Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
Federal regulator issues preliminary nod for national trust charter tied to Trump-linked firm’s $4 billion dollar-backed token, subject to capital and compliance conditions
Mike Belshe places 100 BTC in a public multi-signature wallet and invites Claude systems to move the funds after Anthropic disclosed test environment breaches
On-chain data shows another large custody transfer of Official Trump memecoin tokens as Senate leaders press for action on digital asset legislation before the August recess
Asset manager Grayscale has submitted a registration statement to the SEC for a new exchange-traded fund tracking the Worldcoin token, sending WLD prices higher amid broader interest in crypto investment products
Bankrupt exchange FTX plans to distribute approximately $900 million to eligible creditors starting July 31, 2026, bringing total repayments near $10 billion
Circle has gained final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Circle National Trust, a federally regulated entity focused on digital asset custody that strengthens operations around its USDC stablecoin
BitGo Holdings announced a workforce reduction of nearly 15% as the company redirects resources toward security, trading, stablecoins, settlement, and AI-powered infrastructure. CEO Mike Belshe described the move as a one-time restructuring
BitGo is rolling out regulated custody, trading, and payment infrastructure via its German subsidiary to help banks, fintechs, and crypto firms meet the upcoming EU deadline
Despite significant price pressure and a broader cryptocurrency selloff, Shiba Inu has seen notable increases in futures open interest reaching over 8.6 trillion SHIB, a sharp rise in token burns, and major whale movements, signaling sustained community and trader engagement even as the SHIB website experienced temporary issues
Hana Financial Group announced today that its flagship Hana Bank will acquire a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, for approximately 1 trillion won ($670 million)
