Analysis: Cryptocurrencies

Crypto token Solana ETF hopefuls amend filings with SEC

A slew of companies seeking to launch exchange-traded funds tracking the price of crypto token Solana amended their filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. ...

Crypto giants set for EU green light amid growing regulatory rift, sources say

PARIS/FRANKFURT -Two of the world's largest cryptocurrency companies are poised to secure licences granting them access to operate across the European Union, as a rift grows among regulators over the...

Brazil's Meliuz raises $32.4 million in share offering to buy bitcoin

SAO PAULO -Brazilian fintech Meliuz raised 180.08 million reais in a follow-on share offering aimed at obtaining funds to purchase bitcoin, it said in a securities filing on Friday. ...

Ethereum finds its footing as institutional interest returns

Ethereum rebounds as institutional inflows rise and the Foundation undergoes key reforms, signaling renewed long-term confidence in the network.

Circle: Wall Street's new star - Crypto review

The issuer of the USDC made a sensational debut on the stockmarket, multiplying its valuation by 2.7 in a single day. However, behind this record IPO lies much more than just a stablecoin. Circle is...

Trump's AI czar downplays risk AI chip exports could be smuggled

WASHINGTON -White House AI czar David Sacks on Tuesday downplayed the risk that coveted American AI chips could be smuggled to bad actors, and expressed concern that regulating U.S. AI too tightly...

UK financial watchdog names deputy CEO to reflect growing remit

LONDON -Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Tuesday it had appointed Sarah Pritchard as its deputy chief executive, a new role created to reflect the watchdog's expanding remit, including...

Whole Foods supplier United Natural Foods says cyber incident disrupted operations

United Natural Foods Inc one of the largest U.S. grocery distributors whose clients include Whole Foods, took certain systems offline in recent days after the discovery of unauthorized activity on...

UK to end ban on retail investors buying crypto exchange-traded notes

Britain's financial regulator is to remove a ban on consumers buying crypto exchange-traded notes , ditching its previous position of wanting to keep them out of the hands of retail investors. ...

Stablecoin firm Circle adds to stellar first day gains with another stock surge

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet's shares climbed 48% on Friday, extending a stellar run after a blowout market debut on the New York Stock Exchange a day earlier. New York-based...

Stablecoins' step toward mainstream could shake up parts of US Treasury market

As stablecoins take a step toward becoming mainstream, some segments of the U.S. Treasury market, notably securities with short-term maturities, could be vulnerable to volatility as they become more...

Circle's blockbuster IPO paves way for other crypto public listings

Stablecoin issuer Circle's $1.05 billion initial public offering on Thursday could spur other large crypto players to follow suit as the industry benefits from U.S. President Donald Trump's embrace...

Stablecoin giant Circle's shares surge in blowout NYSE debut

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet's shares more than doubled in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, firing up the IPO market that has struggled to regain momentum. ...

Hard money for hard times: Institutions are increasingly betting on Bitcoin

Institutions are accumulating Bitcoin as early holders exit. With supply tightening, a structural price shift may be underway.

Bitstamp falls into Robinhood's hands - Crypto Recap

Robinhood is changing scale. By acquiring Bitstamp for $200m, the American fintech company is not only expanding its offering, but also taking over a historic pillar of the global cryptocurrency...

ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to undergo 3-for-1 share split on June 16

21Shares US said on Monday it will carry out a 3-for-1 share split of its ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to make the fund more accessible to investors, with the move set to take effect at market open on...

Circle’s IPO and a new era for stablecoins

Stablecoins are entering a new phase, driven by regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and the rise of yield-bearing products.

US SEC dismisses lawsuit against Binance crypto exchange

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday voluntarily dismissed its civil lawsuit against Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, extending the regulator's new approach to...

Vance says US should use bitcoin as an advantage in rivalry with China

China's wariness of bitcoin should encourage the U.S. to embrace the world's largest cryptocurrency and build on its strategic advantage in the digital asset, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on...