Trust Without Middlemen: How Web3 Rebuilds Digital Confidence with Alessio Vinassa
Trust is the invisible currency of the digital world. Every time we sign in, share data, or make a transaction online, we trust that the system will work — that our identities are protected, our data is secure, and our intentions are honored. But what happens when that trust is broken? Over the past decade, […]
Kraken Secures MiCA License to Expand Crypto Services in EU
Kraken will now offer full crypto services in all 30 EEA countries with one EU license. The exchange already has legal approval in key markets like France and the Netherlands. MiCA rules give users more trust and safety when using digital asset platforms in Europe. Kraken has received a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from […]
Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Retreats From $108K, But Bulls Aren’t Done
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Slowly, then suddenly. That sums up the adoption of bitcoin (BTC) and the wider cryptocurrency market by institutions. It started with Strategy, then called MicroStrategy, adopting BTC as a balance sheet asset in 2020. Now the head of the U.S. government agency overseeing Fannie Mae and […]
CBOE Files 19b-4 Form to List Canary PENGU ETF Focused on Meme Coin and NFTs
CBOE has officially filed the 19b-4 form with the SEC to list the Canary PENGU ETF. This move comes after Canary Capital filed the S-1 form two months ago. ⚡️BIG: The @CBOE has filed a 19b-4 form with the US SEC to list the Canary $PENGU ETF, which includes $PENGU meme coin and Pudgy Penguin […]
U.S. FHFA Directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Count Crypto in Mortgages
FHFA now allows crypto on U.S.-regulated exchanges in mortgage risk assessments. Only exchange-held crypto qualifies, excluding self-custody wallets from consideration. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must draft proposals and get FHFA board approval first. The U.S. housing market just took a significant step into the digital asset world. Cryptocurrency is now eligible for consideration in […]
Bitcoin ‘Satoshi-era’ miners sold just 150 BTC in 2025 amid all-time highs
Bitcoin price all-time highs spark a sea change among larger miners, who instead of taking profits are actively adding to their BTC reserves.
Galaxy Digital raises $175M in first fund to expand crypto investments
Galaxy Digital raises $175 million for its first externally backed venture fund, targeting early-stage crypto startups.
Metaplanet Rises to Seventh in Global BTC Holdings Following Latest $132M Purchase
Metaplanet has added 1,234 Bitcoin to its treasury, bringing its total holdings to 12,345 BTC. The company confirmed the acquisition in a regulatory filing on Thursday. It acquired the new Bitcoin at an average price of ¥15.6 million, or approximately $107,900 per coin. The total investment for this purchase reached about $132.7 million. *Metaplanet Acquires […]
Bitcoin Illiquid Supply Climbs to Over 14M BTC, Reflects Strong HODL Trend
Bitcoin’s BTC illiquid supply has surged to 14.37 million BTC, jumping from 13.9 million BTC at the start of 2025, according to Glassnode data. With bitcoin’s current circulating supply standing at approximately 19.8 million, this means over 72 percent of all mined BTC is now classified as illiquid. Illiquid supply refers to the portion of […]
Hong Kong reveals new stablecoin rules and tokenized bond plans
Hong Kong updated its digital asset strategy regarding stablecoin licensing and tokenization of real-world assets by introducing its LEAP framework for market growth.
PEPE Slides 5% as Hype Fades Despite Elon Musk’s April Nod
Pepe (PEPE) PEPE, one of the most prominent meme coins, is struggling to hold investor interest, falling 4.7% over the past 24 hours to $0.000009499, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. As for the broader memecoin sector, the CoinDesk Memecoin Index is down 3.87% in the past 24-hour period. The token’s sharp decline marks […]
Bitcoin’s Podium-Ready ‘Bull Flag’ Hints at Price Boom to $140K
This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Bitcoin’s BTC price chart is showing a well-formed “bull flag,” suggesting a potential breakout to new lifetime highs consistent with some traders’ expectations for a price rally to $140,000 and higher. BTC surged to a record high of nearly $111,900 […]