People in Crypto
Nick Cote’s story is one of persistence, precision, and a deep belief in digital asset sovereignty long before it was mainstream. From his early days bootstrapping Bitcoin OTC networks to building one of crypto’s most innovative secondary market platforms, Nick has quietly become a pivotal figure in the new era of digital finance. Building in
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Bitcoin and major altcoins maintained relative stability over the past 24 hours, as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Bitcoin attracted over $590 million in fresh inflows on Monday. The momentum extended a six-day streak of net positive flows, marking the first full week of ETF inflows since late March. According to market data, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin
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Mastercard is accelerating its crypto ambitions with a major new stablecoin-focused payment initiative. On Monday, the payments giant announced plans to enable cardholders and merchants to transact directly with stablecoins, marking a significant step toward bridging traditional finance with blockchain-based assets. To achieve this, Mastercard has partnered with crypto exchange OKX and payments processor Nuvei.
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Arizona lawmakers have cleared two major crypto-related bills that could position the state as a national pioneer in government cryptocurrency investment strategies. The measures now await final approval from Governor Katie Hobbs after successfully passing both chambers without amendments. The first, Senate Bill 1025—formally known as the Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act—focuses on enabling the
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Coinbase is pressing the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leadership to overturn a longstanding rule that bars SEC employees from owning or using cryptocurrencies—a policy it argues is obstructing the agency’s effectiveness. In an open letter dated April 25, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal called on newly
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Bitcoin’s bullish momentum continues to build as Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), hinted over the weekend at another major Bitcoin acquisition—just days after the company’s latest $555 million purchase. In a post on April 27, Saylor fueled speculation by writing, “Stay Humble. Stack Sats”—a phrase commonly used in Bitcoin circles to encourage
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Loopscale, a newly launched decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built on Solana, has become the latest target in a string of high-profile crypto exploits in 2025, losing more than $5.8 million—around 12% of its total value locked (TVL)—to a targeted attack. According to an official statement posted on X, Loopscale confirmed that the breach stemmed from
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Newly appointed SEC Chair Paul Atkins delivered his first major address Friday, sharply criticizing the agency’s previous treatment of the crypto industry under former Chair Gary Gensler and the Biden administration. Speaking from the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, Atkins applauded the agency’s recent shift toward a more constructive regulatory approach. “Market participants engaging with this
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Bitwise Asset Management has officially filed to create a “Bitwise NEAR ETF,” taking its first step toward launching an exchange-traded fund tracking the NEAR Protocol. The filing, made Thursday with Delaware’s corporate registry, marks a pivotal move as the firm positions itself to capitalize on the growing wave of crypto-focused investment products. Hunter Horsley, CEO
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The small Italian town of Fornelli is preparing to unveil a monument dedicated to Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, on May 1. Located in the Molise region, the municipality announced the initiative in an April 23 post, framing it as a tribute to technological innovation and community-driven creativity. Designed by local artist Mattia Pannoni and
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After 15 years of complete inactivity, a Bitcoin address tied to early mining activity has suddenly sprung to life—transferring 50 BTC now worth nearly $5 million. The wallet, first credited in July 2010 when Bitcoin traded below $0.10, made its first-ever outbound transaction this week. The address, beginning with “04ba30,” originally received the BTC as
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on two closely watched cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals tied to Polkadot (DOT) and Hedera (HBAR)—a move that highlights the agency’s cautious approach amid a surge in digital asset fund applications. In documents released Thursday, the SEC confirmed it would extend its review period until
