Crypto

August 5, 2025
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

CFTC explores allowing futures exchanges to offer spot Bitcoin, crypto trading

Key Takeaways The CFTC is considering allowing futures exchanges to offer spot crypto asset trading, including Bitcoin. Public feedback is being sought on regulatory implications and procedures for listing...

August 5, 2025
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Before The Elon Musk Epstein List: He Warned Us About ChatGPT, Microsoft

Before the Elon Musk Epstein List warning, the serial tech entrepreneur and recently fired White House employee warned us about ChatGPT and Microsoft. “AI is potentially more dangerous than...

August 5, 2025
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

New Executive Order to Punish US Banks for Dropping Crypto Customers

The White House order will involve banks being fined if they drop customers for political reasons or discriminate against digital asset firms and organizations. The executive order directs bank...

August 5, 2025
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Bitpanda eyes market expansion as it hits record profitability

Crypto exchange Bitpanda just posted its strongest financial year on record, more than doubling revenue as partnerships and regulated offerings drive growth. Summary Bitpanda reported €393 million, around $426...

August 5, 2025
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Trump could soon sign executive order to penalize banks for discriminating against crypto firms

Key Takeaways A proposed White House executive order aims to penalize banks that discriminate against crypto and conservative companies. Banks may face fines or disciplinary measures if found violating...

August 5, 2025
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

South Korean Banks Race To Launch Crypto Services Before Regulatory Changes

South Korean crypto season is officially underway! Some of South Korea’s largest lenders are set to launch their crypto and stablecoin-related services as the date for regulatory changes approaches....

August 5, 2025
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Lido Slashes 15% of Staff, Cites Operational Cost Concerns

One of the leaders in the liquid staking scene has undergone a cutback in its workforce necessary to fuel further development. It is unusual for such events to occur...

August 5, 2025
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

$24b RWA gold rush gets its elite bootcamp in Ascend startup accelerator

As RWAs cement themselves as crypto’s second-fastest-growing sector, a who’s-who of fintech and blockchain heavyweights are launching Ascend, a hyper-selective program designed to turn startups into the standard-bearers of...

August 5, 2025
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Nasdaq-listed Verb Technology secures $558 million to launch first publicly traded Toncoin treasury strategy

Key Takeaways Verb Technology raised $558 million to become the first public treasury reserve of Toncoin. TON powers Telegram’s crypto ecosystem and offers staking rewards to treasury holders. Share...

August 4, 2025
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Metaplanet Adds 463 BTC: Total Holdings Edge Closer To $2 Billion

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has deepened its Bitcoin bet. On 4 August 2025, the company announced its latest purchase of 463 BTC in an acquisition valued at approximately $54...