How do whales influence Bitcoin? If anyone comes close to “moving the market,” it’s the whales. These are the investors holding thousands of BTC, often institutions, funds or OG holders from the early days. And in 2025, they’re more active than ever. The number of wallets holding over 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed to 1,455…
Key Takeaways Royal Bank of Canada increased its stake in Strategy Inc. (MSTR) by nearly 16% in Q2 2025. Bitcoin reached a high of $111,980 during the quarter, reflecting over 30% quarterly growth. Share this article Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has boosted its bet on Bitcoin treasury company Strategy Inc. (MSTR). According to a…
The SEC has pushed back its decision on spot XRP ETF applications, prolonging the wait for approval. Summary The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has extended its review of several XRP ETF applications. Other altcoin ETFs, including Solana and Litecoin filings, are also facing delays. Analysts and investors remain bullish on the potential launch of…
Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion Technologies announced on Monday that it has become the second-largest crypto treasury in the world, behind Michael Saylor’s Strategy. The firm updated its Ether holdings figures to 1.52 million ETH worth around $6.6 billion. Even with the asset’s retreat, that huge stash is worth more than the $5.88 billion in Bitcoin…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The recent surge in interest and adoption of digital assets has catalyzed a shift in the financial landscape, leading to a wave of successful crypto initial public offerings (IPOs). With three notable debuts on the horizon, the trend is gaining traction, driven…
Early Bitcoin investor and billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya has filed to raise $250 million in blank-check company “American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp A,” targeting the decentralized finance, AI, energy and defense sectors. The special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) would be led by Social Capital managing partner Steven Trieu as CEO and Palihapitiya as chairman, according to the…
Key Takeaways Figure Technology Solutions filed for an IPO, reporting significant revenue growth and profitability in the first half of 2024. The company provides blockchain-based credit products and plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker FIGR. Share this article Figure Technology Solutions, a New York-based fintech that uses blockchain to modernize lending and capital…
Amid struggles in its EV business, cash-starved Faraday Future is pivoting to crypto and AI. Summary Faraday Future is pivoting to crypto and embodied AI The firm hopes its crypto treasury will attract capital and help it raise cash for its business So far, Faraday Future has produced only 16 of its FF 91s vehicles…
The blockchain focused on user privacy saw one of its mining pools take over the network’s hash rate. No damage has been reported yet, but history suggests that extensive losses could occur once the harm has been done. Taking Over Control The cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has temporarily stopped Monero deposits to the platform due to…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Gemini’s newly public S-1 shines a light on an unusual pre-IPO lifeline: a secured revolving credit line from Ripple Labs that can scale as the exchange heads for the public markets. The filing, accepted by the SEC on August 15, 2025 under…
