Recovered from the SITE123 blog, Aug 2026. Imported as drafts for review.
PayPal’s stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), appears to have quietly gone live on the Ethereum Layer 2 network Arbitrum. An update to the payment giant’s cryptocurrency terms and conditions, dated July 16, now lists Arbitrum alongside Ethereum and Solana as supported networks for PYUSD. Previously, the terms and conditions only mentioned Ethereum and Solana. The change … Read more
Bitcoin ($BTC) demonstrated its strong appeal to institutional investors this week as its price briefly dipped below $116,000 on Tuesday, only to be met with a significant rush of large-volume buying. Data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode reveals a changing dynamic in how institutions react to sudden Bitcoin price movements. While BTC/USD retraced some of … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has officially announced the launch of Kraken Derivatives US, a new regulated platform designed to offer CME-listed futures contracts to traders in the United States. This significant expansion into the US derivatives market follows Kraken’s strategic acquisition of futures trading provider NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion earlier this year. Kraken Derivatives US is … Read more
Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced its full support for the upcoming network upgrade and hard fork on the Kaia (KAIA) blockchain, scheduled for July 17, 2025. This upgrade is set to occur at block height 190,670,000. To ensure a seamless transition for its users, Binance will temporarily suspend deposits and … Read more
Dubai is taking a monumental leap in real estate innovation. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched a pioneering Real Estate Tokenization Project, issuing property title deeds on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This ambitious initiative will leverage Ripple’s institutional-grade custody technology, with Ctrl Alt serving as Ripple’s first major custody partner in the UAE, marking … Read more
The Cayman Islands continues to cement its reputation as a leading jurisdiction for cryptocurrency funds and businesses, thanks to its well-defined and evolving regulatory framework for digital assets. Major industry players, including prominent cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase and Binance, have already secured licenses within the jurisdiction, leveraging its growing credibility. Key Regulatory Milestones in 2025: … Read more
A dramatic turn of events on Tuesday night saw President Donald Trump personally intervene to pull House Republicans back from the brink, salvaging critical crypto legislation that had been derailed by a procedural revolt earlier in the day. The surprising turnaround paves the way for a renewed vote on Wednesday morning, aimed at advancing the … Read more
Circle Internet Group, the issuer behind the prominent dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC, has formally applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a new entity: First National Digital Currency Bank. Submitted on June 30, this strategic move aims to bring Circle’s stablecoin reserves under direct federal oversight and expand its digital … Read more
The BigOne crypto exchange, a market with significant daily trading volumes, has fallen victim to a sophisticated supply chain attack resulting in an estimated $27 million in losses across Ethereum, Solana, TRON, and Bitcoin networks. The incident, confirmed by the SlowMist security team, highlights a rare exploit targeting exchange logic rather than private key compromise, … Read more
SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET), a sports-tech firm, has significantly expanded its Ethereum ($ETH) holdings with another multimillion-dollar acquisition this week, solidifying its position as one of the largest corporate holders of ETH. This ongoing buying spree highlights a strategic pivot that has seen the company adopt Ethereum as its primary treasury reserve asset. On … Read more