EUR-denominated stablecoins processed at retail virtual asset service providers (VASPs) have grown 12-fold over 15 months to reach $777 million in transaction volume, according to Fireblocks’ State of Stablecoins 2025 report. European banks and fintechs are accelerating production deployments of Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)-compliant stablecoins following the EU’s regulatory framework implementation. Banking Circle and
Two weeks ago, GD Culture Group (GDC), a bitcoin ($BTC) treasury stock with ties to Donald Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin, published a “going private proposal” of $10.75 per share. Yesterday, the stock traded to a 52-week low below $0.10. Aside from evaluating that non-binding, going-private proposal roughly 88 times higher than its actual stock price, GDC
Blockchain.com has filed for a US initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, marking a major milestone for one of the oldest surviving companies in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The company, which started life as Blockchain.info back in 2011, is betting that American public markets are the right venue for its next chapter. It’s
An in-depth investigation into insider trading by Bubblemaps analysts reveal how accurate bets on U.S. attacks on Iran were, exposing a trend that experts fear poses immense risks to the United States’ national security. In an interview with CoinDesk, Nicolas Vaiman, Bubblemaps co-founder and CEO, expressed deep concern over the national security implications of this
Global hedge fund Millennium Management has significantly reduced its exposure to spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to its latest 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing, which covers the first quarter of 2025, reveals a substantial pullback from two of the largest digital asset ETFs on the market.
Bitcoin hardware wallet maker Foundation has raised $6.4 million in new funding led by Fulgur Ventures as it pushes beyond self-custody into identity, authentication and AI agent authorization. Bitcoin (BTC) hardware wallet manufacturer Foundation has closed a $6.4 million funding round led by Fulgur Ventures, with participation from Arche Capital and other investors, as the
Crypto custody firm Copper is exploring a potential sale at a valuation of roughly $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter, marking a significant strategic shift for the London-based digital asset infrastructure provider. Investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald has reportedly been appointed to advise on the process, as Copper weighs interest from potential buyers
Macquarie Group, the Australian financial services giant, significantly reduced its exposure to spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds during the first quarter of 2025, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Details of the ETF Reduction The 13F filing, which discloses institutional holdings of U.S.-listed securities, shows that Macquarie cut its position
Cryptocurrency wallet provider Exodus Movement, Inc. (EXOD) announced it has resumed purchasing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana during April, adding to its corporate treasury after a significant sell-off earlier this year. The company now holds 629 BTC, 1,872 ETH, and 19,234 SOL, signaling a renewed accumulation strategy. Strategic Shift in Treasury Management The resumption of purchases
Binance CEO Richard Teng stated on social media platform X that the tokenization market is nearing a significant inflection point, a development that could reshape how traditional financial assets are traded and managed. Teng cited multiple converging factors that he believes are driving this shift, including clearer regulatory frameworks, expanding institutional participation, the growing adoption