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Coinbase Stock Hits All-Time High

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) reached an all-time high of $382 on Thursday before closing at $369.21, a 43% price appreciation on a year-to-date basis, according to data from Yahoo Finance. Experts attributed the rally to the bullish sentiment over crypto legislation that may soon be signed into law later in the year. The Guiding … Read more

Bitcoin Educator Ben Perrin Suspended by Youtube

Longtime Bitcoin educator Ben Perrin who runs a popular Youtube channel called “ BTC Sessions” watched his account get suspended in real time as he was conducting a livestream on X on Thursday. “I think that the channel just got cut from Youtube,” Perrin said. “It’s telling me that my Youtube channel is gone with … Read more

Metaplanet Acquires Additional 1,234 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 12,345 BTC

Metaplanet (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,234 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 12,345 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,617,281 yen per bitcoin, … Read more

Ethereum Treasury Company Sharplink Gaming Expands Holdings to 188,478 ETH

SharpLink Gaming (Nasdaq: SBET), the largest publicly traded holder of ethereum, has announced an increase in its total holdings to 188,478 ETH, acquiring an additional 12,207 ether for approximately $30.67 million at an average price of $2,513 per coin between June 16 and June 20, 2025. During the same period, the company raised about $27.7 … Read more

Coinbase Reveals Role in US Secret Service Seizure of $225 Million in Stolen Crypto

Coinbase has revealed its involvement in a law enforcement operation where the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) seized $225 million in USDT linked to “pig butchering” scams. These scams, which often begin with fraudulent romantic or business relationships, have resulted in substantial financial losses for victims. In late 2023, Tether froze 39 wallet addresses associated with … Read more

Lightning Updates to Taproot Assets v0.6, Evolving Into a Multi-Asset Network Focusing on Stablecoins

Lightning Labs has announced the release of Taproot Assets v0.6, marking an advancement as the first multi-asset Lightning protocol on the Bitcoin mainnet. This update allows for the minting of assets, such as stablecoins, which can be sent instantly via the Lightning Network at low fees, enhancing the network’s functionality and security. Notably, Tether is … Read more

BRICS Trade Surpasses $1 Trillion as Putin Highlights Global Role

BRICS nations have broken the $1 trillion trade barrier as Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized their expanding influence and ambitious projects reshaping global development. With trade volumes exceeding $1 trillion, BRICS members are intensifying collaboration across vital sectors such as nuclear energy, aviation, IT, robotics, and artificial intelligence. At last week’s St. Petersburg International Economic … Read more

Supreme Court Ruling Shields Fed Chair Powell From Removal: Report

According to a report from Reuters, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is still positioned to serve his full term despite pressure from President Donald Trump, shielded by a recent Supreme Court ruling affirming the Fed’s independence and limiting presidential power over its leadership. Since Trump took office and even during his campaign, the 47th … Read more

Metaplanet Approves $5 Billion Capital Contribution for Bitcoin Operations to US Subsidiary

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced that its Board of Directors has approved an additional capital contribution of up to $5 billion to its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Metaplanet Treasury Corp, based in Florida. This move aims to strengthen the company’s … Read more

The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings as Part of Long-Term Strategy

The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 196.9 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The acquisition, valued at £15,185,259 ($20,610,000), was made at an average price of £77,122 per bitcoin ($103,290). This latest purchase brings the company’s total bitcoin … Read more

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