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In brief Three states have passed laws enabling Bitcoin reserves to date. Several efforts in other states have failed over concerns about volatility and public fund safety. Proposals are still pending in 17 more states as crypto advocates push for wider adoption. As random companies snap up Bitcoin and Donald Trump hails the creation of…
In brief Bitcoin enthusiasts have often likened the cryptocurrency to “digital gold,” a decentralized alternative to precious metals. Recent academic research has indicated that Bitcoin and gold may serve fundamentally different investor types. At present, research indicates that Bitcoin lacks the historical track record, stability, and crisis-tested resilience of gold—though that could change with time.…
In brief Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said his company fully intends to register its flagship USDT stablecoin via the newly-signed GENIUS Act. The company will also likely offer another, U.S.-specific stablecoin in the American market. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said he believes his company is nonetheless poised to particularly benefit from the passage of the…
In brief President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law Friday afternoon, in a White House ceremony attended by numerous crypto industry leaders. The bill establishes a framework for issuing and trading stablecoins in the United States. Banks, traditional finance players, and retail giants that have expressed interest in stablecoins now have the green light…
In brief Strategy keeps its $72 billion Bitcoin stash with multiple custodians, but won’t publicly name them, citing security concerns despite pressure from crypto community. Coinbase confirmed it’s one of Strategy’s custodians, while blockchain analytics firm Arkham claims to have traced 70,000 BTC to Fidelity. SEC filings reveal Strategy uses only NYDFS-regulated custodians, narrowing the…
Coinbase stock soared to a new all-time high of $436 during early trading on July 18, driven by renewed investor confidence following significant legislative wins for the crypto industry.According to Yahoo Finance data, this is the highest price for Coinbase shares since the company debuted on the Nasdaq in 2021.The price increase also added to…
XRP has hit a new all-time high of $3.65, driven largely by a spike in trading activity across South Korea and the United States.Data from CryptoSlate shows that XRP ranked among the top five most traded digital assets over the past 24 hours, trailing only behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the stablecoins USDT and USDC.XRP recorded…
In brief The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies hit $4 trillion Friday morning. Bitcoin’s market cap swelled to $2.4 trillion, and Ethereum $440 billion, as institutional inflows accelerated. Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $522.6 million Thursday alone, the second straight week topping $2 billion, with BlackRock’s IBIT capturing $497.3 million of the flows. For the…
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 Kraken has launched CME-based Bitcoin and Ethereum futures for U.S. traders. The new offering coincides with congressional approval of landmark digital asset bills during what Republicans have dubbed “Crypto Week.” The CFTC gains ground as a preferred regulator, raising hopes for clearer rules across the industry. Kraken launched a regulated crypto futures platform…
