Eric Trump says the Trump family’s interest in crypto began when major banks closed hundreds of their accounts after the January 6 Capitol attack, which he saw as a political “weaponization” of the financial system. The Trump family has since integrated crypto into their business empire, launching a memecoin, aContinue Reading
Ethereum reached a new all-time high of US$4,953 (AU$7,627) after surging 10% over the past week and nearly 4% in 24 hours, now eyeing the US$5,000 milestone. Crypto analyst Bit Bull suggests ETH could reach US$5,500 in the short term, citing Ethereum’s achievement of its “highest weekly close ever” asContinue Reading
Flow achieved its strongest quarter in Q2 2025 with total value locked surging 46.3% to a record US$68 million, marking its evolution from NFT-gaming focus to comprehensive DeFi platform. PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin drove significant growth with supply jumping 211.9% to US$26.2 million, becoming Flow’s largest stablecoin and highlighting appetite forContinue Reading
Bitcoin has plummeted nearly 9% from its all-time high of US$124,457 reached on 14 August, now trading at approximately US$112,733. Major cryptocurrencies including Ethereum, XRP and Solana have all suffered significant losses of 7-8% over the past week. Institutional investors are hedging their bets with massive ETF liquidations, including US$925.7Continue Reading
Japan is expected to approve its first yen-pegged stablecoin this year through the Financial Services Agency to help stabilise the local financial system. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to introduce a won-pegged stablecoin bill as early as October, working alongside the Virtual Asset User Protection Act. China is reportedlyContinue Reading
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
