Recovered from the SITE123 blog, Aug 2026. Imported as drafts for review.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed its decision on Grayscale’s application for a spot Polkadot (DOT) ETF. The new deadline has been pushed to late 2025, which is a familiar pattern of regulatory caution when it comes to exchange-traded funds for altcoins. According to Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart, the earliest … Read more
MARA Holdings has significantly increased its Bitcoin treasury to 52,477 BTC, valued at $5.9 billion. This strategic move solidifies its position as the second-largest public holder of Bitcoin, trailing only Michael Saylor’s Strategy. The company made this aggressive acquisition in August, taking advantage of a 6% dip in Bitcoin’s price from its highs. In August, … Read more
Cardano (ADA) traders are optimistic about a potential price rally, driven by a combination of positive macroeconomic news and bullish chart patterns. Analysts believe ADA could see a near-term increase of up to 30% if these factors align. The recent U.S. jobs report showed a significant slowdown in job growth and a rise in unemployment, … Read more
Pi Network is moving forward with a major upgrade to its blockchain, aiming to become a fully compliant and verified network. The project’s new Version 23 release, based on the Stellar framework, will embed Know Your Customer (KYC) verification directly into the protocol itself. This is a significant shift from the previous system, which handled … Read more
Robinhood, a retail brokerage with a strong focus on digital assets, has been added to the S&P 500 index, causing its shares to jump 7% in after-hours trading. This inclusion, effective on September 22, is a major milestone for the company, whose stock has already soared over 150% this year. The move signals the growing … Read more
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has called on the government to establish a clear and transparent regulatory framework for digital assets. He emphasized the need for Belarus to keep up with global trends while maintaining strict state oversight. Lukashenko has tasked agencies with defining regulatory roles for the crypto industry, including the involvement of the country’s … Read more
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has finalized a $6.42 billion acquisition deal with Crypto.com, acquiring 684.4 million Cronos (CRO) tokens. This transaction was completed through a 50% stock and 50% cash exchange. This significant deal allows TMTG to acquire approximately 2% of CRO’s circulating supply, with plans to potentially increase this to 19% through … Read more
SOL Strategies, a Canadian company focused on the Solana blockchain, has been approved to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The company’s shares are scheduled to begin trading on September 9, 2025, under the ticker symbol STKE. This listing elevates the company from its previous U.S. OTC listing and signifies a … 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
Webus International has secured a major partnership with Air China to explore integrating XRP as a payment option for flights and loyalty rewards. The collaboration will give Webus direct access to Air China’s extensive PhoenixMiles loyalty program, which boasts over 60 million members. The partnership aims to leverage XRP’s speed and low transaction costs to … Read more