Hybrid Crypto Exchange GRVT Aims for Success with Post-June Token Launch and Increased Community Allocation to 28%
ZKsync-based DEX GRVT plans to launch its token after June 30, expanding community allocations to 28% as platform trading volumes surge.
Tether Invests $5.2 Million in Ark Labs to Enhance Stablecoin and Programmable Finance Infrastructure on Bitcoin
The funding coincides with Arkade adding support for digital assets, including infrastructure designed for stablecoins like USDT on Bitcoin.
HMRC Investigates Advanced Crypto Forensic Tools for Tax Investigations Amid Rising Compliance Efforts Highlighted by Former OECD Advisor
HMRC is exploring crypto forensic tools worth up to $4.6 million to combat digital asset-related tax fraud and money laundering in the UK.
Daily Digest: SEC and CFTC Forge New Crypto Coordination Agreement, Ripple Announces $750 Million Share Buyback Initiative, Plus Additional Updates
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
CFTC Chair Selig Announces New Regulatory Framework for Prediction Markets
Prediction markets platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are seeing record trading volumes and valuations near $20 billion each.
BlackRock Introduces Revolutionary Staked Ethereum ETF for Enhanced ETH Investment and Yield Opportunities
BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF will trade on the Nasdaq, offering spot exposure and staking income with a reduced 0.12% fee on the first $2.5 billion.
FATF Raises Alarm Over Offshore Crypto Companies Facilitating Money Laundering and Evasion of Sanctions
A new FATF report says crypto exchanges operating offshore can create gaps in AML enforcement, making it harder for regulators to track illicit activity.
Bitcoin Stays Steady Near $70K as Chances for March Fed Rate Cut Plummet Below 1%
Bitcoin reacted in kind to calm US macro data, while oil stayed volatile amid uncertainty over the duration of the Middle East conflict.
Understanding True Self-Custody: Essential Steps to Control Your Cryptocurrency Assets
New research examines how investor behavior, wallet architectures, and operational security practices determine what genuine self-custody requires in 2026.
Ark Invest Warns That One-Third of Bitcoin Supply Could Be Vulnerable to Quantum Computing Threats
Ark and Unchained say about one-third of the Bitcoin supply remains exposed to future quantum threats, though the risk is still years away.
Bitcoin's Rise Toward Gold: Unveiling Opportunities Amidst Market Risks
Bitcoin showed early signs of overtaking gold in the market as new data outlined an opportunity based on historical returns around the US midterm elections.
Eightco Sees 25% Surge in Shares Following $125 Million Funding Boost from Bitmine, ARK, and Payward
The funding round includes new governance roles, with Tom Lee joining Eightco’s board and ARK Invest's Brett Winton serving as an advisor.