The European Central Bank aims to invest a portion of its reserves in tokenized securities through the Pontes platform, enabling direct engagement with blockchain-based financial markets while building toward broader integration of central bank money in tokenized finance.
Marc van der Chijs sold much of his bitcoin to invest in AI. Now, growing concerns about the technology accompany a move to put some profits back into crypto.
Bitcoin’s drawdown mirrors its position before the Fed’s first hike in March 2022, raising questions over whether a relief rally could precede further losses.
Jason Calacanis declared Bitcoin obsolete, comparing it to outdated tech, while Michael Saylor countered that Bitcoin's $1.6 trillion market cap makes it a successful digital asset for preserving wealth across generations.
Hackers behind a Revolut data breach are demanding $3 million in Monero and threatening to sell the stolen customer data if the ransom isn’t paid within 24 hours. The breach affected roughly 680 accounts and exposed identity documents and transaction histories.
The European Central Bank aims to invest a portion of its reserves in tokenized securities through the Pontes platform, enabling direct engagement with blockchain-based financial markets while building toward broader integration of central bank money in tokenized finance.
The investment brings Velocity's Series A round to $48 million and values the London-based payments infrastructure firm at $200 million, CEO Eric Queathem said.
The House Ways and Means Committee released a 114-page crypto tax bill ahead of a Wednesday markup, with provisions covering small transactions, staking, mining, and broker requirements. The proposal could begin a longer legislative effort, though it is unlikely to become law this year.
SBI Group has made a strategic investment in dtcpay as the stablecoin payments company completed a $25 million Series A round. The Singapore-licensed firm plans to expand its enterprise portal, app and merchant network.
Senators take a procedural vote on the crypto market structure bill later Tuesday. Bitcoin has given back 3% since touching $79,530 overnight, with XRP and zcash the only majors gaining ground.
The XRP Ledger is just one validator vote away from launching Batch V1.1, a major upgrade that would let users bundle up to eight linked transactions into a single atomic operation, reducing settlement risk and streamlining global payments.
Nearly 2.4 million ZEC holders overwhelmingly backed faster block times and the continuation of Bitcoin-style halvings in a governance vote that drew nearly two-thirds of eligible token holders, marking a significant shift toward greater privacy-enhanced decision-making.
Bitcoin held near $75,000 despite a Federal Reserve rate hike and the Clarity Act’s Senate defeat, but traders and analysts disagree on whether the resilience signals a breakout or a fragile pause. Liquidity, regulation and upcoming economic data will shape its next move.