Cryptocurrency & Blockchain News

Understanding Open USD: A New Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin Set to Disrupt Market

Open USD is set to disrupt the stablecoin market with partnerships from over 140 companies, offering fee-free minting and redemption.

New York Life's Bold Move into Tokenized High-Yield Corporate Bonds

New York Life ventures into tokenized high-yield bonds, offering investors a new way to access corporate bonds via USDC.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Face Record Outflows in June 2026

June 2026 marked a historic downturn for US spot Bitcoin ETFs, with record outflows and significant loss in Bitcoin value.

Phantom Strengthens Team with Ventuals Acquisition

Phantom has hired the Ventuals team, enhancing its trading capabilities in private company valuations and derivatives.

Pump.fun Discontinues Tokenized Agent Feature in Response to Community Feedback

Pump.fun ends Tokenized Agent feature to simplify operations, heeding community feedback about unhealthy competition in token launches.

Central Banks Set to Reduce Dollar Holdings: Implications for Investors

Central banks plan to reduce US dollar holdings, indicating a shift towards gold and other currencies in global reserves.

Strategic Shift at Strategy Inc. Raises Questions for Bitcoin Investors

Bitcoin's value dropped as Strategy Inc. announced plans to sell up to $1.25 billion in holdings, raising new questions for investors.

Understanding Ripple's XRPL Lending Protocol and Its Impact on Institutional Credit

Ripple's XRPL Lending Protocol allows institutions to lend against tokenized assets, enhancing liquidity access without asset liquidation.

BitGo Holdings Launches New DeFi Vault to Attract Institutional Investors

BitGo introduces a DeFi vault for institutions, allowing secure access to onchain yield strategies within a regulated environment.

Zerohash Launches Portfolio Strategies to Transform Crypto Management

Zerohash's new Portfolio Strategies offers wealth advisors enhanced crypto management tools via a single API connection.

The Impact of Open USD on Circle (CRCL): Market Reactions and Strategic Insights

Circle shares dropped 13% following the launch of Open USD backed by major firms. Explore the competitive landscape and Circle's response.

Knaken Faces Bankruptcy: Implications for the Dutch Crypto Market and Investors

Knaken, a Dutch crypto exchange, faces bankruptcy, leaving 30,000 customers unable to access their funds amid regulatory issues.

Len Tannenbaum Ventures into Private Credit with New Development Company

Len Tannenbaum returns to private credit with a new company focused on lower-middle-market firms, amid rising PIK loan concerns.

Strike Secures EU Approval for Bitcoin Payments, Navigating the MiCA Landscape

Strike has secured EU-wide authorization for crypto transactions, gaining a significant edge as the MiCA transition deadline approaches.

Webull Expands Cryptocurrency Trading Services to Canada

Webull has launched cryptocurrency trading in Canada, offering six digital assets with zero commission fees and accessible integration with existing accounts.

Private Bank in UAE Makes €120 Million Bitcoin Investment as a Long-Term Strategy

Goldman Lampe Private Bank in UAE invests €120 million in Bitcoin, reinforcing its strategy for digital assets as a store of value.