Keyrock Acquires BlockFills Trading Assets to Expand Institutional Crypto Business
Keyrock has completed the acquisition of the trading and brokerage assets of BlockFills’ institutional digital asset business, expanding its capabilities in institutional cryptocurrency trading as demand for professional digital asset services continues to grow. Announced on Thursday, the transaction adds…
Augur returns with decentralized layer for disputed prediction markets
Augur has returned with a proposed resolution system and a two-month token migration test as prediction markets draw increased institutional scrutiny. Summary Augur has returned with a decentralized layer for resolving disputed prediction-market outcomes. REP holders are testing the system…
Visa Launches Stablecoin Platform for Banks and Fintechs
Visa has unveiled a new platform designed to help banks, fintech companies and payment providers issue, store, transfer and redeem stablecoins through its payments network, expanding the card giant’s push into blockchain-based finance. The launch marks a significant step beyond…
T. Rowe Price Launches Active Spot Crypto ETF With BTC, ETH, XRP Among Top Holdings
Key Takeaways T. Rowe Price, which manages $1.89 trillion in client assets, combines multiple spot crypto assets in an actively managed portfolio. BTC represented 41.13% of holdings, while ETH, BNB, SOL and XRP formed the next-largest positions, according to latest…
The Doom of Another Meme Coin or New Pump Loading?
Several market observers have labeled the meme coin a scam, warning investors to stay away from it. Earlier in July, the cat-themed meme coin defied the ongoing bear market by posting a whopping 2,000% weekly increase. Its ascent was…
Ripple wins EU-wide access as ESMA adds it to MiCA register
Ripple Payments Europe has joined 14 other firms in ESMA’s latest MiCA register update, lifting the number of approved crypto asset service providers to 294. Summary ESMA added Ripple Payments Europe and 14 other firms to its MiCA register. Ripple…
ZachXBT’s Hardware Wallet Criticism Ignites Debate Over Crypto Self-Custody
Mobile wallets may offer a smoother experience, but critics warn they introduce a much broader attack surface than dedicated hardware. ZachXBT has sparked debate after claiming on his Telegram channel that hardware wallets are “complete garbage” for serious crypto…
Underdog Files First 7 Sports Contracts for Its Own Prediction Exchange
Key Takeaways UDX self-certified seven sports contract templates with the CFTC on July 15. Filings target first contract listings no later than July 17. Underdog bought Aristotle’s exchange and clearing entities in March. Underdog moves from distributor to exchange operator…
Galaxy Digital plants its name on Texas Tech football stadium
Galaxy Digital has signed a 15-year agreement to rename Texas Tech’s football venue Galaxy Stadium from the 2026 season. Summary Galaxy Digital secured naming rights to Texas Tech’s football stadium for 15 years. Galaxy will support AI, digital asset, athlete…
Nigerian President Tinubu Signs Executive Order to Regulate Country’s Crypto Sector
Addressing Regulatory Gaps Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order aimed at regulating virtual assets and cracking down on unregistered operators, the government announced on July 17. The order establishes a new oversight framework to harmonize a regulatory…
