Coinbase Plans $2 Billion Note Sale to Fuel Investments and Bitcoin Holdings
Coinbase, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced plans to raise over $2 billion through a dual-tranche convertible note offering. The move highlights the growing trend of crypto firms seeking capital from traditional financial markets while hinting at further Bitcoin acquisitions. $2 Billion Convertible Note Offering Unveiled On Tuesday, Coinbase
Crypto-Powered Citizenship: Four Countries Now Accept Digital Assets for Golden Visas and Passports
In a world where cryptocurrency is reshaping traditional finance, a growing number of countries are now offering citizenship or long-term residency in exchange for crypto-funded investments. As of mid-2025, nations like Vanuatu, El Salvador, Portugal and Caribbean states such as Dominica and Saint Lucia are leading this trend, making it
Daily Crypto Update: Markets See Outflows, US Regulators Gear Up, Satoshi Statue Recovered
After 15 straight weeks of gains, the crypto investment market witnessed a reversal last week, triggered by hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, regulatory developments in the United States are gathering pace as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) teams up with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Bitcoin ETFs See Second-Largest Outflow, Ether ETFs Break Inflow Streak
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their second-largest single-day outflow on Friday, shedding over $812 million. Meanwhile, Ether ETFs marked the end of a historic 20-day inflow streak, losing more than $152 million in a single session. The developments come amid heightened volatility in the cryptocurrency markets and shifting investor
Can Google Gemini Really Help Plan Crypto Trades? We Put It to the Test
In 2025, AI tools have become integral to navigating fast-moving crypto markets. Among them, Google Gemini, especially its Pro version, is gaining traction as a research assistant for crypto traders. While it doesn’t execute trades or generate live signals, Gemini offers real-time insights by leveraging Google Search, making it useful
DeFi Platforms Step Up Security with Real-Time Token Risk Detection
In response to a sharp increase in crypto-related scams, decentralised finance (DeFi) platforms are embracing proactive risk detection technologies to safeguard users. A growing number of projects are integrating automated contract scanners and risk scoring tools to stop malicious tokens, honeypots, and rug pulls before they can inflict damage. According
Linea Unveils Airdrop and Staking Plan to Deepen Ethereum Alignment
Linea, the Consensys-developed Ethereum layer-2 network, has revealed new details about its upcoming token generation event and airdrop, along with fresh staking and burning mechanisms designed to enhance its alignment with the Ethereum mainnet. These updates reflect a broader strategy to position Linea as the go-to destination for ETH capital.
Hong Kong Finalises Stablecoin Rules, Launches Public Registry
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has completed its regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, set to take effect from 1 August. The move marks a significant step in tightening oversight of the region’s crypto ecosystem. The HKMA also announced the creation of a public registry for licensed stablecoin issuers to
D2X Raises €4.3M to Expand Regulated Crypto Derivatives Exchange in Europe
Amsterdam-based crypto derivatives exchange D2X has secured €4.3 million (around $5 million) in a strategic funding round aimed at expanding its institutional-grade trading platform. Designed specifically for professional investors, D2X operates under the European Union’s MiFID II framework as a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF), positioning itself as a regulated and
Avalanche Expands Tokenized Asset Presence with $250M Boost from Grove and Janus Henderson
Avalanche is set to significantly enhance its presence in the real-world asset (RWA) sector through a new $250 million initiative. This expansion comes via a partnership between Grove, a DeFi-focused credit protocol backed by Steakhouse Financial, and Janus Henderson Anemoy, a global asset manager with $373 billion in assets under
