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Centrus Energy (LEU) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

President Trump's officials have repeatedly said that they are nearing trade deals with a number of countries, without releasing specifics of most of them.

Colgate sharpens its competitive edge in pet care, aiming to seize more market share.

The global asset manager, which boasts $1.8 trillion assets under management, has welcomed Kathleen Wrynn to manage its portfolio of crypto ETFs and other tokenized assets.

The UAE Machine Economy Free Zone envisions a world where tokenholders receive a share of the revenue from machine-economy activities.

GPN rolls out Genius for Retail, bundling payments, inventory and customer tools to power small business growth.

The payment giant's stablecoin product will soon be available on the blockchain network behind XLM.

Supply chain attacks in crypto exploit trusted dependencies, emerging as a major threat to crypto projects, which now have to stay vigilant on such threats.

Interactive Strength aims to launch the world's largest corporate AI-crypto treasury to boost shareholder value and incorporate AI tools.

The Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange joins a growing list of firms seeking to go public as investor optimism returns under the Trump administration.

Nvidia's AI pledge, trade deals and a $2.7T spending plan are powering renewed investor interest in the U.K. economy.

The US House Agriculture Committee voted to advance the CLARITY Act for digital assets as lawmakers in the House Financial Services Committee debated an amendment for developers.

Tractor Supply enhances presence in the pet space, leveraging its Petsense stores, the Allivet integration and the Tractor Supply Rx medications.

Synchrony teams up with OnePay and Walmart to launch Mastercard-powered credit cards, offering flexible financing options and boosting U.S. consumers' purchasing power from this fall.

SE rides Free Fire's momentum as Garena posts 51% bookings growth and eyes strong expansion with new game launches.

Chicago, June 10, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Circana, LLC today announced an expansion of its partnership with LiveRamp ( NYSE: RAMP ) , the leading data collaboration partner, to increase advertisers' access to retail insights for end-to-end marketing optimization.

NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Progyny, Inc. ( Nasdaq: PGNY ) , a global leader in women's health and family building solutions, today announced a new collaboration with Amazon's Health Benefits Connector to expand access to comprehensive women's health services.

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. BOISE, Idaho, June 10, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- The importance of high-performance memory has never been greater, fueled by its crucial role in supporting the growing demands of AI training and inference workloads in data ...

KO, MNST, KDP, PRMB, and ZVIA ride health and digital trends as innovation offsets cost headwinds in soft drinks.

Automating crypto trades with Grok 3 might seem promising, but issues like data loss and inaccurate signals can hurt your performance in a fast-paced market.

Automating crypto trades with Grok 3 might seem promising, but issues like data loss and inaccurate signals can hurt your performance in a fast-paced market.

Mercurity's $800M Bitcoin treasury financing plan would make the firm the 11th largest corporate Bitcoin holder after Galaxy Digital.

Mercurity’s $800 million Bitcoin treasury financing plan would make the firm the 11th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after Galaxy Digital.

Ethereum futures data shows momentum, with ETH price more than doubling since April lows, increasing the chance of a rally to $4,000 in the coming weeks.

Ether futures data shows momentum, with ETH price more than doubling since April lows, increasing the chance of a rally to $4,000 in the coming weeks.

The dollar index (DXY), a measure of the U.S. dollar’s strength against a basket of major global currencies, dropped below 98 for the first time since early 2022. This move signals a notable shift in global currency markets and could create a favorable environment for risk assets, especially cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin BTC. In recent years, a DXY reading above 100 has typically reflected dollar dominance and a risk-off sentiment, often weighing on equities and digital assets. Conversely, a weakening dollar eases financial conditions, boosts global liquidity, and tends to benefit speculati

Outgoing FSB Chair Klaas Knot says stablecoins and ETFs are accelerating crypto’s integration into traditional finance, raising systemic risk concerns.

Strategy (MSTR) has officially launched trading of its third " bitcoin-backed preferred stock", STRD, on the Nasdaq, with shares making their debut on Wednesday. The new security, formally named the 10% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock (STRD), closed the day slightly higher, gaining 0.24%. STRD offers a fixed 10% annual dividend, making it the highest-yielding instrument among Strategy’s capital offerings, which also include STRF and STRK. Unlike those, STRD is non-convertible and non-cumulative, meaning dividends are paid only when declared by the board and do not accrue if missed.

The Cypherock X1 employs a shard-based security model using cards with secure elements, to guard against the threat of wrench attacks.

Binance’s rollout in Syria features a full access launch, allowing Syrians to trade at least 300 tokens, including Bitcoin, XRP, Toncoin and more.

India is home to 16% of the world’s AI talent, second only to the U.S., according to a new BCG report on the country’s booming AI sector.

Ant International plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong and Singapore, signaling growing fintech interest in regulated crypto payment systems, Bloomberg reported.

Binance Holdings Ltd., the world’s biggest crypto exchange, is opening its platform to users in Syria, a month after US President Donald Trump said he will lift economic sanctions on the country.

The international unit of Alipay owner Ant Group plans to seek stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong and Singapore, Bloomberg reported on Thursday . Ant International will apply for a stablecoin issuer's license once the regulatory regime comes into effect in August, according to the report, citing people familiar with the matter. The firm is also planning to apply for a similar license in its native Singapore, as well as Luxembourg. Hong Kong has been establishing a stablecoin regime since 2023 , with the legislation expected to go into effect in August. Stablecoins are tokens pegged to the value

Mercurity Fintech Holding (MFH) is raising $800 million to establish a bitcoin BTC treasury, the company announced in a press release . The New York-based fintech group said the funds will support a multi-pronged strategy: acquiring bitcoin, storing it in blockchain-native custodial infrastructure, and integrating it into a system that includes tokenized treasury tools and staking services. That means Mercurity isn’t just betting on a BTC treasury, but it’s trying to move into a “yield-generating, blockchain-aligned reserve structure.” “Bitcoin will become an essential component of t

Alchemy Pay is preparing to launch 55 US tokenized ETFs and stocks on multiple networks, including Solana, via Backed’s xStocks.

Stablecoin-focused blockchain Plasma raised its deposit cap to $1 billion early Thursday — and hit that limit within 30 minutes. The new cap marks a doubling from the prior $500 million ceiling, which had itself been raised just days earlier following a community-driven outcry over bot activity and rapid sellout times. Plasma said the short-notice announcement was designed to give real users, such as those active in its Discord, a fairer shot at joining. But it’s not a token sale just yet. “Deposits are not the sale itself,” Plasma clarified in a post. “All funds remain fully owned b

XRP XRP fell 3.7% over the past 24 hours, reversing from a daily high of $2.288 to close near $2.260 after three rejections at the $2.33 resistance level. Despite forming a short-term double bottom at $2.250, declining recovery volume points to sustained bearish pressure. News Background XRP’s sharp pullback follows days of heightened volatility fueled by anticipation over a possible spot ETF decision from Franklin Templeton, expected later this month. While momentum had built around regulatory wins — including Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin approval in Dubai — the market's response to repe

Risk emanating from cryptoassets could soon become a serious threat to the financial system, according to outgoing Financial Stability Board Chair Klaas Knot.

Senators Warren and Blumenthal are demanding answers from Meta over renewed stablecoin plans, warning of risks to competition and privacy.

Michael Saylor says pandemic-era lockdowns and unabated money printing pushed him to convert his company’s massive cash reserves into Bitcoin.

Michael Saylor says pandemic-era lockdowns and unabated money printing pushed him to convert his company’s massive cash reserves into Bitcoin.

U.S. Bancorp CEO Gunjan Kedia says her bank is looking into stablecoins as its crypto custody business bounces back after struggling under Biden.

The father of an unnamed crypto entrepreneur was held captive at a property for several days until a May 3 police raid liberated him.

Wednesday's softer-than-expected U.S. inflation has likely set the stage for accelerated gains in bitcoin BTC, potentially to $200,000 by the end of the year, according to Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at 21Shares . "If BTC breaks out of the $105K-$110K range with conviction, we could see a sharp move to $120K and, more importantly, reach our year-end price target of $138.5K by the end of the summer," Mena told CoinDesk in an email. "Today’s CPI print may serve as a bullish catalyst for Bitcoin - and it may be the unlock that brings this target forward by several months. If momentum

ASIC has banned Glenda Rogan for misleading conduct after she allegedly transfered client funds into blacklisted crypto platform.

H100 Group’s shares surged after the Swedish health firm announced it had raised $10.6 million to stack more Bitcoin.

H100 Group’s shares surged after the Swedish health firm announced it had raised $10.6 million to stack more Bitcoin.

The decentralized physical infrastructure platform wants to scale and improve data infrastructure for vehicles in Japan.

Bitcoin selling will “peter off” once Bitcoin’s price moves above $130,000, says a crypto executive.

Hollywood studios are accusing Midjourney of rampant copyright infringement, citing unauthorized use of iconic characters.

USDC issuer Circle has put its stablecoin live on World Chain and has partnered with Matera to allow Brazilian banks to offer multicurrency payments.

Disney said it filed the complaint after its request to Midjourney to adopt anti-copyright infringement measures was ignored.

Bitcoin sentiment on social media has reached its highest point in seven months as Bitcoin has been flirting again with its all-time high.

Bitcoin sentiment on social media has reached its highest point in seven months as Bitcoin has been flirting again with its all-time high.

Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas. As Asia begins its Thursday business day, ETH is trading at $2,770. ETH is up almost 11% this month, according to CoinDesk market data, outperforming BTC, which rose 5%. Part of this could be because of institutional trading demand, and the fact that it's overtaken BTC in derivatives markets as sophisticated investors increasi

GameStop’s latest convertible senior note proposal pushed the stock price down further just days after Q1 revenue missed expectations.

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer reported an increase in BTC mined in May, an 18% jump from April, as the industry recovers from a tough spell.

The two men charged with kidnapping a Bitcoin investor in NYC have pleaded not guilty as wild new details emerge in a court appearance.

A final warning from Singapore’s regulator has prompted major crypto exchanges operating in the country without a permit to plan for a hasty exit.

A new Similarweb report reveals that ChatGPT commands 5.5 billion monthly visits while competitors struggle to make a fraction of that.

John Woeltz and William Duplessie reportedly pleaded not guilty to the kidnapping and false imprisonment of Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan in New York City.

Dogecoin skyrocketed after Elon Musk’s surprise apology to Trump amid fresh ETF optimism for the crypto market's leading meme coin.

GolfN’s CEO believes “everyone in crypto is golf-adjacent”

Bitcoin technical charts and encouraging US macroeconomic data could trigger a rally to $115,000.

Publicly traded fitness products company Interactive Strength plans to buy Fetch.ai tokens over the next 12 months for product integration.

Safe, the popular multiparty crypto wallet previously called Gnosis Safe, has launched a new development unit, Safe Labs, in a move aimed at consolidating its operations and sharpening its product roadmap after it was targeted in February's $1.4 billion ByBit hack — the largest crypto heist to date. The new entity will serve as the core development arm of Safe, which until now had outsourced technical work to a separate development firm, a structure commonly used across the crypto industry, Safe Labs Chief Executive Rahul Rumalla said on Wednesday. Safe Labs will operate directly under the u

Lower CPI and tariff rollbacks boost crypto’s outlook despite economic concerns and Fed rate uncertainty.

US regulators have asked Wall Street firms racing to launch Solana exchange-traded funds to revise their paperwork, a sign that the novel crypto investment products may be available to investors soon.

The recent wave of companies adding bitcoin to their balance sheets has not yielded universally positive results. Semler Scientific (SMLR), a medical technology firm that pivoted into bitcoin treasury strategy, has seen its stock fall over nearly 50% in 2025 to nearly the level it was at a bit more than one year ago when it first began to accumulate BTC. The company’s premium to its net asset value (NAV), often referred to as multiple-to-NAV (mNAV), has dropped below 1x. On a basic share count basis, its market cap sits at approximately $420 million compared to bitcoin holdings valued around

Weeks after a stablecoin bill stalled over Trump-linked concerns, the Senate advanced the GENIUS Act.

Weeks after a stablecoin bill stalled over Trump-linked concerns, the Senate advanced the GENIUS Act.

Shares of stablecoin issuer Circle spiked on Wednesday as its USDC token expands natively to another blockchain, World Chain.

The U.S. Senate took the initial steps toward final approval of its first major crypto legislation as members opened voting Wednesday on the bill to set standards for U.S. stablecoin issuers, clearing the highest procedural hurdle with a 68-30 result. In a moment that will mark the industry's greatest U.S. policy success to-date, the famously slow-moving Senate is on its way to clearing the legislation with wide bipartisan support. And as the crypto world watches the Senate reverse what had long been a crypto-resistant stance, the House of Representatives has also scored a pair of key votes to

The Senate advanced bipartisan stablecoin legislation supported by the crypto industry and President Donald Trump, with final passage of the measure likely next week.

The landmark bill’s odds of passage have been derailed by macro political forces, crypto policy leaders believe.

Senate Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal want Meta to explain what its stablecoin plans are. In a letter sent to the social media giant on Wednesday, the lawmakers asked the company formerly known as Facebook to detail its stablecoin ambitions and pointed to previous reports about issues Meta has had with scams, "alleged anticompetitive conduct," and privacy issues. Meta is considering using stablecoins for payments, Fortune reported last month. "If Meta controlled its own stablecoin, the company could further pry into consumers’ transactions and commercial activity," the let

Going against the recent trend of state governments in the U.S. pursuing cryptocurrency investments, the Connecticut General Assembly has thrown down a ban against that New England state following suit, even as others pursue digital assets reserves in their fiscal strategies. According to unanimous decisions in both its House and Senate , Connecticut passed a bill this week that blocks any part of the state's government from an ability to "purchase, hold, invest in or establish a reserve of virtual currency," and it also prohibits accepting crypto payments. This runs counter to efforts in stat

Bitcoin price trades near its all-time high as ETH and several altcoins start fresh rallies.

OS1 is set to disappear next week, and some traders aren’t happy

The global asset manager, which boasts $1.8 trillion assets under management, has welcomed Kathleen Wrynn to manage its portfolio of crypto ETFs and other tokenized assets.

The global asset manager, which boasts $1.8 trillion assets under management, has welcomed Kathleen Wrynn to manage its portfolio of crypto ETFs and other tokenized assets.

Péter Szilágyi, a former Ethereum Foundation employee and the lead Geth developer, said the organization repeatedly undermined his team.

Stripe is cozying up to crypto even more with its latest acquisition, adding crypto wallet infrastructure firm Privy.

Bitcoin enters a unique market phase as rising long-term holder dominance and compressed volatility could potentially trigger a fresh round of price discovery.

The crypto exchange is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a sweeping brand transformation and pushes into AI and RWAs.

Ether (ETH) ETH drifted around $2,770 for most of Tuesday until roughly 8 p.m. ET, when officials said negotiators in London had forged a draft U.S.–China trade framework. The outline — till awaiting presidential approval — would see Beijing resume rare-earth exports while Washington eases curbs on advanced-technology sales. At 8:04 a.m. ET on Wednesday, former U.S. president Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that “OUR DEAL WITH CHINA IS DONE,” pending his and President Xi’s formal approval. Trump claimed the accord would leave U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports effectively at 55 pe

The UAE Machine Economy Free Zone envisions a world where tokenholders receive a share of the revenue from machine-economy activities.

The United States is on the brink of a new technological frontier – one powered by blockchain and digital assets. These assets are not just the next phase of the internet, but lay the foundation for a more secure, decentralized, and inclusive financial future. From reimagining global payments to protecting data privacy, the potential of blockchain-based systems is endless. Despite the promise of this technology, the United States remains without a clear, comprehensive federal regulatory framework for digital assets. This absence has created uncertainty for innovators, consumers and investors

Stripe is acquiring crypto wallet infrastructure provider Privy, as part of its broader plan to make blockchain tools easier to integrate into mainstream digital products. Privy creates embedded wallets for apps and websites, sparing users from having to sign up for external crypto wallets like MetaMask. Terms of the transaction, which was first reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by Privy , weren’t disclosed. The firm’s technology is used by decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, restaurant loyalty firm Blackbird, and HR platform Toku to simplify onboarding and reduce user drop-off. Privy re

The acquisition of Privy follows Stripe’s entry into the stablecoin market in 2024.

The Cosmos ecosystem token has established key support levels around $4.50 as traders navigate the complex interplay between traditional finance concerns and digital asset opportunities. Ethereum whales have doubled their transaction activity in 24 hours, with large transaction volumes surging 164.14% to $7.84 billion, potentially signaling the start of an altcoin season, of which ATOM would benefit. ATOM-USD experienced a volatile trading session with a 3.5% range, showing strong volume support at the $4.502 level where buyers stepped in with 1.63M volume. Technical Analysis Breakdown ATOM-US

ETH price rising to around $2,850 drove the whale’s $11 million leveraged long into $366,000 paper profit.

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The payment giant's stablecoin product will soon be available on the blockchain network behind XLM.

OneBalance raised $20 million to launch a developer toolkit enabling one-click crosschain crypto transactions, aiming to fix fragmented UX and boost app conversions.

Bitcoin BTC mining firm Bitdeer (BTDR) increased its self-mining capacity and expanded its international operations in May, according to the company’s monthly update . The Singapore-based firm mined 196 BTC last month — up 18% from April — as it pushed forward the deployment of its SEALMINER A2 rigs across data centers in the U.S., Norway, and Bhutan. The company’s proprietary hashrate now sits at 13.6 exahashes per second (EH/s), thanks to the energization of 3.9 EH/s worth of SEALMINER A1 machines and the ongoing rollout of the A2 line. Bitdeer also shipped 1.6 EH/s of SEALMINER A2 u

Spot Ethereum ETFs generated $125 million in inflows on Tuesday, representing their best daily performance since early February.

OpenAI’s o3 model resisted shutdown in safety tests, raising concerns about AI alignment and control.

Filecoin FIL has established a higher trading range amid significant market volatility, with multiple price bounces confirming support levels around $2.68-$2.69, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. The token is currently 3.6% higher over 24 hours, trading around $2.755. The price action comes as ether ETH whales return to the market, potentially signaling the start of renewed interest in alternative cryptocurrencies. The broader market gauge, the CoinDesk 20, was 0.8% higher at publication time. Technical Analysis: FIL-USD demonstrated resilient price action over the 24-

BTC stable ahead of CPI, SOL ETFs coming soon, SPX hits ATHFOMO HOUR EP376BTC steady ahead of CPI today. SOL outperforms, SEC may approve staking ETFs. HYPE hits another ATH as DeFi coins surge. ETH perp volume surpasses BTC over 24hrs. ETH back above its 200 DMA. Metalpha buys $48.5m ETH. Bear market not coming back: Saylor. $200k BTC prediction conservative: Bernstein. Lummis calls to revise crypto tax laws. SEC initiates reviews of 21Shares SUI ETF. 60% of Fortune 500 working on crypto projects. Synaptogenix to acquire $10m TAO. Bullish files for IPO. xAI to integrate Polymarket with X data

The Trump administration, supported by major US crypto firms, has largely dismantled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leaving consumers vulnerable.

TON, the Telegram-linked cryptocurrency, saw a short-term bearish-to-bullish reversal pattern in recent trading, finding key support at $3.25 after significant selling pressure triggered a volume spike of over 152K in a single hour, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. The CoinDesk 20 — an index of the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, excluding stablecoins, memecoins and exchange coins — is up 2.5% in the last 24 hours. Technical Analysis • Price declined from $3.33 to $3.26, representing a 2% decrease over 24 hours. • Significant volume-driven se

Privy said it would still operate as an “independent product” despite the acquisition

Binance’s BNB token moved higher in the last 24 hours, defying broad market unease driven by geopolitical and economic crosswinds. The coin gained 1.75%, rising from $659.72 to $670.91, as investors monitored resistance levels near $674 for signs of a breakout. The token’s performance comes amid the backdrop of a U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showing inflation came in lower than expected in May, boosting risk asset prices, with the S&P 500 moving up 0.3% in today’s session so far, and the NASDAQ rising 0.4%. Meanwhile, CoinDesk 20, a broader digital assets market gauge, rose 2.6

Despite billions flowing through centralised exchanges daily, there remains no consistent way to evaluate their underlying operational quality. Surface-level metrics dominate, and transparency varies widely. CoinDesk’s Exchange Benchmark report addresses this gap by offering a structured, independently verified framework to assess counterparty risk. The April 2025 edition of the Exchange Benchmark report is our most comprehensive assessment to date. It covers 89 exchanges across spot and derivatives markets and features refined scoring across all eight categories, a more robust regulatory me

Stripe Inc. agreed to acquire crypto wallet provider Privy, building on the payment company’s recent acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure firm Bridge.

As government overreach and institutional interests reshape the blockchain landscape, it's time to return to Bitcoin's founding vision: a truly decentralized, immutable currency free from state and corporate control.

Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones says bitcoin isn’t just a speculative asset — it’s a necessity in the current economic environment. In a Bloomberg TV interview , Jones argued that the U.S. is stuck in a “debt trap” and that policymakers will likely keep real interest rates below inflation to reduce the burden. President Trump, Jones said, is will likely appoint an "uber-dovish" Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell, whose term atop the U.S. central bank ends next year. That means higher prices, lower purchasing power and greater risk for traditional portfolios, Jones continued. To

World Chain, the blockchain of Sam Altman-backed World Network, is now host to natively minted USDC, the stablecoin issued by recently listed crypto firm Circle (CRCL), the companies said on Wednesday. World Network also joined Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP V2), allowing holders to move USDC across a range of blockchains. Some 2 million World Network users already held bridged USDC, and this has now been upgraded to native USDC issued directly by Circle, according to a press release. Businesses can use Circle Mint to directly convert between fiat and USDC on the layer-2 blockc

Supply chain attacks in crypto exploit trusted dependencies, emerging as a major threat to crypto projects, which now have to stay vigilant on such threats.

Bitwise Asset Management is tapping into the fervor surrounding GameStop’s (GME) bitcoin pivot with the launch of a new exchange-traded fund designed to offer exposure to GME and income. Dubbed the Bitwise GME Option Income Strategy ETF (IGME), the fund will apply a covered call strategy to both provide exposure to GameStop’s share performance and regular income for investors. GameStop purchased 4,710 BTC for over $500 million late last month, following its raising of $1.3 billion via convertible debt to initiate a bitcoin treasury strategy. This new fund will be managed by Jeff Park, Bitw

HYPE token outperforms major cryptos with 12.4% weekly gains as Hyperliquid's DEX gains traction in perpetual futures trading.

HYPE token outperforms major cryptos with 12.4% weekly gains as Hyperliquid's DEX gains traction in perpetual futures trading.

Strategy has inspired a wave of copycats to join the corporate Bitcoin treasury wave, but they haven’t been battle-tested and entered at higher average prices.

Bitcoin may see more upside if the world’s two largest trading nations finalize their tariff deals, ending global economic uncertainty.

Franklin Templeton’s Roger Bayston tells Blockworks that stablecoins and market funds ‘complement’ each other

Bitcoin climbs toward $110K as May inflation comes in lower than expected, boosting hopes for Fed rate cuts and crypto momentum.

Connecticut has joined the growing number of US states rejecting the notion of a state Bitcoin reserve, prohibiting government entities from making crypto investments and payments.

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index . The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3283.15, up 0.4% (+13.33) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Eight of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: AAVE (+2.8%) and BCH (+1.9%). Laggards: POL (-2.1%) and DOT (-1.1%). The CoinDesk 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally.

DogeOS will facilitate the launch of approximately 15 casual games via PlaysOut, with Dogecoin rewards and Doginals-based assets.

Tokenization platform Ondo Finance ONDO has debuted its flagship U.S. treasury-backed token on XRP Ledger (XRPL), giving institutional investors new tools to manage cash on the blockchain. Qualified purchasers can mint and redeem Ondo Short-Term U.S. Government Treasuries (OUSG) tokens around the clock using Ripple’s U.S. dollar stablecoin RLUSD, the press release said. Initial supply of the token on XRPL is $30 million to ensure liquidity, the firms said. "This integration strengthens our commitment to providing reliable and composable infrastructure at the intersection of traditional finan

Global credit rating giant Moody's Ratings and tokenization startup Alphaledger have completed a test run showing that municipal bond credit ratings can be embedded into blockchain-based securities, the companies told CoinDesk. The trial, conducted on the Solana SOL blockchain, showcases how credit ratings—typically distributed through proprietary data terminals—could be integrated into tokenized assets on public blockchains. In the proof of concept, a simulated municipal bond was tokenized using Alphaledger’s platform. The bond’s credit rating, provided by Moody’s, was automatically

PayPal (PYPL) is bringing its PYUSD stablecoin to the Stellar blockchain network to strengthen the dollar-pegged token's position in cross-border remittances and payment financing, the companies said on Wednesday. PYUSD, which already operates on Ethereum and Solana, will expand to Stellar to explore new areas like payment financing, or "PayFi". This allows small and medium-sized businesses that face delayed receivables or pre-funding requirements to access new sources of real-time working capital, disbursed in PYUSD, according to a press release. That capital can be used to pay suppliers, man

Users will eventually be able to transfer ASTR to any Superchain network, according to OP Labs’ Zain Bacchus.

Surging onchain activity, rising spot Solana ETF approval chances, and derivatives metrics suggest that SOL’s bullish price momentum could continue toward $300.

Bitcoin BTC and AI data center operator IREN plans to raise $450 million through a private sale of convertible senior notes, the company said in a press release . The notes, due in 2029, will be offered to qualified institutional buyers and could expand by another $50 million if initial purchasers take up an optional allotment. The unsecured notes will pay semiannual interest and can be converted into IREN’s ordinary shares under certain conditions. The company has the option to redeem the notes starting in mid-2028 if its stock trades at 30% above the conversion price for a set period. IREN

There was good news on the U.S. inflation front in May as both the headline and core rates of the Consumer Price Index rose less than forecast. The CPI rose 0.1% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economist forecasts had been for 0.2% and April's pace was 0.2%. On a year-over-year basis, the CPI climbed 2.4% against estimates for 2.5% and April's 2.3% Core CPI, which strips out the volatile food and energy categories, rose 0.1% last month versus forecasts for 0.3% and 0.2% in April. Year-over-year core CPI was 2.8% versus an expected 2.9% and 2.8% in April. Markets hold to ra

Interactive Strength aims to launch the world’s largest corporate AI-crypto treasury to boost shareholder value and incorporate AI tools.

Interactive Strength aims to launch the world’s largest corporate AI-crypto treasury to boost shareholder value and incorporate AI tools.

LIBRA’s collapse triggered fraud claims, insider trading accusations, and calls for Argentine President Javier Milei’s impeachment.

Fitness-equipment manufacturer Interactive Strength (TRNR) said it entered into a securities purchase agreement to raise as much as $500 million for buying Fetch.ai's FET token as a crypto treasury strategy. The Nasdaq-listed company is already in the process of buying the tokens after raising $55 million of new capital from ATW Partners and DWF Labs, it said in a release shared with CoinDesk. “Digital assets are rapidly becoming an essential part of global financial infrastructure and AI is the biggest technological leap in our lifetime,” CEO Trent Ward said in the statement. “We believ

Binance Wallet rolled out its Binance Alpha Earn Hub on Wednesday. The hub will reward users that provide liquidity on Alpha token token pools, offering a form of annual interest generated by trading fees generated from these pools. The introduction of the hub comes as Binance Wallet surpassed $12.5 billion in daily on-chain volume, a record high spurred by increased activity around Binance Alpha, a platform that which hosts token launches and airdrops. “Reaching a new all-time high of $12.5 billion in daily on-chain trading volume reflects the growing demand from users actively engaging wit

FTX creditors are awaiting progress on at least $2.2 billion worth of disputed claims, with some users reporting issues with the KYC verification process.

By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin (BTC) briefly rose past $110,000 after headlines out of London pointed to progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. It's now dropped back to remain little changed over 24 hours while the CoinDesk 20 ( CD20 ) index rose 2%, suggesting a rotation into altcoins. One factor keeping bitcoin at bay and the preference for altcoins might be that the agreement out of London remains tentative, still needing sign-off from both Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. In traditional markets, the reaction was also mixed. Asian equitie

Ukrainian lawmakers have taken the first step towards the creation of a crypto reserve. A group of eight deputies of Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, submitted a bill which would authorize the country's National Bank to include "virtual assets in the gold and foreign exchange reserves," on Tuesday. The bill's principal sponsor is Yaroslav Zheleznyak, who serves as first deputy chairman of the Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy. Zheleznyak described the bill as a "step [to] integrate Ukraine into global financial innovations," in a post on Telegram. "Proper management of cryp

The CBI’s investigation revealed advanced social engineering operations being used to exploit jurisdictional gaps to target foreign victims.

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has officially assumed the role of CEO of the Polygon Foundation, marking a pivot in the organization’s leadership makeup and a sweeping overhaul of the network's longterm roadmap. Nailwal, who launched the project in 2017 when it was still called Matic Network, will consolidate control and reorient the team toward AggLayer — Polygon’s new cross-chain liquidity protocol that promises seamless interoperability across networks. "This renewed control marks the beginning of a strategic push for Polygon to reclaim its position at the forefront of Web3," the

MEXC introduces a $100 million fund to protect users from platform breaches, hacks and technical failures, with real-time wallet transparency.

Connecticut's comprehensive law overhauls digital asset regulations while 31 other states weigh Bitcoin reserve proposals.

VivoPower International (VVPW), the Nasdaq-listed company transitioning into a digital asset treasury play, has plans to put $100 million worth of XRP XRP tokens to work. The firm announced Wednesday it has partnered with layer-1 blockchain Flare FLR to deploy $100 million XRP to generate yield on its treasury holdings. The initiative marks the first large-scale use of Flare’s FAssets system, which enables non-smart contract tokens like XRP to interact with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, the press release said. VivoPower plans to generate yield through Flare-native protocols such as

Crypto exchange Bullish confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the situation. The company aims to capitalize on renewed enthusiasm for digital assets driven by pro-crypto policy signals from the Trump administration and follows last week's IPO of stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL), whose shares soared 168% on the first day of trading. The FT did not distinguish between Bullish Exchange and its parent, Bullish Group, the Peter Thiel-backed company that is also the parent of CoinDesk. The confidential filing with

PancakeSwap now offers one-click crosschain swaps with Across Protocol, aiming to reduce bridge risk and improve DeFi user experience across Arbitrum, Base and BNB Chain.

Dogecoin {{DOGE}] jumped 4.8% over the past 24 hours, climbing from 18 cents to 19 cents amid renewed bullish momentum and significant trading volume. The rally, marked by a V-shaped recovery from key support levels, is indicative of DOGE’s resilience as it attracts attention from both retail and institutional investors. News Background Dogecoin’s latest rally comes amid renewed interest in meme coins and growing speculation around a potential DOGE ETF. According to Polymarket data, traders now estimate a 51% chance of SEC approval for a DOGE ETF in 2025, a development that could bring sub

The Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange joins a growing list of firms seeking to go public as investor optimism returns under the Trump administration.

Bitcoin BTC stayed steady above $109,500 in Asian morning hours Wednesday, a rebound that started after last week’s profit-taking. However, all eyes are on ether ETH with traders commenting on upside volatility in the weeks to come and reporting record volumes for certain ETH-based products on some exchanges. ETH zoomed 5% in the past 24 hours, leading gains among majors. “Investors are finally recognizing the compelling investment opportunity that Ethereum presents. It’s still trading well below its all-time highs, while bitcoin is already near its ATH levels,” said Jeff Mei, COO at B

Bitcoin BTC stayed steady above $109,500 in Asian morning hours Wednesday, a rebound that started after last week’s profit-taking. However, all eyes are on ether ETH with traders commenting on upside volatility in the weeks to come and reporting record volumes for certain ETH-based products on some exchanges. ETH zoomed 5% in the past 24 hours, leading gains among majors. “Investors are finally recognizing the compelling investment opportunity that Ethereum presents. It’s still trading well below its all-time highs, while bitcoin is already near its ATH levels,” said Jeff Mei, COO at B

The CLARITY Act will move to the House floor after the House Financial Services Committee voted to advance the crypto market structure bill in a 32 to 19 vote.

Two House committees have advanced the CLARITY Act, setting the stage for a floor vote that could shift primary crypto oversight.

A Barcelona court has launched a criminal probe into crypto firm Shirtum after star footballers allegedly promoted a failed NFT scheme.

ETF analysts say the Securities and Exchange Commission could approve Solana, Ether staking and crypto index ETFs as soon as next month.

Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish is pursuing a public listing and follows last week's successful debuts from the crypto industry.

OpenTrade has raised $7 million in a strategic round led by Notion Capital and Mercury Fund, with backing from a16z crypto, AlbionVC, and CMCC Global. The latest funding brings the London-based company’s total haul to $11 million in just six months, a signal of investor confidence in the startup’s push to bring yield-bearing stablecoins to users in unstable economies. The company runs a “yield-as-a-service” platform designed for fintech apps, exchanges, and neobanks. Clients like Criptan in Spain and Littio in Colombia use OpenTrade’s backend to let users earn interest — up to 9% �

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau acting enforcement director Cara Petersen has quit, saying that she has never “seen the ability to perform our core mission so under attack.”

Nearly 30% of the 100 executives at a Fortune 500 firm said their company has plans or is interested in stablecoins, up from 8% who said the same last year.

GameStop shares slid over 3.5% after-hours on Tuesday, falling to just above $29 after the video game retailer missed revenue estimates for Q1.

Decentralized Layer 1 blockchain XRP Ledger's (XRPL) sidechain that's compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is set to go live in the second quarter, Jaazi Cooper, director of product management at Ripple, and David Schwartz, Ripple's chief technology officer said at the ongoing APEX 2025 conference in Singapore. EVM compatibility refers to the ability of the blockchain to run Ethereum-based decentralized applications and smart contracts seamlessly. The XRPL EVM sidechain testnet went live early this year and is experiencing rapid growth, according to Peersyst Technologies. "87 new

Decentralized Layer 1 blockchain XRP Ledger's (XRPL) sidechain that's compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is set to go live in the second quarter, Jaazi Cooper, director of product management at Ripple, and David Schwartz, Ripple's chief technology officer said at the ongoing APEX 2025 conference in Singapore. EVM compatibility refers to the ability of the blockchain to run Ethereum-based decentralized applications and smart contracts seamlessly. The XRPL EVM sidechain testnet went live early this year and is experiencing rapid growth, according to Peersyst Technologies. "87 new

Strategy’s Michael Saylor claims that “all the evidence” indicates Bitcoin is unlikely to face another crypto winter anytime soon.

Group seeking to tap a wave of enthusiasm for digital assets as Trump vows to cut regulations

Swiss crypto bank Sygnum sees a potential concentration risk for Bitcoin that could deter central banks from adopting it as a reserve asset.

SINGAPORE – Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of crypto company Ripple Labs, stated at the XRP Ledger Apex, the Ripple (XRP) community conference in Singapore, that he remains bullish on stablecoins – a sentiment he said is reinforced by the recent blockbuster Circle CRCL initial public offering (IPO) . "Circle IPO's clearly went very well. That's a reflection of investor interest in crypto, both institutions and retail. The financial future will be blockchain-based," Garlinghouse said at Apex. Garlinghouse said that one factor in the success of Circle's IPO is the market's fundamental belief that th

Bitcoin Core dev Gloria Zhao says the data limit for OP_RETURN will be raised in October, infuriating several Bitcoin users who prefer images, text and audio to stay off the blockchain.

Bitcoin is trading close to two-week highs near $110,000 as investors await U.S. inflation data that may shape the Fed’s rate outlook.

ETH open interest reached a record $40 billion as Ether price rallied above $2,800 for the first time in 15 weeks.

Newly elected president Lee Jae-myung has been supportive of the industry in a country where crypto is popular.

The exchange's latest State of Crypto report found that 60% of Fortune 500 companies were working on blockchain initiatives.

The Bitcoin mining firm, which aims to go public as soon as this year, has 215 Bitcoin on its balance sheet, according to a recent SEC filing.

President Donald Trump's pick to be chairman of the U.S. commodities watchdog, Brian Quintenz, fielded crypto questions more than any other topic at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, and he assured the lawmakers that the agency can walk a middle ground between unhampered innovation and robust consumer safeguards. Even as Quintenz awaits the Senate Agriculture Committee's vote on whether to advance his nomination as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Congress is working on market structure legislation that could elevate that agency as the marquee regulator of U.S. c

Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor of Strategy (MSTR) dismissed quantum computing risks to BTC, calling the threat overblown and manageable.

Aptos' APT token surged more than 4% following a bullish breakout, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. The token smashed through resistance at the $5 level and is currently 4.2% higher, trading around $5.065. Despite facing a 19% monthly decline and competition from emerging blockchain platforms, APT's recent price action suggests potential accumulation before its next significant move, according to the model. The broader market gauge, the CoinDesk 20 was 3% higher at publication time. Technical Analysis: APT established strong support at 4.927 after breaking through the

ARK Invest highlighted multiple bullish signals for Bitcoin as its price hovers just below the all-time high mark set in May.

Analysts are lowering their earnings estimates for Big Tech, while BTC continues to outperform top names

Solana SOL surged 5% in after U.S. hours on Tuesday on a Blockworks report saying that U.S. regulators are moving forward in the regulatory process necessary to make spot SOL exchange-traded funds (ETF) reality. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly asked prospective issuers to amend their S-1 filings in the next week, according to the story, and will comment on the paperwork in the next 30 days after submission. SOL jumped above $164 in the minutes following the report, up nearly 5% over the past 24 hours. After the debut of bitcoin BTC and ether ETH spot ETFs in the U.S. las

Bitcoin Miner turns the crypto mining grind into a colorful mobile game, plus it pays you actual BTC for playing. Here’s what you need to know.

Yield for assets is often calculated over at least one-day periods, a problem that blockchain composability could address, according to the asset manager.

Ether (ETH) ETH began the 24-hour session around $2,576 in early Asian trading, briefly dipped to $2,562 on light volume, then saw buying interest surge around 21:00 UTC on June 9 as turnover topped 436,000 coins, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. A second wave of demand just before 11:00 UTC on June 10 drove ether through the $2,700 barrier to a 24-hour high of $2,783; by press time it was trading at $2,744.87, up 6.54 percent on 560,900 coins (US$1.51 billion) moved. Social sentiment has turned decidedly bullish. A popular trader on X said the move amounted to ether

Filings with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission showed only a few small contributions from individuals tied to crypto companies for various candidates.

Meme coins are mooning again, and there's at least three tokens that stand out among the pack.

The updates could set the Solana ETFs on a path to approval within the next few months

The US House Agriculture Committee voted to advance the CLARITY Act for digital assets as lawmakers in the House Financial Services Committee debated an amendment for developers.

Trump’s tax cuts and soaring US debt fuel Bitcoin’s rise as a hedge against sovereign default risks, potentially pushing BTC price toward $200,000 or more by 2025.

Grok scans posts and sentiment shifts on X to help crypto traders identify early signals, memes and macro-driven momentum plays.

A new middleware layer promises lightning-fast confirmations and private orderflow on Ethereum mainnet

Bitcoin’s BTC rise to new all-time highs is happening on a backdrop of deep economic strain, according to a new report from Cathie Wood-led ARK Invest. Bitcoin's 11.1% climb in May, outpaced gold and broke through key resistance levels, said ARK. Gains also coincided with clear signs of stress in the housing and auto sectors, traditionally seen as pillars of U.S. consumer strength. In housing, the number of sellers has far outpaced buyers, a trend ARK links to the Federal Reserve’s steep rate hikes since 2022. With affordability deteriorating, pressure is mounting on prices in what remains

Ethereum’s dominance in staking, the spot crypto ETFs, and improving investor sentiment all point toward a sustained ETH price rally.

The House Agriculture Committee sent a major bipartisan message with a 47-6 advancement of the U.S. crypto market structure bill on Tuesday, marking the first of several expected developments in the advancement of digital assets legislation expected this week. A second congressional panel, the House Financial Services Committee, was also hashing out some of the final details on Tuesday on the bill to set up digital assets market oversight, and at the same time, the Senate's legislation to regulate stablecoin issuers was rolling toward a final vote. This year's effort to finally set the U.S. st

Uniswap, Aave, and Sky all started out as platforms on Ethereum.

The U.K.'s financial services regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), appointed a deputy chief executive for the first time, naming Sarah Pritchard to the role as it looks to bolster its oversight of the crypto and digital assets industry. "The new role has been created to reflect the FCA’s expanding remit, with … regulation of stablecoin and crypto firms as well as buy now pay later activities," the FCA said on Tuesday. The country's regulatory regime trails that of the nearby European Union, which already has a transnational licensing framework in place with its Markets in Cryp

Ethereum's ether ETH token, which has been in the shadows of bitcoin BTC for a long time, is now becoming the new favorite. Data from TradingView shows that the spread between Volmex's annualized 30-day ether implied volatility index (EVIV) and bitcoin's 30-day index (BVIV) has jumped to 34%, the highest since November 2022. Back then, the FTX exchange went bust, destroying billions in investor wealth. The widening spread indicates that the market expects significantly larger price swings for ether, and perhaps the broader crypto market, compared to bitcoin in the coming weeks. Ether has recen

Decentralized finance (DeFi) firm Aave is arriving on Soneium, the Ethereum L2 blockchain linked to Japanese electronics giant Sony, the companies said on Tuesday. Decentralized finance, which shot to prominence during the so-called “DeFi summer” of 2020, is resurgent , amid a huge growth in stablecoins and crypto-backed lending. The integration of GHO, Aave’s decentralized overcollateralized stablecoin, into Sonieum is being explored for real-world use cases in payments, savings, and digital commerce, according to a press release. Soneium’s 7-million user ecosystem already includes Un

Guggenheim’s Treasury-backed fixed-income product will be available on the XRP Ledger.

In 2012, a doctor offered fertility treatment discounts for customers paying in BTC

The Open Network (TON) cryptocurrency has demonstrated strong momentum, rising 4.1% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. The price action formed a clear uptrend with higher lows and higher highs, breaking through key short-term resistance levels on high trading volume before consolidating near $3.35. The CoinDesk 20 — an index of the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, excluding exchange coins, memecoins and stablecoins — is up 3.7% in the same period of time. Technical Analysis • TON climbed from $3.20 to a peak of $3.39, represe

ETH leads majors, DeFi coins soar, HYPE hits ATHFOMO HOUR EP375ETH leads majors as BTC briefly hits $110k. Staking not a securities transaction: Atkins. Atkins set to remove regulatory barriers for DeFi. AAVE & UNI lead DeFi coins higher. HYPE hits ATH, assistance fund now owns $1bn. Staked Ethereum hits ATH. Circle hits 4x IPO price. South Korea unveils plan to allow stablecoins. BTC Coinbase premium at 4-month high. Crypto fund assets hit record high in May. BlackRock BTC ETF fastest ever to hit $70bn AUM . Siebert to raise $100m to buy crypto. Japan’s ANAP adopts BTC reserve. Societe Gene

Cardano's native token ADA ADA added 3% in the past 24 hours after Nasdaq said it expanded its crypto benchmark index from five to nine assets, adding ADA alongside XRP XRP, Solana SOL and Stellar XLM. ADA experienced significant price volatility overnight, establishing a 8.8% trading range between $0.66 and $0.72, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis. It was recently trading at $0.6951. Trading volumes for ADA have increased 68% over the past 24 hours, suggesting active market participation despite uncertain conditions. Its addition to the Nasdaq index could significantly incre

Bitcoin is due a modest consolidation phase before taking a run at price discovery, says the latet analysis — will US inflation data help it get there?

Wall Street’s ETF machine kicked into high gear just hours after Circle Internet Group Inc. went public, riding the frenzied initial public offering of the stablecoin giant as crypto technologies enter mainstream finance.

Avalanche’s token AVAX is demonstrating short-term strength, climbing from $20.91 to a peak of $22.47, which represents a 7.4% range, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. The token then experienced a 1.65% correction. AVAX is up 4.2% in the last 24 hours. The CoinDesk 20 — an index of the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, excluding exchange coins, memecoins and stablecoins — is up 3.7% in the same period of time. Technical Analysis • Two high-volume breakout periods drove significant price action: 5% surge with volume exceeding 1.4M, and 2.1% gain

While headlines proclaim the NFT market’s demise, NFTs are quietly shifting from speculative assets to essential digital infrastructure. NFTs are moving beyond speculation to underpin gaming, AI and Web3.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's Democratic Party submitted a bill to parliament that would allow qualifying companies to issue stablecoins , Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The Digital Asset Basic Act is aimed at improving transparency and encouraging competition in cryptocurrency, Bloomberg said. Companies would be able to issue their own stablecoins provided they have at least 500 million won ($368,000) in equity capital and can guarantee refunds through reserves as well as receiving approval from the Financial Services Commission. Lee, voted in as president last week, made a number of

Cybercriminals hijack or impersonate trusted X accounts to post phishing links that lead users to fake sites or malicious smart contracts designed to steal crypto.

Long-term holder (LTH) bitcoin supply, as tracked by Glassnode, has surged to a record 14.46 million BTC, signaling confidence that price gains are in store. LTHs, defined as investors holding bitcoin BTC for at least 155 days, are often seen as "smart money," strategically buying during price dips and selling during bull market peaks. This all-time high in LTH supply suggests that seasoned investors anticipate higher prices, a pattern historically associated with significant price rallies. From March to June, LTH supply increased by approximately 500,000 BTC, while short-term holders (STHs) s

Decentralized exchange aggregator 1inch claims up to 6.5% better swap rates after its latest update.

Got scammed or worried about Bitcoin fraud? Learn how sharing your story with Chainabuse and Scamwatch can help protect you and others from falling victim.

American Bitcoin, backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has quietly amassed over $23 million in BTC while preparing to go public via a Gryphon merger.

Cointelegraph and Audius are launching a remix contest to spotlight how decentralized platforms are empowering artists and redefining creative ownership to reshape the music industry.

Virtual reality metaverse game Verse World launched a Solana token via Pump.fun that skyrocketed to a $112 million market cap.

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index . The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3257.3, up 3.3% (+103.91) since 4 p.m. ET on Monday. All 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: UNI (+21.6%) and AAVE (+17.0%). Laggards: XRP (+0.6%) and BTC (+0.9%). The CoinDesk 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally.

Participants in the layer-1 blockchain’s DeFi ecosystem earn Aura points through trading, liquidity, lending and quests.

The 78-year-old bank said that stablecoins could now be used to purchase or redeem tokenized securities, too.

The future of money has arrived, with 60% of Fortune 500 companies actively working on blockchain initiatives, digital asset exchange Coinbase (COIN) said in its second quarter State of Crypto report published Tuesday. Stablecoin usage is exploding with a 54% growth in supply year-on-year, more than one third of small and medium sized businesses (SMB) are using crypto, and 60% of Fortune 500 companies are working on blockchain projects, the report said. Adoption is expected to continue to grow. Twenty percent of Fortune 500 executives said that onchain initiatives were a key part of their comp

Long-time Ethereum advocate William Mougayar is to be the curator and editor of the Ethereum Market Research Center (EMRC) , a community-led initiative aimed at raising the profile of the blockchain's ecosystem among institutional and professional audiences. EMRC will feature contributions from prominent builders, researchers and analysts across the Ethereum landscape. It will include original research authored by EMRC contributors, curated material by external sources, thought-leadership pieces and a real-time news feed. Ethereum comprises a large and innovative ecosystem that plays host to t

After a successful rollout of its first digital ledger-linked debt offering, Guggenheim Treasury Services is expanding the product in a tie-up with crypto firm Ripple.

The Bitget report highlights the severity of deepfake scams, urging both individuals and organizations to adopt more stringent preventive measures.

Bitcoin exposure may provide a lucrative financial opportunity for Apple’s stock buyback program, according to Michael Saylor.

By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin BTC treasury-holding companies continue to be a significant driver of momentum as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap trades just below the $110,000 mark, up 2% in the past 24 hours, and just 2% short of the record high it set last month. Even so, it's underperforming the broader market, as measured by the CoinDesk 20 Index, which has gained 3.4%, and ether ETH, which is more than 6% higher, according to CoinDesk data. According to BitcoinTreasuries.net , the number of publicly listed companies holding bitcoin as a tre

Evita Pay founder Iurii Gugnin is accused of turning his crypto firms into a "covert pipeline" for sanctioned Russian entities.

The Bank of Japan’s June meeting could trigger a Bitcoin rally if it restarts quantitative easing, as bond yield concerns push institutions toward BTC as a hedge.

ChatGPT suffers 3-hour worldwide outage affecting millions of users, with OpenAI investigating "elevated error rates" across most services.

Ether posted a sharp 7% gain in the past 24 hours as bitcoin’s steady climb past $109,000 boosted an otherwise flat crypto market. Dogecoin added over 5% to trade near 19 cents as of Asian afternoon hours Tuesday, while Cardano’s ADA rose more than 5% as risk appetite returned after last week’s volatility. Overall market capitalization rose more than 3%, with the broad-based CoinDesk 20 (CD20) adding 4%. The rebound came as traders continued to digest the latest US-China trade developments and braced for key inflation data this week that could set the tone for interest rate expectations.

Trump’s CFTC nominee Brian Quintenz says blockchain will reshape industries beyond finance and calls for clear crypto rules to protect US leadership.

Bitcoin demand in the US is rising, while spot exchanges see their reserves decline by one third in less than a year, per new data from CryptoQuant.

SG Forge, the cryptocurrency division of French bank Société Générale, plans to introduce a dollar-backed stablecoin on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains, the bank said on Tuesday. The USD CoinVertible (USDCV) will start trading in early July and involves Bank of New York Mellon acting as reserve custodian for the token. As crypto rules coalesce around the globe, pressure is mounting on banks to take part in the integration of fiat-pegged stablecoins into mainstream finance (TradFi). SocGen, something of a stablecoin pioneer with its euro-backed EURCV token, says it is the first global b

A top German anti-money laundering watchdog said digital assets accounted for a record share of the suspicious activity reports it received last year from banks and financial-services companies.

The funds are on top of the $25 million that Ripple committed last month to education nonprofit organizations in the US.

Société Générale-Forge launches USDCV stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana, with BNY as custodian and global rollout aimed at trading and settlement.

South Korea’s ruling party under new president Lee Jae-myung is pushing legislation to allow local stablecoin issuance and boost crypto market growth.

Five members of an international crypto scam ring are accused of stealing nearly $37 million from American victims and sending the funds to Cambodia.

Crypto-tied US companies gained alongside Bitcoin on Monday, as public firms continued to scoop up the cryptocurrency.

South Korea’s new President, Lee Jae-myung, is moving quickly to deliver on his campaign pledge to allow local companies to issue stablecoins, giving a further boost to one of the world’s most active digital-asset markets.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF milestone came shortly after the fund wrapped up a massive 31-day inflow streak.

The amount of Ethereum now staked is almost 30% of the current circulating supply, reaching a new record this week.

Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas. Bitcoin is trading below $110,000, changing hands at $109.7K , as Asia continues its trading week. The move challenges a prevailing market narrative of summer stagnation, coming on the heels of a note from QCP Capital that emphasized suppressed volatility and a lack of immediate catalysts. A recent Telegram note from QCP point

The UK Insolvency Service has hired a former police investigator to help creditors recover cryptocurrency from failed companies and criminal cases.

Founder of payments group said to have operated ‘a covert pipeline for dirty money’

Several Waymo self-driving taxis were destroyed amid growing tensions over ICE activity in Los Angeles.