Malta-Based Investment Company to Follow Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Playbook

Samara Asset Group, a Malta-based investment company focused on seeding tech and crypto startups, aims to follow the Microstrategy playbook by announcing a bond whose proceeds will grow its bitcoin portfolio. Co-founded by cryptocurrency proponent Mike Novogratz, the company’s mission is to empower its shareholders “to participate in the performance of their strategies and disruptive … Read more

Ripple Reveals Exchanges for Stablecoin RLUSD Launch

Ripple has announced that its new USD-denominated stablecoin, RLUSD, will be available globally through strategic partnerships with major platforms, including Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, Moonpay, Independent Reserve, Coinmena, and Bullish. Fully backed by U.S. dollar reserves, government bonds, and cash equivalents, RLUSD is positioned to enhance financial solutions while ensuring transparency and stability. Ripple Introduces RLUSD … Read more

Bitwise CEO Makes Startling Statement on the Symbiosis Between Banks and Cryptocurrency

Hunter Horsley, co-founder and CEO of Bitwise, a $4 billion crypto fund manager, believes that banks will accelerate the participation of many investors in the cryptocurrency market. Horsley predicted that in 12 months, the stance of many crypto adopters will change, declaring that banks will be regarded as “the best thing that ever happened to … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs See Biggest Daily Inflow Since June—Find Out Which Funds Led the Pack

Fresh data reveals that the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs had their best day in four months, raking in $555.86 million in gains. Meanwhile, the nine spot ether ETFs also enjoyed a good Monday, pulling in $17.07 million in positive inflows. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Skyrocket While Ether Funds Capture Modest Gains The 12 bitcoin ETFs … Read more

Gold Fever Hits Costco: 77% of Stores Sell Out Amid Soaring Demand for Bullion

Costco’s gold bars are flying off the shelves as record-high gold prices spark a buying frenzy across the U.S. A recent survey found that 77% of Costco stores offering gold sold out in early October. The trend reflects growing demand for gold as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. Costco’s Gold Bars Are Selling … Read more

TD Bank Makes History as First US Bank to Plead Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy

TD Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S., has agreed to pay a record $3 billion penalty, the largest ever under the Bank Secrecy Act, after pleading guilty to felony charges. The bank is the largest in U.S. history to plead guilty to Bank Secrecy Act program failures and the first to … Read more

Donald Trump Reveals Defi Project’s Token Launch—But Not Everyone’s Happy About It

On Saturday, former President Donald Trump announced that the World Liberty Financial (WLF) token sale will kick off on Tuesday, Oct. 15. In his post on X, Trump described it as a “chance to help shape the future of finance.” He also noted that an X Spaces discussion about the token launch will be aired … Read more

Tokenized US Treasuries Climb by $210M Since Crossing the $2 Billion Mark

Since surpassing the $2 billion milestone in tokenized U.S. Treasuries at the end of August, the sector has added another $210 million. The Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) still holds the top spot with a market cap of $531.88 million, reflecting a 3.32% rise over the last 30 days. Meanwhile, the Hashnote Short … Read more

Tokyo’s Metaplanet Grows Its Bitcoin War Chest to $45 Million

Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has bolstered its bitcoin (BTC) holdings with the purchase of an additional 108.99 BTC. Following this recent acquisition, the Japanese investment firm now boasts a total of 748.50 BTC in its reserves. A ¥1 Billion Bitcoin Bet: Why Metaplanet Isn’t Slowing Down Dubbed the ‘Japanese Microstrategy,’ … Read more

Ether ETFs Buck the Trend: How Much Did They Pull in While Bitcoin ETFs Struggled?

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced another tough day, with all 12 funds experiencing outflows totaling $120.76 million. Meanwhile, the nine spot ethereum ETFs saw a different story, pulling in $3.06 million during the trading session. Bitcoin ETFs Tumble, Ether Funds Walk Away Unscathed Thursday proved challenging for bitcoin ETFs, with no gains in … Read more