USDC issuer Circle seeks IPO under ‘CRCL’ with Goldman, JPMorgan support

Circle, the USDC stablecoin issuer, has filed for an IPO on the NYSE under ticker ‘CRCL’, aiming to raise up to $624 million with backing from major banks like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs.
XDC Network Concludes Integration with Utila Enabling Institutional Access to Custody Assets

XDC Network completes integration with Utila, enabling institutional custody of digital assets. The partnership offers secure, MPC-based wallets and automated workflows for banks and financial institutions on the XDC blockchain.
MARA’s Bitcoin mining revenue hits record $752M as BTC price soars

MARA Holdings achieved a record $752M Bitcoin mining revenue as BTC price surged to $112,000. The firm holds 48,237 BTC worth $5.28B, becoming the second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
Deutsche Bank and Accenture-Backed Teams Taurus and Parfin Work to Fuel Institutional Adoption in EU and LatAm

Taurus and Parfin collaborate to accelerate institutional digital asset adoption in Europe and Latin America, integrating Taurus’ custody and asset management solutions with Parfin’s institutional platform.
USDC Issuer Circle Aims at $5.65 Billion Valuation in US IPO

Circle, issuer of USDC stablecoin, targets $5.65B valuation in US IPO, offering 9.6M shares at $24-$26 each to raise $624M, listing on NYSE as CRCL.
Strategy’s Michael Saylor rejects on-chain Proof-of-Reserves due to ‘liability’

Michael Saylor rejects on-chain Proof-of-Reserves for Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings, citing security risks and liability concerns, sparking backlash from the crypto community.
Bitcoin Well Integrates Nostr BTC Purchases Via DMs

Bitcoin Well integrates with Nostr, enabling US users to buy bitcoin via direct messages. Transactions use Cash Balance and Lightning Wallet, enhancing privacy and censorship resistance.
21Shares Slashes Fees to 0.99%: Did HODL Just Get Hotter? – Coinspeaker

21Shares reduced HODL ETF fees to 0.99% and switched to quarterly rebalancing, making crypto exposure cheaper for EU investors. The ETP tracks top cryptocurrencies and is fully backed by assets in cold storage.
Tether invests $5 billion profit into US companies while holding $120 billion in US debt

Tether has invested $5 billion of its profits into US companies like Rumble and Blackrock Neurotech, while holding $120 billion in US debt, reinforcing its pro-America strategy and stablecoin reserves.
Partnership Signed to Enhance Blockchain-Powered Trade Between Malaysia and Singapore – News Bytes Bitcoin News

MYEG and Sgtradex signed an MoU to enhance blockchain-powered trade between Malaysia and Singapore, aiming to improve digital connectivity in the ASEAN region through interoperable cross-border solutions.