💰 Tokenized gold joins Arch Lending’s list of collateral
Arch Lending announced that it accepts tokenized gold, such as PAX Gold and Tether Gold, as collateral for loans. This move aims to expand access to credit within digital assets for a new class of investors, reflecting growing interest in connecting traditional assets with the decentralized finance market.
💰 Firelight raises $8 million to expand decentralized finance coverage
Firelight, a company specializing in digital asset insurance solutions, announced the closing of an $8 million funding round. The company aims to use this funding to expand the coverage of its products in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space to include multiple assets and platforms, going beyond its previous focus on XRP, with the goal of strengthening risk management and trust in the sector.
🚀 Binance expands its offerings by adding U.S. stock options
Binance has announced the expansion of its product range to include options contracts for U.S. stocks. This update aims to provide users with greater flexibility in trading on its multi-asset platform, thereby enhancing the diversity of available financial instruments.
🛡️ Ledger support for Zcash shielded transactions boosts privacy
Ledger hardware wallet has announced support for privacy-protected Zcash (ZEC) transactions. This update allows Zcash users to manage and store their coins more securely while benefiting from the data-hiding features of shielded transactions. This move is believed to help broaden the use of this feature among ZEC holders.
Hut 8, the company specializing in cryptocurrency mining and high-performance computing infrastructure, announced that its Texas site is supporting a $35 billion deal for Anthropic, the AI specialist. This collaboration highlights the growing demand for energy and infrastructure solutions to support developments in the AI sector.
📡 Glassnode Expands Latency Monitoring Maps for Layer 2 Networks
Data analytics platform Glassnode has announced the addition of Ink, OP Mainnet, and ZKsync Era networks to its latency monitoring maps. This addition aims to provide deeper insights into the infrastructure performance of Layer 2 networks, reflecting the growing importance of latency in the trading and operational environment of these networks.
⚖️ Michael Saylor urges MSCI to reconsider its index rules
Michael Saylor, Chairman of the Board of MicroStrategy, urged MSCI indices to back away from a proposed rule that could lead to the exclusion of certain companies, including MicroStrategy, from its global indexes. Saylor indicated that this measure could be discriminatory and harm shareholder value, arguing that excessive focus on one sector should not be a criterion for exclusion.
💰 Ark Invest increases its stakes in Block and Circle
Reports indicated that Ark Invest, the investment fund led by Cathie Wood, has increased its holdings in shares of Block Inc. and Circle Internet Group. This move comes as part of the fund's ongoing investment strategy in the technology and digital payments sector.
⚙️ IREN shifts from Bitcoin mining to GPU contracts
IREN, which previously focused on Bitcoin mining, has announced a strategic shift in its operations. The company now intends to focus on the AI-powered cloud computing sector through GPU contracts. This change signals a major transformation in the company’s business model.
🖼️ OpenSea restores support for Solana non-fungible tokens
The leading marketplace OpenSea announced the reintegration of support for Solana non-fungible tokens (Solana NFTs) into its multichain platform. This update allows users to explore, buy, and sell digital collectibles issued on the Solana blockchain, expanding the range of offerings available on the platform.
📄 U.S. regulatory bodies enhance cooperation through data sharing
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signed a three-year memorandum of understanding. The agreement aims to facilitate the exchange of non-public information regarding regulated products and potential legal violations, in order to strengthen joint oversight and improve protection for markets and consumers.
Rosen Law Firm, which specializes in investor rights, continues its investigation into potential securities claims on behalf of investors in FLOW cryptocurrency. This follows specific allegations related to the Flow Foundation, which could affect coin holders.
🚨 EFCC Reveals Transfer of Public Funds to Crypto Wallets
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed details of the transfer of public funds from a local government account to a private company and then into cryptocurrency wallets. This disclosure is part of efforts to combat financial crimes and money laundering related to digital assets.
⚖️ Arbitral review: Gemini is not responsible for the collapse of the Earn program
An arbitrator issued a ruling absolving Gemini Space Station of responsibility for the collapse of the Earn lending program. The arbitrator found insufficient evidence that Gemini misled customers or neglected to vet its lending partner. This decision comes in the context of multiple lawsuits related to similar lending programs.
🚨 Ontology Mainnet Block Production Halted Over Security Concerns
The Ontology network has temporarily stopped block production on its mainnet. This measure is precautionary to address specific security concerns. Development teams are working to verify the situation and ensure the network's safety.
🇨🇦 Webull platform expands cryptocurrency trading to Canada in partnership with Coinbase
The brokerage platform Webull has announced the launch of cryptocurrency trading in Canada, adding digital assets alongside stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and options. This expansion comes in partnership with Coinbase, leveraging the growing cryptocurrency ownership among Canadians and regulatory efforts toward greater clarity in the sector.
🤖 IREN Moves Toward Artificial Intelligence: CEO Explains Strategic Plans
The CEO of IREN has revealed the company’s strategic plans to transition from Bitcoin mining to focusing on artificial intelligence. This move aims to redefine the company’s position in the market and capitalize on growth opportunities in emerging technologies.
📊 Bitmine Company Continues Ethereum Accumulation Strategy for 65 Consecutive Weeks
Reports revealed that Bitmine no longer controls 4.9% of Ethereum's total supply, as it added 53,500 Ethereum to its holdings. The company is known for consistently pursuing an accumulation strategy for 65 consecutive weeks, even during periods of market decline.
💰 Strive company raises enough capital to buy 105 Bitcoin in the first hour
Strive, an investment fund, announced that it had raised enough capital to buy more than 105 Bitcoin in the first hour of the market opening. This move points to a potentially new strategy for integrating Bitcoin into corporate assets, with a focus on an innovative equity strategy.
⚖️ Arbitral ruling absolves Gemini of responsibility for the collapse of the Earn program
A legal arbitrator issued a ruling stating that the cryptocurrency platform Gemini cannot be held responsible for the collapse of its Earn lending program. The decision came in the context of the lawsuit related to the lending program that affected a number of users.