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Deals•Feb 26, 2026
VanEck Seeks SEC Approval to List JitoSOL Liquid Staking Token ETF on Nasdaq
Nasdaq has filed a proposed rule change to list the VanEck JitoSOL ETF, a fund that will hold the Solana‑based liquid staking token JitoSOL. The filing seeks SEC approval for the ETF, which would reflect staking rewards in its net asset value and allow cash and in‑kind creations and redemptions. If approved, the ETF would provide investors exposure to Solana staking economics.
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Framework Ventures Partners with Better to Launch $500M Tokenized Mortgage Plan
Crypto venture firm Framework Ventures has partnered with mortgage services company Better to launch a $500 million tokenized mortgage plan, providing credit to the Sky stablecoin ecosystem and issuing mortgage‑backed tokens. The partnership also includes Framework acquiring a 10% stake in...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Bitdeer Announces $300M Convertible Senior Note Offering
Bitdeer Technologies Group announced a $300 million convertible senior note offering, with an option for an additional $45 million private placement. The proceeds will be used for data‑center expansion, AI cloud growth, crypto mining rig development, and general corporate purposes.
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Nakamoto to Acquire BTC Inc, UTXO in $107M All‑stock Deal
Nakamoto announced an all‑stock acquisition of BTC Inc and UTXO for a total consideration of $107 million. The deal will combine the three firms' crypto‑related assets and services, with closing expected later this year.
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Deals•Feb 15, 2026
Mirae Asset to Acquire 92% Stake in Korbit for $93M
Mirae Asset, a leading South Korean financial services firm, announced it will acquire a 92% stake in Korbit, one of Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, for $93 million. The transaction gives Mirae Asset a controlling interest in the exchange, expanding its...
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Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Pump.fun Acquires Vyper to Expand Trading Infrastructure
Pump.fun announced the acquisition of crypto trading terminal Vyper, integrating its infrastructure into the Solana memecoin launchpad ecosystem. The deal, terms undisclosed, will see Vyper’s standalone product wind down while users transition to Pump.fun’s Terminal. The move follows Pump.fun’s broader...
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Deals•Feb 4, 2026
Mercado Bitcoin Launches $20M Tokenized Private Credit Issuance on Rootstock
Latin American digital‑asset platform Mercado Bitcoin has deployed over $20 million of tokenized private credit on the Rootstock sidechain, marking a new private‑debt offering. The move expands its real‑world asset strategy and aims to reach $100 million in issuances by April.
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Deals•Feb 4, 2026
Bitwise Asset Management to Acquire Staking Provider Chorus One
Bitwise Asset Management announced it will acquire institutional staking provider Chorus One, adding a major staking operation to its platform as demand for crypto yield services rises. Chorus One manages roughly $2.2 billion in assets staked. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Jan 30, 2026
Kraken-Backed KRAKacquisition Corp Completes $345M Nasdaq IPO
Kraken‑backed KRAKacquisition Corp completed an upsized $345 million initial public offering, selling 34.5 million units at $10 each and listing on Nasdaq under the ticker KRAQU. The SPAC, formed to pursue acquisitions in the digital‑asset ecosystem, has not yet identified a target....
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Deals•Jan 29, 2026
Swiss Bank Sygnum Raises over 750 BTC in Seed Round for Market‑neutral Bitcoin Fund
Sygnum announced that its Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund completed its seed phase, attracting more than 750 Bitcoin from professional and institutional investors. The market‑neutral fund aims to deliver steady returns through arbitrage and relative‑value strategies, reflecting rising institutional demand...
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Deals•Jan 29, 2026
OSL Group Raises $200M in Equity Financing to Expand Stablecoin and Payments Business
Hong Kong‑listed digital‑asset firm OSL Group announced a $200 million equity financing round to fund global expansion of its stablecoin trading and payment services. The capital will support acquisitions, international growth, product development and working capital. The raise follows a $300 million...
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Deals•Jan 29, 2026
Sony Innovation Fund Invests $13M in Startale Group’s Series A Follow‑on Round
Sony Group Corp., via its Sony Innovation Fund, announced a follow‑on investment of $13 million in Startale Group, marking the first close of the company’s Series A round. The funding comes after Soneium’s mainnet launch and deepens Sony’s involvement in the blockchain...
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Deals•Jan 22, 2026
Superstate Raises $82.5M in Series B to Build Blockchain-Based IPO Issuance Platform
Fintech tokenization firm Superstate announced a $82.5 million Series B round led by Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global, with participation from Haun Ventures, Brevan Howard Digital, Galaxy Digital, Bullish and ParaFi. The capital will be used to expand its on‑chain capital...
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Deals•Jan 22, 2026
Strive to Raise up to $150M via Series A Preferred Stock Offering
Strive, the Bitcoin‑focused asset manager co‑founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, announced a new preferred‑stock offering to raise up to $150 million. Proceeds will be used to repay debt at its subsidiary Semler Scientific and to purchase additional Bitcoin. Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald and...
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Deals•Jan 20, 2026
Pump.fun Launches $3M Corporate Venture Fund Pump Fund
Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun announced the creation of Pump Fund, a corporate venture arm that will allocate $3 million via a 30‑day hackathon to back 12 early‑stage projects with $250,000 each at a $10 million valuation. The fund aims to support startups across...
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Deals•Jan 20, 2026
RedStone Acquires Security Token Market and TokenizeThis Conference
Blockchain oracle provider RedStone announced the acquisition of Security Token Market (STM) and its TokenizeThis conference, adding a dataset of over 800 tokenized real‑world assets to its platform. The deal gives RedStone control of STM’s historical data and the conference...
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Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Trove Markets Raises $11.5M in Token Sale Before Pivot to Solana
Trove Markets, a decentralized perpetual exchange for collectibles, announced it raised $11.5 million through a token sale that ran Jan 8‑11. The funds were originally earmarked for a Hyperliquid integration, but the project is now pivoting to build on Solana, prompting some...
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Deals•Jan 9, 2026
Babylon Raises $15M From A16z Crypto to Boost Bitcoin DeFi
Babylon, the Bitcoin staking protocol, secured $15 million in a token sale to a16z Crypto, the digital‑asset arm of Andreessen Horowitz. The funding will support further development of Babylon's Bitcoin‑native DeFi infrastructure. The announcement coincides with the disclosure of a...
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Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Coincheck Group to Acquire 97% of 3iQ in $111.84M Stock Deal
Coincheck Group, the Nasdaq‑listed operator of Japan’s leading crypto exchange, announced it will acquire a 97% stake in Canadian digital‑asset manager 3iQ for $111.84 million in stock. The transaction will be completed using Coincheck shares priced at $4 each and is...
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Deals•Dec 28, 2025
Mirae Asset Group in Talks to Acquire Korbit in $70‑$100M Deal
Mirae Asset Group, via its affiliate Mirae Asset Consulting, is negotiating to acquire South Korea’s fourth‑largest crypto exchange Korbit in a transaction valued at roughly 100‑140 billion won ($70‑100 million). The potential deal follows a memorandum of understanding with Korbit’s major shareholders,...
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Deals•Dec 24, 2025
HashKey Capital Raises $250M for Fourth Crypto Fund
HashKey Capital secured $250 million in commitments for the first close of its fourth crypto‑focused fund, the HashKey Fintech Multi‑Strategy Fund IV, targeting a final size of $500 million. The capital, sourced from global institutional investors, family offices and high‑net‑worth individuals, reflects strong...
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Deals•Dec 24, 2025
Matador Technologies Secures $58.4M Share Sale Approval to Expand Bitcoin Treasury
Matador Technologies received Ontario Securities Commission clearance to issue up to CAD 80 million (≈$58.4 million) in shares, warrants, subscription receipts or debt securities over the next 25 months. The capital will fund its goal of holding 1,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2026,...
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Deals•Dec 23, 2025
Architect Financial Technologies Raises $35M to Launch Institutional Crypto Derivatives Platform
Former FTX US president Brett Harrison’s startup Architect Financial Technologies announced a $35 million funding round to build an institutional trading platform for crypto, equities, and futures. The round was led by investors including Miax, Tioga Capital, ARK Investment, Galaxy and...
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Deals•Dec 22, 2025
Erebor Secures $350M Funding Round at $4.35B Valuation
Erebor, the crypto‑ and AI‑focused digital bank co‑founded by Palmer Luckey, raised $350 million in a new funding round led by Lux Capital, pushing its post‑money valuation to $4.35 billion. The round also included investors such as Founders Fund, Haun Ventures and...
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Deals•Dec 22, 2025
Northern Data Sells Peak Mining to Tether‑exec‑run Firms for up to $200 M
Northern Data, the Tether‑backed data‑centre operator, has agreed to sell its Bitcoin mining arm, Peak Mining, to three companies controlled by Tether executives for up to $200 million. The buyers include Highland Group Mining and Appalachian Energy, with a third Alberta‑based...
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Deals•Dec 18, 2025
ETHGas Secures $12M Seed Round Led by Polychain Capital
Ethereum blockspace trading platform ETHGas announced a $12 million seed funding round, with Polychain Capital as lead investor. The capital will support its launch of on‑chain gas futures and real‑time transaction services, positioning the startup at the forefront of crypto infrastructure...
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Deals•Dec 18, 2025
Solmate Acquires RockawayX Operations, Creating $2 Billion Asset Entity
Solmate announced the acquisition of RockawayX’s validator infrastructure and on‑chain liquidity business, forming a combined entity with over $2 billion in assets under management. The deal, disclosed in December 2025, positions Solmate to expand its bare‑metal validator services within the Solana...
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Deals•Dec 17, 2025
Tether Leads $8M Funding Round in Bitcoin Startup Speed
Tether announced an $8 million investment in Bitcoin payment startup Speed, aiming to enable stablecoin payments on the Lightning Network. The round was disclosed on Tuesday, marking a fresh infusion of capital into the crypto infrastructure space.
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Deals•Dec 15, 2025
Circle to Acquire Interop Labs Team and IP to Boost Cross‑Chain Capabilities
Circle announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the Interop Labs team and its proprietary technology, integrating the assets into Circle’s Arc blockchain and Cross‑Chain Transfer Protocol. The acquisition, expected to close in early 2026, aims to accelerate interoperability...
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Deals•Dec 12, 2025
Figure Technology Announces Second IPO to Issue Native Equity on Solana
Figure Technology, a blockchain‑based financial services firm, has filed with the SEC for a second public offering that will issue its equity directly on the Solana blockchain. The move aims to enable on‑chain trading and DeFi use cases, expanding beyond...
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Deals•Dec 12, 2025
Real Finance Secures $29M Private Funding to Boost Tokenized RWA Infrastructure
Real Finance, an asset‑tokenization network, announced the close of a $29 million private funding round aimed at building an infrastructure layer for real‑world assets. The capital will help expand institutional participation in on‑chain tokenized markets. The announcement follows recent SEC regulatory...
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Deals•Dec 11, 2025
HIVE Digital Technologies Launches IPO on Colombian Stock Exchange Targeting AI‑Bitcoin Infrastructure Investors
HIVE Digital Technologies debuted on the Colombian Stock Exchange under the ticker HIVECO, marking the first AI and Bitcoin infrastructure company to list publicly in Latin America. The listing, announced on Thursday, expands investor access across the Andean market system...
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
ETHZilla Acquires 15% Stake in Zippy for $21.1M to Launch On‑chain Housing Finance
ETHZilla announced it will purchase a 15% equity stake in US‑based digital lender Zippy for $5 million in cash and $16.1 million in stock, totaling $21.1 million. The deal aims to integrate Zippy’s loan‑origination and AI‑driven platform with ETHZilla’s tokenization stack for on‑chain...
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Strive Launches $500M Preferred Stock Offering to Fund Bitcoin Purchases
Public asset manager Strive announced a $500 million preferred stock offering to raise capital for additional Bitcoin and related product acquisitions. The proceeds will also support general corporate purposes and working capital, marking a significant fundraising move for the crypto‑focused firm.
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Tether Joins Investors in $81M Funding Round for Italian AI Robotics Startup Generative Bionics
Tether announced its participation in an €70 million ($81 million) funding round for Generative Bionics, an Italian AI startup developing industrial humanoid robots. The round was led by CDP Venture Capital with other investors including AMD Ventures, Duferco, Eni Next and RoboIT.
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
Robinhood to Acquire Buana Capital and PT Pedagang Aset Kripto to Enter Indonesia's Crypto Market
Robinhood announced agreements to acquire Indonesian brokerage Buana Capital and licensed digital‑asset trader PT Pedagang Aset Kripto, marking its entry into Indonesia’s fast‑growing crypto market. The acquisitions will give Robinhood regulatory compliance and a ready‑made platform, with the deal expected...
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Deals•Dec 8, 2025
CoreWeave Announces $2B Convertible Note Offering to Fuel AI Expansion
CoreWeave disclosed a plan to raise $2 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2031, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes and capped‑call transactions to limit dilution. The note includes an optional $300 million additional purchase and can...
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Deals•Dec 7, 2025
Ostium Raises $24M to Expand On‑chain Perpetuals Protocol
Decentralized perpetuals platform Ostium announced a $24 million funding round to scale its protocol across traditional markets. Backers include General Catalyst, Jump Crypto, Susquehanna International Group and angel investors from Bridgewater, Two Sigma and Brevan Howard. The capital will fund smart‑contract...
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Deals•Dec 6, 2025
Clear Street Targets $10‑12 B Valuation in Upcoming IPO
New York brokerage Clear Street, a leading underwriter of crypto‑treasury deals, announced plans for a public listing valued between $10 billion and $12 billion. Goldman Sachs is slated to lead the offering, which could occur as early as next month.
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Deals•Dec 5, 2025
Paribu Acquires Majority Stake in CoinMENA for up to $240M
Turkish crypto exchange Paribu announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Dubai‑ and Bahrain‑licensed CoinMENA, valuing the combined entity at up to $240 million. The deal, described as Turkey’s largest fintech transaction, expands Paribu’s regulated presence into the MENA region....
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Deals•Dec 5, 2025
AlphaTON Capital Files $420.69M Shelf Registration to Fund AI and TON Expansion
AlphaTON Capital announced a $420.69 million shelf registration, signaling its intent to raise capital for AI infrastructure and Telegram‑ecosystem acquisitions after exiting the SEC’s baby‑shelf limits. The move aims to tap larger funding sources despite the company’s micro‑cap status.
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Deals•Dec 3, 2025
Fin Secures $17M Series A to Launch Stablecoin Payments App for High‑Value Cross‑Border Transactions
Fin, formerly TipLink, raised $17 million from Pantera Capital, Sequoia and Samsung Next to build a stablecoin‑powered payments app aimed at high‑value cross‑border transfers for import‑export businesses. The funding will support a pilot launch within the next month, positioning Fin as...
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Deals•Dec 1, 2025
Yorkville Acquisition Corp. Announces SPAC Merger with Trump Media and Crypto.com to Form CRO Treasury
Yorkville Acquisition Corp. has appointed former Gryphon Digital Mining executives as it moves toward a SPAC merger with Trump Media & Technology Group and Crypto.com, creating a publicly traded digital‑asset treasury focused on the CRO token. The plan, disclosed in...
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Deals•Dec 1, 2025
Sony Bank Invests in Bastion’s $14.6M Stablecoin Funding Round
Sony Bank’s venture arm has joined a $14.6 million funding round for US stablecoin issuer Bastion, led by Coinbase Ventures. The investment backs Bastion’s plan to launch a dollar‑pegged stablecoin for Sony’s ecosystem, targeting US PlayStation users.
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Deals•Dec 1, 2025
Goldman Sachs Acquires Innovator for $2 Billion to Expand Bitcoin-Linked ETF Offering
Goldman Sachs announced the acquisition of Innovator for $2 billion, bolstering its defined‑outcome ETF platform and adding a Bitcoin‑linked exchange‑traded fund to its product suite. The deal marks the bank's deeper entry into crypto‑related investment products.
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Deals•Nov 27, 2025
Animoca Brands Announces Planned Nasdaq IPO via Reverse Merger with Currenc Group
Animoca Brands said it will go public next year through a reverse merger with AI‑focused public fintech firm Currenc Group, positioning the combined entity on Nasdaq. The move aims to give investors exposure to a broad portfolio of crypto and...
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Deals•Nov 27, 2025
Naver Financial to Acquire Dunamu in $10.3B Deal
South Korean search‑engine giant Naver Financial announced a stock‑swap acquisition of Dunamu, the parent of crypto exchange Upbit, in a deal valued at about $10.3 billion. The transaction will make Dunamu a wholly‑owned subsidiary and is part of Naver’s broader push...
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Deals•Nov 26, 2025
Robinhood and Susquehanna Acquire 90% Stake in LedgerX to Enter Prediction Markets
Robinhood Markets and Susquehanna International Group announced they will acquire a 90% stake in LedgerX, a crypto‑linked exchange, marking Robinhood's push into prediction markets. The deal follows LedgerX’s previous acquisition by MIAX and positions Robinhood against rivals like Kalshi and...
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Deals•Nov 25, 2025
Exodus Acquires W3C Corp for $175M to Expand On‑Chain Payments
Exodus announced a $175 million acquisition of W3C Corp, using its Bitcoin reserves to fund the deal. The purchase brings Monavate and Baanx under Exodus’s umbrella as the firm moves into on‑chain payment services.
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Deals•Nov 21, 2025
Winklevoss Twins' Cypherpunk Raises $100M to Acquire ZEC for Treasury
The Winklevoss twins announced the launch of Cypherpunk, a digital‑asset treasury vehicle, which has raised $100 million to purchase Zcash for its holdings. The funding aims to accumulate up to 5% of the circulating ZEC supply, positioning Cypherpunk as a major...
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Deals•Nov 20, 2025
AI Hedge Fund Numerai Secures $30M Series C Funding Led by University Endowments
Numerai announced a $30 million Series C round, boosting its valuation to $500 million. The round was led by top university endowments and included existing backers Shine Capital, Union Square Ventures and Paul Tudor Jones. The AI‑driven crypto‑incentivized hedge fund now manages...
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Deals•Nov 19, 2025
New Hampshire Approves $100M Bitcoin‑backed Municipal Bond
New Hampshire’s Business Finance Authority authorized a $100 million taxable conduit revenue bond, issued through WaveRose Depositor, LLC and backed by Bitcoin held by BitGo. The bond, designed by Wave Digital Assets and Rosemawr Management, lets companies borrow against over‑collateralized BTC.
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Deals•Nov 19, 2025
Bitfury Launches $1 B Corporate Tech Fund Targeting AI and Crypto Startups
Bitfury announced it will allocate a $1 billion corporate venture fund to back ethical AI and crypto startups, with capital coming from its mining operations and investors. The fund is slated to start deploying capital as early as Q4 2025.
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Deals•Nov 19, 2025
Kraken Files Confidential S‑1 for Proposed US IPO
Kraken, the Wyoming‑based cryptocurrency exchange, announced it has confidentially filed a Form S‑1 with the SEC to launch an initial public offering, marking the first formal step toward going public after months of speculation.
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News•Nov 18, 2025
SEC Makes No Specific Mention of Crypto in 2026 Exam Priorities
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s latest examination priorities document didn’t mention crypto as an area of focus for the coming year, unlike in previous years.
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News•Nov 18, 2025
Efforts Underway to Digitize Trade in Africa with Blockchain, Stablecoins
Chido Munyati, head of Africa at the World Economic Forum, said in a statement that outdated payments and documents are a significant obstacle for African trade, one that he hopes digitization can solve.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin Miner HIVE Shares Boost 7.5% on Record Quarterly Revenue
HIVE Digital has reported record revenues for its latest quarter, spurred by rising Bitcoin prices and an expansion of its mining fleet.
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News•Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin Whales Switch to Buying Amid ‘Extreme Fear’
On-chain data reveals the number of Bitcoin whales have been increasing since the start of October.
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News•Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin Sinks Under $90K: BitMine, Bitwise Execs Tip Bottom This Week
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said a price bottom is coming soon and will present a “generational opportunity” and a “gift for long-term investors.”
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News•Nov 18, 2025
Crypto Bank AMINA Gets Hong Kong License to Launch Institutional Trading
Crypto-friendly AMINA Bank has secured a license to expand its institutional crypto services in Hong Kong, a market where crypto trading volumes rose 233% in the first half of 2025.
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News•Nov 18, 2025
VanEck Solana ETF Goes Live, Grayscale DOGE ETF Expected on Monday
The flood of crypto ETFs has begun, with VanEck’s Solana ETF launching on Monday, and many more ETFs expected to go live over the next week.
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News•Nov 18, 2025
XRP ‘Structurally Fragile’ as 41.5% of Supply at a Loss
XRP supply in profit is at its lowest levels in 12 months, and one analyst has warned of further downside if investors decide to cut their losses. Could XRP ETFs bring the bulls back?
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
Digital Chamber Seeks to Guide Crypto Policy Across US States
Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, said in a statement that through collaboration with nonprofit Future Caucus, the initiative hopes to develop leaders ready to introduce and support crypto legislation.
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News•Nov 18, 2025
White House Weighs IRS Bid to Tax Foreign Crypto Accounts via CARF
The White House is reviewing a proposal to join an international crypto tax standard that could deter Americans from moving their digital assets to offshore exchanges.
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Deals•Nov 18, 2025
Tether Makes Strategic Investment in Crypto Lending Platform Ledn
Stablecoin issuer Tether announced a strategic investment in Bitcoin‑backed lending platform Ledn, aiming to expand financial infrastructure for crypto‑collateralized loans. The deal was disclosed on Tuesday, with the investment amount undisclosed.
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News•Nov 17, 2025
Crypto Firm LevelField Secures Illinois Approval to Buy Chicago Bank
LevelField could become the first crypto-friendly FDIC-insured bank to offer crypto services after receiving approval from the Illinois financial regulator to acquire Burling Bank.
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News•Nov 17, 2025
ETH Falls to 4-Month Low Under $3K: Is the Bull Market Over?
ETH price fell below $3,000 for the first time since July. Cointelegraph explains what is required for a trend reversal.
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News•Nov 17, 2025
How Market Structure Votes Could Influence 2026 Crypto Voters
A community director at the advocacy organization Stand With Crypto said US lawmakers’ voting records on a pending market structure bill could impact their reelection chances.
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News•Nov 17, 2025
XRP Traders Hope Fresh Wave of ETF Launches Will Restore the Bull Trend
A handful of XRP ETFs could launch this week, leading traders to predict the start of a new rally, but the desired bullish momentum is dependent on the altcoin holding above $2.20.
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News•Nov 17, 2025
Price Predictions 11/17: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE
Bitcoin attempted a recovery but is facing selling at higher levels, indicating that bears continue to sell on rallies.
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News•Nov 17, 2025
Cboe to Launch Perpetual-Style Bitcoin and Ether Futures in US
The exchange's 10-year Bitcoin and Ether contracts mimic perpetuals through daily cash adjustments, giving users a regulated way to trade crypto futures in the US.
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News•Nov 17, 2025
$1T Crypto Market Drawdown Masks Bitcoin’s Strong Fundamentals: Coinbase Exec
Despite a $1 trillion crypto wipeout, a Coinbase executive said Bitcoin’s decline is structural and not bearish since few fundamentals have changed since its September price peak.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 17, 2025
Rare Bitcoin Futures Signal Could Catch Traders Off-Guard: Is a Bottom Forming?
Bitcoin futures flip negative for the first time since March as internal flows surge and the market downturn deepens.
By Cointelegraph
News•Oct 27, 2025
What Happens if You Don’t Pay Taxes on Your Crypto Holdings?
Failing to report or pay taxes on cryptocurrency gains can lead to significant penalties, interest, and potential criminal charges, as tax authorities treat undeclared crypto like other taxable assets. Penalties can include fines, back taxes with interest, accuracy-related penalties up...
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News•Oct 27, 2025
Australian Crypto Firms Back Draft Laws, but ‘Critical Questions’ Remain
Australia’s major crypto exchanges have broadly welcomed the government’s draft crypto legislation as a step toward formalizing the industry, but have warned Treasury that key details remain unresolved. Firms praised the move to create a regulatory framework covering digital asset...
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News•Oct 27, 2025
Bitcoin Finally Escapes ‘Fear’ as Confidence Tiptoes Back Into Crypto
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has moved out of “fear” into neutral for the first time since the mid‑October selloff tied to Trump’s China tariff scare, signaling a tentative restoration of investor confidence in crypto. Bitcoin’s sentiment shift reflects...
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News•Oct 27, 2025
Javier Milei’s Crypto-Friendly Party Wins Argentine Midterm
Javier Milei’s libertarian, crypto-friendly La Libertad Avanza party scored a decisive victory in Argentina’s midterm elections, solidifying Milei as the clear frontrunner for the 2027 presidential race. The result strengthens his mandate to pursue market-friendly reforms — including deregulation, potential...
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News•Oct 27, 2025
‘Attack on Bitcoin’ — Bitcoiners Slam ‘Legal Threats’ in Soft Fork Proposal
A new Bitcoin improvement proposal seeks a one-year soft fork to freeze protocol changes while developers resolve a contentious transaction-filtering debate, but language in the draft referencing legal threats and liability protections has provoked sharp backlash from Bitcoin community members....
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News•Oct 27, 2025
Mt. Gox’s Security Flaws Cost Millions. Could AI Have Spotted Them?
A new AI-assisted post-mortem by Mt. Gox’s former CEO revisits the exchange’s historic security failures that led to multimillion-dollar losses and its collapse, asking whether modern AI tools could have detected vulnerabilities earlier. The analysis highlights specific lapses in key...
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News•Oct 27, 2025
Bitcoin Is No Inflation Hedge but Thrives when the Dollar Wobbles: NYDIG
NYDIG strategist Greg Cipolaro said Bitcoin has not proven to be a reliable inflation hedge, but has "evolved into a liquidity barometer" that performs well when the U.S. dollar weakens or liquidity conditions loosen. The firm observed stronger Bitcoin gains...
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News•Oct 27, 2025
Zcash Pumps 30% After Arthur Hayes’ ‘Vibe Check’ Tips $10K Target
Zcash surged about 30% after former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes issued a bullish “vibe check” suggesting a $10,000 price target, fueling short-term buying. The token has rallied roughly 490% over the past 30 days and topped a $5 billion market...
By Cointelegraph
News•Oct 27, 2025
Money Giant Western Union to Pilot Stablecoin-Powered Transfers
Western Union said it will pilot stablecoin-powered transfers as part of an effort to tap “significant opportunities” in using stablecoins for cross-border sending and receiving of money. The move positions the 170-year-old money-transfer giant to test faster settlement and lower-cost...
By Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 27, 2025
State-Owned Bank Melli Absorbs Assets of Dissolved Ayandeh Bank After $8B Losses
Iran’s private Ayandeh Bank has been dissolved following roughly $8 billion in losses and debt; customer assets and deposits from about 42 million customers were absorbed by state-owned Bank Melli. The move represents a state-led takeover to stabilize the banking...
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News•Oct 26, 2025
‘The Claim that L2s Inherit ETH Security Is Erroneous’ — Solana Co-Founder
Solana co‑founder Anatoly Yakovenko publicly disputed the common industry claim that Ethereum layer‑2s inherit Ethereum’s security, arguing L2s suffer from significant security flaws and centralization risks—including sequencer control and limited economic decentralization—even though they settle on ETH. He warned these...
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News•Oct 26, 2025
Investors Should Be 'Cautious' When Using BTC Stock-to-Flow Model: Analyst
Bitwise analyst André Dragosch warned that the Bitcoin stock-to-flow (S2F) model is a flawed forecasting tool and investors should be cautious about relying on it to predict BTC prices. Dragosch argued S2F omits key drivers such as demand dynamics, macroeconomic...
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News•Oct 26, 2025
The Next Era of Crypto Belongs to Decentralized Markets
Decentralized finance is gaining momentum as DeFi trading volumes reach record proportions relative to centralized exchanges, driven by improved infrastructure, liquidity primitives and growing regulatory clarity. The shift is powering transparent, code-driven marketplaces that reduce counterparty risk and lower barriers...
By Cointelegraph
News•Oct 26, 2025
Bitcoin Price Starts $112K Breakout as Fed Rate-Cut Odds Pass 98%
Bitcoin surged past a breakout level around $112,000, trading near $113,000 as markets closed the week amid bullish momentum. The move coincided with market-implied Fed rate-cut odds topping roughly 98%, reinforcing risk-on positioning ahead of a pivotal week for U.S....
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News•Oct 26, 2025
CZ’s Pardon Came After Costly Binance Lobbying Push in Washington: Politico
Politico reports that Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s presidential pardon followed a targeted Washington lobbying campaign that paid $450,000 to Trump-linked lobbyists and $290,000 to former SEC chair contender Teresa Goody Guillén. The expenditure-backed push came as Binance faced intense...
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News•Oct 26, 2025
Coinbase’s X402 Transactions Explode over 10,000% in a Month
Coinbase’s x402 protocol, which allows AI agents to transact autonomously over the internet, experienced a roughly 10,000% surge in transaction activity over the past month. The explosive month-over-month growth highlights rapidly rising usage of autonomous agent infrastructure on Coinbase’s platform,...
By Cointelegraph
News•Oct 26, 2025
Kyrgyzstan Launches Stablecoin on BNB Chain, Confirms Future CBDC Rollout
Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin on the BNB Chain and confirmed plans to roll out a central bank digital currency (CBDC), following talks with Binance founder and strategic adviser Changpeng Zhao. The move signals a state-backed push into tokenized...
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Deals•Oct 26, 2025
Coinbase Acquired Fundraising Platform Echo as It Builds On‑chain Startup Lifecycle
Coinbase recently acquired fundraising platform Echo and plans to integrate it into its ecosystem to enable on‑chain incorporation, fundraising in USDC, and tokenized public listings. Echo has helped 200+ projects raise over $200M and will initially operate independently before deeper...
Cointelegraph
News•Oct 25, 2025
ISM Manufacturing PMI Suggests Bitcoin Cycle May Extend Beyond Historical Norm
Weak ISM manufacturing data is signaling that economic headwinds may persist, suggesting Bitcoin’s market cycle could stretch beyond its historical durations. The report’s softness points to slower business recovery and prolonged macro pressure on risk assets, which can delay a...
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News•Oct 25, 2025
Ledger’s New Multisig Interface Sparks Backlash over 'Cash Cow' Fees
Ledger launched an upgraded multisig interface that brings technical improvements to security and user experience, but the rollout has provoked strong community backlash over newly introduced transaction fees described by critics as a “cash cow.” Users and developers say the...
By Cointelegraph
News•Oct 25, 2025
XRP Price Eyes Rally to $3.45 After Ripple CEO Tells Investors to ‘Lock In’
XRP is targeting a breakout toward $3–$3.45 as renewed bullish momentum is driven by firm technical support and an intensifying institutional push from Ripple, amplified by CEO Brad Garlinghouse urging investors to “lock in.” Analysts point to chart patterns and...
By Cointelegraph
News•Oct 25, 2025
Don’t Just Tokenize Assets, Build the Institutions to Back Them
Tokenization of real-world assets is advancing beyond pilot projects as regulatory clarity and growing institutional adoption are building the legal, custody and compliance infrastructure needed to scale. While critics warn of hype and unresolved legal questions, proponents point to pilot...
By Cointelegraph
News•Oct 25, 2025
Countries Across Africa Approve New Crypto Laws as Adoption Grows
Governments across Africa are enacting new cryptocurrency laws to attract industry investment while addressing consumer protection and anti-money‑laundering concerns. Regulators are moving from outright bans to frameworks that offer legal clarity and favorable conditions for crypto businesses as adoption and...
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News•Oct 25, 2025
No HMRC Letter? UK Crypto Investors May Still Owe Taxes, Expert Warns
HMRC has sent 65,000 letters warning UK crypto investors about potential unpaid taxes, but tax experts caution that absence of contact does not guarantee compliance or immunity from liabilities. The agency’s outreach targets suspected under-reporting, and HMRC has signaled it...
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News•Oct 25, 2025
Ferrari to Launch Digital Token to Let Fans Bid on Its Le Mans-Winning Race Car
Ferrari will issue a digital “Token Ferrari 499P” in partnership with fintech firm Conio, enabling members of its 100‑member Hyperclub to trade tokens and bid in a limited auction for the Le Mans‑winning 499P slated to coincide with the 2027...
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News•Oct 25, 2025
Spot Ether ETFs See Outflows for Second Consecutive Week Amid ‘Cooling Demand’
Spot Ether ETFs recorded outflows for a second consecutive week as demand for Ether-based products cooled, marking a pullback in institutional interest after initial post-approval momentum. By contrast, spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $446 million in weekly inflows, underscoring a divergence...
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News•Oct 25, 2025
Rumble Partners with Tether to Add Bitcoin Tips for Content Creators
Video platform Rumble has partnered with stablecoin issuer Tether to roll out Bitcoin tipping for creators, with the feature slated to launch in early to mid-December. The integration will allow viewers to send Bitcoin-based tips to content creators via Tether’s...
By Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 25, 2025
Ripple Completes Acquisition of Hidden Road to Expand Institutional Fintech Services
Ripple has completed its acquisition of Hidden Road to broaden its fintech offerings for institutional clients and enhance the utility and distribution of its RLUSD stablecoin. The deal positions Ripple as a more comprehensive fintech provider for institutional crypto and...
Cointelegraph
News•Oct 24, 2025
Bitcoin Miners Build on Gains After Jane Street Discloses Stakes
Shares of leading publicly traded Bitcoin miners climbed after Jane Street disclosed new stakes Thursday, extending a months-long rally across the sector. The disclosure of institutional holdings signaled renewed investor appetite for crypto mining equities and lifted market sentiment for...
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News•Oct 24, 2025
Bitcoin Price Compression Will Spark Expansion: Will BTC Explode Toward $120K?
Bitcoin has traded in a tight range this week with sellers capping rallies near $112,000 while buyers defend dips around $107,000–$108,000, a pattern analysts call “compression before expansion.” Positive on‑chain signals — including $477 million of spot ETF inflows during...
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News•Oct 24, 2025
Price Predictions 10/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
Bitcoin’s short‑lived relief rally is meeting selling near $112,000, with $107,000 the key support that, if lost, could trigger a deeper correction toward $100,000 and potentially $87,801. Analysts (including Bitfinex and Galaxy Digital’s CEO) characterize October’s ~18% peak‑to‑trough drawdown as...
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News•Oct 24, 2025
Bitcoin’s Bull Market Is Intact, but Key Levels Signal Risk, Says Galaxy Digital Analyst
Galaxy Digital’s head of research told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin’s broader bull market remains intact but the market is at a pivotal juncture where breaches of key technical levels would increase the risk of a deeper downturn. He highlighted that on‑chain...
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News•Oct 24, 2025
$19B Crypto Crash Opens Door to $200K Bitcoin in 2025: Finance Redefined
A $19 billion crypto liquidation has prompted a modest market rebound and prompted Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick to forecast Bitcoin could climb to $200,000 by year‑end, with a bear‑case floor above $150,000 if Fed rate cuts materialize — though...
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Deals•Oct 24, 2025
Polymarket Secured $2B Investment From Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
Polymarket previously secured a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) at a $10 billion valuation. The platform says a native token is planned but US app launch and further fundraising (potentially valuing it at $15B) are priorities.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 24, 2025
Pump.fun Acquires Padre Trading Terminal to Bolster Solana Memecoin Liquidity
Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has acquired multichain trading terminal Padre to enhance liquidity and trading experience for tokens on its platform. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal aims to support Pump.fun's market position amid cooling memecoin activity.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 24, 2025
Ripple‑backed Evernorth to Go Public via Merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II in $1B+ Deal
Evernorth Holdings, backed by Ripple Labs, will go public through a merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II that is expected to raise over $1 billion, including a $200 million investment from SBI Holdings. Additional backers include Ripple, Kraken, Pantera Capital...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 24, 2025
Relai Raised $12M Series A Led by Ego Death Capital
Swiss Bitcoin app Relai completed a $12M Series A in late 2024 led by Ego Death Capital, with participation from Plan B Bitcoin Fund, Timechain and Solit Group. The raise was disclosed alongside Relai's push to obtain a MiCA license...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
Fireblocks Acquires Dynamic to Expand Enterprise Wallet Infrastructure
Fireblocks has acquired Dynamic to complete its enterprise wallet technology stack and offer expanded institutional-grade services. The deal integrates Dynamic's wallet infrastructure into Fireblocks' platform to enhance custody and wallet capabilities for institutional clients.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
A16z Seeks to Raise ~$10B for New AI, Defense and Growth Funds
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is reportedly aiming to raise about $10 billion across new funds including $6B for investments in more mature companies, $1.5B each for AI applications and AI infrastructure funds, and over $1B for a defense and manufacturing vehicle....
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
Pave Bank Raises $39M Series A Led by Accel with Participation From Tether and Others
Singapore-based fintech Pave Bank raised $39M in a Series A round led by Accel, with participation from Tether Investments, Wintermute, Quona Capital, Helios Digital Ventures, Yolo Investments, Kazea Capital, Financial Technology, and GC&H Investments. The funding will expand Pave Bank's...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
Hyperliquid Strategies Files to Raise $1B via Stock Sale to Buy More HYPE Tokens
Hyperliquid Strategies filed to raise $1 billion through a stock offering to expand its crypto treasury and increase exposure to HYPE tokens. The raise is intended to fund additional purchases of HYPE as part of the firm's post-merger strategy.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
DraftKings Acquires Railbird to Build DraftKings Predictions Platform
DraftKings acquired CFTC‑regulated prediction markets platform Railbird (terms undisclosed) and will launch a new DraftKings Predictions product, tapping Polymarket as its designated clearinghouse. The acquisition was announced the week of 2025-10-23 and positions DraftKings in the prediction markets sector.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
U.S. Government Took 10% Stake in Intel; Considering Similar Minority Investments in Quantum Firms
The U.S. government in August 2025 took a 10% stake in Intel, per reports, and is now exploring direct minority investments in U.S. quantum‑computing companies using CHIPS Act funds. Officials signal the government would seek a stake in return for...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
Aave Labs Acquires Stable Finance to Expand Consumer DeFi and Stablecoin Offerings
Aave Labs has acquired Stable Finance in a deal to broaden its consumer DeFi footprint and stablecoin capabilities, following prior institutional initiatives like Maple Finance integration and Horizon RWA marketplace. The acquisition aims to integrate Stable Finance's technology and products...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 22, 2025
Coinbase Acquired Privacy-Focused Zk Project Iron Fish, Credited for Base Private Transactions Push
Coinbase acquired Iron Fish (announced March 2025), a privacy-focused blockchain project, a move Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong credited for enabling private transactions on Base. The acquisition is cited as driving Base's private transactions efforts, though transaction terms were not disclosed.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 22, 2025
FalconX Acquires 21Shares, World’s Largest Crypto ETP Issuer
FalconX has acquired 21Shares, the world’s largest crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer, marking the firm’s third major deal of 2025 after purchases of Arbelos Markets and a majority stake in Monarq. Financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement on...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Coinbase Acquires Crowdfunding Platform Echo for $375M
Coinbase has acquired Echo, a crowdfunding/capital-raising platform known for projects like Ethena, in a $375 million deal. Echo, founded under two years ago, will be integrated into Coinbase's offerings to revitalize token-based fundraising.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
House of Doge Acquires Majority Stake in Italian Club US Triestina 1918
Dogecoin Foundation’s commercial arm, House of Doge, has acquired a majority stake in Italian football club US Triestina 1918 to expand DOGE adoption through sports partnerships. The move signals a crypto-led sponsorship and ownership strategy in European football.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Coinbase Buys NFT Tied to UpOnly Podcast for $25M to Revive Show
Coinbase paid $25 million for an NFT that obliges the UpOnly crypto podcast to restart, effectively acquiring the rights tied to the show's revival. The purchase was announced in the article published 2025-10-21.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Growler Mining Takes 87.5% Control of Argo Blockchain via Debt-for-Equity Swap, Triggering LSE Delisting
Main creditor Growler Mining seized a 87.5% stake in Argo Blockchain through a debt-for-equity swap, gaining control and prompting Argo to delist from the London Stock Exchange. The transaction is a creditor-led takeover as part of a restructuring of Argo's...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 20, 2025
Evernorth to Go Public via $1B SPAC, Aiming to Build Large XRP Treasury
Ripple-linked Evernorth has agreed to go public through a $1 billion SPAC transaction that would position the company to anchor part of its balance sheet in XRP. The deal signals rising institutional appetite for digital assets and would make Evernorth...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 17, 2025
Tempo Raises $500M Series A at $5B Valuation Led by Thrive Capital and Greenoaks
Tempo, Stripe’s layer‑1 blockchain project focused on stablecoin and payments, raised $500 million in a Series A round valuing the network at $5 billion. The round was led by Greenoaks and Thrive Capital with participation from Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 17, 2025
Maelstrom Family Office Seeks $250M Private‑equity Fund to Acquire Crypto Firms
Maelstrom, the family office tied to BitMEX co‑founder Arthur Hayes, is seeking to raise $250 million for a private‑equity fund targeting acquisitions of crypto trading infrastructure and analytics firms. The fund plans $40M–$75M per acquisition and aims to close fundraising...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 17, 2025
Huobi Founder Raises $1B to Back Ether Trust via Nasdaq Shell
Li Lin and partners raised about $1 billion to fund an Ether accumulation strategy through a Nasdaq‑listed shell company, backing a forthcoming Ether trust. Major commitments included $500M from HongShan Capital Group and $200M from Avenir, with participation from Fenbushi...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
A16z Crypto Leads $50M Investment in Solana Liquid Staking Protocol Jito
Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Crypto has invested $50 million in Solana liquid staking protocol Jito, deepening its exposure to Solana’s staking ecosystem as regulatory clarity emerges. The capital will support Jito's growth and development of liquid staking infrastructure on Solana.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
Kraken Acquires CFTC-Licensed Small Exchange for $100M to Expand US Derivatives
Kraken has acquired Small Exchange, a CFTC-designated contract market (DCM), from IG Group for $100 million, enabling the crypto exchange to build regulated US-listed derivatives markets and integrate clearing, risk and matching into one environment. The move expands Kraken's US...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
Ripple Acquires Corporate Treasury Management Firm GTreasury for $1B
Ripple has acquired GTreasury, a corporate treasury management company, for $1 billion to expand its treasury infrastructure and enable 24/7 access to digital assets, stablecoins and tokenized deposits for corporate clients. The deal is part of Ripple's broader strategy to...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
Daylight DePIN Raises $75M to Build Decentralized Solar Energy Grid
Daylight, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) for solar energy, raised $75 million to expand deployment of solar panels and batteries and lower upfront costs for adoption. The funding will be used to scale the company’s decentralized solar grid offerings.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
Strive to Acquire Semler Scientific in Stock-for-Stock Merger Amid Shareholder Lawsuit
Strive, a Bitcoin treasury asset manager, plans to acquire Semler Scientific in a stock-for-stock transaction where Semler shareholders would receive 21.05 shares of Strive Class A common stock per Semler share. A Semler shareholder filed a lawsuit seeking to block...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 15, 2025
Coinbase Ventures Invests in CoinDCX at $2.45B Valuation
Coinbase Ventures made a strategic investment in Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX, valuing the startup at $2.45 billion as Coinbase expands into India and the Middle East. The investment was led by Coinbase's corporate venture arm; the precise deal amount was...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 14, 2025
Crown Raises $8.1M to Launch BRLV, a BRL-Denominated Stablecoin Backed by Brazilian Government Bonds
São Paulo-based fintech Crown raised $8.1 million in a funding round led by Framework Ventures, with participation from Valor Capital Group, Coinbase Ventures, Paxos and others to launch BRLV, a tokenized Brazilian real stablecoin backed by government bonds to give...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 13, 2025
Gemini Lists Publicly Under Ticker GEMI
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has completed a public listing under the ticker GEMI, marking its IPO and signaling increased transparency and institutional visibility for the firm and the broader crypto market. The listing is expected to boost trading activity and custody...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 13, 2025
Intercontinental Exchange Invests $2B in Polymarket as Platform Expands
Polymarket received a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to support its expansion into the U.S. market. The injection boosted Polymarket's visibility and reportedly increased CEO Shayne Coplan's net worth amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 12, 2025
PayPay (Backed by SoftBank) Acquires 40% Stake in Binance Japan
Japan’s PayPay, backed by SoftBank, acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan in September 2025, making Binance Japan an equity-method affiliate of PayPay. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 11, 2025
Galaxy Digital Raises $460M to Convert Texas Bitcoin Mine Into AI Data Center
Galaxy Digital secured a $460 million investment to transform its former Texas Bitcoin mining site into a large-scale AI data center. The funding will repurpose existing infrastructure to support AI compute operations while marking a strategic shift for the crypto-focused...
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 10, 2025
Rezolve AI Acquires Smartpay
Rezolve AI has acquired payments firm Smartpay, expanding its payments and customer-experience capabilities. The deal was announced in the Cointelegraph Crypto Biz roundup published 2025-10-10; financial terms were not disclosed.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 10, 2025
Aurelion Treasury Raises $150M to Launch Nasdaq’s First Tether Gold-Backed Corporate Reserve
Aurelion Treasury secured a $150 million financing round to establish Nasdaq’s first Tether Gold-backed corporate treasury reserve. The funding will back the creation of a Tether Gold-denominated reserve listed/operated via Nasdaq infrastructure.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Oct 10, 2025
Kalshi Raises $300M to Expand Prediction Markets to 140 Countries
Prediction-market platform Kalshi raised $300 million to expand its marketplace to 140 countries. The platform will remain restricted in 38 jurisdictions, including France and the UK.
Cointelegraph
Deals•Aug 12, 2025
Bullish (BLSH) Goes Public at $37 per Share
Crypto exchange operator Bullish (BLSH) completed an IPO on 2025-08-12, pricing shares at $37 and subsequently trading higher. The public listing expanded BTC exposure among publicly traded crypto firms.
Cointelegraph