In a bold display of long-term confidence in Bitcoin, leading corporate entity Strategy has purchased 7,390 BTC for a staggering $765 million, marking another massive investment in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. This brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 576,230 BTC, further cementing its position as one of the biggest institutional holders globally. “We remain committed to our Bitcoin accumulation strategy as a long-term store of value,” said the company’s CFO during the announcement. Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Surge in 2025 The move comes amid a growing trend of corporations boosting their crypto reserves, treating Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation…
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SOON Rollup, a next-generation Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, has officially launched its mainnet and is rewarding its early supporters with a community airdrop. The announcement comes shortly after raising $22 million through a unique NFT fundraising campaign—making waves in both the NFT and DeFi ecosystems. “This is a thank you to our community and a commitment to decentralization,” said the SOON team during the mainnet launch event. $22 Million NFT Raise Signals Strong Market Confidence In a bold and unconventional fundraising move, SOON Rollup raised $22 million entirely via NFTs, bypassing traditional venture capital methods. Supporters were offered exclusive…
World’s First Attempt to Set Record for Most Bitcoin Transactions in a Single Day In an ambitious and unprecedented move, the Bitcoin 2025 community is gearing up to make cryptocurrency history. Organizers have announced a global initiative to set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the most Bitcoin transactions recorded in a single 24-hour period. “This is more than a record — it’s a movement to show the world Bitcoin’s scalability, adoption, and innovation,” said one of the lead coordinators of the event. Mass Participation and Global Coordination The record-breaking attempt is scheduled for mid-2025, with coordinated efforts across continents.…
Traditional Finance Meets DeFi Innovation as Franklin Leverages Blockchain for Payroll Optimization In a significant stride toward integrating blockchain technology with traditional financial operations, Franklin, a U.S.-based fintech startup, has unveiled a solution that enables companies to earn yield on idle payroll funds—a move that could reshape cash management in the corporate sector. Solving the Payroll Problem with Blockchain Traditionally, businesses set aside funds in advance for payroll, often sitting in low-yield or non-interest-bearing accounts. These idle funds can sit unused for weeks until payday arrives, representing a missed opportunity to generate returns. Franklin’s blockchain-based platform solves this problem by…
Macroeconomic Turbulence Sparks Caution Across Crypto Market The altcoin market is witnessing a notable retreat this week as investors grow increasingly cautious in the wake of heightened macroeconomic uncertainty. The primary trigger: a surprise downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, which has rattled traditional markets and spilled over into the cryptocurrency space. Last week, credit rating agency Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. long-term foreign currency issuer default rating from AAA to AA+, citing growing concerns about the fiscal trajectory of the world’s largest economy. The move sparked a wave of risk-off sentiment across global markets, leading to a dip in…
Global digital asset investment products recorded another bullish week, with $785 million in inflows, marking the fifth straight week of positive momentum, according to the latest report by CoinShares. Among the crypto assets, Ethereum (ETH) emerged as the “standout performer”, capturing investor confidence amid broader market recovery. Institutional Confidence Surges The report highlights a growing institutional appetite for crypto investments, particularly in the wake of increased market maturity and improved regulatory clarity across several jurisdictions. “Digital asset investment products have seen a total of over $2 billion in inflows over the past month alone,” said James Butterfill, Head of Research…
Bitcoin (BTC) has once again captured headlines after briefly surging to $107,000, a move that left traders wondering: was it a fakeout, or is a new all-time high around the corner? As the market digests this volatile price action, here are 4 key things to watch this week that could decide Bitcoin’s next move. 1. $107K Wick: Real Breakout or Bull Trap? Bitcoin’s surge above $107K triggered excitement across crypto Twitter and institutional circles. However, the price quickly retreated below $104,000, leaving many questioning if it was a liquidity grab rather than a genuine breakout. “This has all the signs…
Stablecoin Giant Now Among Top Global Buyers of U.S. Debt Tether (USDT), the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has made headlines once again — this time by surpassing Germany in its holdings of U.S. Treasury bills, reaching over $111 billion. This remarkable milestone positions Tether as one of the largest holders of U.S. government debt, a status traditionally dominated by major economies and central banks. chart comparing Tether’s U.S. Treasury holdings to major global holders: Tether’s Strategy: Stability Through Treasuries According to Tether’s latest attestation report, the company holds more than $90 billion in U.S. Treasury bills, alongside additional exposure through…
Dogecoin (DOGE), the popular meme-based cryptocurrency, is trading lower this Monday morning, raising questions from investors and traders about what’s behind the recent decline. Despite its loyal community and high-profile endorsements from figures like Elon Musk, DOGE has faced a dip in momentum at the start of the trading week. 1. Broader Market Sentiment Weighs on Dogecoin One of the primary reasons for Dogecoin’s price drop is the overall bearish sentiment in the crypto market. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have also seen mild corrections, which often influences the altcoin market — especially speculative tokens…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a new concept to help Ethereum achieve greater scalability: partially stateless nodes. This idea builds on Ethereum’s long-term roadmap to reduce the cost and complexity of running a full node, while maintaining network security and decentralization. What Are Stateless and Partially Stateless Nodes? In the Ethereum ecosystem, full nodes currently need to store and manage the entire blockchain state—including all account balances, smart contract data, and storage history. This demands high-end hardware, limiting who can participate. A fully stateless node doesn’t store any blockchain state and relies entirely on external proofs to verify transactions.…