Crypto dealmaking has gone full Wall Street, topping $10 billion in the third quarter—a more than thirty-fold jump from a year ago, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg’s Isabelle Lee and Suvashree Ghosh report the spike marks the first time crypto mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have crossed the $10 billion mark, signaling the sector’s shift from scrappy […]
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Ether Options Market Holds Firm at $15B Open Interest as Bulls Target $6K and $7K Strikes
Ethereum’s derivatives market is on fire — open interest in futures and options remains at boisterous levels as traders double down on ETH’s climb near the $4,000 mark. Ethereum Derivatives Market Explodes According to Coinglass futures data, ether futures open interest sits at $46.27 billion, marking a significant expansion across exchanges. CME leads the ETH […]
Read MoreBitcoin Price Watch: Momentum Flickers as Market Holds Its Breath
Bitcoin is currently trading at $111,605 with a market capitalization of $2.22 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $40.44 billion. The intraday price range has remained narrow, hovering between $109,873 and $111,790, signaling a market in waiting mode—but not asleep at the wheel. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin is attempting to […]
Read MoreDigital Asset Solutions Firm Completes Australia’s First Tokenized Government Bond Investment
Forte Tech Solutions, a digital asset solutions firm, has completed Australia’s first tokenized government bond investment—a US$2 million pilot conducted under the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Project Acacia. Project Acacia: Regulatory Backing and Goals In a what has been described as a first for Australia’s financial sector, Forte Tech Solutions has successfully completed the country’s […]
Read MoreUser Choice and Jurisdiction: How Regulation Shapes Platform Preferences
This article represents the personal views of Robin Burns; offering insights into how regulation influences user behaviour, platform access, and why personal choice continues to shape how people engage with online services across borders. I’ve been watching how jurisdictional rules affect digital platforms for some time now, and it’s remarkable how much geography still determines […]
Read MoreExperts Say Strategy’s Bitcoin Playbook Still Works—But the Replication Window Is Narrowing
Experts believe simply acquiring and holding bitcoin is no longer sufficient for bitcoin treasury companies seeking to emulate Strategy’s success. Deeper Disillusionment Beyond Bitcoin Price Volatility The high-risk strategy of bitcoin treasury companies trying to replicate the pioneer Strategy’s success is failing to launch, with massive investor losses showing that this model isn’t a simple […]
Read MoreBlockchain.com Secures MiCA License, Expands Crypto Services Across 27 EEA Nations
Blockchain.com has unlocked a major gateway to the European crypto market, securing regulatory approval under MiCA that positions it to serve all 27 EEA nations with a single license—setting the stage for massive institutional and retail expansion. Blockchain.com Secures MiCA License, Unlocking EU-Wide Crypto Operations Regulatory alignment across Europe’s digital asset sector is accelerating as […]
Read MoreCrypto.com Seeks Federal Charter to Strengthen Institutional Crypto Services
Crypto.com’s push into federally regulated crypto custody just hit a new level, signaling a seismic shift in institutional-grade digital asset services as it files for a National Trust Bank Charter to cement its U.S. regulatory dominance. Crypto.com Aims for Federal Charter in Institutional Crypto Custody Expansion Institutional demand for regulated crypto solutions continues to reshape […]
Read MoreCZ Speaks out After Trump Pardon, Confronts Senator Warren’s Claims
A bombshell presidential pardon for Binance founder CZ has rocked the crypto world, energizing supporters, infuriating critics, and reshaping the future of U.S. digital asset regulation with seismic implications for web3 innovation and market leadership. CZ Addresses Accusations, Asserts Strength of Community and Crypto Values The U.S. crypto sector is experiencing renewed political and regulatory […]
Read MoreCustodia and Vantage Deliver Tokenization Directly Inside Everyday Banking Systems
U.S. regional banks are charging into a new era of digital finance with a powerful blockchain breakthrough that merges traditional deposits and stablecoins into one seamless, secure, and fully regulated system designed to transform how institutions move money nationwide. Banking Reinvented—Tokenized Deposits Integrate Straight Into Online Account Systems Growing demand for blockchain-based efficiency in banking […]
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