Crypto
Bit Digital (BTBT) Boosts Ethereum Holdings to 158K ETH with $20M Buy
Bit Digital acquires $20M worth of Ethereum, growing its ETH treasury to 158,462 tokens and overtaking Coinbase in public ETH holdings.
Sui Network Suffers 6-Hour Outage, SUI Drops 6.6%
Sui Network faced a 6-hour outage due to a bug in its latest update. SUI token dropped 6.6%, highlighting ongoing reliability concerns for the Layer-1 blockchain.
Argentina Bill Restricts Crypto Use for Online Gambling
Argentina's new bill targets crypto payments for unauthorized online gambling, marking a significant step in regulating digital betting and payment systems.
Samsung Buys $408M Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu
Samsung Securities, SDS, and Card acquire a 4% stake in Upbit operator Dunamu for $408M, signaling deeper involvement in South Korea's crypto sector.
Crypto Compliance Standards Tighten Sharply by 2026: Chainalysis
Nearly half of crypto firms in 2026 meet compliance standards that were industry-leading in 2020, highlighting a rapidly maturing sector.
Kraken Unveils Bitcoin Yield Vault Offering 2.5% APR
Kraken's new Bitcoin vault lets users earn up to 2.5% yearly yield. $30M deposited within 10 hours, highlighting demand for BTC yield products.
Mastercard Granted New York BitLicense for Crypto Expansion
Mastercard secures a coveted New York BitLicense, advancing its stablecoin and tokenized payments infrastructure in a heavily regulated market.
39% of US Merchants Accept Crypto as Casino Deposits Evolve
Crypto payments are no longer a side note in digital commerce. Users today are far more used to seeing the familiar symbols for the mainstream coins when they make payments, and this presents a challenge for entertainment providers: how do they retain clarity and ensure payment pages are as intuitive as possible while offering plenty of choice?
Tokenized RWAs Hit $27.5B, DeFi Usage Lags at $1.7B
Tokenized real-world assets surge to $27.5B, but only $1.7B fuels DeFi activity, as treasuries dominate reserves and credit drives yield strategies.
HYPE (THYP) ETFs Post Record Inflows, Outpace Bitcoin and Ether
HYPE ETFs absorbed 1.04% of market cap in 10 days, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether ETFs. Record inflows drive HYPE's price to $61.35.