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Crypto's value lies in bridging the gap between tradition and disruption

Crypto's true value isn't in dismantling traditional finance, but in bridging it with decentralized innovation. The crypto industry can create a more open, efficient and resilient financial system that enhances, not replaces, established institutions.

How ZachXBT traced a $31M Bitcoin donation to a flagged wallet

From Silk Road to today, dormant wallets and mixing tools are no longer enough to hide illicit funds onchain, as ZachXBT’s investigations continue to prove.

Ethereum risks 25% price drop as ‘massive whale’ moves $237M in ETH to exchanges

Big Ethereum holders are shrinking their balances while mid-sized wallets grow, signaling possible whale selling and potential downward pressure on ETH price.

BitMine raises $250M to launch Ethereum corporate treasury

BitMine Immersion Technologies raised $250 million through a private placement to establish an Ethereum treasury, signaling a shift away from its previous Bitcoin-centric approach.

Bitcoin hashrate down 15%, 26 firms add BTC to balance sheets: June in charts

Bitcoin adoption grew considerably in June, with 26 firms adding it to their balance sheets; meanwhile, Bitcoin’s hashrate fell 15%.

Tokenized stock trading live on Kraken, Bybit and Solana’s DeFi ecosystem

More than 60 tokenized stocks are now live on Kraken, Bybit and Solana DeFi via Backed Finance’s xStocks.

Bitcoin’s new all-time high now ‘inevitable’ as BTC price eyes liquidity at $109K

Bitcoin's price hovered around $107,000, showing technical strength as BTC’s chance of rising to new all-time highs appears to be increasing, new analysis suggested.

Strategy buys $531M of Bitcoin as sentiment rebounds above $107K

Michael Saylor’s Strategy now holds 597,325 BTC, purchased for about $42.4 billion at an average price of $70,982 per coin.

Chainlink reveals compliance standard, targets $100T institutional crypto flows

The new compliance solution may cut billions in compliance costs for institutions looking to invest in the crypto economy.

JPMorgan rates Circle underweight with $80 target by late 2026

While seeing Circle as well-positioned in the market, JPMorgan analysts warned that competition is a potential threat to the stablecoin issuer.

Kazakhstan plans to establish national crypto reserve

Kazakhstan’s central bank is set to establish a state-run crypto reserve, likely funded by seized digital assets and government-linked mining.

Crypto ETP inflows in H1 2025 down 2.7% from last year’s $18.3B

Crypto ETPs saw $17.8 billion of inflows in the first half of 2025, down 2.7% from last year’s $18.3 billion, according to CoinShares.

Bhutan embraces crypto payments despite connectivity gaps

Cointelegraph is in the Kingdom of Bhutan to check the state of crypto adoption in the eastern Himalayan country.

Record Q2, monthly close next? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin is on the cusp of beating several historical all-time highs as a trader warns that "games are being played" in an increasingly volatile environment.

Hacked Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex slowly restores services

Hacked Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex is slated to resume withdrawal services, starting with verified users.

Unlucky trader ‘Qwatio’ liquidated 8 times in a week, loses $12.5M

A trader under the handle Qwatio has been liquidated eight times in the last week, with the latest a partial liquidation of an Ether position leveraged by 25X.

South Korea pauses CBDC tests as stablecoin fever hits banks

The Bank of Korea reportedly suspended its central bank digital currency trials as participating banks are tempted by the government’s promise to allow stablecoins.

Metaplanet surpasses Cleanspark with $108M Bitcoin buy

Metaplanet has become the fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after its latest $108 million purchase, which comes on the same day that the Japanese firm issued 0% interest bonds to buy more.

BNB Smart Chain block times fall to 0.8 secs amid Maxwell upgrade

BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell hard fork has three main proposals geared toward boosting scalability, validator sync and overall network efficiency.

Bitcoin price stuck as OGs are ‘dumping on Wall Street’: Analyst

Long-term Bitcoin holders have been selling to institutions since spot ETFs launched, keeping prices stagnant.

Arbitrum jumps 17% on speculation of partnership with Robinhood

Speculation has been growing of a potential tie-up between Arbitrum and Robinhood Markets after an X post.

Growing dissatisfaction among young people to drive BTC price: Analyst

Jordi Visser argued that growing dissatisfaction among those 25 and younger with the current financial system will increase BTC adoption.

Bitcoin aims for highest weekly close: Will HYPE, BCH, LINK, and SEI follow?

Bitcoin price made a weekend rush on the $109,000 resistance and HYPE, BCH, LINK and SEI could be the first altcoins to rally if BTC bulls secure new highs.

Saylor signals impending Bitcoin buy for 11th consecutive week

Michael Saylor's Strategy is up over 52% on its Bitcoin investment, representing an unrealized capital gain of over $21.8 billion.

How mass decoy messaging protects whistleblowers — CoverDrop founder

The growing sophistication of the mass surveillance state has created the need for new tools to obfuscate identity and restore anonymity.

The renaissance returns with decentralized AI

Decentralized AI breaks open the gates of intelligence, with communities worldwide building, customizing and governing their own tools. DeAI dismantles centralized control and empowers communities to create and govern their own AI systems.

Stablecoins are becoming ‘default settlement layer’ for internet: Alchemy

Stablecoins are now the “default settlement layer for the internet,” surpassing Visa and Mastercard in onchain transaction volume.

Bitcoin price will make history with $109K weekly, monthly close

Bitcoin weekend volatility gets a late boost thanks to a familiar source with the key $109,000 BTC price closing level within easy reach.

Binance ties to Kenyan crypto board raise monopoly concerns: Report

Kenya’s crypto startups fear a Binance-linked lobby group could tilt new regulations in the exchange’s favor under the proposed VASP bill.

27% of Koreans aged 20–50 hold crypto, 70% eye more investments: Report

Over 25% of Koreans in their 20s to 50s now hold crypto, with 70% looking to expand their investments as virtual assets become central to retirement planning.

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