XRP futures on the CME Group have quickly reached a significant milestone, becoming the fastest crypto contract to achieve $1 billion in open interest just three months after its launch. This achievement highlights a growing demand for regulated crypto exposure from institutional investors. The success of XRP and Solana futures has contributed to the CME’s … Read more
Bitwise Asset Management has filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC to launch what could be the first spot Chainlink (LINK) ETF in the U.S. This new filing, dated August 26, 2025, seeks to provide investors with exposure to LINK through a regulated financial product, eliminating the need for direct cryptocurrency custody. The proposed … Read more
Flows into Iranian crypto trading platforms have declined significantly in 2025, a trend driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions, an armed conflict with Israel, and a major hack on the country’s largest crypto exchange. According to a report by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs, crypto flows into Iran totaled $3.7 billion between January and … Read more
BlackRock, the world’s largest investment firm, is significantly increasing its holdings in cryptocurrency through its Ethereum spot ETF (ETHA). On August 25, the firm made a massive single-day investment of $314.9 million into the fund, one of its largest inflows since trading began. This move was part of a larger trend, as other major players … Read more
A key goal for the crypto industry—shielding software developers from legal liability for the misuse of their technology—is reportedly at risk in new U.S. Senate negotiations. U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), known for his focus on national security, is said to have reservations about a provision in the House-approved Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. That … Read more
Ripple is developing a new oracle designed to directly pull data from traditional bank ledgers. This move positions Ripple to compete with Chainlink, the current market leader in blockchain oracles, by providing a unique solution for financial institutions that want to integrate with blockchain technology. Crypto researcher SMQKE points out that Ripple’s long-standing relationships with … Read more
Pantera Capital is considering a plan to raise a massive $1.25 billion to create a public company called “Solana Co.” by converting an existing Nasdaq-listed company. This new entity would be a dedicated treasury for the Solana ($SOL) token. The proposal involves an initial $500 million raise, followed by an additional $750 million through warrants. … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com is making a major move into the U.S. market through a new partnership with Trump Media. This collaboration, announced in a recent press release, will see the two companies create a rewards program on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social. Users will be able to earn points that can be converted into … Read more
Despite a 93% year-over-year drop in crypto gaming funding, small teams are still finding ways to launch projects. One such example is Jakpot Games, a Solana-based platform built by a three-person team. The platform offers a simple, arcade-style experience where players use the native JAKPOT token to compete for high scores in browser-based games like … Read more
The cryptocurrency market has entered a period of correction, with its overall capitalization falling to $3.78 trillion, a 4.46% drop in the last 24 hours. The sell-off was widespread, leading to nearly $943 million in liquidations. Bitcoin’s Price Dip Bitcoin has fallen below $110,000 after recently peaking at around $123,000. Experts view this as a … Read more