Credit Saison has launched a $50 million fund, Onigiri Capital, to invest in blockchain startups focused on real-world asset applications. The fund aims to connect U.S. innovators with Asia’s financial markets, helping early-stage projects meet regulatory and institutional standards.
AnaisGemini has agreed in principle to settle its legal fight with the US SEC over its Gemini Earn lending programme. The deal comes soon after Gemini’s $425 million stock market debut, giving the exchange a chance to close the case and move forward.
WeatherlyCollector Crypt’s CARDS token, which links digital Pokemon cards to real ones, has surged 2,400% in just over two weeks. The platform’s popularity comes from gamified pack openings, instant buybacks, and global trading, sparking renewed interest in tokenised trading cards.
WeatherlyIsrael has seized 137 cryptocurrency wallets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, holding an estimated $1.5 billion in USDT. Authorities froze part of the funds using Tether’s blacklisting feature, but most remain active, showing the limits of controlling crypto transactions.
AnaisThe Trump family’s American Bitcoin Corp started trading on Nasdaq, raising $2.1 billion and holding 2,443 Bitcoins to offer investors regulated crypto exposure. This comes as Donald Trump’s administration eases crypto regulations, boosting family-held digital assets worth over $5 billion.
WeatherlyA new South Korean drama "To The Moon", follows three women investing in crypto during the 2017–2018 Bitcoin boom. It highlights the country’s $3.15 billion daily retail crypto market and growing regulatory oversight.
JoyBitwise has asked US regulators to approve an exchange-traded fund that invests in both stablecoin companies and crypto assets. The plan follows a surge in stablecoin supply and tokenised assets this year, aiming for a launch before the end of 2025 if the SEC agrees.
AnaisSui has partnered with Google to allow AI agents to make stablecoin payments automatically using its blockchain. The news boosted SUI’s price and trading, while the network also released developer tools and may see further growth from a planned SUI-based ETF.
WeatherlyA TaskUs employee allegedly stole and sold Coinbase customer data, affecting at least 69,000 users and causing losses of up to $400 million. The scheme involved insider co-workers and hackers, with TaskUs accused of covering up the breach while Coinbase reimbursed affected customers and tightened security.
WeatherlyThumzup Media bought $2 million in Dogecoin and plans to acquire a mining firm with 3,500 rigs. It also raised $50 million and added Dogecoin insiders to its advisory board.
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