Category: Reviews

SEC and CFTC open doors for spot crypto trading on US registered exchanges

admin

Photo: Tierney L. Cross Key Takeaways The SEC and CFTC issued a joint staff statement clarifying that registered US exchanges are not prohibited from listing certain spot crypto products. Agency leaders framed the move as a reversal from past mixed signals, part of efforts to make the US a global hub for blockchain innovation. Share this article The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint staff statement clearing the way for US-registered exchanges to list and facilitate trading of certain spot…

Coinbase to launch traditional equities futures with first Mag7 and crypto equities index

admin

Key Takeaways Coinbase is launching traditional equities futures products starting with indices tracking the Magnificent Seven and crypto equities. This move marks Coinbase’s first entry into traditional equity derivatives, diversifying beyond its core crypto offerings. Share this article Coinbase is expanding its derivatives lineup with the launch of Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures, marking its first entry into traditional equity derivatives. The contracts will debut on September 22 and provide combined exposure to both US tech giants and crypto-related equities. The index will track the Magnificent Seven stocks, Apple,…

Ripple partners with Thunes to expand blockchain-powered cross-border payments

admin

Key Takeaways Ripple and Thunes have expanded their partnership to integrate Ripple Payments into Thunes’ global network, enhancing blockchain-powered cross-border payments. The collaboration aims to improve transaction speed, transparency, and compliance for international money transfers across over 130 countries. Share this article Ripple and Thunes expanded their partnership today to enhance global cross-border payments by integrating Ripple Payments into Thunes’ Direct Global Network, building on their initial 2020 collaboration. Singapore-based Thunes connects to more than 130 countries and 80 currencies through 320 payment methods, serving billions of bank accounts, mobile…

Pineapple Financial launches $100M Injective treasury, first public company to hold INJ

admin

Key Takeaways Pineapple Financial raised $100M to build the first Injective treasury by a publicly traded company, aiming for 12% staking yield. The news comes as the SEC reviews Canary Capital’s staked Injective ETF application, with INJ trading near $12.8. Share this article Pineapple Financial launched a $100 million Injective treasury strategy today, becoming the first publicly listed company to hold INJ tokens. The NYSE American-listed fintech company (PAPL) secured the funding through a private placement. The treasury aims to generate approximately 12% passive yield through staking, positioning it among…

Tom Lee’s Ethereum treasury BitMine acquires over 153K ETH, holdings approach 2 million

admin

Key Takeaways BitMine added 153,000 ETH last week, bringing its total holdings to 1.87 million ETH alongside 192 BTC and $635 million in cash. Chairman Tom Lee framed Ethereum as a decades-long supercycle akin to Wall Street’s expansion after the end of the gold standard in 1971. Share this article BitMine Immersion Technologies announced earlier today that it expanded its Ethereum holdings, adding 153,000 ETH last week and holding $635 million in cash for potential future Ethereum acquisitions. The NYSE American-listed firm’s new additions bring its total Ethereum holdings above…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys $449M in Bitcoin after dodging an investor lawsuit

admin

Key Takeaways Strategy acquired 4,048 Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 636,505 BTC. The purchase came after Strategy successfully defended against an investor lawsuit regarding accounting disclosures. Share this article Strategy, the world’s top Bitcoin treasury firm, reported Tuesday that it snapped up 4,048 Bitcoin for $449 million between August 26 and September 1, its seventh consecutive week of buying. Strategy has acquired 4,048 BTC for ~$449.3 million at ~$110,981 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 25.7% YTD 2025. As of 9/1/2025, we hodl 636,505 $BTC acquired for…

Gold hits record high, Bitcoin tops $110K as traders raise bets on Fed cuts

admin

Key Takeaways Gold reached a record $3,508 and Bitcoin topped $110,000 as traders expect the central bank to lower interest rates in September. Crypto and gold markets surged, driven by a nearly 90% probability traders assign to an imminent Fed rate reduction. Share this article Gold notched a fresh high of $3,508 in Asian trading on Tuesday, while Bitcoin surpassed $110,000 amid growing bets the Federal Reserve will cut rates at its upcoming September 17 meeting. According to the FedWatch Tool, the probability of a quarter-point reduction has climbed to…

Binance establishes new payment entity Medá in Mexico

admin

Key Takeaways Binance launched Medá, an IFPE entity in Mexico, backed by over $53 million to expand financial technology services. Medá aims to enhance financial inclusion and provide affordable transaction solutions for Mexican pesos within the Binance ecosystem. Share this article Binance has established a new entity in Mexico, Medá, which will operate independently as an Electronic Payment Funds Institution (IFPE) and focus on advancing financial technology services across Latin America. Medá, authorized and supervised by Mexican financial authorities, will facilitate deposits and withdrawals in Mexican pesos within the Binance…

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token launches at $30B valuation

admin

Key Takeaways World Liberty Financial launched its WLFI token with an initial valuation exceeding $30 billion. The project operates on Ethereum, has backing from Donald Trump, and its USD1 stablecoin is expanding across multiple chains. Share this article WLFI, issued by Trump-backed DeFi firm World Liberty Financial, went live on leading exchanges today at $0.3, giving the token a $30 billion fully diluted valuation. WLFI briefly surpassed $0.33 before retracing. At the time of writing, the token was trading at $0.29, with a market capitalization of $8.7 billion. It is…

Binance Burns $600 Million Worth of BNB Tokens

admin

Key Takeaways Binance has completed its fifteenth quarterly Binance Coin (BNB) burn, a regular practice that keeps the coin’s value strong. The burn removed more than 1 million BNB from circulation, an amount worth more than $600 million. This could push the price of BNB to a new all-time high of $750. Share this article Binance has burned more than $600 million U.S. dollars worth of Binance Coin (BNB), setting the cryptocurrency up for further gains.  Over 1 Million Tokens Burned  The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance,…