Bitcoin has reached an eight-month high before retreating toward $85,000, as U.S. spot ETFs have drawn about $1.7 billion in two days and futures traders have added more than $2 billion in new positions. Wojciech Kaszycki, strategy adviser to Warsaw-listed Bitcoin treasury company BTCS S.A., told crypto.news that ETF inflows, futures open interest and funding
Tether plans to issue $USDT natively on Bitcoin through RGB. RGB uses Bitcoin for commitments while keeping contract data off-chain. Morgan Stanley personnel reportedly discussed the infrastructure, but no bank rollout has been announced. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has put Bitcoin back at the center of $USDT’s expansion strategy, saying the world’s largest stablecoin is
Bitcoin holders looking for dollar liquidity face a familiar choice: sell some $BTC or borrow against it. Alpen wants to make the second option part of a financial system built around Bitcoin. The company announced that it plans to integrate Circle-issued $USDC and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol, or CCTP, when its mainnet launches later this
Tokenized equities are rapidly transitioning to blockchain, marking a significant shift in how shares are traded. As highlighted by CryptoTwitter commentator Richard Teng, more aspects of the equity lifecycle are moving on-chain, including trading and settlement processes. This evolution not only enhances efficiency but could also reshape market dynamics as access to equity trading expands.
Pyth Network has announced that corporate actions data for all US equities is now available, broadening its data offerings for financial applications. This includes crucial information such as splits, dividends, and ticker changes. The new data capability is significant as it allows developers and traders to better track market movements and corporate actions that impact
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently addressed the need for new cryptographic tools in a speech at the Shanghai conference. He highlighted that the evolution of blockchain technology requires more than just a standalone ledger, emphasizing the integration of advanced cryptography across various layers and applications. As the landscape changes, this shift could significantly impact Ethereum’s
The DTCC is making waves in the financial sector by preparing to launch a tokenization service aimed at real-world assets valued at $114 trillion. Frank La Salla, President and CEO of the DTCC, shared this exciting news during his speech at Link:NYC. This initiative, expected to roll out in Q4 2026, could transform how assets
Bitcoin Holds Above $84,000 Following Sell-Off Bitcoin was largely flat Thursday morning, just 24 hours after selling pressure overwhelmed bulls to send the price tumbling from $87,000 to just under $84,000. Despite that reversal, overall sentiment remains bullish as traders bet cryptocurrency will see another spike like Monday’s, when it surged from under $82,000 to
Cosmos has announced its membership in LF Decentralized Trust, highlighting its commitment to open-source development. Barry Plunkett, Co-CEO, stated that joining LF Decentralized Trust allows Cosmos to enhance its work in digital assets and interoperability. This collaboration could significantly impact the blockchain community’s growth and innovation. For more details, check the original tweet. Breaking It
Arbitrum has made headlines by launching its Priority Gas Auctions (PGA) and Fast Feed features, aimed at improving transaction speed and efficiency on its network. This announcement, shared by the influential CryptoTwitter handle @arbitrum, is expected to attract attention from traders seeking faster transaction capabilities. As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, these enhancements may