Sequans Communications Raises $384 Million to Purchase Bitcoin

Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS), a French semiconductor company, announced on Tuesday that it has successfully closed a $384 million private placement offering and will use the proceeds to buy bitcoin. Sequans has also struck a partnership with U.S.-based Swan Bitcoin, a financial services firm that specializes in bitcoin-focused wealth management. Swan will assist Sequans with … Read more

Top 5 DeFi Tokens To Watch Below $500k Market Cap In July 2025

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) tokens power new financial services such as lending, trading, and yield farming, of course without centralized intermediaries. They often represent governance rights, staking rewards, or utility within a protocol. Thereby, enabling community-driven ecosystems and transparent on-chain economic models. MainnetZ (NETZ) DMainnetZ is a low-fee, scalable smart contract platform built to simplify blockchain … Read more

Pakistan Unveils Independent Crypto Regulator to Align With FATF and Global Standards

On July 8, the Pakistan government announced the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, an independent body responsible for licensing, monitoring, and supervising virtual asset service providers (VASPs). Introduction of Virtual Assets and Trust The Pakistan government announced on July 8 the launch of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), a body … Read more

Tokenized Equities: Big Promise, Bigger Hurdles in the Race to Democratize Investing

The tokenization of equities, while seen as a promising way to democratize access to publicly listed company stocks, has not gained traction as expected. Proponents of tokenization argue that existing regulations block the widespread adoption of equity tokenization. The Slow Burn of Equity Tokenization: Hype Versus Reality Although the tokenization of equities is widely accepted … Read more