Meliuz founder and chairman Israel Salmen indicated that the company would use 10% of its cash flow to bitcoin in a bid to improve its profitability in the face of the Brazilian real’s loss of value and high inflation rates. Meliuz Rises as the First Company Implementing Strategy’s Bitcoin Playbook in Brazil Companies in emerging […]
The Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF, trading as OWNB, has launched, focusing on corporations holding significant bitcoin assets. OWNB: New ETF Captures Corporate Giants With Heavy Bitcoin Investments In a significant development in the cryptocurrency investment landscape, the Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF commenced trading today under the ticker OWNB. This new exchange-traded fund (ETF) […]
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with assistance from Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, Bloomberg reported on March 7, 2025. Major Banks Reportedly Back Gemini’s Bid to Go Public: Confidential Filing Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has confidentially […]
Russia is pushing forward with a regulated cryptocurrency market, limiting access to “super-qualified” investors under a strict legal framework to ensure financial stability and security. Russia’s Crypto Overhaul: Strict New Market May Change Everything The Russian Finance Ministry and central bank are discussing the creation of a regulated cryptocurrency trading market for highly experienced investors, […]
Salinas revealed details of how much bitcoin exposure he has in his personal portfolio in an interview with Bloomberg and described the cryptocurrency as “the hardest asset in the world.” Ricardo Salinas Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Holds 70% of His Portfolio in BTC Mexico’s third richest man, Ricardo Salinas, chairman and CEO of corporate conglomerate […]
$81 trillion was erroneously credited by Citigroup, as the customer was only meant to receive $280. The payment bypassed all Citigroup controls and had to be reversed several hours after its execution, which the bank refers to as a “near miss.” Citigroup Payment Fumble: Erroneous $81 Trillion Transfer Bypasses Controls Citigroup, one of the most […]
Bank of America could launch a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin if federal lawmakers pass legislation creating a regulatory framework for such digital assets, CEO Brian Moynihan stated in a Feb. 26, 2025, interview with Fortune magazine. BOA’s Stablecoin Plans Hinge on Pending Congressional Legislation, CEO Says BOA boss Brian Moynihan likened the proposed stablecoin to a […]
Bullionstar, a premier gold dealer based in Singapore, warned about the high demand for large gold ingots and reported tightness in the supply. The firm stated that this behavior is not normal. Gold Demand Rises, ‘Tightness’ in Large Gold Bars’ Market The demand for gold has kept growing in world markets, and now even institutional […]
The SEC’s review of Grayscale’s XRP ETF is officially underway, sparking speculation that a crypto-friendly shift could lead to a groundbreaking approval. SEC Begins Review of Grayscale’s XRP ETF Proposal The Federal Register officially published Grayscale’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal on Feb. 20, 2025, marking the beginning of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s […]
Meme coins may seem frivolous now, but their evolution could reshape crypto, Coinbase’s CEO said, warning against scams while urging openness to their potential impact. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: ‘We Should Be Open Minded About Where Memecoins Are Going’ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has shared his thoughts on meme coins, recognizing their significance in the […]