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In brief Bitcoin could hit $150,000 as soon as early October, according to a Cooper Research report. Analysts say the Bitcoin markets could begin to overheat between the $140K and $200K range. Strong inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs stand to fuel the asset’s next rally, the firm said. Bitcoin could surge to a price of…
In brief Pat McFadden, Labour MP and ally of Keir Starmer, said that the UK should consider banning crypto political donations. It came two months after Reform UK announced it would accept crypto donations, the first to do so in the nation. Ian Taylor, board advisor for digital asset advocacy group Crypto UK, said McFadden’s…
President Donald Trump is reportedly intensifying his pro-crypto agenda with plans to expand access to trillions from retirement funds and ease taxation for everyday crypto use.According to a June 17 report by the Financial Times, sources familiar with the matter say the President could soon issue an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest…
In brief Ethereum ETFs added more than $726 million in net inflows on Wednesday, the best day in their trading history. The funds have generated inflows for nine consecutive days. The record came as Ethereum’s price hit its highest level since January. Ethereum exchange-traded funds generated more than $726 million in investments on Wednesday, the…
In brief The Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 rules change request that would allow BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF to add staking. The filing is the latest for Ethereum funds hoping to include staking functionality. Ethereum funds have pulled in $2.3 billion worth of investment over a nine-day streak. BlackRock aims to include staking in…
In brief Publicly traded Bitcoin mining firm Bit Origin is building a Dogecoin (DOGE) treasury. The firm announced plans to raise up to $500 million to buy DOGE. Shares of BTOG popped rose by 90% on the day. Publicly traded firm Bit Origin, which is focused on Bitcoin mining infrastructure and investments, is raising $500…
DV8 has completed its first capital raise since undergoing a strategic shift toward becoming Southeast Asia’s first crypto treasury company, securing approximately THB 241 million (roughly $7.4 million), according to a filing released July 16.The funding round closed with a 99.9% warrant exercise rate, marking a critical vote of confidence from existing shareholders in the…
We are proud to share that we closely collaborated with the United States Secret Service (USSS) on an extensive investigation into a crypto fraud scheme. Fraudsters used social engineering techniques to build trust with victims over time, an approach commonly known as “pig butchering.” This joint effort resulted in the largest-ever crypto seizure by the…
Our global headquarters is now officially in Cheyenne, Wyoming, affirming our commitment to U.S.-based crypto innovation. Renowned as a pioneer in crypto regulation, Wyoming is home to many forward-thinking policymakers and entrepreneurs who recognize the incredible potential of the technology. Wyoming’s commitment to innovation is both visible and extensive. The state has enacted over 30…
Kraken began 2025 building on 2024’s solid momentum, navigating a shifting and softening market to outperform, even growing volume share. Our sustained performance across cycles demonstrates the resiliency of our platform, which continues to attract new clients and deepen existing relationships. We took a meaningful step toward our multi-asset vision by acquiring NinjaTrader, and rolled…
