In a landmark move for Bitcoin-centric finance, Crypto investor Anthony Pompliano has announced that his financial services venture, ProCap BTC, will go public through a merger with Columbus Circle Capital Corp. I, a SPAC linked to Cohen & Company Inc.…
Strategy buys 245 Bitcoin for $26M amid geopolitical drop
Michael Saylor’s Strategy continued its disciplined accumulation last week, purchasing 245 Bitcoin for $26 million despite a market dip driven by escalating geopolitical concerns. This move follows the firm’s long-term conviction in Bitcoin’s potential, underpinned by a forecast that BTC…
Blueprint raises $9.5 million funding from Polychain Capital
In traditional finance, depositing funds into a savings account often yields a predictable interest return with minimal effort. In contrast, crypto holders face a complex process to generate returns on their digital assets. They must navigate decentralized lending platforms, manage…
Bitcoin dips under $100,000 as bombers hit Iran facilities
Over the weekend trading session, bitcoin slipped below the $100,000 threshold for the first time since May, sparking renewed scrutiny across digital-asset markets. As of 17:15 p.m. in New York, the leading crypto token fell as much as 3 percent…
Ethereum Down 7.7% After US Hits 3 Iran Nuclear Sites?
Ethereum experienced a sharp decline over the weekend as U.S. bombers struck Iran’s three main nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, while Bitcoin held relatively steady. The impact of the geopolitical escalation was confined to crypto markets, since traditional…
Crypto market jumps on stablecoin act as Circle gains 53%
The U.S. legislative landscape shifted dramatically this week as the Senate approved the GENIUS Act, marking the first comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins. This development sent shockwaves across the financial ecosystem, driving shares of the first publicly traded stablecoin issuer,…
Canadian Crypto Firms Seek Approval for QCAD Stablecoin
Canadian Crypto Firms are responding to the US Senate’s progress on comprehensive stablecoin legislation by advancing their own initiatives north of the border. A Toronto-based startup supported by Coinbase Global Inc. has formally petitioned the Ontario Securities Commission to launch…
Coinbase Offers E-Commerce Stablecoin Payments to Merchants?
Coinbase Global is unveiling a suite of payment tools designed to position stablecoins as a mainstream method for online transactions. The new Coinbase Payments platform arrives shortly after the US Senate approved landmark stablecoin legislation on June 17, 2025, and…
JPMorgan Debuts 1st Deposit Token with Coinbase for Firms?
JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the U.S., is intensifying its foray into digital assets by piloting a new deposit token named JPMD. This initiative marks a decisive shift in how a traditional commercial bank leverages blockchain mechanics to facilitate…
Predatory Sparrow Hacks Nobitex Iran $90M Burns Loot
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have spilled over into the crypto industry as Predatory Sparrow launched one of the most symbolic cyberattacks in recent memory. On Tuesday, Nobitex, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Iran, was breached for more than…