Category: crypto

Gemini has launched its Australian subsidiary, Gemini Intergalactic Australia Pty Ltd, with registration from AUSTRAC. This expansion allows for instant deposits and local trading pairs in the growing Australian cryptocurrency market. The move follows Gemini’s successful IPO and increasing crypto adoption in Australia. Gemini aims to compete with other exchanges in the country by offering…

Grayscale Investments has made adjustments to its multi-asset crypto funds for Q3 2025, adding Aerodrome Finance and Story while removing MakerDAO. The rebalancing reflects a shift in investor focus towards Base and AI-driven blockchain assets. These changes align with the firm’s index methodologies and reflect growing trends in DeFi, smart contracts, and AI-linked tokens.

Canary Capital’s Trump Coin ETF has been added to the DTCC clearing list, a key step before potential approval from the SEC. The ETF aims to offer exposure to the Trump meme coin, but investor interest remains low despite efforts to raise funds for a digital asset treasury company. Token prices briefly rallied but failed…

JPMorgan analysts predict stablecoins could generate $1.4 trillion in demand for U.S. dollars by 2027, with most of the market being backed by the currency. The stablecoin market, especially USD-pegged tokens like Tether’s USDT, has seen significant growth and could reach $2 trillion in the next few years. Regulatory support and global adoption are contributing…

Solana treasury company Helius, now rebranded as Solana Company, plans to acquire over 5% of SOL tokens, worth over $6 billion, and aims for a public listing in Hong Kong within six months. The company holds 2.2 million SOL and plans to invest $15 million in expanding its crypto treasury.

Vitalik Buterin received 6.29 million STRK tokens from an airdrop unlock, now worth $1.01 million, as a reward for supporting the Starknet project. This is the second largest holding in his crypto wallet, with most of his wealth in Ethereum. Buterin has been involved in Starknet since a seed financing round in 2018.

Polymarket CEO sparked speculation with a tweet hinting at a potential POLY token launch, possibly the biggest airdrop ever. With 1.35 million traders, it could be massive, but only a small fraction of users are highly active. The airdrop, if it happens, could result in a large token distribution to a few participants.

PayPay, Japan’s largest mobile payments platform, has acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan to develop digital asset services in the country. This partnership allows Binance Japan users to buy and withdraw crypto through PayPay Money’s digital wallet. SoftBank, PayPay’s owner, aims to integrate cashless payments with digital assets.

Amid concerns over centralization and token control, a crypto analyst has given a clearer timeline for the Pi Network’s upgrade, with full deployment expected by late 2025 or early 2026. The upgrade includes improvements to scalability and speed, along with DeFi tools. The Pi token price has dropped, causing unrest in the community.

Citi Ventures has invested in stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK, raising its valuation to over $750 million. BVNK’s platform facilitates stablecoin transactions, attracting interest from digital and neobanks. Despite recent profitability challenges, BVNK plans to be profitable next year. Citi’s investment aligns with its goal of expanding cross-border payments capabilities.