Backpack launches 24/7 U.S. Equities
Crypto wallet and exchange, Backpack, has launched 24/7 trading for international investors, allowing the buying and selling of real U.S. shares, starting with SpaceX (SPCX), Micron Technolog
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A Whale Who Owned the First Block of an Altcoin Was Hacked: He Had Never Touched His Assets, and the Loss Is Significant
On-chain researcher ZachXBT announced that a wallet believed to belong to an early investor in Solana was hacked, and approximately 180,900 SOL tokens were stolen. The value of these assets i
Trump said US-Iran ceasefire is over, Bitcoin fell 2% as risk assets tumbled
Financial markets fluctuated on July 8 after US President Donald Trump declared the end of the US-Iran ceasefire at the NATO summit in Ankara. Oil prices climbed 5% to above $74 per barrel as
Backpack Launches 24/7 Trading for Tokenized US Equities
Why Is Backpack Moving Into Tokenized Equities? Crypto exchange Backpack has launched 24/7 trading for select tokenized US equities, giving international investors access to stocks including
Circle wins U.S. trust bank approval after OCC green light
Circle has secured approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national trust bank, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the company behind the U
Hong Kong Crypto OTP Rule Gives Platforms One Year to Upgrade Security
Hong Kong is requiring licensed crypto platforms to phase out one-time passwords as a primary authentication method within one year or accept liability for user losses tied to account comprom
Senate Democrats Seek Trump Crypto Hearings Before Clarity Act Release
Senate Democrats renewed calls for hearings into President Donald Trump’s crypto income and business ties before a legislative release. Five ranking members said disclosures raised national s
Solana Price Could Crash to $53, But…
Solana price could crash to $53, but the data tells a more complicated story. The cryptocurrency has been trading in a tight range after failing to sustain a move above the $82–$83 area. Rece
Kraken Tokenized IPO Access Plan Through xStocks
Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, plans to let Kraken and xStocks Alliance customers participate in U.S.-listed IPOs at the offering price through tokenized shares on the
U.S. Government Moves 4,036 ETH From BTC-e Seized Wallet
The U.S. government transferred 4,036 ETH from a wallet tied to the BTC-e seizure to a previously unused address, marking another instance of federal authorities moving seized cryptocurrency
New Hampshire Council Rejects $100M Bitcoin Bond Proposal
New Hampshire’s executive council has rejected a proposal that would have allowed the state to issue $100 million in bonds backed by Bitcoin, dealing a setback to plans that would have extend
MiCA Increases Circle’s EURC Stablecoin’s Activity
In just a few days, Circle’s EURC stablecoin has shattered its activity records thanks to MiCA, proof that regulation boosts adoption. But against the controversial giant Tether, the fight fo