CME Group is preparing to expand its presence in digital asset derivatives by introducing round-the-clock crypto futures trading on its CME Globex platform. The move, set to begin on May 29, comes as the exchange reports rapid growth in cryptocurrency futures…
Stablecoin adoption trends in the biggest African economies
Nigeria and South Africa, the biggest African economies, are emerging as major centres of demand for stablecoins, according to new survey data. A report based on responses from thousands of current and prospective crypto users indicates that these two countries are…
What did the Goldman Sachs CEO say about crypto regulation?
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has aligned himself with senior U.S. officials calling for a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, criticizing crypto executives who resist pending legislation in Congress. Speaking at a crypto-focused event in Florida, Solomon backed efforts…
Sui price slide contrasts with launch of new US Sui ETFs
The first exchange-traded funds tied to SUI have begun trading in the United States, marking a new stage of institutional access for the layer-1 blockchain. Fund managers Canary Capital and Grayscale have each brought products to market that track the network’s native…
US crypto owners anxious amid New IRS tax rules changes
New IRS tax rules targeting digital asset transactions are unsettling many U.S. crypto investors. A recent survey of 1,000 American holders of digital assets found that more than half worry they could be hit with an IRS tax penalty this…
Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto sets deal at $107 million
Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto has agreed to acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management in an all-stock transaction valued at about $107.3 million, according to a Tuesday press release. The deal, which brings together a bitcoin-focused media and events group with…
Hardware wallet data leaks drive new postal phishing wave
Owners of a hardware wallet from major crypto brands are now being targeted through carefully crafted physical letters that impersonate Trezor and Ledger. These mailings use official-looking branding, holograms, forged signatures, and QR codes designed to capture wallet backups and drain…
Can TON foundation and Banxa speed APAC stablecoin payments?
The TON foundation has entered a partnership with crypto payments provider Banxa to introduce stablecoin payment processing for small and medium-sized enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region. The move links Banxa’s existing fiat-to-crypto infrastructure with The Open Network (TON) blockchain, with a focus on business…
How Intesa Sanapolo positions $96 million in Bitcoin ETFs
Italian banking group Intesa Sanapolo has reported sizeable exposure to bitcoin exchange-traded funds and other crypto-related assets in its latest U.S. regulatory filing, underscoring the growing integration of digital assets into mainstream institutional portfolios. The bank’s 13F filing for the quarter…
Metaplanet shows $605 Million yearly deficit from Bitcoin
Metaplanet’s aggressive push into Bitcoin is now weighing heavily on its finances as the cryptocurrency trades far below the prices at which the company accumulated most of its holdings. The Tokyo-listed firm, which shifted from hotel management into a Bitcoin-focused strategy, has…