On November 10, 2025, Cboe Global Markets will introduce perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum. This is a major development in bringing crypto derivatives under U.S. regulation. Unlike traditional futures that have an expiration date, Cboe’s new contracts will have maturities of up to 10 years. This design is intended to make it easier and … Read more
South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, has officially launched GIWA, a new Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain. The name GIWA, which stands for “Global Infrastructure for Web3 Access,” highlights the project’s goal of making Web3 faster, cheaper, and more accessible for everyday users. GIWA is built on the OP Stack, an open-source framework from the Optimism … Read more
On September 5, 2025, Ohio Congressman David Joyce introduced HR 5166, a bill that proposes establishing a federal custody plan for Bitcoin, including the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This bill represents a major step toward the formal recognition of Bitcoin as a strategic asset for the U.S. government. Under the proposed law, the … Read more
Kazakhstan’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has announced a new national strategy for digital assets, which includes creating a “strategic crypto reserve.” In a recent address, Tokayev urged the government to establish a “full-fledged ecosystem of digital assets” to boost the country’s economy. The president’s plan involves drafting a new law by 2026 and creating a “State … Read more
Ethena Labs is taking a two-part approach to strengthen its ecosystem, raising $530 million in new funding for its StablecoinX project while simultaneously starting a $310 million buyback of its native ENA token. The new PIPE (private investment in public equity) financing brings StablecoinX’s total funding to nearly $895 million. The company expects this capital … Read more
Paraguay is set to hold a meeting in September to explore the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve. The country plans to leverage its surplus hydropower to mine Bitcoin, using the profits to establish a digital asset reserve. This move would position Paraguay alongside other nations, such as El Salvador and Bhutan, that have already … Read more
Itaú Asset, Brazil’s largest private asset manager, has created a new, dedicated crypto division. The new unit will focus on developing and managing various digital asset products, including mutual funds, ETFs, custody services, and staking strategies. This move expands on Itaú’s existing crypto services, which already include a Bitcoin ETF and direct trading for select … Read more
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has published a new set of guidelines for crypto lending services on centralized exchanges. The rules are designed to enhance user protection by setting clear standards for the industry. The new regulations include several key provisions: Leverage is restricted: The guidelines prohibit lending services that allow a user to … Read more
A Dogecoin ETF could be the next major crypto fund to hit the market, according to a Thursday post by Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. The ETF issuer REX Shares has filed an effective prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a Dogecoin ETF, suggesting a potential launch under the Investment Company Act … Read more
Fireblocks, a key player in crypto infrastructure, has introduced the Fireblocks Network for Payments. This new platform is designed to make it easier for financial and crypto companies to move stablecoins between each other and develop stablecoin-based products. The network has already attracted over 40 participants, including major players like Stripe‘s recent acquisition, Bridge, and … Read more