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.

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

Vitalik Buterin urged developers to simplify Ethereum Layer 2 networks by using Ethereum’s base layer for security and consensus. He said projects should stop rebuilding features Ethereum already provides and focus only on processing and verifying transactions.

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.

Crypto.com Deepens European Presence with MiFID License to Offer Crypto Derivatives

Crypto.com has obtained a MiFID license to offer crypto derivatives across the EEA, building on its MiCA registration and reinforcing its push into regulated European markets.

Huge Investment, No Results: Microsoft-Backed Builder.ai Forced Into Bankruptcy After Creditor Seizes $37M — Was The Startup’s Hype A Lie From the Start?

Builder.ai is facing bankruptcy after a major creditor seized most of its funds, leaving the company with very little cash to operate. Problems with its business model, management changes, and financial troubles led to this situation.

Global Cyber Crackdown: Microsoft Secures Court Order, Seizes 2,300 Domains to Shut Down Lumma Stealer Targeting Nearly 400,000 Windows Devices

Microsoft and global partners shut down Lumma Stealer by seizing nearly 2,300 domains and disrupting its command servers, stopping hackers from stealing data worldwide. The malware targeted hundreds of thousands of devices, including cryptocurrency wallets, showing how cybercrime tools are becoming easier to access and harder to fight.

AI in Your Pocket: OpenAI Is Building Tiny Companions with AI Capabilities and Plans to Ship 100 Million of Them

A leaked call between OpenAI’s Sam Altman and ex-Apple designer Jony Ive hints at a pocket-sized, screen-free AI device designed for seamless daily use. Though details remain scarce, the collaboration has sparked speculation about a new wave of AI-native hardware.

The Stock Market Never Sleeps—Crypto Exchange Kraken to Launch 24/7 Trading of Apple, Tesla and 50+ U.S. Stocks on Solana

Kraken is launching over 50 tokenised U.S. stocks like Apple and Tesla for non-U.S. investors, using the Solana blockchain. These tokens are backed 1:1 by real shares held by Backed Finance, allow 24/7 trading, and can be used in DeFi platforms.

Dribbling into the Digital Age: FIFA Drafts Avalanche to Power Its FIFA Blockchain for Next-Gen Fan Experiences

FIFA has launched a blockchain on Avalanche, moving its FIFA Collect NFT platform from Algorand and debuting new digital collectibles. The switch highlights FIFA’s Web3 push, enabled by Avalanche’s enhanced scalability and EVM support.

Singapore’s Crypto Awareness Peaks at 94%, Yet Ownership Lags at 29% — Why is its Holding Rate Falling Despite Its Hub Status?

In 2025, 94% of Singaporeans are aware of cryptocurrencies, yet ownership has dropped to 29% from 40% last year. As one of Asia’s longstanding crypto hubs, Singapore’s deep familiarity with digital assets is well established. So what is behind the dip in holdings?

Solana’s First Branded Hardware Wallet: Ledger Rolls Out Ecosystem-Tailored Device with Soulbound Identity Token and Exclusive Community Perks

Ledger has launched a special Solana-themed version of its Flex wallet, featuring custom tools and a built-in Soulbound Token to show proof of ownership. The wallet supports many blockchains but gives Solana users extra benefits, including possible future rewards.

Trump’s Meme Coin Gala Dinner Met with Yells of ‘Shame!’ from Protestors as He Doubles Down on Making America the World’s Crypto Capital

About 100 protesters rallied outside Trump National Golf Club ahead of tonight’s Meme Coin dinner, denouncing Trump and his policies. Despite the uproar, guests inside remained unfazed, dining on field greens, filet mignon, halibut, and seasonal sides.

$162M Frozen After Cetus Protocol Attack on Sui — How Spoof Tokens Enabled a $223M DeFi Heist?

Hackers stole around $223 million from the Cetus decentralised exchange by using fake tokens to trick its system. Validators on the Sui blockchain have managed to freeze $162 million of the stolen funds.