Fold Goes Public on Nasdaq Tomorrow—Bitcoin Finance Enters New Era

Fold is set to make history as the first bitcoin financial services company to go public, trading on Nasdaq after completing a SPAC merger. Fold Hits Nasdaq Tomorrow—Bitcoin Finance Gets Its Moment Fold Holdings Inc. announced on Feb. 18 that it will debut on Nasdaq, making history as the first bitcoin financial services company to … Read more

Michael Saylor Confirms Strategy’s 478,740 BTC Holdings Amid Market Swings

Microstrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, confirms its massive 478,740 BTC holdings, staying committed to its bold bitcoin strategy despite market fluctuations and shifting financial maneuvers. Strategy Holds Firm With 478,740 BTC Software intelligence company Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which recently rebranded as Strategy, has disclosed that its bitcoin holdings remain at approximately 478,740 BTC. The company’s … Read more

Russia Declares SWIFT ‘Dying’ as Crypto Reshapes Finance

Russia claims it can reconnect to SWIFT anytime but questions its relevance as digital finance evolves. Could SWIFT become obsolete as BRICS nations develop alternatives? Russia Calls SWIFT Obsolete—Is Crypto the Key to the New Financial Order? Russia claims that it has the technical ability to reconnect to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication … Read more

Jane Street Stealthily Secures 5% Stakes in Crypto Firms Coinbase, Strategy, and Iris Energy

According to a Schedule 13G filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the global proprietary trading firm and liquidity provider, Jane Street — boasting over $450 billion in managed assets — has amassed shares in Iris Energy, Strategy, and Coinbase. Decoding Jane Street’s Bold Moves on COIN, MSTR, and IREN This year, a … Read more

Blockchain.com Bolsters Leadership Team as It Charts Path Toward IPO  

Blockchain.com, one of the oldest cryptocurrency platforms, has appointed ex-Goldman Sachs and Point72 executives to senior roles as it prepares for a potential initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg reported Friday. Crypto Pioneer Blockchain.com Taps Finance Veterans Amid Bid to Go Public Founded in 2011 by Ben Reeves, Nicolas Cary, and CEO Peter Smith, Blockchain.com began … Read more

State Street Plans Crypto Custody Expansion by 2026, Report Says

A report from The Information indicates that several major Wall Street financial institutions are positioning themselves to deepen their involvement in cryptocurrency markets. Among them, State Street and Citigroup are said to be preparing to introduce crypto custody services. Sources Claim State Street Is Preparing for Crypto Custody Rollout in 2026 State Street, a global … Read more

Hashdex Launches Nasdaq-Listed Crypto ETF With Bitcoin and Ether Exposure

Hashdex and Nasdaq Global Indexes have launched the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ), offering U.S. investors exposure to bitcoin and ethereum through a single exchange-traded fund (ETF). U.S. Investors Can Now Access Combined Bitcoin and Ether ETF—NCIQ The Hashdex ETF, which began trading on Nasdaq under ticker NCIQ on Feb. 14, 2025, tracks … Read more

20 US States Push Bitcoin Reserve Bills, Potentially Igniting a $23 Billion BTC Buying Frenzy

Lawmakers in 20 U.S. states are pushing bitcoin reserve bills that could inject $23 billion (247K BTC) into the market, according to Vaneck’s head of digital assets research, who calls the estimate conservative. 20 State Bitcoin Bills Could Unleash a $23 Billion Buying Wave—247K BTC at Stake Lawmakers across 20 U.S. states have introduced bills … Read more

Bitgo Plans Potential IPO by H2 2025, Aiming to Strengthen Its Position in Crypto Custody Market

Crypto custody platform Bitgo might be planning to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) by the second half of 2025, according to Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the matter. While the California-based company is already in discussions with potential advisors for the listing, it has yet to officially confirm any details regarding … Read more