Stablecoin issuer Circle has taken a significant step toward establishing America’s first digital currency bank by filing with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Circle Applies to Become the US’s First Digital Currency Bank Circle’s application aims to offer a financial infrastructure focused on the USDC stablecoin, unlike traditional banking services.
Facing a tougher fundraising environment, some traditional venture firms may eventually shift to direct token investments, moving away from the dual structures common in past investment cycles. At least that’s what Pantera Capital’s investor Mason Nystrom sees coming. In a July 9 thread on X, Nystrom suggested that more VCs may soon favor tokens over
Bitcoin (BTC) price recently surged to a new all-time high (ATH) at $123,218 but faced a slight dip, trading at $117,500 today. The decline is likely owing to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming inflation data, as US CPI is expected to rise 2.7% Year-on-Year (YOY) in June. Nevertheless, current investor behavior reflects ongoing optimism, but
With its market valuation surpassing that of established behemoths like Nintendo, Dior, Siemens and BNP Paribas, Coinbase has formally entered the $100 billion club. With its share price hovering around $394, this milestone not only emphasizes Coinbase’s own comeback but also the general upturn in the cryptocurrency industry as a whole. Coinbase’s rise appears to
Bitcoin is experiencing its largest institutional presence since inception, and a market veteran has projected its price will go way higher. Institutions are flocking to Bitcoin, mainstream adoption is at its all-time high, and market experts believe this is still early. Speaking at an appearance on CNBC’s Fast Money, Steve Grasso, the CEO of Grasso
Recent analyses largely agree that retail investors have yet to return to the crypto market, even though Bitcoin has reached new all-time highs. However, there are new signs that Bitcoin’s price surge may soon lure back retail participants. But is it wise to start buying Bitcoin now that it has entered six-figure territory? Analysts are
Pakistan has taken a significant step into the digital asset economy by launching a national crypto regulatory authority and initiating plans for a Bitcoin reserve. This development marks a major policy shift from its previous crypto restrictions and underscores the country’s evolving stance on blockchain technology. Summary Launch of PVARA: A New Regulatory Framework Pakistan’s
Bitcoin marked a new all-time high at 122,870 dollars during the European morning, fueling a wave of optimism in the cryptocurrency sector. After the peak, the price slightly decreased, remaining around 121,700 dollars with the opening of the U.S. stock exchanges. This rally had a direct impact on the shares of the main companies involved
Bitcoin’s (BTC) volatility could continue to fall as mainstream acceptance grows and the cryptocurrency is adopted by companies, retail investors and governments, Deutsche Bank said in a research report on Tuesday. Excitement over upcoming legislation in the U.S. has spurred bitcoin’s recent rally, the german lender said, but it is notable that the crypto’s rise
After breaking above $122,000 earlier this week, Bitcoin price faced rejection near the upper boundary of a major volume resistance zone. The move follows President Donald Trump’s 30% tariff announcement on EU and Mexican imports, triggering mixed reactions across risk assets. As of writing, Bitcoin price today is trading around $117,200, down over 4.8% from