Ethereum Foundation Executes $10 Million Over-the-Counter Sale of 5,000 ETH to Tom Lee's BitMine
The deal is the EF's second known OTC sale to a corporate buyer, following a 10,000 ETH sale to SharpLink Gaming in July 2025.
BlackRock Clarifies Its Investment Strategy Excluding Exotic Cryptocurrency ETFs
BlackRock launched a staked Ether exchange-traded fund on Thursday, expanding its crypto offerings beyond its flagship spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that launched in 2024.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Achieve Unprecedented Five-Day Inflow Streak in 2026
US spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in about $767 million over five straight days of inflows for the first time so far this year.
USDC Market Capitalization Approaches Historic $80 Billion as UAE Experiences Significant Capital Flight, Reports Analyst
USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the surge to capital flight and turmoil in Dubai’s real estate market.
How Crypto Innovations Can Combat Money Laundering While Preserving Financial Freedom
Blockchain's transparency traces illicit flows better than fiat systems. Industry-wide information sharing and unified AML rules close gaps, without curbing liberty.
Balaji Advocates for Enhanced Cryptocurrency Solutions to Support Refugees Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Former Coinbase CTO says the crypto industry should build more financial tools for refugees and stateless people as conflicts and migration increase worldwide.
Bitcoin Outperforms Stocks as Strategy's STRC Signals Potential for $776 Million in BTC Purchases
BTC faces bull trap risks due to the formation of a bear flag pattern, with a measured downside target at around $51,000.
Crypto Whale Takes $50 Million Loss in DeFi Swap as BlackRock's Staked Ethereum ETF Enjoys Strong Launch and More Insights
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Ethereum Foundation Releases Comprehensive Mandate Detailing Its Role as a Key Steward of the Network
The Ethereum Foundation mandate codifies Ethereum’s core “CROPS” principles: censorship resistance, open source, privacy and security.
The Transformation of Galaxy's Stock Through Superstate Tokenization and Future Developments Ahead
Galaxy Digital and Superstate execs explain how tokenized equities work and why bringing traditional financial assets onchain could transform global capital markets.
Billionaire Investor Druckenmiller Envisions a Future Where Quicker, Cheaper Stablecoins Revolutionize Payments in 10 to 15 Years
Druckenmiller argued that stablecoins could meaningfully boost financial system productivity by making payments faster and cheaper.
Navigating the New IRS Crypto Reporting Rules: Essential Insights for a Smooth Tax Season
Traders involved in DeFi and have transactions and transfers between multiple wallets and exchanges will face more challenges.