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
South Korean blockchain firm AI0x, the operator of Fancycoin (FANC), is exploring a novel approach to credit scoring that leverages the influence of content creators and their fan communities. Speaking at the 2026 Future Finance Forum in Seoul, CEO Park Sung-hoon outlined plans to build an on-chain credit infrastructure using verified activity data from platforms
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
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
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 price sits at $77,808 inside a falling channel that has held since May 6, with a short squeeze quietly building above current price and long-term holders accumulating underneath. Donald Trump’s May 20 pledge to end the Iran war quickly has already started a small short liquidation cascade in crypto. The mechanics favor Bitcoin moving
Bitcoin price stabilized near the $78,000 level on Thursday as easing geopolitical tensions, slowing ETF outflows, and improving technical indicators helped bulls defend a critical support zone. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin ($BTC) traded at $77,960 at press time after touching an intraday high of $78,180. The recovery came as broader risk sentiment improved
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