Hong Kong to Introduce Crypto Derivatives Trading for Professional Investors

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is set to introduce virtual asset derivatives trading for professional investors, aiming to enhance product offerings while ensuring robust risk management. This initiative is part of the city’s strategy to strengthen its position in the global digital asset market, according to Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for financial services … Read more

Moonpay Secures Bitlicense and Money Transmitter Licenses From New York Regulators

Moonpay USA has received approval for its bitlicense and money transmitter licenses from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), allowing the company to offer its full range of fiat-to-crypto services to customers in New York. This milestone completes Moonpay’s regulatory coverage across the United States, enabling the company to directly serve clients … Read more

North American Clean Energy Developer Solarbank Integrates Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Solarbank (NASDAQ: SUUN) has announced the implementation of a treasury strategy that incorporates bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. The Toronto-based company has filed an application with Coinbase Prime to secure custody and management of its bitcoin holdings. This strategy aims to enhance financial resilience against currency debasement and inflation, while also leveraging the renewable … Read more

Ctrl Alt Secures VARA License to Operate as Virtual Assets Service Provider in Dubai

Ctrl Alt, a tokenization infrastructure platform, has officially received its license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to operate as a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP), becoming the first VASP authorized to conduct issuer-related services. This license enables Ctrl Alt to offer Broker-Dealer and Issuer services, allowing the company to create, manage, and distribute … Read more

The Blockchain Group Acquires 624 BTC, Total Holdings Reach 1,471 BTC

The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) has confirmed the acquisition of 624 bitcoin ( BTC) for approximately €60.2 million, bringing its total holdings to 1,471 BTC valued at around €131.9 million. This acquisition follows the completion of a reserved capital increase and private placement announced on May 20, 2025, which raised about €8.6 million to … Read more

Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) Becomes Norway’s First Publicly Listed Bitcoin Treasury Company

Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) has announced the establishment of a bitcoin treasury strategy, becoming Norway’s first publicly listed bitcoin treasury company. As part of this initiative, NBX has acquired six bitcoins, with plans to expand its holdings to approximately 10 BTC by the end of June. This strategy aims to enhance core operations and create … Read more

Consensys Acquires Web3auth to Enhance Metamask User Experience, Eliminating the Need for Seed Phrase Backups

Consensys has announced the acquisition of Web3auth, a provider of key management and embedded wallet infrastructure, aimed at enhancing the user experience and security of its Metamask wallet. According to Consensys this acquisition addresses significant risks associated with seed phrase management, as recent data indicates that 35% of users do not back up their seed … Read more

Elon Musk Claims ‘Bitcoin Style’ Encryption for New XChat Features

Elon Musk has announced that the new XChat feature on the X platform will incorporate “Bitcoin style” encryption, enhancing user privacy and security. According to Musk’s recent post, the updated XChat will include features such as encryption, vanishing messages, and the ability to send various file types, along with audio and video calling capabilities. The … Read more

Metaplanet Acquires Additional 1,088 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 8,888 BTC

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,088 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,519,019 yen per bitcoin, totaling approximately 16.885 billion yen. With … Read more

Amboss Launches Rails: Earn Yield on Bitcoin and Enhance Lightning Network Utility

Amboss, a solutions provider for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, has launched Rails, a self-custodial bitcoin service aimed at enhancing asset utility for companies, custodians, and high net worth individuals. Rails allows participants, referred to as Liquidity Providers (LPs), to maintain full custody of their bitcoin while generating returns through payment routing and liquidity leases, thereby … Read more