A recent ruling by an Australian court could change how cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, are taxed, which could result in billions of dollars in refunds to crypto investors across the country. The landmark judgment came when the Judge handling the criminal case involving stolen Bitcoin declared that the cryptocurrency should be treated as another form of … Read more
Key takeaways: Bitcoin buying in the spot and futures markets helped BTC price keep its upward momentum despite $170 million in margin liquidations. Weak stablecoin demand in China and the limited use of futures leverage suggest Bitcoin’s current rally is sustainable. Bitcoin (BTC) price has displayed strength at the $102,000 support level on May 19, … Read more
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty recently stated that stablecoin issuers are poised to become the largest holders of U.S. Treasuries globally. This projection is based on the growing requirement for stablecoins to be backed by high-quality, liquid assets, primarily short-term U.S. government debt. Why Stablecoin Issuers Are Turning to U.S. Treasuries Stablecoins, such as Tether (USDT) … Read more
Dominari Holdings Inc., a small investment bank based in Trump Tower, is stockpiling bitcoin as it pivots deeper into crypto, Bloomberg first reported. Investment Bank Tied to Trump Family Deepens Crypto Footprint Dominari Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: DOMH), a small bank headquartered in New York’s Trump Tower, is increasing its bitcoin ( BTC) holdings while pursuing … Read more
Cardano’s ADA cryptocurrency is currently facing significant volatility, with a recent price decline of 16% drawing attention to a resurfacing controversy. The shadow of the 318 million Cardano [ADA] ‘redemption scandal’ from back in 2021 resurfaced over the weekend, igniting heated debate. However, some of the claims linked the scandal to money laundering, forcing Cardano’s … Read more
Roman Storm’s defense team wants to know if the U.S. Department of Justice is withholding any information that may help the Tornado Cash developer’s case. In a letter filed late Friday, defense attorneys said recent disclosures in another, somewhat similar, case raised concerns that prosecutors either misled the judge overseeing the case or otherwise was … Read more
Quantum Biopharma has purchased an additional $1 million worth of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the Canadian biotechnology company said. The buys take Quantum’s total cryptocurrency holdings to approximately $4.5 million, according to a May 19 press release. The biotech company plans to stake a portion of its crypto to generate revenue. Quantum expects that holding a … Read more
Sonic SVM, the leading chain-extension Virtual Machine (SVM) on the Solana network, today unveiled a major upgrade to its SONIC tokenomics. It is swapping its traditional burn model for a more efficient buy-and-lock mechanism. This new mechanism will bolster long-term value for users and deepen alignment with Solana’s ecosystem. Under the new structure, half of … Read more
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has acquired another 7,390 BTC. The Bitcoin (BTC) was purchased with approximately $764.9 million between May 12 and May 18, pushing Strategy’s total holdings to 576,230 BTC, according to an SEC filing on Monday. The acquisition was funded through a combination of stock offerings, including the sale of 1.7 million … Read more
Following a slew of companies last week revealing similar plans, Digiasia Corp. announced a commitment to establish a bitcoin treasury reserve, potentially raising up to $100 million to acquire BTC, as its shares surged 93% by 1 p.m. ET on Monday. Digiasia Eyes $100 Million to Build Bitcoin Treasury The fintech firm Digiasia Corp. (Nasdaq: … Read more