Kazakhstan plans to establish a state crypto reserve, contingent on the creation of a legal framework to govern its formation and management. Kazakhstan’s National Bank is currently working on a detailed concept for forming and managing the reserve, potentially within a bank-affiliated entity focused on alternative investments, National Bank Chairman Timur Suleimenov said in response…
Despite strong institutional demand and steady inflows, Bitcoin has failed to break past the $100,000 mark in recent weeks, raising questions about what’s driving the stall. Weighing in on BTC’s (BTC) performance, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards said the sideways action reflects a major rotation between long-term holders and new institutional buyers. According to Edwards,…
OKX has released its 32nd proof-of-reserves report. As of June 14, the total BTC and USDT holdings held in user wallets have plummeted significantly compared to the previous month’s report. On June 30, the crypto trading platform released its 32nd proof-of-reserves report containing the number of assets held within its reserves compared to the number…
Investor attention on U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs has remained strong in recent weeks, with the funds continuing to log billions in inflows as broader market sentiment improves. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined $2.22 billion in net inflows between June 23 and 27. This figure marks their strongest…
Wintermute has secured a Bitcoin-backed credit line from Cantor Fitzgerald as part of Cantor’s $2 billion Bitcoin Financing Business initiative. Crypto market maker Wintermute has secured a Bitcoin-backed credit line from investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald. The size of Wintermute’s facility was not disclosed, but CEO Evgeny Gaevoy said it would help the firm manage the capital-intensive nature of…
Authorities in the United States have sentenced a man to 97 months in prison for his role in defrauding investors out of more than $40 million via a crypto Ponzi scheme. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 57-year-old Dwayne Golden was sentenced on June 27 by U.S. District Judge William F. Kuntz II in…
Bitcoin’s recent price rebound has brought the asset closer to its record highs, but a new on-chain signal may be flashing caution. According to a June 29 analysis by CryptoQuant contributor Crazzyblockk, Bitcoin’s (BTC) “apparent demand” signal has turned negative, indicating that new buyer interest is no longer keeping pace with the supply entering the…
Arbitrum could be positioned for a major rally if it confirms a breakout from a long-forming bullish reversal pattern. According to data from crypto.news, Arbitrum (ARB) surged nearly 46% to an intraday high of $0.38 before retracing slightly to $0.35 at press time. Its market capitalization climbed above $1.7 billion, overtaking tokens like Sky (SKY),…
Struggling Spanish cafe Vanadi Coffee stock skyrocketed more than triple its initial value after shareholders of the firm approved a plan to invest up to 1 billion euros into its Bitcoin treasury. According to a translated press release, on June 29, shareholders of Vanadi Coffee approved the company’s change in strategy to acquire more Bitcoin…
Metaplanet Inc., Japan’s leading corporate Bitcoin holder, added another 1,005 BTC to its balance sheet and issued more ordinary bonds. According to its June 30 public disclosure, the company spent ¥15.648 billion, about $108 million, on the latest purchase. It paid an average of 15,569,831 yen, approximately $107,430, per Bitcoin (BTC). This brings Metaplanet’s total…
