Category: crypto

The Winklevoss-backed super-PAC, Digital Freedom Fund, raised over $22 million in late 2025, including a significant Bitcoin donation. However, holding onto the cryptocurrency instead of converting it to cash resulted in a $5 million loss as Bitcoin’s value plummeted. The super-PAC continues to hold crypto assets while also receiving cash donations, highlighting the risks of…

London-based subscription platform OnlyFans is in talks to sell a 60% stake to California private equity firm Architect Capital. The deal could value the company at $3.5 billion, including debt. OnlyFans’ parent company, Fenix International, invested $19.9 million in Ethereum, resulting in an $8.45 million impairment due to falling crypto prices.

Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of Binance, defended the exchange against accusations of causing a $19 billion crypto crash in October 2025. He called the claims “far-fetched” and stated that they overlook broader market dynamics. Binance compensated affected users and operates under regulation, with Zhao working towards removing the compliance monitor requirement.

In the fourth quarter, Tesla saw a significant unrealized loss in its Bitcoin position as crypto prices dropped. Despite this, the company reported strong earnings and revenue, doubling down on Elon Musk’s tech ambitions. Tesla’s core business remained resilient, with a focus on fundamentals as cryptocurrency volatility continues.

Donald Trump Jr. celebrated the Trump family’s USD1 stablecoin reaching a $5 billion market capitalization in less than a year. Co-founded by Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, USD1 has become the fifth-largest stablecoin globally. The Trump family’s World Liberty Financial aims to profit from the crypto sector, with plans for a U.S. national banking license…

Metaplanet Inc. approved a $127 million capital raise to buy Bitcoin, issuing 24.53 million new shares at ¥499 each. Most funds will go towards Bitcoin purchases over the next two years. Cantor Fitzgerald placed the offering with offshore institutional investors. The stock dropped 3.5% on the news, but remains up over 80% from November lows.

Universal Digital launched USDU, the UAE’s first central bank-approved stablecoin. It is fully compliant with UAE settlement rules, backed by U.S. dollars held at major UAE banks. This gives it a regulatory edge over Circle’s USDC. The UAE aims to become a global crypto hub, with increasing institutional interest in stablecoins.

21Shares listed a new Solana-linked exchange-traded product on Euronext, offering investors access to JitoSOL and its staking yield. The product, called JSOL, allows exposure to Solana price movements with staking rewards. This launch highlights Europe’s lead in staking-enabled crypto ETPs, providing a regulated way for investors to participate in Solana’s growth.

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the CLARITY Act, a major crypto market structure bill, with a 12-11 vote. Democrats raised concerns about ethics and DeFi. The bill now awaits action from the Senate Banking Committee. Despite opposition, passing the bill through the Agriculture Committee is seen as a milestone.

Binance plans to convert its $1 billion SAFU fund from stablecoins into Bitcoin, aligning with its long-term belief in Bitcoin’s market resilience. The fund will be rebalanced based on Bitcoin’s market value, with the exchange committing to top it up to $1 billion if BTC price drops below $800 million.