BlackRock has remained relentless in expanding its Bitcoin holdings as it continues to fortify its position as one of the largest Bitcoin-holding corporations. Amid its consistent Bitcoin accumulation, the latest data from Arkham Intelligence shows that BlackRock has seen steady demand for its Bitcoin investment product among institutional investors. BlackRock’s IBIT records steady capital influx
Ripple partner SBI Group has now applied to launch a new investment vehicle that will blend an aggressive robo-advisory approach to investing with the bonds being backed by the investment firm, Goldman Sachs. The ally of Ripple has just taken its latest step on a day that precedes the Bank of Japan’s policy decision on
The size of Kazakhstan’s cryptocurrency market has increased more than 30 times over the past three years since the country started regulating it. Three crypto platforms have been licensed under its recently updated legislation, with another five awaiting authorizations, officials in Astana announced. Kazakhstan sees massive increase in regulated crypto transactions The authorities in Kazakhstan
Tonkeeper, the largest self-custodial wallet in the TON ecosystem, has become Keeper and expanded its support to more chains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Base, Arbitrum, and TRON, the project said Tuesday. According to Andrew Rogozov, CEO and founder of The Open Platform (TOP), Tonkeeper’s role as a home for TON has provided the
Bitcoin’s post-quantum roadmap is becoming clearer, focusing on two pivotal proposals: Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR) and SHRINCS. According to Protocol Watch founder Christine D. Kim, the BIP-360 draft seeks to reduce long-term public-key exposure while creating an upgrade path for future quantum-resistant signatures. This development is crucial as it prepares Bitcoin for potential quantum computing threats, impacting
Stablecoin payments startup Velocity raised another $10 million from investors including Visa (V), Circle (CRCL) and Ripple, extending a Series A that now totals $48 million as financial heavyweights push deeper into blockchain-based payments infrastructure. Haun Ventures, Translink Capital and Mirana Ventures also participated in the extension, which follows a $38 million Series A announced
SECZ has recently captured the spotlight by adding $22 million in market capitalization over the past week, making it the fastest-growing tokenized stock in the market. This growth notably surpasses that of major indices such as SPY and QQQb. As reported by the crypto commentator @tokenterminal, this trend is significant for investors looking for momentum
Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth nearly $16.6 billion have built up for the 2026 third-quarter expiry, with call open interest exceeding puts across both markets. According to Coinbase Markets, Bitcoin accounts for roughly $14.73 billion of the notional value, compared with approximately $1.92 billion for Ethereum. Its Sept. 15 market update showed 186,000 $BTC contracts
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest trimmed several of its biggest crypto-linked stock positions on Monday, even as those same names were posting some of their strongest gains in weeks. The timing raises an obvious question for anyone tracking the firm’s moves: was this simple portfolio housekeeping, or a signal that Ark sees limited room left in
Bitcoin ($BTC) speculators have held onto profits for nearly a month in what new analysis sees as a key sign of market strength. Key points: Bitcoin short-term holders were in partial profit for the past month, marking the longest consecutive in-profit stint of 2026. STH profitability — a historical hallmark of bullish $BTC price reversals