Fast-moving coverage across crypto markets, regulation, ETFs, macro spillovers, and digital-asset infrastructure.
Infrastructure
Mastercard has completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK, a move set to significantly expand its capabilities in stablecoin payments, payouts, and treasury services for banks, fintechs, and enterprises.
Markets
Real-world asset (RWA) perpetual futures trading volume has surged, reaching nearly parity with Bitcoin perpetuals on major platforms like Hyperliquid and Binance, signaling a significant shift in crypto derivatives markets.
Markets
Crypto exchange Bybit has announced the integration of tokenized shares from tech giants Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla, among others, as collateral for its margin trading and lending products. This move allows eligible retail and institutional users to leverage their traditional stock holdings within the crypto ecosystem, m
Markets
Wintermute's H1 2026 report reveals institutional investors accounted for 72% of spot OTC flow, signaling a more selective altcoin market where capital clusters in fewer, high-conviction assets.
Markets
Tether reported a robust $1.5 billion profit in Q2 2026, largely fueled by its substantial holdings in US Treasury bills, as its USDT supply continued to expand despite broader stablecoin market pressures.
Markets
Ken Griffin's Citadel has reportedly acquired a significant portion of Situational Awareness's stock portfolio, a strategic move following a recent 'AI rout' that saw leveraged public positions offloaded, while Situational Awareness retained its valuable Anthropic stake.
Regulation
Russia has broadened its cryptocurrency mining prohibition, now including Moscow, the Moscow Region, and parts of the Kursk Region, citing critical concerns over power supply stability.
Markets
Former FTX users are reporting the initial release of funds, marking a significant, albeit partial, step in the long-awaited reimbursement process following the exchange's dramatic 2022 collapse.