Bitcoin Pizza Day and the lost Newport hard drive have company — an Ethereum wallet worth over a billion dollars, frozen since 2014. Summary In 2014, Estonian banker Rain Lõhmus bought 250,000 ETH in Ethereum’s presale, storing it in a wallet that has never been accessed. The stash, worth about $1.18 billion today, is fully…
It was another historic week for the cryptocurrency market as bitcoin, as well as a few altcoins, managed to chart fresh peaks. But let’s begin with the largest digital asset. Just last week, its price struggled to maintain above $117,000 and even dipped below that level on a couple of occasions. However, it had a…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Coinbase has closed its purchase of Deribit in a deal reported at $2.9 billion, a move that brings one of the biggest crypto options venues into the fold of a public exchange. According to Coinbase, the deal was paid with 11 million…
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has proposed a provenance-based risk score system for crypto-to-fiat off-ramps. In its Wednesday BIS Bulletin, the institution outlined “an approach to anti-money laundering compliance for cryptoassets,” recommending that a compliance score be assigned to crypto holdings before they are exchanged for fiat currency. “An AML compliance score based on…
Key Takeaways Wells Fargo increased its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust from $26 million to over $160 million in Q2 2025. The bank also expanded its investments in other Bitcoin ETFs, including Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO) and Grayscale’s funds. Share this article Wells Fargo increased its holdings in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, the iShares…
Inspect price is surging 17% following its listing on Bitpanda, bucking the broader crypto market downturn. Here’s what you need to know about this token. Summary Inspect crypto is up 17%, fueled by its listing on Bitpanda, extending monthly gains to over 70%. Inspect raised $200K on CoinTerminal, emerging as the launchpad’s standout success story…
There is a significant derivatives market shift on Binance as Bitcoin fell from $124K to below $118K. The exchange’s open interest (OI) plunged by 5% within hours, which means that many traders rapidly exited positions or closed leverage in reaction to the sudden price drop. Local Bottom Such a behavior reflects a swift change in…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Hunting for the next big breakout winner in crypto? Your best shot might be with tokens still in presale. Why? Because presale cryptos typically come at rock-bottom prices, offer massive upside potential, often give early access to exclusive utilities (like staking rewards),…
The US state of New York may tax the sales and transfers of crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), under a bill submitted in the state’s Assembly. Assembly Bill 8966, introduced on Wednesday by Democratic Assemblymember Phil Steck, would add a 0.2% excise tax on “digital asset transactions, including the sale or transfer of digital assets.”…
Key Takeaways Hong Kong’s SFC há introduced new standards to enhance the custody of virtual assets for licensed trading platforms. The guidance mandates stronger wallet infrastructure, access controls, and management oversight to address global security risks. Share this article Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a circular to all licensed virtual asset…
