Day: 1 July 2025

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has formally applied for a national bank charter in the United States. This move aims to establish the first-ever national digital currency bank, marking a significant milestone in the integration of digital assets with traditional finance. Source: Circle The company submitted its application ...

In a major strategic shift, Germany’s Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe plans to roll out cryptocurrency trading services to its more than 50 million customers by the summer of 2026. This move marks a significant turnaround for the banking giant, which previously blocked crypto purchases for all customers back in 2015, citing concerns over ...

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In a major blow to crypto-related crime, Europol has announced the arrest of five individuals tied to a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud network operating across Spain. The arrests, carried out by Spain’s Guardia Civil with assistance from Europol, as well as law enforcement agencies in the United States, France, and ...

REX Shares and Osprey Funds are poised to debut the United States’ first-ever staked cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), offering investors exposure to Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) with the added benefit of on-chain staking rewards. The new funds are expected to begin trading imminently, marking a significant milestone in the ...

Lido DAO has officially approved the launch of its highly anticipated Dual Governance system, a move that will significantly expand the influence of stETH holders in protocol decisions. The confirmation was announced on June 30 via a post on Lido’s official X page, following a successful community vote. The upgrade ...

In a curious move spotted by Arkham Intelligence, roughly $20,000 worth of Bitcoin has been sent to an address widely believed to belong to Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. On-chain data reveals that an unidentified sender transferred 0.185 BTC to the address late on June 30. This marks the latest ...

Bitmine has unveiled a $250 million Ethereum treasury strategy designed to strengthen its financial position and capitalize on the growing institutional interest in Ethereum-based assets. This strategic move is supported by top-tier crypto investors and aims to position Bitmine as a key player in the evolving crypto treasury management landscape. ...