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Bitwise Launches Automated Tokenized Stock Portfolios, Zeroing In on Mag 7 and AI Themes
Bitwise has rolled out automated investment portfolios via the Glider platform, packaging themes like the Mag 7, artificial intelligence, and robotics into tokenized stocks, with underlying trading infrastructure provided by Coinbase.
Grayscale Launches First Zcash ETF, Privacy Coin Officially Enters Traditional Market Tools
Grayscale launched the first ETF to directly hold Zcash on Tuesday morning, marking the first time a privacy-focused cryptocurrency has entered the traditional market in this form, with the timing coinciding with a rise in Zcash's price.
Las Vegas Businessman Brent Kovar Convicted in Crypto Fraud Case, Faces Up to 280 Years in Prison
A federal jury has found Nevada businessman Brent Kovar guilty in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme involving at least 400 investors and $24 million, with a maximum possible sentence of 280 years.
Bitcoin Holds Above $80,000: Analysts Call Bull Market Talk "Premature but Optimistic"
Bitcoin's price is holding above $80,000, propped up by ETF inflows, but analysts caution that sticky inflation data and unresolved geopolitical tensions mean it's still too early to declare a bull market.
Franklin Templeton Teams Up with HashKey to Launch Tokenized Money Market Fund in Asia
HashKey's Earn channel has added the Franklin OnChain US Government Liquidity Fund, a tokenized money market fund from Franklin Templeton, now officially live in Asia.
Blockchain Association Backs Treasury's New Stablecoin Issuer Rules Under GENIUS Act
Industry group Blockchain Association has submitted comments on the Treasury's proposed rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, backing limits on customer identity checks to direct primary market transactions while calling for clearer definitions.
San Francisco Gaming Founder Dillman Convicted in Crypto Fund Fraud, Faces Up to 20 Years
San Francisco-based gaming industry founder Dillman has been convicted of running a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading fund. The U.S. Department of Justice states each charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
US Treasury Ramps Up Iran Sanctions, Adds Crypto to "Economic D-Day" List
The US Treasury has folded digital assets into its latest round of sanctions against Iran, lumping crypto in with aviation, shipping, and gold under what's being dubbed an "economic D-Day" operation. The Treasury says certain cryptocurrencies have been used to prop up Iran's economy.
Crypto Exchange Volume Doubles in Five Days, But August Still Trails July
The Block reports that crypto exchange trading volume doubled within five trading days, signaling a market activity rebound. However, August's cumulative trading volume so far still falls short of July's full-month total, meaning the recovery hasn't yet fully caught up to last month's level.
Stand With Crypto Rolls Out 32 House Endorsements, Expanding Its Political Footprint
Crypto political group Stand With Crypto has unveiled its latest round of midterm endorsements, backing 32 House candidates as it continues its voter mobilization push in U.S. elections.
Hyperliquid Policy Center Calls on SEC, CFTC to Unify Perpetual Contract Regulations
The Hyperliquid Policy Center is urging the U.S. SEC and CFTC to coordinate regulatory standards for perpetual contracts, as the platform's multi-asset perpetuals business scales up and draws attention from traditional exchanges.
Strive Buys Another 1,110 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Hit 21,356 BTC to Rank 7th Among Public Company Holders
Strive spent $81.5 million to add 1,110 bitcoin at an average cost of about $73,400 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 21,356 BTC and vaulting the company into 7th place on the public company bitcoin holdings leaderboard.
Bitmine Buys Another 32,000 ETH as Tom Lee Says Ethereum's Rally Was "Overdue"
As Tom Lee weighs in on Ethereum's recent rally, Bitmine has scooped up another 32,447 ETH, pushing the firm's total holdings to $14.9 billion and its Ethereum stake past 4.8% of circulating supply.
Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buy for Once, Sells $2B in MSTR Stock to Build $1.6B Cash Reserve
Strategy, known for its relentless bitcoin buying, sat out this round—instead offloading $2 billion worth of MSTR stock and setting up a $1.6 billion "USD Cash" reserve. The company's bitcoin holdings still account for roughly 4% of the 21 million coin supply cap.
Term Finance Hit by Governance Exploit, Losses Estimated at $8.5 Million
DeFi lending protocol Term Finance's vault proposals came with a seven-day delay and a liquidity provider veto mechanism—yet neither stopped the attacker this time, with losses estimated at $8.5 million.
Strive CEO Bullish on Bitcoin's Strongest Cycle Yet, Citing Dual Outperformance Against Dollar and Gold
The CEO of Strive says Bitcoin is heading into its strongest cycle ever, basing the call on the asset's recent strong performance against both the US dollar and gold.
Fasset Raises $68M Series C, Joins Unicorn Club with SBI Group Leading Round
Crypto firm Fasset has raised $68 million in a Series C round at a $1 billion valuation, led by SBI Group, with funds earmarked for expanding cross-border stablecoin infrastructure.
Bernstein: Circle's Growth Doesn't Need the Clarity Act, Still Sees 59% Upside
Analyst firm Bernstein says that even if the Clarity Act fails to pass, Circle can still sustain momentum through rising USDC supply and growing stablecoin transaction volumes, with 59% upside potential for its stock.
Gemini Teams Up with Apex to Handle Execution and Clearing for Crypto Event Contracts
Gemini and Apex have struck a partnership under which any broker offering crypto event contracts through Apex's platform will have its trade execution and clearing handled by Gemini, the companies said.
Tether's $120M Uruguay Mining Farm Falls Through: No-Show at Contract Signing Was the Final Straw
According to Reuters, Tether's $120 million Bitcoin mining project in Uruguay ground to a halt after local utility UTE cut power when the company's representatives failed to show up for a contract signing.
Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Pull in $2.6B in a Week — Strongest Since October
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw combined weekly inflows of $2.6 billion, with trading volume surging more than threefold to $29 billion — though both assets remain in negative territory for the year.
Zcash Surges to 8-Year High, Nears $850 as 24-Hour Futures Volume Hits Nearly $10 Billion
Zcash's price touched an eight-year high, nearing $850, but 24-hour futures trading volume during the same period reached almost $10 billion—far outpacing the $1.76 billion in open interest, suggesting this rally is being driven by the derivatives market.
Solana Mainnet Slashes Block Time to 350ms, Next Stop: 200ms
Solana has cut its mainnet slot time down to 350 milliseconds, marking the first step toward its ultimate 200ms goal. The official line is clear: this is about speeding up transaction confirmation, not boosting overall network throughput.
Metaplanet Stakes 2,100 BTC to Grab 96% of Super League, Pushing Into the US Market
Metaplanet is using a combination of cash and 2,100 bitcoin to take a stake, setting up a bitcoin treasury company in the US. Super League's stock surged 80% the same day the news broke.