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

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Aims to Secure $330M via Convertible Notes for Expansion

Bitdeer Technologies Group priced an upsized private offering of $330 million in convertible senior notes due 2031. The Singapore-based bitcoin mining company increased the offering size from an initially announced $300 million. Bitdeer Upsizes Convertible Note Offering The 4.875% notes, maturing July 1, 2031, were sold to qualified institutional buyers. Initial purchasers hold a 13-day … Read more

US Secret Service Cracks Down: $225M Crypto Seized From Fraud Network

U.S. authorities filed a civil forfeiture complaint targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to laundering proceeds from widespread cryptocurrency investment scams. Secret Service, FBI Trace and Seize $225M in Crypto Scam Proceeds The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia filed the complaint in federal court on June 18, 2025. It alleges … Read more

DDC Raises $528 Million to Buy BTC After Losing Money for at Least Four Years in a Row

The company’s shares were temporarily halted from trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSEAM) in April after its stock price fell below ten cents per share. Can Bitcoin Save DDC? Firm Raises $528M After 4-Year Losing Streak A little-known Asian food company named DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSEAM: DDC) or “DayDayCook” has raised $528 million … Read more

South Korea’s Won Storms Crypto in 2025 With $663B in Trades—Second Only to the Greenback

Data from Kaiko Research reveals that South Korea’s won ranks as the second most heavily used fiat currency in crypto trading, just behind the U.S. dollar. Since the beginning of 2025, KRW-denominated trades have clocked in at a staggering $663 billion. South Korea Flexes Crypto Muscle—Only the U.S. Dollar Does More Volume South Korea remains … Read more

Hacking Group ‘Predatory Sparrow’ Claims $82M Crypto Raid on Iran’s Top Crypto Exchange

According to reports, Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex suffered a breach, with onchain data revealing that around $82 million was siphoned from its reserves. A hacker collective calling itself Predatory Sparrow has claimed responsibility for the coordinated hit on the centralized exchange (CEX). Hackers Loot Iran’s Nobitex, Threaten Full Source Code Leak Within 24 Hours On … Read more

Spanish Banking Giant BBVA Breaks the Mold With Bold Wealth Strategy Shift

Spanish bank BBVA is advising its wealthy private banking clients to allocate 3% to 7% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies. BBVA to Advise on More Cryptocurrencies Spanish giant lender BBVA is reportedly advising its wealthy private banking clients to allocate between 3% and 7% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies. This marks a significant step beyond … Read more

$50 Million Gamble or Genius Move? Eyenovia’s Big Blockchain Bet

Eyenovia, a Nasdaq-listed ophthalmic technology company, announced on June 17 a $50 million private placement to acquire the native token of the Hyperliquid blockchain. Eyenovia to Rebrand as Hyperion DeFi Nasdaq-listed Eyenovia, an ophthalmic technology company, announced June 17 a strategic shift into the digital asset space with a $50 million private placement. The financing … Read more

Bitmex Co-Founder Arthur Hayes Has a Stark Prediction for ‘Circle Copycat’ Stocks

Circle’s stock (NYSE: CRCL) reached an all-time high of $165.60 on June 16 before closing at just above $151, marking a more than 500% increase since its Nasdaq debut. Arthur Hayes, founder of Bitmex, cautions that Circle’s remarkable performance may be difficult to replicate. Growing Investor Interest in Stablecoins On June 16, stablecoin issuer Circle’s … Read more

Bybit Launches TradFi Integration, Offering Gold, Forex, Stocks, and Crypto in One App

Bybit has launched Bybit TradFi, becoming the first major crypto exchange to offer access to traditional assets, including stocks, forex, and gold, within its platform, marking a new chapter in unified digital and traditional trading. TradFi App to Bridge Crypto and Traditional Markets for Bybit Users Bybit has unveiled Bybit TradFi, a major product expansion … Read more