Bpifrance unveils $27M crypto fund to boost blockchain projects
Key Takeaways Bpifrance launches a $27 million fund to support France's blockchain sector. This investment marks a pioneering move among...
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Binance suspends worker over insider trading tied to token generation event
Key Takeaways A Binance employee was caught in an insider trading scheme using confidential information. A $100,000 reward is being...
Kraken inks $1.5 billion deal to acquire NinjaTrader
Key Takeaways Kraken's $1.5 billion acquisition of NinjaTrader marks the biggest traditional finance and crypto convergence. The acquisition enhances Kraken's...
Hashdex files with SEC to add XRP, ADA, SOL, and other coins to its Crypto Index ETF
Key Takeaways Nasdaq's crypto ETF launched with $70 million in assets, primarily tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum. The ETF charges a...
Coinbase to launch first 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures in the US
Key Takeaways Coinbase Derivatives plans to launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading in the US. The launch will allow...
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial plans to add SUI to its strategic reserve
Key Takeaways World Liberty Financial is partnering with Sui blockchain for product development and will add Sui assets to its...
BlackRock adds Bitcoin ETF into model portfolios with a 1%-2% allocation
Key Takeaways BlackRock has added the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF to its model portfolios with a 1%-2% allocation. Bitcoin is...
Coinbase to list MORPHO token tomorrow, price jumps 9%
Key Takeaways Coinbase will list Morpho Token on the Ethereum and Base networks starting February 27, 2025. MORPHO's price increased...
Binance and Bitget transfer over 50K ETH to Bybit in sign of confidence
Key Takeaways Binance and Bitget transferred over 50,000 ETH to support Bybit after a major security breach. The hack, attributed...
Exodus integrates Venmo for crypto purchases, expanding access to over 60 million users
Key Takeaways Exodus has integrated Venmo as a payment method, allowing over 60 million users to purchase crypto directly through...
Tether acquires minority stake in Italian football club Juventus
Key Takeaways Tether has acquired a minority stake in Juventus Football Club, marking its first entry into professional sports ownership....
Citi explores adding crypto custody services
Key Takeaways Citigroup is exploring adding crypto custody services, joining other major banks. State Street, BNY Mellon, and others are...
BitGo considers late 2025 IPO amid growing crypto public offerings wave
Key Takeaways BitGo is considering an IPO in the second half of 2025. BitGo competes with major players like Coinbase...
BlackRock scoops up more Strategy’s shares, boosts stake to 5%
Key Takeaways BlackRock has increased its stake in Strategy to 5%, owning approximately 11.2 million shares. The disclosure of BlackRock's...
Koinos.fun beats Elon Musk to feeless, tokenless transfers over X social platform
Share this article Koinos.fun – a new app that allows users to mint an NFT and send it to a...
Trump Media launches new fintech platform Truth.Fi, allocating $250M to Bitcoin and ETFs
Key Takeaways Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT) is launching Truth.Fi, a fintech brand focused on financial services and investment...
Coinbase taps Trump’s 2024 strategist and former NY Fed president for its advisory council
Key Takeaways Coinbase has added Chris LaCivita, Trump’s 2024 campaign strategist, and Bill Dudley, former NY Fed president, to its...
TON Foundation targets US expansion under Trump
Key Takeaways TON Foundation has appointed Manuel Stotz as president as part of its US expansion plans. The foundation aims...
a16z cuts UK crypto plans as it shifts focus to Trump-era US opportunities
Key Takeaways Andreessen Horowitz is scaling back UK crypto operations to refocus on US opportunities. Bitcoin prices have surged post-election...
eToro confidentially files for US IPO with Goldman Sachs’ support
Key Takeaways eToro has confidentially filed for a US IPO targeting a $5 billion valuation. Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and UBS...
Coinbase brings back Bitcoin-backed loans with Morpho’s DeFi integration
Key Takeaways Coinbase’s Bitcoin-backed loans, powered by Morpho, provide USDC instantly, leveraging cbBTC for seamless on-chain functionality. This new offering...
Italy’s largest bank steps into Bitcoin with $1M purchase
Key Takeaways Intesa Sanpaolo purchased $1 million worth of Bitcoin as a test strategy. Institutional crypto adoption is expanding with...
