As traditional finance becomes more intertwined with blockchain technology, a Kraken executive said simply bringing traditional financial products on a blockchain won’t cut it and is not the end goal for tokenization. Mark Greenberg, the global head of Kraken’s Consumer Business Unit, told Cointelegraph that tokenized equities must go beyond replicating Wall Street systems onchain.
Anchorage Digital has reportedly amassed over $1.19 billion worth of Bitcoin in the early hours of today. The development comes as the federally chartered bank gears up to issue the first U.S.-compliant stablecoin under new federal law. Data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence indicates that Anchorage Digital accumulated 10,141 Bitcoins across several wallets in
According to Reuters, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance announced that the tax rate on cryptocurrency transactions will be increased starting August 1. According to new regulations from the Indonesian Ministry of Finance, cryptocurrency transactions will be taxed starting August 1, and transactions made on overseas exchanges will be taxed at a higher rate. The tax
Bitcoin saw a massive surge following Donald Trump’s victory in November last year. The rise that began in the last months of 2024 continued in 2025, and BTC reached triple-digit figures. At this point, BTC reached its new ATH of $123,000 in July but subsequently experienced a decline in bullish momentum. Evaluating Bitcoin’s recent movements,
The crypto community is buzzing as it is discussing the iconic phrase made by the mysterious Bitcoin creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, exactly 15 years ago. By now, his words have already turned into a catchphrase used by Bitcoin maximalists when they feel reluctant to make anything about BTC (what is already obvious to them) clear to
Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced significant pullbacks following the new ATH above $123,000 seen in July. While Bitcoin, which has been in a cooling period after the last ATH, continues to trade in a narrow range, it is stated that Bitcoin’s implied volatility index (BVIV) has fallen to its lowest level since September 2023. Experts stated
South Korea’s retail giant Lotte Group has taken a major step into blockchain. Its marketing and communications arm, Daehong Communications, has officially launched a tokenized voucher system on the Aptos blockchain. Through its subsidiary platform Giftiel, Daehong has issued over 1 million real-world vouchers on-chain. The rollout began in early July 2025 and has already
The Smarter Web Company has announced a major Bitcoin purchase under its ongoing treasury strategy. The London-listed tech firm acquired 225 BTC at an average price of £88,482 per coin. The total investment reached approximately £19.9 million ($26.6 million). This move is part of the firm’s “10 Year Plan” to increase Bitcoin exposure. With this