing confidence in its future. DeFi Dev Corp’s Big Plan DeFi Development Corp (DFDV) is aiming to raise a whopping $125 million to buy up a ton of Solana (SOL) tokens. Their…
The US government is considering putting key economic data, like GDP, onto a blockchain. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick pitched the idea to President Trump, calling him the “crypto president.” Blockchain in Government: It’s Not New This isn’t a completely new idea. Many countries already use blockchain for government stuff: Estonia: Uses blockchain to secure millions…
The battle for crypto ETF dominance is getting intense, with Chainlink (LINK) and XRP leading the charge. Bitwise Bets Big on Chainlink Asset manager Bitwise just filed paperwork with the SEC to launch a Chainlink ETF. This would let investors easily buy into LINK without dealing with cryptocurrency exchanges directly. The ETF will hold LINK…
The world of meme coins is getting a serious upgrade. Investment firms are actually trying to create ETFs (exchange-traded funds) based on them! This could be huge. Trump Coin ETF: The Catalyst One firm, Canary Capital, just filed to create a TRUMP Coin ETF. This is the third attempt to get a Trump-themed crypto ETF…
