Ethereum breaks 2021 record, driven by ETFs and corporate interest
Ethereum has reached a new all-time high, surpassing its previous record from November 2021 and nearing a market capitalization of $600 billion. The price of Ethereum (ETH) climbed to $4,945.60, fueled by growing institutional interest and rising demand for ETFs based on the cryptocurrency.
This milestone marks an
Brazil Considers Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Brazil’s Congress is considering a proposal to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Federal Deputy Eros Biondini introduced legislation that would allow up to 5% of Brazil’s $344 billion international reserves to be allocated to Bitcoin.
Last week, the Chamber of Deputies held a hearing on the matter. The
Why Companies Choose Solana Over Bitcoin for Staking Rewards
Several publicly traded companies have built treasuries in Solana (SOL), using both direct purchases and staking mechanisms, according to public filings. Upexi Inc. (UPXI), a consumer goods company, acquired approximately 1.9 million SOL, financed through equity and convertible notes, and staked nearly the entire amount at an estimated 8%
From blocked accounts to billions in crypto: Trump family’s financial shift
Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that his family turned to cryptocurrency after facing banking difficulties following the Capitol incident in January 2021. Speaking at Consensus 2025, he revealed that several banks closed hundreds of Trump Organization accounts without explanation, forcing the family to rely on
Man wanted for crypto fraud caught in Seoul for throwing cigarette butt
A man wanted by South Korean authorities for a $13.2 million crypto fraud has been arrested in Seoul after being spotted littering. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning near Sillim Station in the Gwanak District, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.
The 60-year-old man drew the attention of
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Reserves Surpass $2.14 Billion
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed company, announced a new Bitcoin purchase worth approximately $11.8 million. The firm acquired 103 BTC, bringing its total reserves to 18,991 Bitcoin.
According to the company, the average purchase price stands at around $103,000 per unit. At current market rates, the total holdings exceed
State Street becomes first custodian on JPMorgan tokenized debt platform
State Street, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has become the first external custodian on JPMorgan’s tokenized debt platform. The move enables the institution to provide custody services for blockchain-based debt securities aimed at institutional clients.
JPMorgan’s Digital Debt Service platform facilitates the trading and settlement
Tether and Circle in talks with South Korea’s biggest banks
Tether and Circle, two of the world’s largest stablecoin issuers, are set to meet this week with the CEOs of South Korea’s four biggest banking groups, according to Yonhap News Agency.
The discussions will focus on potential partnerships, the issuance of stablecoins backed by the Korean won, and
Harvard invests in Bitcoin and gold, cuts big stakes in Meta and Alphabet
Harvard Management Company, which oversees Harvard University’s $51 billion endowment, reported new investments in Bitcoin and gold during the second quarter of 2025, according to SEC filings.
The endowment purchased more than 1.9 million shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, valued at approximately $117 million, and 333,
ECB considers digital euro to complement cash in the eurozone
The European Central Bank (ECB) is analyzing the introduction of a digital euro, a project designed to complement cash in an economy where electronic payments are increasingly dominant. The initiative aims to provide a public alternative to private payment solutions, ensuring security, accessibility, and monetary sovereignty.
According to the ECB,