Paris-Based Semiconductor Firm Sequans Boosts Bitcoin Treasury to Over 3,000 Coins

Sequans Communications S.A. has acquired an additional 755 bitcoins for approximately $88.5 million. Sequans Acquires an Additional 755 Bitcoin The Paris-based semiconductor company disclosed that it purchased the leading cryptocurrency at an average price of $117,296 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. This transaction brings Sequans’ total bitcoin holdings to 3,072 coins as of … Read more

BTCS Raises $10M via Convertible Note Offering, Boosts Ether Holdings to 70,028

BTCS Inc. has closed a $10 million convertible note offering and increased its ethereum holdings to a value exceeding $270 million. BTCS Adds 14,240 Ethereum, Holdings Now Worth $270M The blockchain technology company (Nasdaq: BTCS) issued approximately $10 million in convertible notes priced at $13 per share. This conversion price represents a 198% premium over … Read more

Vintage Bitcoin Wallets Keep Waking up—Millions on the Move From 2012–2017 Wallets

After we covered 101,003 long-idle bitcoin springing to life in 2025, yet another batch of vintage coins stirred over the last two days—this time, wallets dating back to 2012–2017 sent 471.8678 BTC, a stash valued at $56.39 million. Silent Wallets Make Noise Seasoned holders have been busy moving their dormant bitcoin stashes throughout July, making … Read more

One-Two: IMF Reiterates That El Salvador Is Just Shuffling Bitcoin

At a recent press briefing, the IMF reiterated that the number of bitcoins accumulated in the wallets of El Salvador had not changed and that the increases in the country’s bitcoin reserve fund were due to token shuffling across multiple addresses. IMF Denies El Salvador’s Alleged Bitcoin Purchases in Press Briefing The alleged bitcoin purchases … Read more

Latam Insights: Brazil to Debate Controversial Crypto Tax; Libra Probe Sparks New Revelations

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil is set to debate Lula’s controversial crypto tax, the probe into Libra’s launch offers new revelations, and Nubank has launched a new token-based fidelity program. Brazilian Congress to Debate Lula-Imposed Crypto … Read more

Ripple Co-Founder’s Wallets Unleash Millions in XRP Transfers in July

Onchain data reveals that a wallet widely thought to belong to Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has shuffled close to 60 million XRP since July 15. Despite the flurry of activity, the wallet still sits on a hefty stash—282.49 million XRP, currently valued at about $897 million. Massive XRP Transfers Link Back to Ripple Co-Founder and … Read more

Monero Faces Looming 51% Attack Threat From Rival Blockchain Qubic

Monero ( XMR), the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency by market cap, faces an unprecedented threat as rival project Qubic prepares to attempt control of over 51% of its mining hashrate starting Aug. 2. Monero Community Faces Another Challenge Qubic founder Sergey Ivancheglo (known as CFB) has hinted at a planned 51% attack on social media this … Read more

Bitgo Lands in Brazil, Targeting Banks Entering the Crypto Business

Bitgo, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency custody provider, recently announced the establishment of a local office in Brazil, where it will aim to acquire customers from the banking sector entering the crypto business. The company will also offer insurance options for clients using their own solutions. Bitgo Establishes a Foothold in Brazil to Serve Banks Entering the … Read more