Author: James Wilson
Binance Australia will require users to provide extra information when sending or receiving crypto from July 1, 2026. Summary Binance Australia users must provide sender details for crypto deposits from July 1, 2026 onward. Outgoing withdrawals will require beneficiary information, including full name, country, and city or locality details. Related crypto.news coverage says AUSTRAC rules add mandatory Travel Rule compliance from July 1, 2026. The exchange said the change applies only to Australian users and supports compliance with local rules. Binance said users will need to provide sender information when receiving crypto deposits into their accounts. The rule applies to…
Bank of America reported about $53 million in crypto ETF exposure in its Q1 2026 13F filing, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust leading the group. Summary Bank of America’s Q1 filing showed roughly $53 million in reported crypto ETF exposure overall. IBIT led the bank’s crypto ETF holdings, with its reported stake near $37 million overall. The filing showed lower Ether and Solana positions as Bitcoin products stayed the largest allocation. The filing showed a larger IBIT position and smaller Ether and Solana ETF exposure, putting Bitcoin at the center of the bank’s reported crypto ETF basket. Bank of America…
Tetra Digital Group’s CADD, Canada’s first regulated Canadian dollar stablecoin issued by a financial institution, can now be custodied by Anchorage Digital for institutional clients. Summary Anchorage Digital will provide regulated custody for CADD to institutional investors CADD is backed 1:1 by Canadian dollars held at a licensed Canadian trust company The stablecoin is approved by Alberta regulators and designed for on chain CAD settlement As of May 22, institutions can now hold CADD through Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered crypto bank and qualified custodian that offers regulated digital asset infrastructure to banks, fintechs and asset managers. How does CADD’s…
Senator Cynthia Lummis says the CLARITY Act is designed to end the regulatory ambiguity that has dogged American crypto consumers and the digital asset industry for years by clearly defining how tokens and market participants are treated under United States law. Summary Lummis says the CLARITY Act will end regulatory ambiguity for U.S. crypto users and firms The bill seeks to define the legal status of digital assets and clarify agency oversight Lummis warns that further delays risk pushing American crypto innovation overseas The legislation has attracted bipartisan backing as Congress debates market structure rules The CLARITY Act, formally framed…
Strive’s Bitcoin linked preferred stock SATA is emerging as a key credit market instrument while its common equity ASST gains traction in public markets, reshaping how institutions finance large Bitcoin treasuries through yield bearing securities rather than straight spot purchases. Summary Michael Saylor highlights SATA and ASST as the “most interesting story” in Bitcoin capital markets Strive uses SATA proceeds to buy thousands of BTC while paying double digit yield Strategy’s STRC preferreds have funded roughly $1 billion in recent Bitcoin purchases New Bitcoin backed preferred structures are reshaping corporate capital stacks and investor access In a post on X,…
NEAR Protocol has surged more than 21% in 24 hours to top the day’s major crypto market gainers, while edgeX slipped nearly 8 among the top 100 assets by market capitalization. Summary NEAR Protocol climbed 21.14 to 2.20 Worldcoin, FET, Quant and Celestia also posted strong daily gains edgeX dropped 7.76, underperforming other large cap tokens AI and interoperability narratives resurfaced despite broader market churn According to CoinMarketCap’s gainers and losers dashboard, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) topped the day’s performance table among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, rising 21.14% in the last 24 hours to trade around 2.20. The…
Bitfire stablecoin ambitions are accelerating even as the Hong Kong crypto firm posts a HK$245 million half-year loss. Summary Bitfire expects a net loss of up to HK$245 million for the six months through March, nearly 19 times larger than its HK$12.3 million loss a year earlier. HK$152 million of the loss came from a decline in the value of Bitfire’s held crypto assets, reflecting weak market conditions in the period. Bitfire is expanding into stablecoins and asset management, citing strong demand from institutional and ultra-high-net-worth clients onboarded since August 2025. Bitfire reported a profit warning on May 21 disclosing…
The Zcash upgrade roadmap includes three advances targeting a 300% speed boost as ZEC gained 73% in a month. Summary Zcash’s NU7, planned as the network’s ninth upgrade, will introduce Zcash Shielded Assets and a Network Sustainability Mechanism with more than 90% community support. Project Tachyon aims to scale shielded transaction throughput to thousands of TPS using proof-carrying wallets and oblivious synchronisation. FROST v3 brings threshold signatures with cheater detection by default, with the Zcash Foundation expecting finalisation in 2026 as part of the Z3 tech stack. The Zcash Foundation outlined a three-pronged technical roadmap building toward NU7, its ninth…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. SHRMiner launches free crypto mining service for BTC, XRP, DOGE, LTC, and ETH passive income seekers. Summary SHRMiner launched a free cloud mining service for BTC, XRP, DOGE, LTC, and ETH holders in 2026. The platform promotes beginner-friendly cloud mining without hardware costs or advanced technical knowledge. SHRMiner says it operates 150+ renewable-powered mining farms serving over 5 million global users. As cryptocurrencies gain increasing popularity worldwide, more and more investors are seeking ways to generate a steady stream…
MARA security spending reached $4.3 million in 2025, including $430,000 to armor CEO Fred Thiel’s vehicle. Summary MARA’s 2026 proxy filing revealed $4.3 million in total CEO security spending in 2025, including $430,000 to armor Fred Thiel’s personal vehicle. Physical attacks on crypto holders rose 75% in 2025 to 72 confirmed incidents totalling $41 million in known losses, according to CertiK data. Coinbase spent $7.6 million protecting Brian Armstrong in 2025, while Gemini committed $400,000 per month to secure the Winklevoss twins. MARA Holdings’ 2026 proxy filing disclosed $4.3 million in total personal security spending for CEO Fred Thiel in…