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Donald Trump’s crypto ambitions are expanding once again—this time with a Bitcoin ETF tied to his social media brand, Truth Social. On June 3, a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed plans for the “Truth Social Bitcoin ETF.” The application was submitted by NYSE Arca on behalf of Yorkville America Digital,
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Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has received official approval for use within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)—a significant regulatory milestone that deepens Ripple’s integration in one of the world’s most forward-thinking crypto jurisdictions. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the DIFC’s top regulator, greenlit the use of RLUSD across a range of virtual asset
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is under fire following a dramatic shift in its stance on crypto staking. In a May 29 update from its Division of Corporation Finance, the agency suggested that some staking services may not qualify as securities—potentially exempting certain proof-of-stake offerings from registration under the Securities Act. The change
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Strategy—formerly known as MicroStrategy—is returning to the capital markets with a bold new equity issuance aimed at deepening its Bitcoin treasury. On Monday, the firm announced a $250 million public offering of its newest preferred equity instrument, the “10% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock” (STRD)—marking yet another move to align Wall Street tools with
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Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has issued a sharp directive requiring all crypto firms based in the country—but serving exclusively overseas clients—to obtain a license by June 30 or shut down operations entirely. The rule applies even to companies that do not engage with local users but are incorporated in Singapore
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Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has floated a provocative new concept for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector: a privacy-first decentralized exchange (DEX) designed to conceal traders’ positions, orders, and deposits in real time—aimed at mitigating front-running and forced liquidation attacks. In a post on X, CZ warned that the transparent design of most DEX platforms
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised new concerns over two proposed crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to Ethereum and Solana, questioning whether they meet the legal definition of an investment company under U.S. law. In a letter addressed to ETF Opportunities Trust—a Delaware-registered entity behind various ETF products—the SEC flagged unresolved compliance
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Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has hinted at yet another Bitcoin acquisition—marking the eighth consecutive week of accumulation by the company. In a now-familiar move, Saylor took to X with a cryptic post featuring a Bitcoin price chart and the phrase, “Orange is my preferred color”—his signature nod toward incoming
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Paris Saint-Germain has taken a bold step into digital finance, officially confirming that it now holds Bitcoin in its treasury—becoming the first major sports club globally to do so. The announcement preceded the club’s UEFA Champions League final victory and signals a long-term strategic bet on crypto. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las
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BitMEX has successfully intercepted a cyberattack allegedly orchestrated by the notorious Lazarus Group—a North Korean-linked hacking collective. Not only did the exchange neutralize the threat, but it also reverse-engineered the malware payload, uncovering rare operational missteps that shed light on the group’s tactics. The incident, disclosed Friday, began with a deceptive message on LinkedIn—part of
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The long wait for former FTX customers is finally yielding results, as the collapsed crypto exchange has begun distributing a fresh $5 billion in repayments. This marks the second major round of distributions under the court-supervised bankruptcy process. Announced Friday, the company confirmed that eligible users should expect to receive their funds within one to
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OpenSea has officially launched OS2, a major upgrade that transforms the platform into a full-service onchain trading hub. The release marks a strategic shift from a purely NFT-focused marketplace to a comprehensive crosschain ecosystem supporting both fungible and non-fungible tokens. With support across 14 blockchains, OS2 enables users to mint NFTs, swap tokens, and discover
