Crypto spot trading down 22% in Q2 despite Bitcoin rally: Report
Centralized exchanges saw spot volumes dip to $3.6 trillion in Q2 2025, while Bitcoin ETFs and derivatives markets gained momentum. Go to Source
Month: July 2025
Kraken Derivatives US Launches in Multiple States, Expanding Access to Crypto Futures
Kraken has officially launched its regulated derivatives platform, Kraken Derivatives US, in Vermont, West Virginia, North Dakota, Mississippi, and the District of Columbia. This new offering allows U.S.-based clients to trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside Kraken’s extensive spot crypto liquidity. The integrated Kraken Pro trading experience provides users with a unified interface for managing … Read more
Theminermag Bitcoin Mining Update: June/July 2025
The Bitcoin mining sector has seen dramatic shifts in recent weeks—from sharp hashprice swings and network curtailments to growing signs of hashrate consolidation among top public miners. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies. Theminermag’s latest report … Read more
Gemini: What is the Bitcoin Credit Card™ and How Does It Work?
This content is provided by a sponsor. The Bitcoin Credit Card™, powered by cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, offers cardholders the ability to earn bitcoin or other digital assets instantly1 on everyday purchases. By combining real‑time crypto reward deposits with a suite of Mastercard benefits, the card is designed for users who want to integrate bitcoin rewards … Read more
DEA, FBI bust Sinaloa cartel, confiscate $10M in cryptocurrency
US authorities confiscated massive drug quantities and dismantled meth labs nationwide while pursuing crypto-linked cartel operatives. Go to Source
Arizona, Texas, Utah leading in US crypto policy: Chainlink
At least 50% of US states have strong congressional representative support on blockchain policy, while 36% have an active pro-crypto task force. Go to Source
Ripple Custody to Support Dubai Land Department’s Tokenized Real Estate Initiative
Ripple has announced a strategic partnership with Ctrl Alt to provide institutional-grade digital asset custody for the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Real Estate Tokenization Project. This collaboration will enable secure storage for tokenized real estate title deeds issued on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), marking a significant advancement in the region’s digital asset infrastructure. As the … Read more
Bitcoin ETF inflows show institutions ‘doubled down’ on BTC at $116K
Bitcoin institutions have no desire to sell as BTC/USD drops $7,000 from all-time highs — in fact, they’re adding more and more BTC. Go to Source
CLARITY Act isn’t perfect, but it’s the bill US Congress must pass this summer
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act isn’t perfect, but Congress should pass it this summer to establish the US as the global leader in digital asset regulation. Go to Source
Vitalik Buterin proposes minimalism as key to layer-2 blockchain success
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin responds to Jason Chaskin’s call for layer-1 blockchains to become Ethereum layer-2s, suggesting an approach to L2 design. Go to Source
