Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Minister Jayant Chaudhary’s crypto investments grew 19% to $25,500 (₹21.31 lakh), marking the second year a Union minister disclosed digital asset holdings amid policy uncertainty. Mudrex’s survey of over 9,000 Indians revealed that 93% support crypto regulation, while 84% call the current 30% tax rate unfair compared to 12.5% equity taxation. The RBI’s…
In brief Shares in digital advertising firm QMMM Holdings jumped nearly 1,750% after announcing a digital assets treasury plan. The firm anticipates starting with $100 million fund focused on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. It will also seek out investments with Web3 infrastructure projects and “high-quality cryptocurrency assets.” Shares in digital advertising firm QMMM Holdings (QMMM)…
In brief Shengsheng He was sentenced to 51 months for laundering nearly $37M stolen in a crypto investment scam. The funds were moved through a Bahamas-based shell company, converted to crypto, and sent to scammer wallets. The case is part of a wider DOJ crackdown on global crypto fraud and online money laundering. Shengsheng He,…
In brief BitMine Immersion Technologies bolstered its Ethereum treasury and now holds more than 2 million ETH. The firm’s Ethereum holdings have hit $9 billion, extending its lead over other ETH treasury firms. BMNR invested $20 million in a publicly traded firm undertaking a Worldcoin strategy, sending OCTO shares up 3,000%. Bitcoin miner turned Ethereum…
In brief Hong Kong-based Hashkey Group has announced plans for a fund bridging tradfi and crypto. The DAT fund will target over $500 million in its first phase with a focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum projects. The structure is designed as a perpetual vehicle allowing regular subscriptions and redemptions. HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based digital…
In brief Dogecoin is one of the most valuable cryptocurrencies on the market, but it’s down 70% from its 2021 peak. While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP all recently set new peaks, Dogecoin isn’t enjoying the same momentum. Experts tell Decrypt that the digital asset lacks use cases. Can a DOGE ETF really make a difference?…
In brief CalPERS candidates were split on crypto investments, ranging from outright rejection to cautious consideration. The fund holds 410,596 MicroStrategy shares valued at $165.9 million, creating substantial indirect Bitcoin exposure. One challenger wouldn’t “close the door entirely” on crypto, while another called blockchain technology “promising” California state pension fund CalPERS recorded mixed reactions from…
In brief The queue to become an Ethereum (ETH) validator, which allows you to stake the cryptocurrency, has reached the highest level since September 2023. Analysts think this may be partly due to the surge of investment in ETH treasury firms, which often engage in staking. Lower network fees on the blockchain were also highlighted…
In brief Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck plans to acquire French digital asset prime brokerage Aplo. Aplo’s founders will remain with the firm and continue expansion under Coincheck’s umbrella. The deal marks Coincheck’s latest effort to broaden institutional and retail offerings abroad. Coincheck, one of Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said Tuesday it plans to acquire French…
In brief The buyback plan would redirect 100% of fees from protocol-owned liquidity pools across Ethereum, BSC, and Solana. Proponents claim that linking fees to token burns enhances scarcity and boosts long-term value for holders. Analysts caution the effect may be limited by upcoming unlocks and WLFI’s high valuation. Less than a day through its…
