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Bitcoin Treasury Shares Can Rise in BTC Exposure Without Lifting Shareholder Value
CryptoSlate highlights the dilution risk in Bitcoin treasury companies: holdings may grow, but shareholder value can lag because of new share issuance, company expenses, lender obligations, and management financing decisions.
Banks Develop Tokenized Deposits to Keep Customer Funds on Their Platforms
Wall Street is developing tokenized deposits to help businesses manage cash held across accounts and jurisdictions. CryptoSlate says the initiative could also encourage customers to keep more funds within participating banking networks.
Nasdaq Monitoring Cannot Resolve U.S. Rules for 24/7 Tokenized Markets
Payward plans surveillance across five market types, but Nasdaq monitoring cannot determine U.S. legal classifications. Those classifications remain key to market access and investor protections as 24/7 tokenized trading develops.
Ripple Adds AI Agents to Its $1 Billion Corporate Treasury Initiative
Ripple is adding AI agents to a $1 billion corporate treasury initiative. The software can monitor cash, risk and forecasts and suggest financial actions, but human approval remains required for every decision.
MoneyGram rolls out Visa stablecoin card as blockchain payments expand
MoneyGram is rolling out a Visa stablecoin debit card as it expands blockchain-based payments. The move follows rival Western Union and signals intensifying competition between remittance companies exploring stablecoin-enabled services.
Monument Bank pushes retail tokenized deposit launch to November
Monument Bank postponed its retail tokenized deposit launch while onboarding a Canadian custody partner to meet Financial Conduct Authority requirements. The London-based challenger bank now expects to roll out the service by November.
MoneyGram Rolls Out Visa Card Linked to Stablecoin Dollar Balances
MoneyGram is rolling out a Visa card that lets customers hold dollars and spend from a stablecoin-backed balance. CoinDesk reported the product, though no details were provided on supported stablecoins, markets, or timing.
US crackdown targets $24 billion crypto black market as money launderers retreat
The DOJ seized Telegram channels and two wallets, while OFAC sanctioned Xinbi and the developers behind SafeW and XinbiPay in a US action targeting a reported $24 billion crypto black market.
Coinbase CEO Says $400,000 Bitcoin by 2030 Remains a Reasonable Target
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Bitcoin reaching $400,000 by 2030 remains a reasonable target. He also believes the market bottom is in after about a year of downturn, with the next halving roughly 18 months away.
Bybit Plans European Super-App for Crypto, Stocks and Derivatives
Bybit is preparing a European super-app that will include stocks and derivatives, CoinDesk reported. CEO Ben Zhou said the exchange holds an Austrian electronic money institution license and is nearing a MiFID license.
Nasdaq Invests $100 Million in Kraken Parent Payward at $21 Billion Valuation
Nasdaq invested $100 million in Kraken parent Payward at a $21 billion valuation, according to Decrypt. The figure is above the $13.3 billion valuation implied by Deutsche Börse’s April stake.
Bitcoin ETFs see second consecutive outflow as Ether, XRP and Solana funds attract inflows
Bitcoin ETFs posted a second straight day of outflows on Wednesday, losing $120 million—more than double Tuesday’s loss. Ether, XRP and Solana funds moved in the opposite direction, recording inflows.
Bitcoin Selling Pressure Falls to One-Month Low as Long-Term Holders Take Fewer Profits
Glassnode’s seven-day measure of Bitcoin selling pressure fell to 7 basis points from August’s 16-point peak, reaching a one-month low as long-term holders slowed profit-taking. Overhead holdings changed only slightly, according to CryptoSlate.
Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP Token Leaves Nearly 80% of Traders Underwater
Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin left nearly 80% of traders in the red within hours, according to Bubblemaps data cited by CryptoSlate. Of 15,206 traders, 12,151 lost money and 3,026 were profitable.
U.S. Freezes $52.8 Million in Crypto Linked to Xinbi Telegram Marketplace
The U.S. Secret Service froze $52.8 million in crypto linked to Xinbi, a Telegram marketplace associated with global scams. Elliptic traced the funds, while Treasury sanctioned the platform, which reportedly processed $24 billion.