The total market value of cryptoassets surged past $4 trillion for the first time, driven by a remarkable altcoin rally and the momentum from a comprehensive US legislative push to regulate the sector. This landmark valuation underscores renewed institutional interest in…
Ephemera raises $20 million to rival Signal and WhatsApp
Cryptocurrency has long offered the idea of decentralization, from digital money to distributed computing. Ephemera and its team of XMTP protocol developers aim to apply that concept to messaging. They have built a peer‑to‑peer network where users keep control of…
Pakistan Builds Formal Crypto Partnership With El Salvador
Pakistan and El Salvador have begun their first formal diplomatic relationship by focusing on cryptocurrency collaboration. In San Salvador, Bilal Bin Saqib, special assistant to the prime minister on crypto and blockchain, met with President Nayib Bukele to establish a partnership…
Talos acquires Coin Metrics for $100 million dollar deal
The crypto M&A landscape has entered a new phase of momentum this year, marked by high-profile consolidations and record-setting valuations. On Wednesday, New York–based Talos completed the acquisition of blockchain analytics firm Coin Metrics for just over $100 million, according to…
Trump meets 11 GOP members in Oval Office to revive crypto
The House’s ambitious “crypto week” came to a sudden halt when a trio of cryptocurrency bills failed to reach the floor for debate. What began as an effort to fast‑track a Senate‑passed stablecoin regulatory framework alongside broader market‑structure reforms quickly…
Coinbase executive leads Dakota neobank raise $12.5 Million
Dakota, a neobank blending traditional banking with digital assets, has captured investor attention by securing $12.5 million in Series A funding led by CoinFund. Co-founded by former Coinbase executive Ryan Bozarth, the startup leverages stablecoins to accelerate cross-border payments and reduce transaction…
Tom Lee’s Bitcoin Prediction – Why $150K Is Just the Start? Ethereum Comeback: What Investors Should Know in 2025
Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, has been one of the most accurate voices in crypto forecasting. His Bitcoin prediction for 2025 targets $150,000 and beyond, and his reasoning isn’t based on hype—it’s based on real adoption. According to…
Stablecoin Regulation Bill Advances During House Crypto Week
Republican leaders in the House of Representatives plan to approve legislation this week that would set clear rules for dollar-backed stablecoin issuers. The measure follows Senate approval on June 30 by a vote of 81–13 and represents Congress’s first comprehensive…
Zerohash set to raise $100 million at near $1 billion value
In June 2025, Zerohash secured $100 million in a funding round led by Interactive Brokers, valuing the company at almost $1 billion. Founded in 2017, Zerohash previously raised $105 million in a 2022 Series D at a $340 million valuation,…
Senators Call for Light Guardrails in Crypto Market Debate
A recent Senate Banking Committee hearing focused on shaping rules for digital asset markets. Senators discussed how to define tokens, assign regulatory roles, and limit conflicts of interest. Republican members emphasized minimal restrictions, while Democrats raised concerns about oversight gaps.…