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Citigroup headquarters building representing crypto custody plans

Citigroup Explores Crypto Custody as ETFs and Stablecoins Surge

August 14, 2025 Dan K

Citigroup is exploring crypto custody and payment services with a focus on stablecoin-backed assets and ETFs, signaling Wall Street’s deeper crypto move.

Vitalik Buterin on stage discussing Ethereum Layer 1 scaling plans at ETHGlobal Prague

New $143M ETH Wallet Sparks Speculation, Bernstein Predicts Coinbase to Benefit from Rally

August 11, 2025 Dan K

A $143M ETH transfer to a new wallet grabs attention. Bernstein predicts Coinbase could see major gains from Ethereum’s ongoing rally and institutional interest.

Top US Democrat Signals Fight Over Crypto Market Structure

August 11, 2025 Dan K

Elizabeth Warren opposes the CLARITY Act, signaling a fight over crypto market structure when Congress returns from recess in September.

Nomura’s Laser Digital receives regulatory approval for OTC crypto options desk in Dubai

Institutions Overtake Crypto Narratives, Says Fintech Exec

August 9, 2025 Dan K

Institutions and governments now shape crypto’s future, pushing regulation and centralization, sidelining the cypherpunk vision, says Arthur Azizov.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announce $100B AI investment partnership

Bo Hines Resigns as White House Crypto Council Director to Return to Private Sector

August 9, 2025 Dan K

Bo Hines leaves his role as White House Crypto Council director, returning to the private sector while vowing ongoing support for crypto.

Nomura’s Laser Digital Launches Dubai’s First Regulated OTC Crypto Options Desk

August 6, 2025 Dan K

Laser Digital gets VARA nod to launch Dubai’s first regulated OTC crypto options desk, advancing UAE’s institutional crypto market ambitions.

Illustration of Nexus Mutual payout aiding Arcadia Finance hack victims on Base blockchain

Nexus Mutual Pays $250K to Victims of Arcadia Finance Hack in Major DeFi Milestone

August 4, 2025 Dan K

Nexus Mutual paid $250K to Arcadia Finance hack victims, offering early relief as Arcadia’s Recovery Token plan remains weeks from launch.

Rows of Bitcoin mining rigs reflecting peak network difficulty

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits New High, Projected to Drop in August

August 2, 2025 Dan K

Bitcoin mining difficulty hit an ATH of 127.6T but is projected to fall 3% on August 9, keeping BTC’s block production aligned with protocol rules.

Hong Kong traders watching stablecoin-linked stock prices drop on monitors

Hong Kong Stablecoin Stocks Tumble as New Rules Hit, Experts Call It ‘Healthy Correction’

August 1, 2025 Dan K

Stablecoin-linked stocks in Hong Kong plunged after new rules took effect, but experts say the correction reflects a healthy, rational reset.

Chart showing Tether’s Q2 2025 $4.9B profit and stablecoin market share

Tether Reports $4.9B Q2 Profit as Stablecoin Market Accelerates in 2025

July 31, 2025 Dan K

Tether earned $4.9B in Q2 2025, bringing its H1 profit to $5.7B as stablecoins go mainstream. USDt dominates with 61.7% market share.

Year: 2025