Category: crypto

Bank of North Dakota, in partnership with Fiserv, is launching a dollar-pegged stablecoin called “Roughrider” in 2026. The move aims to modernize financial infrastructure and promote state-level sovereignty in the digital asset space. This initiative represents North Dakota’s embrace of blockchain innovation and a more integrated digital economy.

Chicago-based stablecoin startup Coinflow raised $25 million in a Series A round led by Pantera Capital. Other investors include Coinbase Ventures, Jump Capital, CMT Digital, and The Fintech Fund. The funding will support expansion into Asia and Latin America, as well as product scaling to meet increasing demand for stablecoin payments.

Coinbase has received regulatory approval to launch crypto staking in New York, offering users the ability to earn rewards on assets like Ether and Solana. The move highlights increasing acceptance at the state level and contrasts with bans in states like California and Oregon. Recent guidance from the SEC and dismissals of state cases against…

The Ethereum Foundation has launched the Privacy Cluster initiative to enhance privacy efforts in the Ethereum ecosystem. The project involves 47 researchers and engineers, led by Igor Barinov, and aims to support key privacy features on Ethereum. The initiative aligns with the foundation’s goal of making privacy a priority in the ecosystem.

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.