Category: crypto

Super League Enterprise raised $2.23 million through its first stock offering to become Metaplanet’s U.S. Bitcoin treasury platform. They sold 475,598 shares, opened up another $2.27 million through the offering, and plan to rebrand as Superplanet after the deal. Metaplanet will contribute 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million to the company.

A Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland working paper published on July 14, 2026, found that information about Bitcoin’s previous gains can impact the desired cryptocurrency allocations and purchases of U.S. households. Expected returns and perceived risks were more influential in ownership differences than personal characteristics. Crypto owners expected 22% annual returns, while nonowners expected 7%.…

Ledger fixed a vulnerability in its Ethereum app related to clear signing flows before it was publicly disclosed by another security company. The bug could allow malicious applications to replace transaction data on Ledger devices. Ledger’s CTO, Charles Guillemet, confirmed that users with updated firmware and applications are now protected from this issue.

Trump mentioned that his administration had discussed acquiring more Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, but no decision has been made yet. The existing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve holds assets obtained through federal forfeiture cases. Treasury and Commerce may develop budget-neutral strategies for acquiring Bitcoin. Trump would rely on recommendations from SEC Chair Paul Atkins.

Fasset, a stablecoin neobank, raised $68 million in a Series C funding round led by Japan’s SBI Group, reaching a private valuation of $1 billion on Aug. 24. The company plans to expand its stablecoin payment, banking, and settlement services in emerging markets, aiming to connect more financial institutions and corridors.

Bitcoin gained a record $14,264 last week to close at $77,387, up 22.7%. Strive CEO Matt Cole predicts that the next Bitcoin cycle will be its strongest yet due to dollar weakness, rising demand for scarce assets, and strong institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin’s performance against gold and the dollar supports Cole’s bullish forecast.

Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has opened its licensing system, requiring existing crypto service providers to apply for preliminary approval by Sept. 5 or cease operations. The rules cover various virtual asset activities, with licensed providers needing to meet governance, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering requirements. Binance and HTX have received preliminary approvals.

Banks and financial regulators from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia are conducting a pilot test for post-quantum security for digital asset wallets and blockchain transfers. Two banks will test quantum-resistant wallets and transfers on a specialized NEAR testnet environment, with regulators from Abu Dhabi, Bhutan, and Malta observing. The pilot aims to prepare financial…

Russia’s Bank of Russia has introduced a new domestic testing route for individuals seeking qualified investor status, allowing them to access higher cryptocurrency purchase limits. The new rules take effect on Aug. 31 and accept certificates from approved Russian institutions, making it easier for investors to qualify based on knowledge rather than just financial status.

South Korean crypto exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have designated The Sandbox’s SAND token as an investment caution asset due to unresolved security concerns following a cross-chain bridge incident. The Sandbox identified a vulnerability in its SAND cross-chain bridge, leading to abnormal token minting. Upbit and Bithumb are reviewing the situation and may remove or escalate…