MARA Acquires 1,423 Bitcoin After Completing $850M Convertible Bond Issuance

MARA’s recent acquisition of more bitcoin maintains its outlook on bitcoin as both a store of value and a hedge against inflation. MARA Makes Another Big Bitcoin Purchase MARA Holdings acquired 1,423 bitcoin (BTC) worth $139.5 million at the time of purchase, following the completion of its $850 million convertible bond issuance. According to onchain … Read more

Crypto ETFs Surge: ETH Net Inflows Hit $1B, BTC ETFs Reach $33B in Record-Setting Year

On Dec. 6, as the markets painted a vivid shade of red, spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) bucked the trend, attracting record-setting inflows. Ether Funds Join the Billionaire Club as Bitcoin ETFs Maintain Crypto ETF Dominance Thursday brought a flurry of activity for spot crypto ETFs. The 12 U.S. bitcoin funds collectively brought … Read more

AI Agents and Onchain Government Bonds Will Shape Crypto in 2025: A16z Predictions

From AI agents to onchain government bonds, A16z highlights the trends that could shape the crypto industry in 2025. A16z Goes Big on Crypto Predictions Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) has published its yearly list of tech predictions, as it anticipates the revolutionary potential of blockchain technology in 2025. This comes on the heels of bitcoin crossing … Read more

Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs Crush Records Before BTC’s Six-Figure Breakthrough

On Wednesday, ahead of bitcoin’s thrilling leap to $100,000, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in a hefty $556.82 million in new inflows. Not to be outdone, the nine U.S. spot ethereum ETFs saw a tidy $167.62 million flow their way during the same session. From Record Inflows to Six-Figure Bitcoin: Crypto ETFs Command … Read more

Grayscale Files for Solana ETF With NYSE Arca Amid Expanding Crypto Offerings

The multi-billion-dollar crypto asset manager has joined the race to launch the first spot solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. Grayscale Becomes Fifth Asset Manager to File for a Solana ETF Crypto asset manager Grayscale is looking to convert its $120 million Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) into a spot ETF after U.S. exchange NYSE … Read more

Australian Fortlake Asset Management Taps Chainlink, Backed, and Sonic for Inaugural Fund Tokenization

The three crypto firms are gearing up to tokenize Fortlake’s Sigma Opportunities Fund. Chainlink, Backed, and Sonic To Collaborate With Australian Fortlake for Fund Tokenization Australian investment firm Fortlake Asset Management is seeking to enter the digital asset space by recruiting three crypto firms – Chainlink, Backed, and Sonic (formerly Fantom) – to tokenize its … Read more

Crypto.com Partners With Mastercard to Expand Digital Payments in GCC Region

Crypto.com has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard, enabling the cryptocurrency platform to issue payment cards directly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, starting with Bahrain. Crypto.com Secures Principal Licence to Issue Mastercard-Powered Cards The collaboration revealed on Dec. 4, grants Crypto.com a principal licence to issue cards on Mastercard’s payment network. This move, … Read more

Ripple Joins the Pledge 1% Movement: A Commitment to Social Impact

Ripple has joined the Pledge 1% movement, an initiative that encourages businesses to give part of their earnings to worthy causes. Leveraging Business Success for Social Good Ripple, the blockchain-based digital payment company that developed the Ripple Protocol, which includes the XRP Ledger (XRPL), has joined the Pledge 1% movement demonstrating its commitment to leveraging … Read more

Coinbase Integrates Apple Pay for Seamless Fiat to Crypto Transactions

Coinbase’s integration of Apple Pay marks another significant step forward in the global adoption of cryptocurrency. New Payment Feature for Coinbase Users Coinbase has announced the addition of a new feature to its Onramp app services with the integration of Apple Pay for fiat-to-crypto transactions. This development is poised to make purchasing cryptocurrencies even more … Read more

Blackrock’s Bitcoin Fund Tops 500,000 BTC as US ETFs Draw $353M in Inflows

On Monday, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $353.67 million in inflows, with Blackrock’s IBIT taking the top spot. IBIT now boasts over 500,000 BTC, valued at $47.68 billion based on current exchange rates. Wall Street’s Bitcoin Bonanza: Blackrock Leads $353M ETF Influx The inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs and ether ETFs … Read more