‘No One Wants ETH in the Long Run’—Samson Mow Warns of BTC-Driven Pump and Dump

A prominent bitcoin advocate and JAN3’s CEO, Samson Mow, alleged a cyclical trading pattern fueling recent ETH- BTC price shifts. He claimed that early ethereum investors—many holding substantial bitcoin reserves—are rotating BTC into ETH to boost its value with hype-driven narratives, such as “Ethereum Treasury” campaigns. According to Mow, the strategy ends when these actors … Read more

Binance Teams up With BBVA for Off-Exchange Custody

Crypto exchange Binance has reportedly teamed up with Spain’s BBVA to enable clients to store collateral outside the trading platform. In this arrangement, BBVA — the nation’s third-largest lender — will act as an independent custodian, holding client funds in US Treasuries that Binance accepts as margin for trades. The collaboration aims to reduce counterparty … Read more

Fed Survey Signals Structural Breakdown in US Credit System

Warning signs emerged in the July 2025 Federal Reserve lending survey, revealing entrenched structural stress across U.S. credit markets. Banks imposed tighter lending standards for nearly all categories, with business and consumer loan access deteriorating despite easing compared to 2024. Commercial and industrial credit dried up, particularly for small firms, as banks cited regulatory pressure, … Read more

Marti Technologies Kicks off Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, With Roadmap to 50% Crypto Allocation

Marti Technologies has formally introduced a crypto asset treasury strategy, committing 20% of its cash reserves to bitcoin with regulatory safeguards and a roadmap to potentially raise that share to 50% including other major cryptocurrencies. On July 29, 2025, Marti Technologies (NYSE American: MRT), Türkiye’s top mobility app, announced it will begin holding bitcoin as … Read more

SEC Seeks Candidates for All 5 Audit Oversight Board Seats

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially launched its search for five new members, including the chairperson, to lead the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in a pivotal period of fiscal scrutiny and investor protection. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins announced the opening of the nomination process for all five PCAOB seats, with … Read more

China Merchants Bank Arm Wins Crypto Licence in Hong Kong

China Merchants Bank’s CMB International Securities has reportedly become the first mainland China-affiliated brokerage to secure a virtual asset licence from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission. This approval enables CMBI to legally offer cryptocurrency trading, custodial support, and digital asset advisory services within Hong Kong’s tightly regulated framework. Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to becoming … Read more

California Taps Ripple and Coinbase for Government Tech Overhaul

In a bold move to modernize government operations, California’s leadership partners with top tech minds to transform bureaucracy into a model of 21st-century efficiency and innovation. Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the California Breakthrough Project, a new initiative launched at Ripple’s headquarters with participation from crypto leaders, including Coinbase, to advise on cutting-edge improvements across state … Read more

Ron Paul: Government Lies Go Deeper Than Epstein

As controversy around Jeffrey Epstein reignites, a longtime critic of government power sees a deeper crisis of trust with transformative potential. Ron Paul condemned the Department of Justice’s recent statements on Epstein, arguing that the agency’s denial of a client list and insistence on suicide—despite contradicting evidence—exemplify a larger pattern of deception by government institutions. … Read more

India Probes Binance Over Crypto Transfers From Pakistan

India’s financial intelligence unit is probing Binance and private crypto wallets over a suspected spike in cross-border transfers from Pakistan, potentially tied to illicit financing networks. Amid growing security concerns, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) is intensifying its investigation into Binance and several cryptocurrency exchanges over allegations of digital assets being funneled through private wallets … Read more