Why Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy Is Built for the Long Game

Michael Saylor has set out to reinvent how corporations think about their balance sheets. Since August 2020, his company — originally MicroStrategy, now rebranded simply as Strategy — has pursued one of the most aggressive Bitcoin accumulation campaigns in history. By September 2025, the firm had built a position of 640,031 BTC, worth over $73 […]

European Central Bank selects partners for digital euro project

The European Central Bank (ECB) has moved forward in the preparation phase for a possible digital euro, securing framework agreements with several technology firms tasked with building key components of the future central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a statement released Thursday, the ECB confirmed deals with seven companies — with at least one more […]

Bitcoin’s $120K Breakout Could Spark a Rapid Run Toward $150K

Bitcoin could be on track to hit a new record high of $150,000 before the end of 2025, as more investors move into safe-haven assets alongside gold, according to Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments. Speaking at Token2049 in Singapore, Edwards explained that Bitcoin’s recent rebound above the critical $120,000 level may pave the way […]

BNB Chain’s X Account Compromised — CZ Issues Warning on Phishing Links

The official X profile of BNB Chain, followed by nearly four million users, was taken over by hackers on Wednesday. The attackers used the account to promote phishing sites designed to steal funds from unsuspecting crypto holders. Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao quickly confirmed the breach, cautioning the community not to interact with any links […]

Metaplanet Climbs to 4th-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder After $600M Purchase

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has strengthened its position in the Bitcoin market with a massive new acquisition. The company revealed on Wednesday that it purchased 5,268 BTC valued at approximately $600 million, pushing its total holdings to 30,823 BTC. According to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, this latest move propels Metaplanet into the fourth spot among corporate Bitcoin holders, […]

Aptos joins forces with Trump family’s WLFI to roll out USD1 stablecoin

Layer-1 blockchain Aptos has revealed a new partnership with the Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI), aimed at launching the USD1 stablecoin on its network. Aptos co-founder and CEO Avery Ching explained that discussions with WLFI have been ongoing for some time, noting that the DeFi venture views Aptos as “one of the strongest technology […]

Strategy boosts Bitcoin stash with $22M buy, holdings now exceed 640,000 BTC

Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy Inc., the world’s largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin, has added to its reserves once again as the cryptocurrency briefly dipped below $110,000 last week. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Strategy picked up 196 BTC between Monday and Sunday, spending roughly $22.1 million. The purchase […]

Visa Direct pilots stablecoin use for instant global payments

Visa has kicked off a new pilot program that allows banks and financial institutions to use stablecoins as cash-like assets for funding cross-border transfers. The initiative, unveiled at SIBOS 2025, introduces the use of Circle’s USDC and EURC as pre-funded reserves in Visa Direct. According to Tuesday’s announcement, this enables near-instant settlement of international payouts. […]

How to Find Coins Before They Hit Binance or Coinbase

The crypto world moves fast. Every day, new tokens appear, and for sharp traders, the biggest wins often come from getting in early — before those tokens make it onto top-tier exchanges like Binance or Coinbase. Why? Because a listing on these platforms usually boosts liquidity, draws mainstream attention, and often sparks a strong price […]

October dubbed ‘ETF month’ as SEC faces 16 crypto fund deadlines

October could become a landmark month for the crypto sector, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expected to rule on a wave of exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications tied to digital assets. A total of 16 crypto-focused ETFs have final decision dates lined up throughout the month. The proposals span several well-known cryptocurrencies such […]