Crypto
JPMorgan Expands Bitcoin and Ether ETF Holdings in Second Quarter
The Wall Street bank increased its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund exposure by 25% and substantially grew its Ether ETF positions during the quarter.
Israel's Bank Leumi Partners with Galaxy for Crypto Trading
Bank Leumi will enable its customers to trade bitcoin, ether, and solana through its investment app starting in early 2027.
Bitpanda Fined in Austria's First Published MiCA Penalty
Austria's financial market authority has penalized crypto exchange Bitpanda for regulatory breaches under MiCA rules.
Bitcoin Holds Near $63,500 as US Spot ETF Flows Turn Positive
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded inflows of over 14,000 BTC over a five-day period, reversing third-quarter trends.
Binance Data Handover to Russia Led to Arrest of Ukrainian Donor
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance shared user data with Russian authorities, resulting in the arrest of a prominent Ukrainian donor.
Binance to Restrict Transactions Involving HTX and 10 Other Crypto Platforms
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is halting transaction processing for 11 digital asset platforms, including HTX, following its inclusion in EU sanctions against Russia.
XRP Traders Accumulate Long Positions Despite Price Slip to $1
Futures open interest reached $2.78 billion as Binance and OKX traders leaned heavily long amid a three-month low in social sentiment.
Gemini Reports 37% Revenue Growth in Q2 2026 Amid Super App Push
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini posted a 37% increase in second-quarter revenue for 2026 as its super app strategy progresses.
Solana Proposes Fee Overhaul to Target Resource-Heavy Transactions
A proposed restructuring of Solana's fee mechanism aims to increase costs for resource-intensive transactions while reducing expenses for simpler network activity.
Bitcoin holds near $63,500 amid Middle East tensions and U.S. regulation focus
Cryptocurrency markets held steady as traders weighed geopolitical risks involving Iran alongside regulatory developments in the United States.
Binance shared client data with Moscow for Ukraine donation case
Documents reveal cryptocurrency exchange provided user details to Russian authorities investigating donations linked to Ukraine war.
StablecoinX reports Q2 results, holds $218M in ENA tokens
Crypto exchange StablecoinX discloses Q2 holdings of 3 billion ENA tokens, valued at $218 million, as part of its latest financial report.
BERA treasury loss cuts Greenlane’s Q2 valuation to $16M
Greenlane’s $70M BERA treasury plunged 76% in H1, driving a $19.1M noncash loss and reducing its Q2 valuation to $16M.
Bitcoin rises above $64,000 in Asian trade amid weekly gains
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $64,000 in early Asian trading, lifting the broader crypto market, though major tokens remain mixed for the week.
Gemini reports $108M Q2 net loss despite 37% revenue growth
Revenue from credit cards and staking offset declines in exchange trading and volume, with net loss widening amid operational challenges.
Shinhan Asset Management, Plume to pilot tokenized fund in South Korea
Pilot will test a won-denominated ultra-short-term bond fund tokenized on a blockchain platform. Partners aim to evaluate operational and regulatory feasibility.
Bitcoin slides after U.S. inflation data fails to boost crypto
Spot bitcoin ETFs post first two-day outflow since late July as BTC reverses gains; altcoins remain rangebound.
Trump-linked WLF delays Maldives resort token sale amid regional instability
World Liberty Financial postpones token offering for Maldives resort due to geopolitical tensions disrupting regional travel. No new timeline provided.
Chainalysis sues U.S. government over $95M ICE contract with TRM Labs
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis files sealed complaint alleging sole-source award to TRM Labs for ICE contract. Legal dispute centers on procurement process.
Bitcoin futures open interest drops as price nears August lows
Binance long positions face liquidation amid declining open interest, with Bitcoin approaching multi-week lows. Analysts cite leveraged exposure as key pressure point.
Tether’s 2025 statements audited by KPMG US
Stablecoin issuer Tether confirms KPMG US has completed an audit of its 2025 financial statements, marking a step toward enhanced transparency.
Bitcoin drops below $63,000 as oil, yields climb
WTI crude tops $82/bbl, lifting inflation concerns and pressuring risk assets amid rising bond yields.
Ethereum devs narrow proposals for Hegotá privacy upgrade
Six proposals remain for the Hegotá upgrade, which aims to enhance native privacy in Ethereum applications. Developers seek to finalize specifications by late 2025.
Bitcoin, XRP decline as regulatory pressure mounts
Top cryptocurrencies extend losses amid regulatory uncertainty and weak ETF inflows. XRP hovers near $1.00 as market sentiment sours.