Crypto exchange Bakkt plans public offering to raise funds for Bitcoin purchases
Bakkt’s public offering could boost institutional Bitcoin adoption, influencing market dynamics and potentially increasing crypto legitimacy. The post Crypto exchange Bakkt plans public offering to raise funds for Bitcoin purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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The Blockchain Is Not Forever? Controversy Over Missing Ledgers On XRPL Draws Ripple’s CTO Attention
A long-standing issue concerning the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ripple has resurfaced, challenging the widely held belief that blockchain records are permanent and immutable. New attention is being drawn to the early days of the XRPL, where the first 32,569 ledgers were lost due to a technical mishap. As...
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Bakkt Sells Loyalty Business and Pivots to Pure-Play Crypto, Offers Shares
Technology platform Bakkt (BKKT) is moving to complete its transition into a pure-play crypto infrastructure firm with the planned sale of its loyalty business, the company said in a press release Monday. The Nasdaq-listed company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the unit to Project Labrador Holdco,...
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Quintenz, Likely Future U.S. Crypto Watchdog, Stymied Again on Step Toward CFTC Job
Brain Quintenz, President Donald Trump’s pick to take over the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that’s anticipated to be the premiere U.S. crypto regulator, needs a sign-off from the Senate Agriculture Committee before he can get a confirmation vote. But that step has now been delayed a second time. The...
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ETH traders predict lower support retest before breakout to $4K
ETH treasury buying and consistent spot ETF inflows have not been sufficient enough to send Ether price above $4,000. Is a correction incoming?...
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SEC delays Grayscale’s Solana ETF as Invesco Galaxy enters with rival filing
The SEC extended review of Grayscales Solana ETF to October 10 as Invesco Galaxy files a competing Solana ETF proposal. The post SEC delays Grayscale’s Solana ETF as Invesco Galaxy enters with rival filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Gallup finds crypto’s U.S. footprint is shallow, uneven, and not growing fast
Despite surging adoption since 2021, cryptocurrency remains a hard sell for most Americans. New Gallup data reveals a stark divide: while 14% of U.S. adults own crypto, 60% have zero interest. Even as regulation takes shape, distrust runs deep. A…...
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Web3 Leaders See GENIUS Act Stifling Startups
US Dollar Tether coin with President Trump’s signature superimposed. Image created by the author. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, ushering in the most comprehensive U.S. framework for stablecoins to date. While some in crypto view it as long-overdue clarity, others worry it...
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Bitcoin Backfire: How A $20-M Employee Heist Crashed Into Prison Time
In Beijing, prosecutors have jailed eight people for running a year‑long Bitcoin scam that drained over 140 million yuan—around $20 million—from a short‐video platform and then funneled the cash into crypto. According to a White Paper released by the People’s Procuratorate of Haidian District, the case ranks among the most complex anti‑corruption cases...
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Mill City goes all-in on Sui with $450m treasury strategy
Mill City Ventures is committing $450 million to Sui, positioning itself as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain’s next wave. With elite backers like Galaxy and Pantera, the move may accelerate Sui’s path to mainstream institutional use. On July…...
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