Digital asset manager Bitwise has filed to list a spot Near exchange-traded fund with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, adding to a growing list of altcoins currently vying to win regulatory approval. The Bitwise Near (NEAR) ETF will track the price movements of the NEAR token, minus expenses, through a traditional brokerage, Bitwise’s May…
Bitcoin-based payments company Strike is allowing customers to get loans using the top cryptocurrency as collateral. Bitcoin-based payments company Strike is allowing customers to get loans using the top cryptocurrency as collateral. , Business Decrypt
Defiance ETFs has filed for regulatory approval of four new exchange-traded funds (ETFs), some of which include simultaneous long Bitcoin (BTC) and short Ethereum (ETH). A May 6 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed the funds, which include the Bitcoin vs. Ethereum ETF, which is long BTC and short ETH; the…
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin network activity has recently declined into the bear market zone. Here’s what this could mean for the asset. CryptoQuant’s Bitcoin Network Activity Index Is Flashing A Bear Market Signal As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the Bitcoin Network Activity Index has recently been inside the…
The leading Senate Democrat on a panel tasked with investigating corruption and mismanagement is scrutinizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent crypto activities and whether they’re part of a “pay-to-play scheme to provide access to the Presidency to the highest bidder.” Richard Blumenthal, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations — a panel…
After changing its name from Janover, DeFi Development Corp. is stacking more SOL and just acquired a Solana validator business. After changing its name from Janover, DeFi Development Corp. is stacking more SOL and just acquired a Solana validator business. , Business Decrypt
Crypto venture capital (VC) firms are experiencing operational strain and consolidation, even as project-level fundraising gains momentum. In the first quarter, crypto startups raised $5.85 billion, already accounting for nearly 61% of the capital raised throughout 2024, according to DefiLlama. Varys Capital head of venture Tom Dunleavy shared that, despite this influx, fewer active funds…
The CFTC moved on Monday to drop its appeal of a court ruling that allowed Kalshi to offer event contracts on U.S. election outcomes. The CFTC moved on Monday to drop its appeal of a court ruling that allowed Kalshi to offer event contracts on U.S. election outcomes. Law and Order Decrypt
Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor Explains Why Microsoft Should Buy Bitcoin At Strategy World 2025, Michael Saylor issued a bold message to tech giants like Microsoft: skip the stock buybacks and buy Bitcoin instead. “Microsoft is going to do a buyback,” Saylor said. “Buying Bitcoin would be 10x better than buying their own stock.” Backed by…
Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci argued that the Trump family’s involvement in crypto is a “distraction” for crypto skeptics in Congress. Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci argued that the Trump family’s involvement in crypto is a “distraction” for crypto skeptics in Congress. official-trump, , Law and Order Decrypt
