Top Crypto Stories This Week: From a Blockhead B.R.O Introduction to a Blockhead Bro Farewell
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Loyal Blockhead readers will attest to how we embarked as a simple (albeit edgier than a razor blade) crypto news publication and have grown to be flushed with a suite of exciting products, including podcasts, newsletters, the odd trolling video (IYKYK), and even an entire research arm, AKA BRN .
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But as Blockhead embarks on a new journey with B.R.O., it simultaneously says bon voyage to a bro of its own. This Blockhead editorial skipper has been at the helm since day one, but the time has come for him to head towards other sunny shores.
Where it may take him remains a mystery, like the changing of the seasons and the tides of the sea. Nonetheless, you might catch him somewhere down the road, if you're lucky enough. After all, how many special people change?
Elsewhere in the world of crypto this week, things hardly matched the gravitas of Blockhead's developments, but we saw GameStop fully committing to a Bitcoin reserve, stablecoins dominating headlines in the US, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) dropping even more cases against the industry.
Just a day after announcing its foray into Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, GameStop unveiled plans for a significant $1.3 billion private offering of convertible senior notes.
The House of Representatives released its version of its stablecoin bill , Trump-backed World Liberty Financial announced plans to launch USD1, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, and the Wyoming Stable Token Commission is preparing to launch WYST, a state-backed digital currency.
Meanwhile, the SEC has officially closed a number of cases against the crypto industry, including Crypto.com , Kraken , and Consensys .
Over in the markets, neither Bitcoin nor Ethereum had a great week, slipping 0.91% and 4.71%, respectively.
Alternative.me's Crypto Fear and Greed Index has risen from last week's 34, "Fear," to 44, also, "Fear." The Fear & Greed Index uses 5-6 measurements to assess the current sentiment of the market and then rates that level of emotion on a scale of 1-100 – 1 is extreme fear and 100 is extreme greed.
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US Stablecoin Galore: House of Representatives, Trump's World Liberty Financial, Wyoming State
Stablecoins are fast becoming the hottest trend in the US. The House of Representatives released its version of its stablecoin bill , Trump-backed World Liberty Financial announced plans to launch USD1, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, and the Wyoming Stable Token Commission is preparing to launch WYST, a state-backed digital currency.
SEC Drops Cases Against Crypto.com, Kraken, Consensys
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) has officially closed a number of cases against the crypto industry, including Crypto.com , Kraken , and Consensys .
In a statement , Crypto.com revealed that the regulator had dropped its case and will not file enforcement against it.
“We are pleased that the current SEC leadership has made the decision to close its investigation into Crypto.com with no enforcement action or settlement,” said Nick Lundgren, Chief Legal Officer of Crypto.com.
GameStop Announces $1.3 Billion Debt Offering to Fund Bitcoin Acquisition
Just a day after announcing its foray into Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) has unveiled plans for a significant $1.3 billion private offering of convertible senior notes.
GameStop explicitly stated the intention to use the net proceeds "for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin in a manner consistent with GameStop’s Investment Policy," according to an announcement .
Nigeria Continues Search for Escaped Binance Exec Nadeem Anjarwalla
The battle between Binance and Nigeria isn't over yet. In what Nigeria Information Minister Mohammed Idris emphasised was a Binance problem rather than a crypto problem, the African nation is continuing its pursuit of British Kenyan Nadeem Anjarwalla.
SEC to Host Four More Crypto Round Tables
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s ( SEC ) Crypto Task Force is hosting four additional roundtable discussions.
According to the regulator, the conversations will focus on key topics including tokenization and decentralized finance (DeFi), with the aim of engaging industry experts in an effort to shape the future of crypto regulations in the US.
Crypto Boom Fuels eToro's $4.5 Billion IPO Bid on Nasdaq
Online trading platform eToro has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq, aiming for a valuation of approximately $4.5 billion after a year of explosive revenue growth largely driven by the surge in cryptocurrency trading
BlackRock Launches European Bitcoin Fund
BlackRock has launched a new Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe through its iShares fund service.
Managing over $4.4 trillion in ETFs globally, the world's largest asset manager has already amassed $58 billion in assets through its US Bitcoin ETF.
Now, the new iShares Bitcoin ETP ( IB1T ) is listed on stock exchanges in Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
Singapore's DigiFT is Tokenizing Stocks Including AAPL, TSLA, MSFT on its New On-Chain Fund
Singapore's DigiFT is launching the first fully tokenized on-chain index fund, featuring stocks including Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Alphabet and Nvidia.
By tokenizing these assets, DigiFT eliminates the need for traditional intermediaries, offering institutional and professional investors unprecedented efficiency, speed, and flexibility in trading and managing their assets.
Kraken Explores $1 Billion Debt Raise in IPO Preparations
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is reportedly exploring raising up to $1 billion in debt to fuel its expansion plans as it gears up for a potential initial public offering (IPO) as early as the first quarter of next year.
According to a Bloomberg report citing individuals with knowledge of the matter, Kraken is working with financial giants Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase on this potential debt raise.
Metaplanet, Strategy Buy More Bitcoin (Again)
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet and Michael Saylor's Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy ) have ramped up their Bitcoin holdings.
According to reports , Metaplanet purchased an additional 150 BTC, bringing its total reserves to 3,350 BTC worth over $290 million.
Equities Soar on Tariff Flexibility Hints While Crypto Trades Mixed
Global markets presented a bifurcated picture on Tuesday, with US equities surging on signals of potential flexibility in US President Donald Trump's upcoming tariff announcements, while the cryptocurrency market displayed a more subdued and mixed performance.
Markets' Mantra: Bears Take Control as Risk-Off Tone Keeps Cryptos at Bay
Markets start the week on a risk-off note as traders navigate geopolitical uncertainties and indications that the impending next phase of Donald Trump's trade wars may be targeted.
Speculative digital assets were hit hard by a cryptocurrency drop on Sunday, with the sector bearing the brunt of the market selloff as investors reduced risk in response to US President Donald Trump's tariff rhetoric.
SEC Commissioner Supports Using NFTs to Raise Funds for Crypto Startups
SEC Crypto Task Force lead, Hester Peirce, has said that NFT-based fundraising projects like Stoner Cats and Flyfish Club should be exempt from securities regulations.
Peirce said that regulatory clarity could soon follow the agency's recent decision to declassify proof-of-work crypto mining within security laws.
Coinbase in "Advanced Talks" to Acquire Derivatives Exchange Deribit
Coinbase is set to acquire the world’s largest crypto derivatives exchange for Bitcoin and Ether options, Deribit .
According to Bloomberg , the companies have reached "advanced talks" in the deal and have notified regulators in Dubai about these discussions as Deribit holds a license in the region, which would be transferred to any acquirer.
Blockcast
Chris Yu co-founded SignalPlus in 2021 to address key gaps in the crypto options market, leveraging his experience as a trader and his insights into the market's early-stage potential.
In this Blockcast episode, Yu explains why he sees the state of crypto options resembling the FX options market around 2000 and why there is an opportunity to build infrastructure that could scale with the industry's growth.
Previous episodes of Blockcast can be found on Podpage , with guests like Samar Sen ( Talos), Jason Choi (Tangent), Lasanka Perera (Independent Reserve), Mark Rydon (Aethir), Peter Hui (Moongate), Luca Prosperi (M^0), Charles Hoskinson (Cardano), Aneirin Flynn (Failsafe), and Yat Siu (Animoca Brands) on our most recent shows.
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