SBI Prepares Japan’s First Dual Bitcoin-XRP ETF Amid Regulatory Shifts
SBI Holdings, one of Japan’s top financial conglomerates, has unveiled plans to launch a pioneering dual-asset cryptocurrency ETF that would give investors exposure to both Bitcoin and XRP — marking a first for the Japanese market. The announcement came through the company’s latest earnings report, where SBI detailed two upcoming crypto-related investment products. The first […]
Trump Administration to Roll Out ChatGPT Across Federal Agencies
In a major step toward modernizing government operations, the Trump administration has finalized an agreement with OpenAI to implement the enterprise version of ChatGPT throughout all U.S. federal agencies. The deal—announced Wednesday by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)—will allow every federal department to access the AI platform for a symbolic fee of just $1 […]
Yield-Generating Stablecoins See Sharp Rise After GENIUS Act Approval
The issuance of yield-generating stablecoins has seen a significant uptick following the U.S. approval of the GENIUS Act in July — legislation that restricts stablecoin issuers from offering direct yields to holders. Recent data highlights that tokens like Ethena’s USDe and Sky’s USDS have emerged as the biggest gainers in this post-GENIUS landscape. These stablecoins […]
EU’s Push to Monitor Private Messages Gains Support Across Member States
A controversial European Union initiative, informally dubbed “Chat Control,” is once again gaining traction, with 19 out of the 27 EU nations reportedly backing the proposal. If approved, the measure would compel messaging services like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram to begin scanning all user messages, images, and videos as early as October—even those protected by […]
Trump Expected to Order Investigation Into Crypto and Political Debanking Practices
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to issue an executive order that would compel federal banking regulators to investigate allegations of “debanking” — particularly those raised by the cryptocurrency industry and conservative political groups. According to a draft seen by The Wall Street Journal, the directive would task regulators with examining whether financial institutions […]
Pump.fun Revenue Hits 2025 Low as Memecoin Hype Fizzles Out
The once-booming memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has seen its worst month of the year, with July revenue plunging to new lows as enthusiasm for memecoin creation continues to fade. According to DefiLlama, Pump.fun pulled in just $24.96 million in revenue last month — a steep 80% drop from its January high of more than $130 million. […]
Metaplanet Purchases 463 Bitcoin Following Weekend Price Drop
On Monday, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet acquired 463 Bitcoin, becoming the first publicly traded company to take advantage of Bitcoin’s 5% decline over the weekend. The company spent approximately 8 billion yen (around $53.7 million) on the purchase, paying an average price near $115,895 per Bitcoin, according to an official statement from Metaplanet. This latest […]
Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Retrieved After Vandalism in Lugano
The well-known statue representing Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been found after it was reported missing over the weekend. The art collective behind the installation, Satoshigallery, confirmed its recovery. The statue was removed from its pedestal in Parco Ciani, a scenic lakeside park in Lugano, Switzerland, and later discovered in Lake Lugano by city […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Major Outflows, While Ether ETF Inflow Streak Ends
On Friday, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a sharp net outflow of $812.25 million — the second-largest single-day withdrawal ever recorded for these financial products. The sell-off wiped out recent gains and dragged the total net inflows down to $54.18 billion. Assets under management (AUM) also declined to $146.48 billion, which now accounts for […]
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Reaches New Peak, Expected to Ease in August
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has surged to a new all-time high of 127.6 trillion this week. However, the next adjustment, scheduled for August 9, is expected to reverse that trend slightly. Estimates suggest a roughly 3% decrease in difficulty, bringing it down to about 123.7 trillion. As of now, the average time to mine a block […]