Consensys Founder: Wall Street Will Embrace DeFi and Ethereum
Consensys founder Joseph Lubin predicts Wall Street will embrace DeFi and Ethereum, citing growing institutional interest in Bitcoin and ETH as TradFi firms explore decentralized finance opportunities.
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 1,112 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 10,000 BTC – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Metaplanet Inc. has acquired an additional 1,112 Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 10,000 BTC as part of its Bitcoin Treasury Operations strategy.
BlackRock Launches $400,000,000,000 Capital Raise To Expand Portfolio – Here’s What the Firm’s Looking To Accumulate: Report – The Daily Hodl
BlackRock plans to raise $400 billion over five years to expand into private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure, aiming to double revenue and stock price by 2030.
Metaplanet Issues Fresh $210M Bonds to Evo Fund
Metaplanet issues $210M zero-interest bonds to Evo Fund for Bitcoin purchases, increasing its holdings to 8,888 BTC. The move aligns with its Bitcoin-focused strategy amid market caution.
Digital Finance Reform Could Add Billions to Australia’s Economy, New Research Shows – Decrypt
New research shows digital finance innovation could boost Australia’s GDP by 1%, with foreign exchange markets offering a $4.6 billion opportunity. Regulatory reform and industry collaboration are key to unlocking these gains.
XRP to Seize 14% of SWIFT’s Payment Volume in 5 Years, Predicts Ripple CEO – Featured Bitcoin News
Ripple’s CEO predicts XRP will capture 14% of SWIFT’s cross-border payment volume within five years, citing its growing liquidity and efficiency in global finance.
‘iPhone Moment’ For Stablecoins Is Coming Soon, Circle CEO Claims
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicts a major shift for stablecoins, likening it to the iPhone’s impact. Major retailers like Walmart and Amazon are exploring stablecoins, while Shopify plans USDC integration. Developers await better tools and regulations for wider adoption.
How US Firms and Small Businesses Are Increasing Crypto Adoption: Coinbase Research
Coinbase research shows increasing crypto adoption by US firms and SMBs, with stablecoin use growing. F500 companies are investing in blockchain initiatives, while regulatory clarity remains key for further growth.
Bitcoin-backed loans open the real estate market to crypto-rich, tax-free
Bitcoin-backed loans enable crypto holders to buy real estate without selling BTC or incurring capital gains taxes. These loans offer flexibility, fast funding, and no credit checks, using BTC as collateral.
Miner Weekly: American Bitcoin’s 25 EH/s Dream Rests on Chinese Hardware – Bitcoin News
American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC), backed by Trump associates, aims for 25 EH/s mining capacity using Chinese hardware as it prepares to go public.
