Several UK-listed small-cap companies are now copying a controversial American playbook that turned a tech firm into a full-on Bitcoin proxy. The plan is simple but aggressive: issue new shares, raise cash, and buy Bitcoin. Executives hope this move will push their stock prices higher by giving investors indirect exposure to crypto, something that’s still
Even before President Trump took office, preference for stablecoins instead of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) had been strongly signaled by the current U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. In the last month, both Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Fed Chair Jerome Powell framed stablecoins as a de facto asset to maintain USD as
As noted by Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, the extremely successful Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) of asset management behemoth BlackRock is now 62% of the way to surpassing Satoshi Nakamoto as the leading holder of Bitcoin in the world. For now, Satoshi remains the leading holder of the top cryptocurrency with 1,123,500 BTC. This is, of
KULR Technology Group has secured a $20 million credit facility from Coinbase Credit, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its Bitcoin treasury holdings. This multi-draw credit facility enables KULR to acquire additional Bitcoin efficiently, aligning with its strategic focus on BTC as a core treasury asset. According to COINOTAG, CEO Michael Mo emphasized the significance of
Kinto, the modular exchange, has joined forces with Suede AI, a disruptive platform where artificial intelligence and blockchain are combined to revolutionize the music industry. We are happy to announce our partnership with @aisuede. Suede is revolutionizing the music industry. By combining AI-driven music creation with blockchain technology, Suede empowers creators and users through a
Tokenized gold trading volume has surpassed $19 billion so far this year, outpacing many popular gold ETFs. Tokenized assets are gradually proving to be a viable alternative to traditional investment instruments. According to a July 8 report by CEX.io, tokenized gold is gaining traction compared to gold ETFs. The asset class has attracted $19 billion
A sophisticated bitcoin (BTC) phishing operation is underway involving a storied Wall Street institution and Mt. Gox. This week, a Salomon Brothers-branded website began hosting a webform demanding the Mt. Gox-era owner of 79,957 BTC surrender their personal information. First flagged by BitMEX Research, someone is depositing small amounts of BTC into some of the
Stables, known for regulating stablecoins for everyday use, announces its strategic partnership with Mantle to redefine crypto payments globally. Through this groundbreaking move, the users are allowed to leverage their Stables card to send, top up, and spend $USDT and $USDC seamlessly. This cutting-edge step aims to provide users with the opportunity to utilize their
On July 7, 2025, on X, Elon Musk claimed that his recently announced political party will embrace Bitcoin, stating that “fiat is hopeless.” In the past, Musk had conflicting relations with Bitcoin. In 2021, his company, Tesla, halted support of Bitcoin payments, citing Bitcoin’s environmental impact. What is Musk’s current political platform, and what’s his
Tether Holdings SA, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is stockpiling around 80 tons of gold (worth $8 billion) in a secret vault in Switzerland. According to the information provided by the company’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, this vault belongs entirely to Tether and is described as “the most secure vault in the world.”