Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Layer 2s Can Now Achieve What 2010s Blockchains Never Could

Crypto Treasury Firms Go on $8B Buying Spree in Historic Week

Turkish Ride-Hailing Firm Marti Becomes Latest Public Company to Embrace Bitcoin with 20% Cash Reserve Allocation in Treasury Strategy

Marti, a Turkish ride-hailing company, has put 20% of its cash into Bitcoin and plans to increase that to 50%. The move is part of a long-term plan to use crypto as a store of value while keeping its main business growing.

Trading Platform eToro Could Build Its Own Blockchain to Support Its Monthly “Millions of Transactions”

eToro has started offering tokenised US stocks on Ethereum and is planning to build its own blockchain. This would let users trade shares like crypto and use them in decentralised finance.

US SEC Gives Final Nod To In-Kind Bitcoin And Ether ETF Trades, Promising Lower Costs And Higher Efficiency For Investors: Are Altcoin ETFs Next In Line?

The US SEC has approved in-kind trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, letting firms trade crypto directly instead of using cash. This change is expected to cut costs, improve trading, and make it easier for big investors to enter the crypto market.

The Last Encore: CryptoBatz NFT Prices Surge Dramatically as Fans Rush to Own a Piece of Rockstar Ozzy Osbourne’s Iconic Legacy

Ozzy Osbourne’s NFT collection CryptoBatz saw a big jump in sales and price after news of his death. Trading volumes surged over 100,000% in one day, briefly raising the floor price to around $295.

JPMorgan Plans to Let Clients Borrow Against Bitcoin and Ether by 2026 as Crypto Lending Gains Momentum on Wall Street

JPMorgan is planning to let clients borrow money using crypto like bitcoin and ether as collateral. This comes as rules around digital assets in the US become clearer and demand from wealthy clients grows.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Signals Ethereum Is Not a Security, Boosting Confidence for Corporate Treasury Investments: Are ETH Treasuries the New Bitcoin Play?

The SEC Chairman said Ethereum is not considered a security, which has encouraged companies to increase their Ethereum holdings. This clear regulatory view has helped boost Ethereum’s price and sparked more interest from investors and firms.

Shinhan Bank Becomes First South Korean Lender to Add Crypto Tracking and Guides to Its Mobile App

ChatGPT said: Shinhan Bank has added cryptocurrency tracking and educational tools to its SOL app, becoming the first South Korean bank to offer such services. The move signals growing acceptance of crypto in traditional banking, with plans to expand into crypto purchases and wallet management soon.

Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Spot Trading in the UK

Standard Chartered has started offering bitcoin and ether spot trading directly to institutional clients through its UK branch. This makes it the first major global bank to provide regulated crypto trading using existing foreign exchange systems.

Built the AI, Got Replaced by It: Candy Crush Developer King Fires 200 Staff — Are Devs Now Building Their Own Replacements?

King, the maker of Candy Crush, laid off around 200 staff after using AI tools—built by its own teams—to replace roles in design, writing, and research. Many employees were shocked as the tools they developed ended up taking over their jobs.

GameStop Plans to Let Customers Use Crypto for Trading Cards as Part of New Strategy

GameStop has bought over $500 million worth of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and may allow crypto payments for trading cards. The company says it will take a careful approach to crypto, using its strong finances to explore new opportunities without rushing in.

From Wallet To Everything App: Coinbase Redesigns User Experience With Base App Featuring Tokenised Social Posts, Real-Time Swaps And Mini-Apps

Coinbase launched the Base App, turning its wallet into an all-in-one platform for crypto, payments, chat, and social features. It connects to the Base blockchain and aims to attract everyday users, not just traders.

UK Ministers Call for Crypto Donation Ban in Politics to Prevent Anonymous Foreign Influence

UK ministers urged a ban on political donations made with cryptocurrency to prevent untraceable foreign influence. Reform UK publicly started accepting Bitcoin for campaign funding, prompting concerns from lawmakers.

Trump Media Files Trademarks for AI Tools on Truth Social to Deliver ‘Non-Woke’ News and Entertainment

Trump Media is adding AI tools to its Truth Social platform and has filed trademarks for “Truth Social AI” and “AI Search”. The company also plans a crypto ETF and launched a streaming service, as it expands into tech and digital finance despite financial losses.

Crypto Payments for Street Food? Thailand’s SEC Proposes New Sandbox for Foreign Tourist Spending

Thailand is testing a crypto sandbox to let tourists change digital assets into Thai baht for local spending. Approved exchanges will handle the conversions, with spending limits and ID checks to meet national rules.

America Investigates Brazil’s Pix System for Allegedly Sidelining US Tech Firms Like Visa and Mastercard

The US has started an investigation into Brazil’s trade policies, focusing on whether its Pix payment system unfairly affects American companies. Officials are also looking at tariffs, digital rules, and how Brazil treats US tech firms.

OpenAI Wants to Make Shopping Effortless in ChatGPT, But Retailers Will Pay the Price — Literally

OpenAI is building a checkout feature inside ChatGPT so users can complete purchases without leaving the app. It may earn a small commission on each sale made through the platform.

Shinhan Bank Becomes First South Korean Lender to Add Crypto Tracking and Guides to Its Mobile App

ChatGPT said: Shinhan Bank has added cryptocurrency tracking and educational tools to its SOL app, becoming the first South Korean bank to offer such services. The move signals growing acceptance of crypto in traditional banking, with plans to expand into crypto purchases and wallet management soon.

Australia’s First Crypto-Backed Mortgage Lets Borrowers Use Bitcoin to Secure Up to Half Property Value — But Is It Too Risky?

An Australian fintech company, Block Earner, has launched the country’s first mortgage that accepts Bitcoin as loan security. This became possible after a court ruled the product doesn't need a financial licence, letting people use crypto to buy homes without selling it.