Melanion Capital raises $53M to build a private Bitcoin treasury, pioneering a BTOC model. Other firms like LQWD and Keen Golden boost BTC exposure.

Naver Financial is preparing to acquire Upbit operator Dunamu in a stock swap deal. The company reportedly wants to debut a stablecoin.

Adam Back warns critics against weakening Bitcoin’s P2P nodes. He stresses decentralization as key to blockchain security and stability.

Plasma launches its native XPL token with $2.8B market cap. XPL powers transactions, staking, and validator rewards on the network.

Gate launches Gate Layer, a high-speed Layer 2 network with GT as the exclusive gas token. The upgrade boosts speed, lowers fees, and strengthens tokenomics.

Circle is considering reversible USDC transactions to recover stolen funds. The move could challenge crypto’s core principle of finality.

Capital Group doubles stake in Metaplanet, becoming largest shareholder with 11.45%. MTPLF stock remains strong despite a recent 40% dip.

Crypto liquidations over the last 24 hours totalled $407.81 million, according to CoinGlass data. Long traders suffered the most losses.

Valour has listed FLOKI and PEPE ETPs on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market, giving meme coins regulated access to European investors.

HYPE continues to face selling pressure as popular trader James Wynn predicted a “slow and painful” death for the cryptocurrency.

Top European banks plan a MiCA-backed euro stablecoin for 2026. It aims for fast, low-cost payments and 24/7 cross-border settlements.

The SEC has approved the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF under generic listing standards, allowing it to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker NCIQ.