US State Department Launches Freedom Tech Excellence Program, Partners with Bitcoin Advocacy Group to Champion Digital Freedom Globally

The United States Department of State has initiated a significant new endeavor, the Freedom Tech Excellence Program (FTEP), designed to bolster diplomatic efforts surrounding digital freedom and freedom of expression…

Crypto Today: Ether ETF Streak Ends, CLARITY Act Push Grows

The dynamic landscape of the cryptocurrency market witnessed several pivotal developments this past week, ranging from shifts in institutional investment flows to significant legislative pushes and emerging trends in decentralized…

Strive’s SATA Preferred Shares Stage Significant Recovery, Signalling Renewed Confidence in Bitcoin Treasury Financing Models

Strive’s SATA preferred shares have demonstrated a robust rebound, climbing from a June low of $83.30 to approximately $97, effectively recovering the majority of the recent market selloff and positioning…

European Union Adds Cryptocurrency Exchange HTX to Sanctions List Over Alleged Russia Ties Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

The European Union has formally added cryptocurrency exchange HTX, formerly known as Huobi Global, to its comprehensive list of sanctions targeting Russia. This decision, announced in a Thursday directive by…

Crypto Industry Urges Swift Senate Action on CLARITY Act Amidst Deepening Partisan Divide Over Ethics and Looming Recess

Three prominent cryptocurrency advocacy organizations — the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), the Digital Chamber, and the Blockchain Association — delivered a joint letter to US Senate leaders on Friday,…

Odos Protocol to shut down, gives users until July 30 to withdraw assets

The decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator Odos Protocol has announced its imminent cessation of operations, issuing a critical directive to its users: all assets must be withdrawn by July 30. This…

Gemini Donates $10 Million in Bitcoin to Pro-Trump Super PAC Amidst CFTC Settlement Reversal Attempt

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, co-founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has made a significant political contribution of $10 million in Bitcoin to MAGA Inc., a super political action committee (PAC) supporting…

Robinhood CEO’s X account hacked in apparent memecoin scam

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account was reportedly compromised on Thursday, leading to the promotion of a fraudulent memecoin dubbed “VLAD.” The malicious post, which included what appeared to be…

BancaStato Unveils Regulated Cryptocurrency Trading Services in Partnership with Sygnum and Avaloq, Marking a New Era for Swiss Cantonal Banking

BancaStato, a prominent cantonal bank serving the Italian-speaking Ticino region of Switzerland, has officially launched regulated cryptocurrency trading services for its clientele, signaling a significant evolution in traditional banking offerings.…

S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital Launch Landmark Digital Asset Index Focused on Protocol Revenue

S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have officially launched a groundbreaking digital asset index designed to track the performance of blockchain networks and protocols, fundamentally shifting the paradigm for…