Treasury Secretary Bessent forecasts 1–2 rate cuts in 2025 amid coordination with Powell. Trump demands 3% slash, but Deutsche Bank warns savings are overstated.
DeFi is reshaping global finance with open, permissionless tools like lending, trading, and staking — all powered by smart contracts. Learn how it works and why it matters.
Solana surges past $200 on meme coin hype and bullish regulation. Is $500 the next target as SOL gains dev activity and breaks out technically?
Jack Dorsey’s Square adds Bitcoin Lightning payments to POS terminals, letting 4M+ merchants accept BTC with instant, low-fee transactions.
Peter Schiff highlights GDX’s 61% YTD return vs. Bitcoin’s 28%, reigniting the gold vs. crypto debate. Which safe haven is really winning in 2025?
Arthur Hayes forecasts Bitcoin at $250K and Ethereum at $10K, arguing that U.S. wartime fascism and credit expansion will fuel the next crypto supercycle.
PayPal World connects PayPal, Venmo, UPI, Mercado Pago & Weixin Pay into one global wallet network — enabling seamless cross-border shopping and money transfers.
MetaMask now supports Solana natively — and lets users buy SOL directly with Apple Pay, cards, or bank transfers through Transak. Web3 onboarding just got easier.
DeFi Technologies (DEFT) lists options on Nasdaq, offering investors a compliant, regulated tool to gain exposure to the DeFi sector — no tokens or wallets required.
Bitcoin DeFi just got a real upgrade. Maestro and Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) launch native infrastructure for Ordinals and Runes — no bridges, no wrapped tokens.
Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash trial faces backlash as crypto sleuths challenge tracing forensics. Privacy vs prosecution — the outcome could define code freedom.
Arbitrum dominates the DeFi bridge race with $1.9B inflows, stablecoin growth, and Robinhood integration. Layer 2 scaling shifts into high gear.
Litecoin jumps 17% as MEI Pharma adds $3.6M LTC to reserves. But whale sell pressure threatens momentum at key resistance. Can bulls hold $70?
Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster confirms plans for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot trading and a stablecoin initiative. A milestone moment for crypto adoption.
Aether Holdings is investing $40 million into Bitcoin reserves, reinforcing the growing trend of corporate adoption and BTC as a treasury asset.
Tom Lee predicts Ethereum could hit $30,000 as companies like BitMine, SharpLink, and Bit Digital aggressively accumulate ETH for their treasuries, mimicking the MicroStrategy Bitcoin playbook.
Block Inc. joins the S&P 500, becoming the first Bitcoin-aligned fintech in the index. With 8,584 BTC on its balance sheet and Lightning Network payments, the move signals deeper crypto integration.
President Trump is set to sign an executive order authorizing pension funds to invest in cryptocurrencies. Alongside the GENIUS Act, this marks a historic shift in U.S. financial regulation.
BlackRock seeks SEC approval to integrate staking into its Ethereum ETF, targeting a 3–5% yield. If accepted, this move could reshape crypto regulation and increase ETH scarcity.
$2.73B in crypto stolen in H1 2025 — with North Korea’s Lazarus Group behind a $1.47B Bybit hack. CeFi platforms are now the biggest targets, as physical attacks and malware rise.
FBS reviews the crypto market in H1 2025, highlighting Bitcoin’s strength, altcoin underperformance, and key macro drivers for H2.
PayPal quietly adds Arbitrum support for PYUSD stablecoin, expanding beyond Ethereum and Solana. Here’s why it matters for users and the future of crypto payments.
Function (formerly Ignition) launches FBTC, a $1.5B omnichain Bitcoin-backed yield asset, with Galaxy Digital, Antalpha, and Mantle joining its $10M seed round.
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has acquired a 9.1% stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies, now holding over 163,000 ETH. Is Ethereum becoming the new corporate treasury standard?
BIP 360 proposes a soft-fork upgrade to migrate Bitcoin away from quantum-vulnerable cryptography, securing the network before quantum computers can break it.
Kazakhstan is considering crypto investments for its national reserves and planning a state-run crypto reserve. Here's how it’s balancing adoption and regulation.
Abacus Market, a $400M darknet empire, goes dark amid law enforcement pressure. Meanwhile, TON Proxy 2.0 launches a decentralized privacy network with garlic routing and Toncoin rewards.
Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca warns of an upcoming Bitcoin price correction below $110K, driven by natural market cycles and investor sentiment — not macro disasters.
Czech National Bank, Coinbase, Central Banks Crypto, BTC Reserves, Crypto Infrastructure, Sovereign Digital Assets
Arthur Hayes buys $1.5M of ENA as Ethena integrates with Coinbase International via Copper. USDe emerges as a scalable synthetic dollar with institutional backing.
Robert Kiyosaki confirms plans to buy Bitcoin again at $117K—but only after a FOMO-driven sell-off. Here’s what he means by the coming “hog slaughter.”
BTCT shifts from mining to on-chain finance with a $1M ETH reserve, signaling a bold new era in DeFi, staking, and stablecoin settlement infrastructure.
Stacks is a Layer 2 network for Bitcoin, bringing smart contracts, DeFi, and programmable assets to the most secure blockchain. Learn how it works and why STX matters.
The Ethereum Foundation unveils a new four-part strategy to accelerate ecosystem growth, support founders, improve policy outreach, and scale Web3 globally.
Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm faces trial in July. At stake: the future of DeFi, privacy tools, and the legality of writing open-source code.
Bitstop now supports ETH, SOL, DOGE, PEPE, and more at 2,000+ ATMs across the U.S., giving cash users instant access to Web3. No banks, no apps — just crypto.
Vitalik unveils Ethereum Foundation’s strategic pivot, the fading speed race in L2s, and how Shiba Inu donations funded pandemic tech.
Bitcoin-focused VC firm Ego Death Capital closes $100M fund to back real software startups building on BTC, not hype coins. Here’s who they’re betting on.
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp. acquires $7M more in Solana (SOL), raising total holdings to $102.7M and signaling growing institutional trust in scalable blockchain assets.
Murano Global (NASDAQ: MRNO) unveils $500M Bitcoin treasury backed by equity facility. Plans include BTC payments at hotels and joining Saylor’s Bitcoin for Corporations alliance.
Nakiki SE, a German e-commerce firm, embraces a pure Bitcoin treasury strategy — the first of its kind in Germany. Inspired by Michael Saylor, the company plans to raise capital and buy BTC exclusively.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin now backs GPL-style copyleft licensing, arguing that openness must be enforced in a monopolized, mercenary tech landscape.
Bitcoin Hyper is building a Layer 2 for Bitcoin using Solana’s Virtual Machine (SVM), enabling lightning-fast smart contracts, high-yield staking, and wrapped BTC bridges—mainnet launches Q3 2025.
Bitpanda is giving away 1 full Bitcoin in its 2025 summer raffle. Trade €45+ in crypto per entry — no limit. New users get 1 free ticket after ID verification.
The Blockchain Group boosts its Bitcoin holdings to 1,904 BTC with a new $12.5M purchase. Backed by TOBAM and Adam Back, the company is building a crypto-first treasury in France.
BBVA now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients in Spain via its mobile app. Fully regulated under MiCA with in-house custody.
Rho lets users trade BTC/ETH funding rates and ETH staking yields onchain via Arbitrum. It’s DeFi’s first true interest rate market.
Elon Musk just founded the America Party to fight government waste and end the two-party system. Could crypto and Web3 be part of his political revolution?
Robert Kiyosaki mocks Bitcoin panic sellers, urges accumulation during dips, and calls fiat savers “losers.” BTC holds near $108K amid market noise.
Arbitrum’s new Timeboost system has collected over $2M in fees with invisible priority bidding. It’s improving transaction speed, liquidity, and DAO revenue across the Layer 2 network.
Bitcoin Asia 2025 will be held in Hong Kong with free general admission. BTC Inc. opens access to students, devs, and first-timers to grow Bitcoin adoption in Asia.
Bitcoin-native venture studio Thesis acquires Lolli, aiming to scale global Bitcoin rewards through gaming, shopping, and instant payouts — led by Matt Luongo.
Erebor Bank, backed by Palmer Luckey and Peter Thiel, is applying for a U.S. national charter to serve crypto, AI, and defense startups with stablecoin-friendly banking.
Arthur Hayes warns of a Bitcoin dip to $90K–$95K as the U.S. Treasury drains liquidity, but maintains a $1 million BTC target by 2028.
BOB launches a BitVM testnet that enables native BTC to be used in DeFi — no wrapping, no bridges, no trust assumptions. Mainnet coming Q4 2025.
Hugging Face teams up with Proxima Fusion to crowdsource AI-powered designs for stellarator reactors, using open datasets to accelerate clean fusion energy development.
Robinhood teams up with Arbitrum to build a Layer 2 blockchain, integrating crypto infrastructure into its core platform and accelerating DeFi adoption.
The REX–Osprey Solana ETF (SSK) launches July 2, offering U.S. investors regulated staking rewards. Here's how it dodges SEC delays and reshapes PoS access.
Robert Kiyosaki warns the U.S. financial system may collapse by September 2025. Here’s why he says silver is the real safe haven.
Kazakhstan is building a national crypto reserve backed by Bitcoin from mining and seizures, aiming to diversify its economy and assert digital leadership.
A Hana Bank study reveals over 60% of South Koreans hold Bitcoin, with crypto making up 14% of portfolios. Youth unemployment and regulation shape the trend.
XRPL EVM unlocks smart contracts and DeFi for XRP using Cosmos SDK and IBC, connecting Ripple’s ecosystem with Ethereum and 120+ blockchains.
USD.AI just launched a private beta for its hybrid stablecoin model, combining U.S. Treasuries and DePIN loans to build real infrastructure on-chain.
Robert Kiyosaki warns of a global debt bubble and urges investors to buy Bitcoin, gold, and silver. He predicts BTC could hit $1 million by 2030 as fiat collapses.
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin proposes pluralistic digital identity to protect privacy and resist coercion in the age of zero-knowledge tech and digital surveillance.
Granite lets you borrow stablecoins against your Bitcoin — without giving up custody. Built on Stacks, it's a DeFi gamechanger for BTC holders and stablecoin yield seekers.
Crypto leaders say owning 0.1 BTC may soon surpass homeownership as a measure of financial success. Here’s why younger generations are embracing Bitcoin over real estate.
BJP’s Pradeep Bhandari suggests adding Bitcoin to India’s sovereign reserves, citing inflation, energy potential, and global digital competition.
DeFi governance is broken. DeXe offers a reward-driven, expert-weighted system that empowers DAOs and lays the foundation for decentralized AI.
Zcash updates its Zashi wallet with Tor and NEAR support amid personal and global turbulence. The team shares raw reflections, tech wins, and community momentum.
Chainlink and Mastercard partner to enable direct onchain crypto purchases for over 3 billion users using standard credit cards.
Bitcoin is regaining crypto market share as dominance hits 62%. Institutional flows favor BTC, delaying a new altcoin season.
