WSJ reports that China is eyeing potential assistance in cracking down on the fentanyl trade in North America as a possible pretext for starting China-U.S. trade negotiations. Fentanyl overdoses take the lives of dozens of thousands of people in the U.S. and Canada annually. China is a key player in the North American fentanyl market.
Key Takeaways BlackRock expanded its risk disclosures regarding quantum computing threats in its amended Bitcoin ETF filing. The amended filing includes precautions about quantum computing’s potential impact on Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. Share this article BlackRock has updated its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) prospectus with expanded language on the potential risks posed by quantum computing, adding
AltNovel, an Abu Dhabi-based alternative investment firm, and 3iQ Corp, a Canadian investment fund manager, on 7 May 2025, announced the alliance to create AltNovel Digital Access Portfolio (ADAP) to provide institutional and qualified investors with a structured and diversified exposure to a range of blockchain-based assets while maintaining regulatory compliance. Institutional demand for digital
Former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on Thursday. The decision follows his December guilty plea to organizing a fraudulent scheme that misled investors and manipulated the market value of Celsius’s native token, CEL. Sentencing Details The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York, announced Mashinsky’s prison
U.S. stocks ended the week mixed, with investor sentiment cautious ahead of scheduled trade talks between U.S. and Chinese officials in Switzerland this weekend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.0043% while the S&P 500 hovered near the flatline down 0.07% The trading action follows a preliminary U.S.-U.K.
Key Takeaways J.D. Vance will make history as the first sitting US vice president to headline a Bitcoin conference. Bitcoin 2025 is anticipated to attract over 30,000 attendees, highlighting Bitcoin’s growing influence. Share this article Vice President J.D. Vance is set to deliver a keynote address at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas on May 28,
Ethereum and Solana prices could skyrocket in 2025 as the tokenization of securities gains traction. Robinhood is eager to tokenize shares as Hester Peirce advocates for better laws. The launch of Open Bell sets the ball rolling. Bitcoin is trading comfortably above $100,000. After many months, Ethereum is also above $2,100. Not to be left
[PRESS RELEASE – Panama City, Panama, May 9th, 2025] Gate.io has released its latest Proof of Reserves report. As of May 8, the total value of Gate.io’s reserves stands at $10.865 billion, with a total reserve ratio of 128.57% and an excess reserve of $2.415 billion. Currently, the BTC reserve ratio is 137.69%, with an
SRx Health Solutions, Inc. announced on Thursday that it intends to launch a new subsidiary focused on borrowing crypto. These investments include cryptocurrencies like Solana (SOL) and Bitcoin (BTC), forming a key part of a wider strategy to utilize its current assets while investigating decentralized financial models. According to the company, the proposed subsidiary would
Key Takeaways Coinbase launched 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading, becoming the first CFTC-regulated exchange to provide this service. The expansion includes partnerships with Nodal Clear and Virtu Financial to support continuous leveraged futures trading. Share this article Coinbase Derivatives has officially activated 24/7 trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, becoming the first CFTC-regulated derivatives