Chainlink Launches New Compliance Framework to Unlock $100 Trillion in Institutional Crypto Investment
Chainlink, the decentralized blockchain oracle network, has launched a new compliance solution designed to enable the flow of institutional capital into the crypto space, potentially unlocking over $100 trillion in investments. The company unveiled its Automated Compliance Engine (ACE) on Monday, positioning it as a modular and standardised compliance framework
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Acquires $531M in Bitcoin as Holdings Near 600K BTC
MicroStrategy Adds 4,980 BTC Amid Rising Prices Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy (commonly known as MicroStrategy), has further expanded its position as the largest public holder of Bitcoin, acquiring 4,980 BTC worth approximately $531.1 million. The announcement, made via a US SEC filing on Monday, comes during a period of renewed
Zama Secures $57M to Launch Confidential Blockchain Protocol and Scale FHE Adoption
French cryptography company Zama has raised $57 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to over $150 million and pushing its valuation beyond $1 billion. The round, co-led by Blockchange Ventures and Pantera Capital, strengthens Zama’s position as a frontrunner in the commercialisation of Fully Homomorphic
Across Protocol Founders Accused of Misusing $23M in DAO Funds
Controversy erupts over alleged governance manipulation and questionable nonprofit claims The founders of Across Protocol, a cross-chain bridge project, are facing serious allegations of misusing $23 million in tokens intended for their decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO). The funds were allegedly funnelled into a for-profit firm affiliated with the founders, sparking
Bitcoin Miners Defy Trends, Hoard BTC Despite All-Time High Prices
In a surprising turn of events, Bitcoin miners, including the earliest “Satoshi-era” participants, are holding tightly to their reserves even as the cryptocurrency reaches fresh all-time highs in 2025. New research from CryptoQuant, a leading on-chain analytics platform, reveals a notable shift in miner behaviour amid falling revenues and challenging
Kalshi Raises $185M as Rival Polymarket Eyes $200M in Prediction Market Boom
Kalshi, a leading platform for event-based trading, has secured $185 million in Series C funding, valuing the company at $2 billion. The round was led by crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Multicoin, Bond Capital, Neo, and Peng Zhao, CEO of Citadel Securities. The raise positions
Bitcoin Poised for $111K Liquidity Grab as Market Eyes Monthly Close
Bitcoin (BTC) is once again the centre of attention in the crypto market as traders brace for a potential liquidity grab that could propel its price to $111,000. With the flagship cryptocurrency consolidating near the $107,000 mark after a recent rebound, analysts are closely watching exchange order books and liquidity
South Korean Banks Plan Won-Pegged Stablecoin Launch by 2026
Eight leading banks in South Korea are collaborating to launch a stablecoin pegged to the Korean won, a move aimed at curbing the dominance of US dollar-backed digital assets and positioning the country at the forefront of global digital finance. The project, supported by both the private sector and regulatory
Turkey to Tighten Crypto Rules with New Transfer Restrictions and Oversight Measures
Ankara Proposes Tougher Crypto Regulations to Combat Illicit Finance Turkey’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance is set to implement a series of stringent new rules for the cryptocurrency sector, aimed at curbing money laundering and financial crime. The proposals, disclosed by state-run Anadolu Agency (AA), include mandatory source and purpose
Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $105K as Fed Rate Cut Hopes and Ceasefire Fuel Bullish Sentiment
Bitcoin Gains Momentum Amid Ceasefire and Fed Comments Bitcoin surged to hold above the $105,000 mark on Monday, June 24, as a confluence of bullish signals ignited renewed optimism in the cryptocurrency market. The leading digital asset rose sharply, preserving most of its 4.4% gains from the previous day, driven
