ProShares, a major asset management firm, has filed for U.S. regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposed fund, named the ProShares CoinDesk Crypto 20 ETF, is designed to track the performance of the CoinDesk 20 Index, which measures the performance of the top … Read more
Century-old American retailer Bealls Inc. has embraced digital currency by integrating cryptocurrency payments at over 650 U.S. locations through a partnership with Flexa. This strategic move allows customers to pay with major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and popular stablecoins. The adoption signifies a major step toward mainstream retail acceptance of digital assets, driven by growing … Read more
Gemini has entered the crypto-payments space with a new Solana Edition Credit Card, designed to turn everyday spending into an automatic yield opportunity by leveraging the Solana ecosystem. This move deepens Gemini’s integration with high-speed blockchains. The card allows users to earn SOL (Solana’s native token) on purchases and immediately put those rewards to work … Read more
Investor confidence in the crypto market is deteriorating, marked by significant capital flight from U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This retreat is largely attributed to mounting political gridlock and economic uncertainty in the United States. According to Farside Investors, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw another wave of withdrawals totaling approximately $40 million on … Read more
The cryptocurrency market is currently in a holding pattern, anticipating fresh news that could trigger another period of volatility. While a recent downturn has seen prices tumble, many analysts believe this correction is a necessary “healthy reset,” flushing out excessive leverage and setting the stage for one of the market’s strongest-ever upward runs before potential … Read more
Crypto.com is expanding its presence in South Korea by partnering with local fintech company Travel Wallet to launch a joint prepaid card. The goal of this collaboration is to make spending and paying with cryptocurrency as easy and common as using traditional fiat money on a global scale. Expanding Reach and Simplifying Payments Main Card-Issuing … Read more
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has officially halted the approval process for several anticipated XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs), pushing their deadlines past the initial October window. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused all related actions due to the shutdown. New Timeline and Market Expectations Delayed Approval: A crypto expert suggests that even once … Read more
The world’s largest retailer, Walmart, has announced a massive step toward mainstream digital asset adoption: its OnePay mobile app will support Bitcoin and Ethereum trading starting with its 2025 roadmap. This move is seen as a tectonic shift that could fundamentally change how millions of everyday Americans interact with cryptocurrency. The End of “Hype,” the … Read more
Bybit’s Bybit Card was recently honored by Mastercard as the Best Performing Crypto Card at its flagship forum, EDGE 2025, which focuses on shaping the future of payments across EEMEA (Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa). The event gathered industry leaders to discuss emerging trends like agentic AI, embedded finance, stablecoins, and tokenization. Since its … Read more
The Canadian province of British Columbia (BC) has moved to permanently ban new cryptocurrency mining projects connecting to its power grid. This decision follows a two-year moratorium introduced in 2022, as the province seeks to tightly control the use of its extensive hydroelectric power and ensure it benefits higher-value, job-creating sectors. Protecting Power for Economic … Read more