Blockchain Association says Treasury’s GENIUS Act rollout needs clearer DeFi, foreign issuer rules
The group filed comments on Treasury's proposed rule implementing the GENIUS Act, which governs who can issue and sell payment stablecoins.
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BlackRock files for bitcoin ETF offering downside protection and upside exposure to IBIT
One of the world's largest investment managers, BlackRock has filed for another bitcoin fund, marking its third tied to the asset.
Mesh taps Visa to let users spend crypto without a separate card
Mesh and Visa will let users spend crypto and stablecoin balances from wallet apps, with no need to sell or transfer assets first.
Mastercard unveils Stablecoin Security tool to screen payments for fraud and sanctions risks
Mastercard unveiled Stablecoin Security, a risk screening service launching in North America before planned global availability in 2027.
Galaxy’s AI data center business is undervalued amid CoreWeave debt concerns, StoneX says
StoneX reiterates Buy and $57 target on GLXY, saying the market undervalues its Helios AI data center despite CoreWeave debt worries.
SkyAI sells off entire Solana treasury as it launches $201 million buyback
SkyAI holds $223.8 million in cash after selling all its SOL, with its $3 buyback running through Oct. 29.
AnchorWatch Trust Company launches bitcoin custody service with up to $370 million in insurance per client
AnchorWatch launched Nevada-chartered bitcoin custody with a $10,000 monthly fee cap and optional insurance of up to $370 million per client.
Strive scoops up another 1,223 bitcoin for $100 million as total holdings reach 36,818 BTC
Strive paid approximately $81,734 on average per bitcoin, adding to the 2,822 BTC it had acquired earlier last week.
Bitmine adds 12,535 ETH as treasury reaches 6.04 million tokens
Bitmine bought 12,535 ETH last week, lifting its treasury to 6.04 million tokens and total investment holdings to $15.1 billion.
‘We found room for more orange’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 267 bitcoin for $22 million
Strategy's BTC holdings account for around 4% of the total bitcoin supply, with $5.9 billion in paper gains.
Revolut secures Gibraltar crypto licence to support international expansion plans
Revolut secured a Gibraltar DLT licence for a new entity to support its international crypto expansion strategy.
JPMorgan expands ‘JPM Coin’ deposit token to Ethereum for institutional clients
The USD-denominated deposit token now supports peer-to-peer transfers within the Ethereum Virtual Machine ecosystem, including Base.