TRM Labs: Iranian Crypto Flows Fall to $3.7B in 2025 as Nobitex Hack, Tether Freezes and Geopolitics Erode Trust

TRM Labs reported that Iran’s crypto economy contracted in early 2025 amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a major exchange hack, with total cryptocurrency flows involving Iranian entities falling to about $3.7 billion between January and July 2025 — an 11% decline from the same period in 2024 and sharp month‑over‑month drops after April, including a … Read more

Gemini Launches ETH and SOL Staking in the UK

Gemini has launched staking for ethereum ( ETH) and solana ( SOL) for users in the United Kingdom, allowing customers to deposit any amount of ETH or SOL on the platform to participate in Proof‑of‑Stake validation and earn staking rewards. The move follows the opening of Gemini’s first permanent UK office in London and expands … Read more

Webull Launches Crypto Trading in Australia, Offers 240 Tokens via Coinbase Prime

Webull Securities (Australia) Pty Ltd has launched cryptocurrency trading for Australian users, offering direct access to up to 240 cryptocurrencies through its low‑cost platform and a stated spread of 30 basis points. The service, provided in partnership with Coinbase Prime for trading infrastructure, institutional custody, financing and real‑time market data, allows Australians to trade digital … Read more

Silicon Valley Pours $100M Into AI Super‑PAC, Echoing Crypto Industry Lobbying Playbook

A new super‑PAC network called Leading the Future is being launched with more than $100 million in backing from Silicon Valley figures to shape U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) policy ahead of next year’s midterm elections. According to the Wall Street Journal, backers include venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, Openai president Greg Brockman (with his wife), Perplexity, … Read more

Webull Brings Crypto Trading Back to US App

Webull (NASDAQ: BULL) announced the reintegration of cryptocurrency trading into its main U.S. app, allowing U.S. residents to open and manage Webull Pay accounts and trade more than 50 digital assets — including bitcoin, ether and solana — directly within the platform. The company said the update restores 24/7 real‑time crypto trading without requiring the … Read more

Sequans Launches $200M ATM Program to Fund Bitcoin Accumulation as Treasury Strategy

Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS), a cellular semiconductor company that has adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset, announced an “at the market” equity offering program under which it may offer and sell American Depositary Shares (each representing ten ordinary shares) for up to $200 million. The ATM program will be conducted under a … Read more

Japan’s Finance Chief Sees Crypto Playing Meaningful Role in Investment Strategy

Positioning digital currencies as a viable component of investment strategy, Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato stated that crypto assets could play a meaningful role in portfolio diversification. Speaking at a Tokyo-based cryptocurrency event, Kato emphasized that while these assets remain volatile, a well-structured regulatory environment could make them a sound investment. He stressed the importance … Read more

Strategy Adds 3,081 BTC in $356.9M Purchase at $115,829 Each

Strategy has expanded its bitcoin holdings with another multimillion-dollar purchase. Strategy announced Monday it acquired 3,081 BTC for $356.9 million at an average price of $115,829 per coin. Michael Saylor, executive chairman, said the firm’s bitcoin yield stands at 25.4% year-to-date in 2025. The latest buy brings the company’s reserves to 632,457 BTC, obtained at … Read more

SBI and Chainlink Partner to Accelerate Institutional Tokenization and Stablecoin Use in Japan and APAC

SBI Group and Chainlink announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets in Japan and key Asia‑Pacific (APAC) markets by developing infrastructure for tokenized real‑world assets, tokenized funds and regulated stablecoins. The collaboration will initially focus on Japan, leveraging SBI’s financial market expertise and Chainlink’s oracle and interoperability technologies — including … Read more

Metaplanet Buys 103 Bitcoin, Now Holds 18,991 BTC Valued at $1.95B

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) reported it acquired 103 BTC for about $11.7 million (approximately $113,491 per bitcoin), bringing total holdings to 18,991 BTC acquired for roughly $1.95 billion (approximately $102,712 per bitcoin). The company also reported a year‑to‑date 2025 BTC Yield of 479.5% and reaffirmed its BTC Yield, BTC Gain and BTC ¥ … Read more

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