Kraken is set to launch tokenized versions of popular U.S. stocks, including Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, allowing non-U.S. customers to trade these assets over a digital ledger. The initiative, branded as “xStocks,” aims to simplify access to U.S. equities for international investors by enabling 24/7 trading, even when U.S. markets are closed, according to a
Cryptocurrency ownership in Singapore has decreased, with nearly half of crypto users selling their holdings, as reported by the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index. The percentage of residents owning crypto fell from 40% in 2024 to 29% in 2025, primarily due to profit-taking and portfolio rebalancing. Bitcoin, Ethereum Most Preferred Cryptocurrency ownership in Singapore has trended
Governments worldwide are waking up to a massive missed opportunity as bitcoin’s explosive rally shows early crypto adoption could’ve slashed deficits and built sovereign wealth, says Binance’s CEO. Governments Could Have Slashed Deficits Using Bitcoin, Says Binance’s CEO Binance CEO Richard Teng highlighted bitcoin’s long-term value in recent posts on social platform X, citing its
XRP Ledger enters the MiCA era with its first fully compliant euro stablecoin, unlocking institutional-grade euro payments, stablecoin utility, and real-world asset tokenization. MiCA-Compliant Euro Stablecoin Hits XRP Ledger Ripple shared on May 22 that Schuman Financial’s euro-backed stablecoin, EURØP, has become the first to launch on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in full compliance with
A new research report by River reveals that nearly 50 million Americans, or 14.3% of the population, own bitcoin, the highest ownership rate of any geographical region. Additionally, the report highlights that 32 American public companies, with a combined market capitalization of $1.26 trillion, hold bitcoin as a treasury asset. Bitcoin Ownership Demographics and Corporate
An Australian regulator announced plans to seek special leave from the High Court to appeal a recent ruling that determined cryptocurrency firm Block Earner’s offering was not a financial product. ASIC Seeks Definitive Ruling on What Constitutes a Financial Product The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced that it will seek special leave
The cryptocurrency has entered uncharted territory, but a Standard Chartered Bank digital assets researcher says this is exactly what he predicted. BTC Breaches $112K; Is $120K the Next Stop? Bitcoin surged to an all-time peak of $112K on Bitstamp this afternoon and has been hovering around $111.7K as it gradually advances to the $120K target
On Wednesday, as bitcoin notched a new all-time high of $111,888 per coin, a cluster of 12 long-dormant wallets—each created over 12 years ago—collectively moved 300 BTC, valued at approximately $33.3 million. Long-Dormant Bitcoins Reappear as Price Hits $111K—$7K Stash Now Worth $33M According to btcparser.com stats, a growing number of so-called ‘sleeping’ bitcoin addresses
Austin, Texas – May 22, 2025 — Jippi, a pioneering mobile augmented reality (AR) game developer, is set to transform Bitcoin education with the launch of its flagship game at the Bitcoin Conference 2025, held at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas from May 27-29. In collaboration with six leading Bitcoin companies—Bitcoin Well, Beyond The
Fifteen years after Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 bitcoin for two Papa John’s pizzas worth $41, that transaction is now valued at $1.1 billion as the global crypto community celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day on May 22. From $41 to $1.1B: Bitcoin Pizza Day Marks 15th Anniversary of Historic Crypto Transaction On May 22, 2010, Florida-based programmer