Binance strengthens position: $21.67 billion in deposits

The crypto market is entering a new phase of speculative excitement following Circle’s IPO (CRCL) debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Among the voices drawing historical parallels is Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, who described the moment with a clever turn of phrase: “We’ve gone full Circle — what a glorious day,” referring...

Social platform X (formerly Twitter), owned by Elon Musk, has announced a strategic partnership with Polymarket, the world’s leading decentralized prediction market. This marks a groundbreaking collaboration between a mainstream social network and a blockchain-based platform, signaling a shift in how real-time sentiment and crowd-based probabilities could influence the global information ecosystem. Polymarket, built on...

The collaboration between global banking giant Standard Chartered and cryptocurrency broker FalconX marks a new chapter in institutional cryptocurrency investments. This is more than just a deal — it is a clear signal of the accelerating integration of digital assets into traditional financial systems. Bridging Traditional Finance and the Crypto Industry The alliance represents the...

MARA Holdings, the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining company in the U.S., has released its Q1 2025 earnings report. Amidst the effects of the Bitcoin halving and high market volatility, the results proved mixed.Revenue increased by 30% year-over-year to $214 million, yet the quarter closed with a net loss of $533 million — mainly due...

The cryptocurrency market once again demonstrated its sensitivity to geopolitical risks. During the night of May 10–11, Bitcoin and Ethereum surged following news of trade negotiations between the US and China in Switzerland. Former President Donald Trump’s statements about rebooting bilateral relations were interpreted by investors as positive political signals. Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Reach...

GameStop, a leading retailer in the video game industry, has announced its decision to add Bitcoin as a reserve asset. The decision, unanimously approved by the company’s board of directors, marks a significant step in integrating cryptocurrency into its business strategy. Strategy’s Rebranding: A Shift Towards Bitcoin This announcement closely follows the strategic rebranding of...

Recently, President Donald Trump’s media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, announced a new milestone in expanding its financial services portfolio. In partnership with Crypto.com, the company is set to launch a series of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and additional digital products under the brand Truth.Fi. The news generated significant interest in the financial markets, with...

The cryptocurrency sector recently witnessed a major scandal involving Alexey Andryunin, the founder of market-making company Gotbit. He has entered a guilty plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, admitting to charges of fraud and market manipulation, resulting in the forfeiture of approximately $23 million in cryptocurrency. Timeline of Events Details of the Fraud...

Tether, well-known as the issuer of the major stablecoin USDT, is actively expanding its presence in the cryptocurrency mining market. A recent report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals that Tether has increased its stake in Singapore-based Bitdeer. Currently, Tether owns 21.4% of the miner’s shares, achieved through the acquisition of...