Author: Ibrahim Abdulaziz Adan

Circle applied to create a national trust bank to manage USDC reserves under federal oversight. The proposed bank would offer digital asset custody services, but it cannot accept deposits or issue loans. Circle’s stock trades at $181, and the company joins other crypto firms seeking federal banking licenses. Stablecoin issuer Circle has applied to establish a national trust bank in the United States. The proposed institution would manage the company’s USDC reserve operations under federal oversight. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) will review Circle’s application for its First National Digital Currency Bank. If approved, the institution…

BNB Chain cut block times to 0.75 seconds with the Maxwell upgrade, significantly boosting network performance. DEX trading volume hit a record $166.6 billion in June after the upgrade went live. PancakeSwap processed $139 billion of the total volume and outperformed major competitors like Uniswap. BNB Chain completed its Maxwell upgrade on June 30, 2025, reducing block times from 1.5 seconds to 0.75 seconds. The network enhancement triggered unprecedented performance improvements across the blockchain ecosystem. The upgrade represents the second major speed enhancement for BNB Chain in 2025. An earlier hardfork in April had already cut block times from three…

REX-Osprey launches America’s first Solana staking ETF on Wednesday, and investors can earn staking rewards alongside SOL price exposure.  The announcement drove SOL prices up 6% and may encourage more institutional cryptocurrency investment products. A groundbreaking cryptocurrency investment product is set to make its debut this Wednesday. The REX-Osprey Solana and Staking ETF will become America’s first exchange-traded fund combining direct Solana token exposure with staking yield opportunities. This launch represents a major evolution in digital asset investment vehicles. Unlike conventional crypto ETFs that merely track price movements, this innovative fund enables investors to generate passive income through blockchain staking…

Hyperliquid achieved $1.571 trillion in perpetual futures trading volume over 12 months and generated $310 million in total revenue. The platform processes over 100,000 orders per second with sub-second finality through its fully on-chain order book system. HYPE token gained 946.8% from its November 2024 low while the platform expanded beyond trading with the HyperEVM launch. Over the past twelve months, decentralized exchange Hyperliquid has recorded $1.571 trillion in perpetual futures trading volume. The platform continues to dominate the on-chain derivatives trading sector with substantial monthly revenue figures. The exchange generated $56 million in revenue during the current month. This…

An Ethereum whale from 2015 moved 1 ETH after 10 years of inactivity, and their original $310 investment is now worth $2.44 million.  Multiple Genesis-era whales wake up while record-short positions are being built against Ethereum.  Potential whale selling and institutional buying could create significant price volatility ahead. An Ethereum wallet from the Genesis era has broken its 10-year silence by moving 1 ETH in what appears to be a test transaction. The whale originally purchased 1,000 ETH during Ethereum’s Initial Coin Offering for just $310. At current market prices of approximately $2,456, the dormant holdings now represent gains exceeding…

Robert Kiyosaki believes Bitcoin at $107,000 is cheap and predicts it will reach $1 million.  He bought his first Bitcoin at $6,000 and now wishes he had purchased more at that price.  On-chain data shows negative demand as selling pressure from miners exceeds new buyer activity. Renowned investor and “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki maintains his bullish stance on Bitcoin despite trading above $107,000. The billionaire investor argues that current price levels remain attractive for long-term accumulation strategies. At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $107,559, representing a drop of 0.16% over the past 24 hours. Trading…

SEI token jumped 47% in one week and recovered strongly from its troubled 2023 airdrop launch.  Wyoming selected SEI as a finalist for its state-backed WYST stablecoin project management.  The platform now holds $600 million in total value locked, with analysts expecting 3x to 5x potential gains. SEI has emerged as one of the standout performers in the cryptocurrency market this week. The layer-1 blockchain token posted gains exceeding 47% over seven trading days. This surge marks a dramatic turnaround for a project that faced significant criticism following its troubled airdrop launch in 2023. The blockchain platform specializes in high-frequency…

Metaplanet bought 1,005 Bitcoin for $108.1 million and now holds 13,350 total Bitcoin. The company moved into the top five publicly traded Bitcoin holders, surpassing Tesla and CleanSpark. Metaplanet stock jumped 10% to 1,633 JPY after announcing the purchase. Metaplanet has secured its position among the top five publicly traded Bitcoin holders following a significant acquisition. The Japanese company purchased 1,005 Bitcoin on June 30, 2025, spending approximately $108.1 million at an average price of $107,601 per coin. The acquisition brings Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings to 13,350 BTC. The company has invested $1.31 billion in Bitcoin, maintaining an average purchase…

SHIB allied with DegenSafe.Fun to create secure token launch infrastructure and eliminate cryptocurrency scams targeting retail investors. Existing SHIB holders will gain access to exclusive partnership rewards, though specific program details await future announcements. The Shiba Inu ecosystem has formed a new alliance with DegenSafe.Fun aimed at eliminating rug pulls and protecting cryptocurrency investors from fraudulent schemes. This partnership represents a significant move toward creating safer trading environments within the meme coin sector. DegenSafe.Fun will leverage the SHIB community’s strength to establish a secure launchpad platform. The collaboration targets the growing problem of scam projects that exploit unsuspecting retail investors…

Brad Garlinghouse got an XRP tattoo after turning 50 and declared a 1,000% commitment to the project.  Ripple is ending its legal battle with the SEC and focusing on building technology instead of fighting in court.  XRP network activity has increased significantly with higher transaction volumes and new technical upgrades. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reinforced his unwavering dedication to XRP through a public display of commitment that has captured the cryptocurrency community’s attention. The executive recently declared “1,000%” commitment to the digital asset, pointing to his XRP tattoo as physical proof of his long-term vision for the project. The…