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Coinbase is making a move to reshape how Americans invest in stocks. Specifically, the crypto giant is seeking approval from the U.S. SEC to offer tokenized equities, digitally represented shares of public companies, via blockchain. If approved, Coinbase would become one of the first platforms in the U.S. to enable blockchain-based stock trading. It would put it in direct competition with traditional brokerages like Robinhood and Charles Schwab. In an interview with Reuters, Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, emphasized that tokenized equities are a top strategic priority for the company. Notably, tokenized equities convert traditional shares into digital…

As Bitcoin mining enters a new chapter post-halving, HIVE Digital Technologies is taking a measured, ambitious approach to growth. In this interview, Darcy Daubaras, CFO of HIVE, offers an inside look at how the company plans to scale its hashrate to 25 EH/s by the end of 2025 while sticking to its no-debt philosophy and keeping a close eye on operational discipline. Daubaras explains how HIVE is balancing speed with sustainability. It is interesting to note that HIVE’s story isn’t just about mining. The company has also made an early move into AI and high-performance cloud services, using its green…

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has officially made history. The Bitcoin ETF surged past $70 billion in assets under management (AUM), reaching the milestone in just 341 trading days. This achievement makes IBIT the fastest ETF to ever hit that threshold. JUST IN: BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF becomes the fastest ETF in history to surpass $70 billion AUM pic.twitter.com/kZkXhjEvq0 — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) June 9, 2025 To put that into perspective, the previous record-holder—SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)—took 1,691 days to reach the same milestone. “5x faster than the old record held by GLD of 1,691 days,” Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric…

Ethereum staking hits record 35M ETH despite volatile price swings. Accumulation wallets rise, signaling strong long-term investor commitment. ETH price dips 3.74% with high trading volume showing active market moves. Ethereum’s staking system reached a new mark in mid-2025, with over 35 million ETH locked, marking the highest amount ever staked on the network. This increase in staking activity occurs amid major price fluctuations, displaying shifting investor behavior focused on long-term commitment rather than short-term price movements. Ethereum Hits ATH in Staking: Over 35 Million ETH Locked“Alongside this, Accumulation Addresses (holders with no history of selling) have also reached an…

Australia is nearly ready to pass a tax on unrealized capital gains. If the proposal is approved, scheduled for July 1, it will apply to individuals with investments exceeding AUD 3 million ($2 million). Stocks as well as digital assets such as Bitcoin will be taxed during the 2025-2026 period as part of this plan. Analyst Fred Krueger emphasized that this represents a significant shift in Australia’s approach to capital gains taxation. Earlier administrations had discussed these ideas, but they never became law, so this is a landmark change in Australian taxation. Related: Australia’s ASIC Initiates Civil Penalty Proceedings Against…

DWF Labs has officially listed the USD1 stablecoin on its institutional trading platform, DWF Liquid Markets, marking a pivotal development in crypto market accessibility. The USD1 stablecoin, tied to the politically notable World Liberty Financial (WLFI) project, now gains exposure to over 1,000 institutional counterparties, enhancing liquidity and trading opportunities. According to COINOTAG, this listing not only boosts USD1’s market presence but also highlights the growing intersection of digital assets with political affiliations. DWF Labs lists USD1 stablecoin linked to WLFI project on its institutional platform, expanding liquidity and spotlighting the political ties influencing crypto markets. DWF Labs’ USD1 Stablecoin…

CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson believes that artificial intelligence can offer huge advantages for the crypto sector—but it may also exacerbate the risk of fraud. Speaking at DigiAssets 2025, Johnson said machine learning and neural networks are now analyzing vast amounts of data in real time, including price action and social media sentiment. While she praised AI’s potential for speeding up settlement times and helping firms achieve compliance, Johnson warned that these models can hallucinate “or lack the ability to comprehend certain real-world roadblocks.” Risks surrounding bias and data privacy breaches were among the other threats Johnson highlighted—and during her speech…

VanEck’s planned Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund has been listed with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker symbol VSOL, signaling another step in mainstreaming Solana exposure for traditional investors. According to DTCC records, the fund is labeled “VANECK SOLANA TR COM SHS BEN INT” and falls under the ‘D’ settlement category, an industry standard indicating eligibility for electronic trading and clearing once regulatory and exchange approvals are secured. Solana, a high-speed blockchain network designed for scalable decentralized applications, has gained significant attention as an alternative to Ethereum due to its lower transaction costs and growing developer ecosystem.…

In an unexpected shift in market sentiments, the world’s leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin, has seen a notable spike in short liquidations today, according to recent data from crypto analytics platform Glassnode. After several days of persisting downturns in funding rates, Bitcoin has experienced a decent rally in price, wiping bearish traders out of the market. The dramatic shift was preceded by a rapid ascent in Bitcoin’s price, which saw it rally between $105,000 to $107,000 in just a few hours. Following this surge in Bitcoin’s price, traders holding short positions have seen a significant spike in liquidations within…

Ethereum is holding steady at the $2.5K mark. The market has witnessed liquidations totalling $100.82 million worth of ETH. Escalating bearish pressure in the crypto market has intensified the downside risks across the assets. All major assets have entered the red zone, marking their losses, with Bitcoin hovering at around $105.4K. Meanwhile, the largest altcoin, Ethereum (ETH), had a series of recovery attempts, and the big question looms: when will Ethereum break past $3K? ETH kicked off the trading day with the bulls leading the charge, as the asset recorded its daily high at $2,609. But the bears swiftly took…