Bitcoin network activity shows a decline in transactions but a rise in settlement volume, “pointing to increased usage by large entities,” reported Glassnode on June 19. It added that a “clear divergence” has emerged between market valuation and network activity, indicating that large institutions are becoming more dominant in network activity. Daily Bitcoin transactions have […]
Around 34,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, June 20, and they have a notional value of roughly $3.3 billion. This event is slightly larger than last week’s options expiry, but the impact on spot markets is likely to be minimal. They have been on the back foot all week, losing $30B since Monday, […]
BlackRock’s industry-leading USD Institutional Digital Fund (BUIDL) will become accepted as collateral on Crypto.com and Deribit, two of the industry’s largest exchanges. The move marks a “major turning point,” said Michael Sonnenshein, COO at Securitize, as it provides another option for collateral provision, reported Forbes on June 18. BUIDL is BlackRock’s first Ethereum-based tokenized money […]
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, has been commended by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for assisting in a major enforcement operation. The collaboration led to the seizure of approximately $225 million in USDT tied to a global “pig butchering” scam, a large-scale fraud scheme that used sophisticated crypto tactics to deceive […]
TL;DR After years of development, which included numerous delays and growing skepticism, Pi Network’s Open Network finally saw the light of day earlier this year. The team behind the project celebrated the first 100 days and outlined some of the most substantial developments in the ecosystem since its launch. The First 100 Days It was […]
[PRESS RELEASE – Berlin, Germany, June 18th, 2025] BitVault, a DeFi protocol aiming to redefine Bitcoin’s role in stablecoin infrastructure, has announced the close of a $2 million pre-seed round. Strategic investors include GSR, Gemini, Auros, and Keyrock, among others—joining BitVault in building what it calls the “next era of BTC-backed money”: an institutionally-aligned alternative […]
An average of 566 BTC per day is falling into this long-term “ancient supply” bucket, compared to the current daily issuance rate of 450 BTC, reported Fidelity Digital Assets on June 18. This trend marks the first time in Bitcoin’s history that long-term held coins are growing faster than new supply, potentially reinforcing the asset’s […]
A new report by CryptoQuant ranks the transparency of five major crypto exchanges based on their proof-of-reserves (PoR) practices. The analysis revealed that Binance is leading, while other players like Bybit, OKX, Kraken, and Coinbase are trailing. The PoR Rankings The survey evaluated each exchange’s reserve ratio, a metric calculated by dividing the net customer […]
Hong Kong-based DDC Enterprise has announced it has entered into three securities purchase agreements that could generate up to $528 million in gross proceeds, excluding placement agent fees and offering expenses. The capital raise features participation from institutional investors, including Anson Funds, Animoca Brands, Kenetic Capital, QCP Capital, and a network of prominent Bitcoin investors. […]
Arthur Hayes has questioned the motivations behind recent high-profile moves by crypto investor James Wynn. He suggested that the trader’s actions might be more driven by a desire for engagement rather than making actual earnings. Airdrop Farming Allegations In a clip shared by Laura Shin, host of the Unchained Podcast, Hayes commented on Wynn’s latest […]