Follow developments in the fast-changing world of digital assets. This section covers Bitcoin, Ethereum and other altcoins, regulatory moves, ETFs, exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase, plus DeFi and NFTs. We provide timely updates and insights into market trends, security issues and the innovations reshaping how people invest, transact and build in the crypto space.
Paxos, the issuer behind PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, accidentally minted $300 trillion in excess tokens before swiftly burning the surplus and calling it a ‘technical error.’
Binance has unveiled a $400 million ‘Together’ initiative that includes a $300M USDC compensation program and a $100 million institutional support fund, as the exchange moves to restore user confidence after a volatile week for global crypto markets.
Donald Trump is now estimated to hold $870 million in Bitcoin, placing him among the largest individual crypto holders in the U.S.
A crypto whale placed a $900 million short bet against Bitcoin and Ethereum, signaling growing bearish sentiment amid volatile market conditions.
President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports, triggering an estimated $18 billion sell-off in crypto markets as investors react to renewed trade tensions.
Barry Silbert is launching Yuma Asset Management, backed by $10 million from DCG, to invest in AI-crypto infrastructure via Bittensor subnet tokens.
Shayne Coplan becomes the youngest self-made billionaire after ICE, the New York Stock Exchange parent, invests $2 billion in Polymarket.
BNB reached a record high near $1,330, surpassing XRP in market capitalization and reinforcing its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency.
ICE, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is in advanced talks to invest $2 billion in prediction market operator Polymarket, in a move that could validate its U.S. return strategy.
Citigroup forecasts Ether could fall to about $4,300 by the end of 2025 under its base scenario, warning current price levels may be supported more by sentiment than fundamentals.
Standard Chartered’s innovation arm, SC Ventures, is planning a $250 million digital assets fund launching in 2026, with some backing expected from Middle Eastern investors.