Category: crypto

Jake Chervinsky, chief legal officer at Variant Fund, argues that decentralized public blockchains should remain the standard for product development, despite the rise of corporate-controlled layer-1 networks. He believes that regulatory compliance concerns and commercial control may drive institutional adoption of blockchain technology. Lobbyist groups are advocating for a flexible approach towards decentralization with the…

The SEC and CFTC will host a joint roundtable on Sept. 29 to improve regulatory coordination in the digital asset sector. They aim to align US markets with the global economy, expand trading hours, review frameworks for prediction markets, and explore exemptions for decentralized finance projects to support innovation while protecting investors.

World Liberty Financial’s native token saw a 4% increase in value after blacklisting Tron founder Justin Sun’s token holdings. Sun defended his transactions, criticizing the project’s decision to freeze his tokens. Despite losing $17 million in speculation, WLFI’s market capitalization increased by $500 million. Sun accused the project of violating investors’ rights.

Tether, the issuer of stablecoin USDT, is considering investing in gold mining companies as part of its expansion strategy. This move would allow Tether to participate in all stages of the gold supply chain. Tether has already invested in a Canadian royalty firm and issues a gold-backed digital token.

Sora Ventures launched a Bitcoin treasury fund aiming for $1 billion in purchases within six months, with $200 million already committed. The fund is designed to support corporate treasuries in Asia, following a MicroStrategy-style approach. The firm is expanding its network and seeking to attract more institutions to the fund.

Chinese Bitcoin miner Cango reported a significant increase in production in Q2 2025, mining 1,404.4 BTC. Despite high expenses, the company incurred a net loss. Quarterly revenue was RMB 1 billion, with Bitcoin mining contributing RMB 989.4 million. Cango increased mining capacity to 50 EH/s and acquired a 50MW facility in the US for long-term…

Nasdaq will now require shareholder votes before public companies can use stock issuances to buy crypto assets. This added checkpoint aims to regulate the growing trend of companies selling equity to purchase tokens for their balance sheets. The policy shift caused some market fluctuations, but interest in crypto-treasury investments remains strong.

Rex Shares is planning to introduce a new series of unconventional exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US market, starting with the REX-Osprey Dogecoin ETF. The company’s unique regulatory approach allows for faster product launches, despite potential tax implications for investors. Other ETFs linked to XRP, Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin, BONK, and TRUMP tokens may follow.

Prominent figures in the crypto industry are questioning the US SEC after it was revealed that text messages from former Chair Gary Gensler were permanently deleted. The missing messages cover a critical period in market history, leading to concerns about transparency and potential impact on ongoing litigation. Suggestions have been made for better monitoring and…

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart believes the current market is experiencing an altcoin season driven by digital asset treasury companies, rather than traditional token price rallies. He expects upcoming ETF approvals to focus on assets like Dogecoin and Chainlink, with institutional preference for diversified basket products over individual altcoins. Institutional money is shifting the cryptocurrency…