The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) just announced the second bank failure of 2025. Regulators say The Santa Anna National Bank has been shut down – and foul play at the small Texas lender is suspected. The FDIC has not disclosed the nature of the suspected fraud, and the agency is not sure whether customers […]

HodlX Guest Post  Submit Your Post   The term ‘store of value’ is often treated as static – something an asset either is or is not. But in reality, this designation is earned, not declared. It emerges from collective behavior, infrastructure maturation and social consensus. Gold wasn’t born a store of value – it became one […]

Crypto venture capital firm Pantera has launched what it calls a “Digital Asset Treasury” (DAT) fund to provide investors with exposure to the new and rapidly expanding sector of crypto treasury companies that hold large amounts of digital assets on their balance sheets. A curious phenomenon has arisen, whereby public companies that purchase crypto for […]

We believe access to financial opportunity should be a universal right, not a privilege determined by geography or restricted by outdated infrastructure. Crypto adoption is reshaping global finance, tearing down long-standing barriers to capital markets.  Today, we’re excited to announce the phased launch of tokenized U.S. equities through Kraken’s platform, giving eligible non-U.S. clients seamless […]

TL;DR Maple Finance has integrated EtherFi’s weETH as collateral for institutional loans, marking a major advancement in decentralized finance. The initiative allows borrowers to access USDC loans without giving up staking yields.  Loans must be a minimum of $5 million with a two-month term, offering institutional players a powerful new tool in Ethereum’s evolving financial […]

Modular blockchains are revolutionizing Web3 infrastructure by separating core functions like execution, consensus, and data availability. Thereby, enabling faster, more scalable, and customizable networks. While giants like Celestia and EigenLayer lead the charge, a new wave of under-the-radar projects is emerging with strong potential. With market caps under $5 million, these modular blockchain tokens offer […]

Spanish authorities, supported by Europol and law enforcement from Estonia, France, and the United States, have dismantled a major cryptocurrency investment fraud network responsible for laundering €460 million, worth almost $540 million, stolen from over 5,000 victims across the world. On June 25th, the Guardia Civil arrested five individuals, three on the Canary Islands and […]

The meme coin market has been highly volatile in 2025, with popular projects such as DOGE and SHIB experiencing significant price fluctuations over the past few months. Both of these projects lost over 60% of their value since January, but have recently sent clear signs of a comeback. The meme coin market is poised to […]

Although Bitcoin (BTC) has recorded slight gains over the past month – up 3.6% in the last 30 days – the leading cryptocurrency is experiencing a lack of Apparent Demand, indicating broader market weakness that could lead to a price slump in the near term. Bitcoin Apparent Demand Enters Negative Territory According to a recent […]

Bitfinex analysts say declining Bitcoin spot volume may indicate a “local top” but all eyes will be on the performance of spot Bitcoin ETFs this week.

Market receiving recovery chance, but whales are not yet able to push above key resistance points

A cryptocurrency venture associated with President Donald Trump's family raised $220 million to buy Bitcoin and digital asset mining equipment, …

Institutional digital asset investment vehicles have enjoyed over $16 billion in inflows over the last eleven weeks, according to crypto asset management firm CoinShares. In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, CoinShares finds that inflows into institutional crypto investment vehicles in the first six months of 2025 (H1) fall just short of the inflows […]

Andrew McPhee, the founder of crypto financial education firm Synergist, said Australia’s ‘fast follower’ approach to crypto regulation is driving Aussie web3 firms offshore. He also said Australia’s lack of professional financial advice on digital assets is acting as a handbrake on crypto investment among investors aged over 50. Australia’s regulatory approach to crypto is […]

One-ID systems reduce online pseudonymity and personal safety. Coercion risks make privacy fragile, even with ZK tech. Technical flaws affect accessibility for excluded or vulnerable users. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised some important concerns about digital identity systems, especially those that stick with a one-identity-per-person approach. In a blog post on 28 June, Buterin […]

Circle’s move to create a federally regulated digital currency bank signals a massive leap toward integrating crypto infrastructure directly into the core of U.S. financial regulation. Circle Seeks OCC Approval to Establish Federally Regulated USDC Trust Bank A national charter pursuit from a leading stablecoin firm signals accelerating institutional integration of digital dollars into the […]

We’re thrilled to announce that SOGNI will be available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading SOGNI trading will be live as of Wednesday, July 2, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported […]

Prediction markets is quite a unique niche within the blockchain ecosystem. Simply put, these platforms let users bet on future events, ranging from politics and sports to crypto prices and world news. Thereby, creating a decentralized way to crowdsource opinions and assign value to belief. Below are three standout prediction market tokens, all trading below […]

Key Takeaways: Metaplanet issues ¥30 billion ($208M) in 0% bonds to finance more Bitcoin purchases Acquires additional 1,005 BTC, pushing total holdings to 13,350 BTC—surpassing Galaxy Digital Buyback of ¥1.75B in older secured bonds reduces liabilities and increases capital flexibility Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. is rapidly establishing itself as one of the most aggressive […]

Ethereum is trading above $2,400 after enduring several days of volatility and uncertainty. The price has managed to stabilize despite sharp intraday swings, reflecting growing tension between bullish momentum and cautious sentiment. Analysts are now calling for a decisive move, with some expecting a breakout toward higher levels, while others warn of a possible correction […]

Solana’s ETF launch sparks a brief rally, but fundamentals and institutional demand remain weak amid competition.

An analyst known for attaining the “Master Trader” rank on the crypto exchange Bybit believes that rallies are in sight for Solana (SOL). Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 321,400 followers on the social media platform X that he’s now bullish on the native asset of the layer-1 protocol after moving above a diagonal resistance that […]

Litecoin has re-entered the spotlight after rebounding above $87, following a brief fall below $80 on June 22. A respected market analyst, Tony Severino, has cited historical Golden Cross events on LTC’s chart as signals of massive bullish potential. Previous Golden Cross formations were followed by surges of 7,100% and 380%. Now, Litecoin is again […]

In 2025, which project is truly positioned to explode: Qubetics, Hedera, or Avalanche? Each is making a decisive move. Qubetics ($TICS) has launched on MEXC and LBank, with SWFT Bridge offering decentralized trading access. Notably, it has QubeQode and the Qubetics IDE, AI-powered tools designed to simplify smart contract creation and increase developer participation.  Meanwhile, […]

The report, carried out by the Hana Financial Research Institute, a research firm specializing in financial markets and economic trends, analyzes current investor tendencies and future intentions. Of the participants in the survey, 27% reported that they own crypto, with the average investment being around $10 million won (just shy of $7.4k), which accounts for […]

The increase in volume helped push XRP price higher

That includes Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, which is around 50% below its all-time high, the report added. “Historically, Bitcoin's moved …

Bitcoin has risen 7% weekly to US$108,319 following the Middle East ceasefire announcement, with crypto markets generally holding their gains. Solana leads the top ten cryptocurrencies with a 16% weekly increase, driven by expectations that SOL-staking ETF applications may receive imminent approval. The potential Solana ETF approval is based on SEC communications with REXShares indicating […]

Coinbase Institutional projects a constructive outlook for cryptocurrency markets in the second half of 2025, driven by economic optimism, corporate adoption and regulatory progress. Positive 2H25 Crypto Outlook Amid Rising Institutional Holdings The report identifies three key themes: improved U.S. macroeconomic prospects reducing recession fears, increasing adoption by corporate treasuries as a significant demand source, […]

Europol reported that the investigation was ongoing, but authorities had made five arrests connected to a scheme that defrauded more than 5,000 people.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) says that the government will have to take on an extra $3.3 trillion in deficits if the White House’s Big Beautiful Bill passes. In a new report, the non-partisan budget watchdog says that the bill would add $3.9 trillion to the national debt, stemming from roughly $4.5 trillion in net […]

Fundstrat’s head of research Tom Lee says one catalyst could trigger an exponential surge in network fees for Ethereum (ETH), the second-biggest crypto by market cap. In a thread on the social media platform X, Lee says the next generation will likely prefer to do their banking with crypto-friendly banks, driving a trend toward Bitcoin […]