GameStop has bought over $500 million worth of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and may allow crypto payments for trading cards. The company says it will take a careful approach to crypto, using its strong finances to explore new opportunities without rushing in.
AnaisStandard Chartered has started offering bitcoin and ether spot trading directly to institutional clients through its UK branch. This makes it the first major global bank to provide regulated crypto trading using existing foreign exchange systems.
WeatherlyCoinbase’s stock hit a record high as Bitcoin surged, pushing its market value above $100 billion. The jump was driven by growing investor confidence, political support for crypto, and strong earnings from stablecoin services.
AnaisBank of America has launched a new research series called On Chain to explore blockchain, stablecoins, and tokenised assets. The bank sees Ethereum and companies like Stripe as key to the future of digital finance and payment systems.
WeatherlyA man jailed for a major crypto theft has had his prison sentence raised to 12 years after refusing to return any of the stolen funds. The judge criticised him for living in luxury without paying back the $20 million he owes.
WeatherlySaruTobi, a mobile game, has returned to the iOS App Store with built-in Bitcoin payments using the Lightning Network. Players can now spend and earn small amounts of Bitcoin directly in the game without needing an external wallet.
JoyNew Zealand has banned all crypto ATMs and set a $5,000 limit on international cash transfers to fight money laundering and organised crime. Over 220 machines were shut down, with the government saying they were being used to quickly move criminal funds overseas.
WeatherlyRemixpoint will pay its CEO fully in Bitcoin instead of company shares due to insider trading rules in Japan. The firm already holds over $116 million in crypto and says this move ties leadership more closely to its financial performance.
AnaisSBI Holdings and Aplus now let Japanese credit card users swap loyalty points for Bitcoin, Ethereum, or XRP. This is the first time crypto has been added as a reward option, though the exchange amount is small and capped.
WeatherlySweden is turning up the heat on crypto seizures, after Sweden's justice minister Gunnar Strömmer made a public statement calling the local authorities to focus on crackdowns that could yield larger profits.
XingChiInvesting is not about blindly believing in others or any institutions. Ultimately, you have to rely on yourself, have your own independent thinking, and have your own investment logic.
JinseFinanceValkyrie partners with BitGo as custodian for its Bitcoin ETF, heralding industry-wide custodial diversification and intensifying the competitive landscape of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
MiyukiAs Valkyrie anticipates SEC approval for Bitcoin ETFs, the market eagerly awaits a potential influx of funds. Despite challenges and fee wars, Valkyrie remains committed to the long-term success of its ETF, reflecting the enduring allure of Bitcoin.
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BitcoinworldCrypto asset manager Valkyrie Investments says it is interested in sponsoring and managing Grayscale's publicly traded Bitcoin (BTC) fund.
dailyhodlA private financial document reviewed by CoinDesk shows that Sun, one of the richest figures in crypto, was responsible for the vast majority of a key Valkyrie division’s assets under management.
CoindeskThe coin market has entered the process of expansion with the investors who have been involved in the market recently. ...
BitcoinistA quant has suggested that the reason behind the recent negative Coinbase Premium could have been due to Tesla's Bitcoin ...
BitcoinistThere's still a lot of money to be made in the crypto world. Recent market conditions might have hit confidence ...
BitcoinistLast month, the watchdog gave the thumbs-up to Teucrium’s Bitcoin futures ETF, which is the first such vehicle to be approved under the ’33 Act.
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