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Mercado Bitcoin commits €50m for Portuguese expansion
Mercado Bitcoin, Latin America’s largest digital assets platform, is accelerating its push into Europe with a €50mn investment programme.
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FUTURE Holdings raises CHF 28m to build Bitcoin treasury platform
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WisdomTree cleared for retail Crypto ETPs by FCA
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Why the whales are keeping faith with meme coins
Bigger traders are still commiting millions to meme coins which veer from the faintly ridiculous to the completely absurd.
UK to allow retail investors to hold cryptoasset ETNs in ISAs and pensions
Retail investors in the UK will be able to hold cryptoasset exchange traded notes (cETNs) in ISAs and registered pension schemes from 2026.
Five tailwinds for crypto and the implication for investors
Crypto markets have entered autumn 2025 with renewed conviction with digital assets showing signs of durable momentum
Gold vs Bitcoin: Which will be the winner from the dollar’s decline?
The US government shutdown has provided a boost for Bitcoin, but does this mean the cryptocurrency is supplanting gold AND the dollar?
CoinShares makes its move on quant manager Bastion
The deal, announced on Wednesday, underscores CoinShares’ ambition to establish itself as a full-service digital asset manager.
Insig AI moves into digital assets with value-led strategy
Insig AI is stepping into the crypto universe with the sharp-edged machine learning tools that have powered success for institutional clients.
A safer route into the cryptocurrency maze
From October 8th, the Financial Conduct Authority will allow retail investors to buy UK-listed crypto exchange-traded products.
Crypto treasury companies are a potential “time bomb”
The romance between Bitcoin and corporate balance sheets is deepening. But, as with all romances, there are whispers of danger.
Is Tether really worth $500 billion?
The world’s most widely used digital dollar is said to be courting investors for a US$15–20 billion raise.
The case for 2%: bitcoin deserves a seat
A 2% bitcoin allocation could capture upside in the cryptocurrency while keeping portfolio risks firmly in check
B HODL targets Aquis debut with £13.8m raise
B HODL, a new British company dedicated exclusively to Bitcoin accumulation and revenue generation, plans to list on Aquis Growth Market.
Mercado Bitcoin becomes first LatAm exchange to list Trump coin
Mercado Bitcoin, the biggest digital-asset platform in Latin America, has become the first exchange in the region to list WLFI.
Fidelity’s quiet $5 billion bet on crypto
Asset manager Fidelity has been quietly but significantly increasing its exposure to digital assets this year.
Blockchain’s Flow has best three months yet
The world of blockchain has rarely lacked hype. Yet the past quarter has brought something less common: measurable progress.
ZIGChain secures strategic role in Valereum’s regulated tokenisation venture
ZIGChain has been named a lead infrastructure partner in a new strategic alliance with Valereum, the London-listed digital assets group.
Institutional alpha in cryptocurrency basis trades
Institutional players are quietly milking a structural inefficiency through cryptocurrency basis trades
Britain is tightening the tax net around cryptocurrency
New rules will compel crypto service providers to report the earnings of their users directly to the government.
Five reasons Bitcoin is going to $150,000
We forecast Bitcoin will go to $150,000 this year - what is it going to take to get BTC to that magic number?
What impact will Trump’s 401(k) order have on crypto?
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could transform the way Americans save for retirement.
Bitcoin, Trump and the tariff that turned gold into lead
Institutional investors are increasingly diversifying into Bitcoin as Trump administration tariffs policy creates uncertainty around gold.
Trident Digital Tech targets African stablecoin licences for RLUSD
Trident is seeking regulatory approval to operate stablecoins across several African markets in a push to expand the use of RLUSD.
The GENIUS Act is rewriting the stablecoin playbook
The GENIUS Act represents a seismic shift in macroeconomic policy with the US embedding the dollar into next-gen financial infrastructure
Poorly regulated CeFi platforms represent crypto’s weak point
Offshore crypto exchanges remain an important conduit for trading but still lack proper governance or accountability.
UK retail investors to be given access to crypto ETNs in October
UK brokers will soon be able to give retail consumers access to crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs), under changes announced by the FCA.
WisdomTree forecasts 2030 bitcoin and gold prices
New analysis explores how sustained expansion of global money supply could reshape the future prices of both gold and bitcoin
Research finds ‘tradfi’ institutions plotting major crypto expansion
Major traditional financial institutions are becoming increasingly involved in crypto, launching more funds in the sector
Bitcoin enters the political arena
Musk’s decision to position Bitcoin at the heart of his America Party represents a major turning point in the evolution of digital assets.
ETNs vs securitisation: Which is the best way forwards for crypto products?
Crypto ETNs have become increasingly popular with investors but do they compromise on some of the key advantages crypto offers?
What’s driving the crypto bull market this week?
In the week to June 30th the market capitalisation of crypto rose by 12.4%, its strongest advance since January.
Middle East war vs the Fed: which matters most for crypto this week?
Cryptocurrency fund manager Javier Rodriguez-Alarcón of XBTO assesses the impact of the Iran-Israel war on the markets.
Wealth manager cautions investors over Trump’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF
Donald Trump’s Truth Social has filed with the US SEC to launch a dual Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund.
Is it time to buy back into Bitcoin?
Investors are increasingly focused on the state of the US economy and are turning to alternatives to the US dollar as a hedge.
UK’s FCA proposes to allow retail money into crypto ETNs
The FCA is consulting on whether to make ETNs based on crypto that trade on regulated exchanges available to retail investors.
Five countries reshaping the digital asset landscape
As crypto markets reawaken in 2025, we are seeing a geopolitical shift. There's a global sprint for digital asset dominance
Crypto Radar: Aave, Meta Platforms, X and MicroStrategy
We look at some of the hot stories shaping cryptocurrency markets this week, including news from X and MicroStrategy.
FCA unveils sweeping crypto reforms in bid to position UK as global hub
The Financial Conduct Authority has unveiled a sweeping set of regulatory proposals that could redefine the UK's cryptoasset landscape.
Crypto liquidity is not a background condition, it is a leading signal
Crypto liquidity dynamics are often sharper, more transparent, and arguably more predictive than those in traditional markets
Gnosis unveils its ‘bank-free’ personal currency Circles 2.0
The goal of Circles is to introduce a money system that doesn’t put any participant at an undue and systematic advantage over another.
Coinbase promotion: is crypto now a part of the establishment?
Coinbase has joined the S&P 500 index, a clear sign that crypto has broken into the financial establishment’s inner sanctum
Crypto markets bracing for a volatile month ahead
Market participants are eyeing June as a period for volatility, with a confluence of macroeconomic events poised to drive sharp reactions.
What is moving the Bitcoin and Ethereum market this week?
One of the key drivers behind this risk-on rally appears to be easing geopolitical and economic tensions globally.
US-UK trade deal prompts massive short squeeze in Bitcoin
According to CoinGlass data, over 106,000 trading positions were liquidated, with a total value exceeding $291 million.
Digital assets industry demands regulatory clarity on proof-of-stake
The most influential staking organizations and proof of stake protocols have signed on to this effort to get clarity from the US regulator.
Free R2 pattern detection tool for cryptocurrency traders
Permutable AI is giving away its powerful R2 Pattern Detection tool to all cryptocurrency traders for free,
SEC charges PGI Global over $198m forex and crypto scam
Classic Ponzi scheme collapsed while over $50m in investor funds was siphoned off to buy Lamborghini sports cars and other luxuries.
Crypto sector still facing massive security issue
Hackers are on course for their best year ever for crypto hacking, and much of their success is going unreported by their victims.
Can Bitcoin claw its way back to $100k in Q2?
Positive comments from BlackRock CEO Larry Fink have helped to boost crypto prices across the board this week.
Is Trump’s Liberation Day good or bad for cryptocurrencies?
We caught up with crypto fund manager XBTO to get their take on the impact of Trump's Liberation Day on digital assets markets.
CME Group chooses CF Benchmarks for its Solana reference rate
CME Group has announced it is launching Solana futures, hailed as the latest inflection point for institutional crypto adoption.
Banks as crypto custodians: Could there be a downside for staking?
While the involvement of banks as custodians will enhance security in PoS blockchains, there could be a downside as well.
























