Donald Trump financial disclosure for 2024 includes a detailed account of how digital assets contributed to his overall revenue. Between January and December, he reported over $58 million in crypto-related earnings, most of it from a project called World Liberty…
Shopify partners with Coinbase and Stripe 2025 USDC launch
In a bold expansion of its payment ecosystem, Shopify is set to introduce stablecoin transactions for all merchants on its platform later this year. This initiative marks the largest foray into cryptocurrency by the e-commerce leader, leveraging USDC—an asset-backed digital…
Crypto Loses 4% as Solana, Cardano Slide on Iran Tension
Smaller, less liquid tokens such as Solana and Cardano led a decline in cryptocurrencies after market participants sought safety following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Bitcoin, which represents over 60% of the digital asset world’s market value, hovered near…
OneBalance raises $20 million funding led by Cyber Fund
OneBalance, a London-based crypto software company founded in 2024, has secured $20 million in a Series A round led by Cyber Fund and Blockchain Capital. Participation from Mirana Ventures and L2IV brought total funding to $25 million. With its flagship…
Singapore Offshore Crypto Exchanges to Plan Exit
A recent directive from the Monetary Authority of Singapore has compelled major cryptocurrency exchanges without local licences to prepare for an expedited withdrawal from the city-state. The MAS warning, issued on 30 May 2025, gave offshore operators until 30 June…
SEC Asks 7 ETF Issuers to Revise Filings Before Approval?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signaled that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Solana may soon receive approval, following targeted requests for amendments to S-1 registration statements and form 19b-4 filings. Asset managers behind at least three proposed…
Coinbase alumni raise $30 million for Turnkey crypto wallets
Turnkey is a crypto infrastructure company focused on simplifying the process of creating and managing digital wallets. Founded in 2022 by two former Coinbase employees, the company offers APIs that developers can use to build wallet features into their applications.…
Noah raises 22 million and adds Adyen veteran as cofounder
In a landscape often dominated by youthful dropouts chasing billion-dollar valuations, Noah stands out as a mature venture forged by seasoned professionals. Co-founded by Thijn Lamers, a former executive vice president at Adyen—a fintech firm valued at $60 billion—and Shah…
Pump.Fun Raises $1 Billion Token Sale in Solana Ecosystem
The decision by Pump.Fun to pursue a $1 billion token sale has prompted industry observers to evaluate its effects on the memecoin landscape. As the leading platform for rapid creation and distribution of joke-based tokens on Solana, Pump.Fun’s funding round…
Metaplanet Backs $5.4 Billion Rights Issue to Grow Bitcoin
In a bold move that captured market attention, Metaplanet, a Japanese hospitality firm-turned-crypto investor, announced a plan to raise approximately $5.4 billion to expand its Bitcoin reserves, already valued at nearly $1 billion. The announcement sent Metaplanet’s shares soaring by…