Fonte Capital, an investment manager in Astana, is launching Central Asia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF on the Astana International Exchange (AIX). The fund, named the Fonte Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund OEIC, will begin trading on Wednesday, August 13, under the ticker BETF. The ETF will hold Bitcoin directly, with the price of its shares reflecting … Read more
The native token of the Ethereum blockchain, ETH, has reached its highest price of the year, at one point surpassing $4,500 on Tuesday. This surge marks a 4.85% increase for the day and a 40% gain since the start of the year. While ETH’s all-time high of $4,878.26 was set in November 2021, its recent … Read more
Wisconsin is moving to tighten regulations on Bitcoin ATMs with the introduction of bill AB384. The proposed legislation requires full identity verification for users and imposes a daily transaction limit of $1,000. Operators would also be required to obtain a license and post clear signage for identity proof. According to the Wisconsin Department of Financial … Read more
The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market is experiencing a new wave of growth, with futures-based Solana (SOL) and XRP ETFs attracting significant investor capital. According to FactSet data, these funds have collectively seen over $1 billion in inflows since their launch earlier this year. The strong performance of these products indicates a sustained and growing … Read more
Trump Media & Technology Group has filed an amended S-1 registration statement with the SEC for a Bitcoin ETF. The company, in partnership with sponsor Yorkville America Digital, LLC, plans to list the ETF on NYSE Arca upon receiving final regulatory approval. While the filing is a significant step, the launch is not yet certain. … Read more
The Japanese firm Metaplanet has significantly expanded its bitcoin treasury, acquiring an additional 518 BTC for approximately $61.4 million. This purchase was made at an average price of about $118,519 per bitcoin. According to CEO Simon Gerovich, the company’s total bitcoin holdings now stand at 18,113 BTC, which were acquired for a total of $1.85 … Read more
Bitcoin is experiencing a significant price rally, climbing above $122,000 as traders prepare for a week filled with crucial U.S. economic reports, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI). The cryptocurrency’s recent momentum has bulls hoping for a new all-time high. The upcoming inflation data is particularly important because it influences … Read more
Block Inc., the company led by Jack Dorsey, has acquired an additional 108 Bitcoin for $12.6 million in Q2 2025. This purchase brings Block’s total Bitcoin holdings to 8,692 BTC, now valued at over $1 billion. The acquisition solidifies Block’s position as a major corporate holder of Bitcoin. This move is consistent with Dorsey’s long-held … Read more
Bitcoin’s derivatives market is showing signs of a slowdown as funding rates have dropped significantly, suggesting a decrease in leveraged long positions. This shift is happening alongside growing speculation that the government of Bhutan may be preparing to sell a portion of its substantial Bitcoin reserves. According to Glassnode data, Bitcoin’s perpetual futures funding rates … Read more
In a surprising development, Harvard University has made a substantial investment in the cryptocurrency market. According to recent SEC filings, the university’s endowment invested over $116.6 million into BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) during the second quarter of 2025. This makes IBIT Harvard’s fifth-largest portfolio holding, a position that places its Bitcoin ETF investment ahead of … Read more