Blackrock’s Bitcoin Stash Now Worth $72B—ETF Swallows 3.44% of BTC in Circulation

Although inflows into spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have tapered off, Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust ETF has nonetheless drawn more than 20,000 BTC—valued north of $2 billion at current exchange rates—in just the past two weeks. From $23 to $59 per Share: IBIT’s 151% Leap Mirrors Bitcoin’s Relentless Climb Two weeks ago, Bitcoin.com News reported … Read more

Bitcoin Demand Shows Signs of Cooling as Whale and ETF Purchases Halve: Cryptoquant

Bitcoin demand growth is decelerating after a rally toward $112,000, with key indicators signaling a potential slowdown phase, according to a new Cryptoquant Institutional Insights report. Profit-Taking Dominates Futures Market Amid Bitcoin Slowdown Cryptoquant’s analysis reveals bitcoin spot demand continues expanding but at a sharply reduced pace. Apparent demand growth fell to 118,000 BTC over … Read more

Brazilian Government Opens Contract to Monitor Cryptocurrency Transactions

Brazilian authorities are seeking a software solution that allows them to track the locations and movements of various cryptocurrency projects nationwide. The objective of this proposal is to enhance the state’s capabilities in combating cryptocurrency-related crime. Brazilian Authorities Open Contract for Cryptocurrency Tracking Solution Tracking and enhancing control of crypto funds has become a necessity … Read more

Blockchain Lending Boom: Tokenized Private Credit Nears $14 Billion

Tokenized private credit has rapidly emerged as one of the largest segments within the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization market, with active outstanding loans reaching $13.88 billion—significantly exceeding the $7.38 billion in tokenized U.S. Treasuries. Tokenized Loans Hit $13.88B, Fueling Real-World Asset Growth This innovation converts traditional private credit assets—loans or debt instruments typically issued by … Read more

Bitcoin Beaten: Stablecoins Shine as Wartime Remittance Tools

Marshall Long, an OG bitcoiner, recounted how he had to resort to stablecoins to send a remittance to a worker’s family in Iran. Long noted that stablecoins, rather than bitcoin, are more useful during times of strenuous conflict due to the availability of fiat ramps. Stablecoins, Not Bitcoin, Completed This Tricky Remittance A story posted … Read more

Crypto Firms on Wall Street Diverge: Miners Dip, Strategy Clones Vary

Circle has certainly sparkled on Wall Street since its debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and Coinbase has also captured investor interest this week. Yet, not all crypto-related stocks are having a grand time, with Strategy’s MSTR and shares of public miners facing some headwinds. Miners Take a Hit—Meanwhile, CRCL and COIN Shine … Read more

Up 543%: Wall Street Wakes up to Circle’s $44B Boom After GENIUS Act Approval

Data indicates that Circle Internet Financial’s stock has been on a steady climb, experiencing a notable jump after the U.S. Senate approved the GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation. Since its public debut, Circle’s share price has appreciated more than 500% against the U.S. dollar. From $31 to $199: Circle Shares Soar After Senate Embraces Stablecoins The … Read more

‘Pure GENIUS’: Trump Praises Senate-Backed Stablecoin Bill, Urges Swift House Approval

The Senate passed a landmark bill to regulate stablecoins, with U.S. President Donald Trump hailing it as “pure GENIUS” and urging the House to send it to his desk without delay. ‘NO DELAYS’: Trump Pushes House to Pass GENIUS Act After Senate Approval The GENIUS Act, a first-of-its-kind federal framework for stablecoins, cleared the Senate … Read more

Ethena, Securitize Enable Round-the-Clock Atomic Swaps for Blackrock’s BUIDL via USDtb 

Securitize and Ethena Labs have partnered to enable nonstop atomic swaps between Blackrock’s tokenized treasury fund, BUIDL, and the stablecoin USDtb, enhancing onchain liquidity and flexibility. Institutional Crypto Liquidity Enhanced: BUIDL Now Swappable 24/7 for USDtb Ethena’s USDtb is a blockchain-based stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar. It is primarily backed by shares in … Read more