Market
People
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor to pitch Bitcoin strategy to Microsoft’s board
Microsoft's cash-rich reserves could face a potential shift with Saylor's brief but powerful Bitcoin pitch.
CBDCs
Brazil advances CBDC technology with new cross-chain pilot using Chainlink’s CCIP
The CBDC pilot aims to automate cross-border commodity settlements through Chainlink's CCIP.
Layer-2
Bitfinity bridges Bitcoin and Ethereum with new Layer-2 mainnet, raises $12 million
New Bitgems feature on Bitfinity's Layer-2 mainnet rewards user engagement and fosters community growth.
Stablecoins
Stablecoin market hits 2-year high of $183B amid Trump victory fueled optimism
Tether leads stablecoin surge with $8 billion increase, boosting USDC to March 2023 levels.
ETF
Grayscale unveils updated covered call ETFs for Bitcoin and Ethereum
Grayscale's income strategy aims to provide stable returns through option contracts linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Legal
US court rules DAOs can face legal liability under partnership law
Lido DAO ruling marks a new chapter in DAO accountability, shaking the foundation of decentralized governance.
Mining
Russia approves 15% tax on crypto mining and transactions
Crypto tax bill equates digital currencies to property, imposing new financial obligations on miners and traders.
Crypto
Bitwise expects options trading for its Bitcoin ETF to start tomorrow
Options trading for Bitcoin ETF is expected to enhance market liquidity and attract diverse investor engagement.
Mining
Marathon Digital upsizes debt offering to $1 billion for Bitcoin expansion
Marathon Digital's upsized offering indicates flexibility in Bitcoin acquisition strategy as it plans to increase its treasury holdings.
Bitcoin
MicroStrategy eyes another raise, now $1.75 billion for potential 19,000 Bitcoin boost
MicroStrategy's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy has acquired more than 142,000 BTC this year.
Stablecoins
Tether invests in Dutch firm to launch MiCA-compliant stablecoins
The investment in Quantoz showcases Tether's strategic move to engage with Europe's stringent regulations through a new stablecoin launch.
Analysis
XRP breaks $1, hits 3 year high as open interest goes above $2 billion
XRP touches new heights as whales and sharks accumulate 453.3 million tokens in a week.
