Blackrock’s Bitcoin Fund Now Commands 607,685 BTC — Worth $58.5B

U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange‑traded funds amassed nearly $700  million during Friday’s trading session, closing the week on a vigorous note. Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Devours $675M in a Day While Rivals Stand Still Crypto ETFs finished in positive territory, with spot bitcoin products drawing $674.91  million and ethereum‑linked counterparts bringing in $20.10  million, according … Read more

Kevin O’Leary: Institutions Won’t Touch Ethereum—Bitcoin Is Their Only Play

In a recent interview, Shark Tank personality Kevin O’Leary, known as “Mr. Wonderful,” remarked that when substantial capital flows into the crypto sector, it inevitably gravitates toward the flagship digital asset, bitcoin. O’Leary Says Only Bitcoin Will Unlock Institutional Capital Kevin O’Leary offered a candid and strategic take on bitcoin ( BTC) during his latest … Read more

Crypto VC Firm Dao5 Closes $222M Fund to Focus on Institutional Adoption Projects

Tekin Salimi, founder of Dao5, reported that the VC company’s second fund was concentrated in 15 limited partners, including family offices and notable individuals. He assessed that the previous fund’s success influenced the level of participation in this one. Crypto Firm Dao5 Swims Against the Current: Closes $222M Fund Even with the reported problems that … Read more

How Kraken Outsmarted North Korean Hacker Posing as Job Applicant

Kraken’s security team thwarted a sophisticated infiltration attempt by a North Korean hacker posing as a job applicant. By carefully advancing the candidate through its recruitment process, Kraken identified a larger network of fake identities tied to state-sponsored cyberattacks. Fake IDs, VPNs, and Github: Inside Kraken’s Hunt for a State-Sponsored Hacker In a striking example … Read more

Public Firm Freight Tech Adds Trump’s Meme Coin to Its Balance Sheet

A micro-cap logistics firm, Freight Technologies, Inc., disclosed this week its intention to acquire the official TRUMP meme coin and retain it as a treasury reserve asset on its balance sheet. Logistics Meets Memes: Freight Tech Embraces Official TRUMP Coin In an unconventional twist on the bitcoin treasury strategy adopted by firms like Strategy (formerly … Read more

Trump Endorses Senator’s Push for US to Amass Bitcoin Reserves

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) declared this week she is “particularly pleased” with President Donald Trump’s endorsement of her proposed strategic bitcoin reserve, a plan she claims will tackle the national debt and solidify U.S. dominance in financial innovation. ‘America Must Lead’ on Bitcoin, Says Lummis After Trump Backs Reserve Plan The Boosting Innovation, Technology, and … Read more

Record Stablecoin Liquidity Fuels Bitcoin’s Exit From Bearish Territory

Bitcoin has exited its bearish phase as improving liquidity conditions and record stablecoin reserves signal renewed market strength, according to a recent report by blockchain analytics firm Cryptoquant. Stablecoin Surge Signals Bitcoin Recovery, Cryptoquant Reports The total market capitalization of stablecoins reached a record high, a threshold historically linked to upward momentum for bitcoin ( … Read more

Report: Tether Targets US Market With New Stablecoin Launch by Year-End

During a CNBC interview, Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s chief executive, disclosed that the firm intends to introduce a new stablecoin for the U.S. market this year. Tether Preps U.S. Stablecoin Launch, CEO Says It Outpaces TradFi in Enforcement Commanding the world’s largest stablecoin, with $148.94 billion in circulation, Tether has plans to launch yet another stablecoin … Read more

Kraken Seals Ninjatrader Deal and Reveals $472M in Q1 Revenue

The Ninjatrader purchase, originally announced in March, has now been finalized and Kraken has also disclosed a 19% increase in year-over-year revenue during the first quarter. Kraken Finalizes Ninjatrader Purchase, Discloses 19% Jump in Earnings Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has wrapped up its $1.5 billion acquisition of retail futures platform Ninjatrader, according to a press release … Read more

Bitcoin Surpasses Gold: 68% of Americans Turn to BTC Amid US Tariffs

A new study finds that 68% of Americans have purchased bitcoin since President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, surpassing gold buyers by nearly 24%. Americans Allocate More Funds to Bitcoin According to a new NFT Evening study, 68% of Americans have bought bitcoin ( BTC) since the U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs. This figure … Read more