Global crypto ETPs recorded a massive US$3.75 billion in inflows last week, setting new records despite negative outflows on Friday for US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Ethereum was the primary driver with US$2.86 billion in ETP flows as its price surged to a 2025 high of US$4,756 before correcting 9%Continue Reading
Companies that serve as on-and-off ramps between traditional finance and crypto are becoming prime acquisition targets, according to VanEck Ventures. The demand for these companies is being driven by the growth of stablecoins, which have transitioned from niche assets to the backbone of payments and cross-border remittances. This trend isContinue Reading
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is expected to approve the country’s first yen-pegged stablecoin in late 2025, led by Tokyo-based firm JPYC. The stablecoin will maintain a 1:1 value with the yen and be backed by liquid assets including bank deposits and Japanese government bonds. JPYC’s spokesperson argues the stablecoin couldContinue Reading
The US Treasury has today opened a consultation seeking public feedback on how to best mitigate the risks of illicit financial activity associated with digital assets. One of the Treasury’s proposed solutions is embedding digital ID checks into DeFi smart contracts, easing compliance but also raising concerns around government surveillance.Continue Reading
Bitwise CIO, Matt Hougan, said the market is underestimating four key catalysts which he believes will drive crypto prices to new heights in coming months. These catalysts are: governments stockpiling Bitcoin; crypto friendly monetary policy out of the US; accelerating institutional investment in crypto; and a potential resurgence of ICOs.Continue Reading
Bitcoin has set a new all-time high above $124,000 USD, reclaiming attention despite modest daily gains of just 0.17%. Ethereum continues its stellar month, sitting less than 2% away from breaking its previous all-time high after nearly four years. The broader crypto market is thriving with double-digit weekly gains acrossContinue Reading
World Liberty Financial is seeking US$1.5B (AU$2.30B) to publicly list a WLFI token-holding company. The company has acquired a Nasdaq-listed shell to house its tokens, mirroring digital-asset treasury firm strategies. Two public WLFI sales have raised US$550M (AU$843.14M), attracting high-profile backers including Justin Sun and Web3Port. The Trump family-backed WorldContinue Reading
The LayerZero Foundation has proposed a US$110 million acquisition of Stargate Bridge which would see the bridge’s STG token discontinued and its DAO dissolved entirely. If passed by a vote of STG token holders, the deal would see governance of Stargate Bridge moved into the hands of the LayerZero Foundation,Continue Reading
Bo Hines has resigned as the Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council to return to the private sector. During his tenure, he proposed a “budget-neutral” strategy to acquire Bitcoin for a national reserve by revaluing government gold holdings and selling a portion of them. Patrick Witt, who hasContinue Reading
Ripple has announced it is acquiring the stablecoin-powered business-to-business payments processing company, Rail, for US$200 million. The deal, which is expected to be completed in Q4 2025, will see Ripple become a “one stop shop” for digital assets payments and custody. The acquisition comes just weeks after Donald Trump signedContinue Reading
