BBVA joins Binance to provide regulated asset custody
Binance has partnered with BBVA, one of Spain’s largest banks, to provide independent custody services for customer funds, according to a Financial Times report published on Friday. Sources cited by the publication stated that the funds will be held in the form of U.S. Treasury securities at BBVA,
Leadership Change at White House Crypto Council as Bo Hines Resigns
Bo Hines, Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council, announced on Saturday that he is stepping down to return to the private sector. Hines was appointed in December 2024 by U.S. President Donald Trump to lead the advisory group on crypto assets.
In his statement, Hines thanked the
Unknown Entity Buys Nearly $1B in Ethereum in Just One Week
An unidentified entity has acquired nearly $1 billion worth of Ether in just one week, signaling strong institutional interest in the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. A total of 221,166 ETH were purchased during a period when the asset’s price increased by 21%, according to Lookonchain.
Ethereum tops $4,200 as Vitalik Buterin regains on-chain billionaire status
Ethereum has surpassed the $4,200 threshold, restoring network co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s status as an on-chain billionaire, according to Arkham data. His portfolio is valued at approximately $1.04 billion and includes 240,042 ETH, along with other cryptocurrencies such as Aave Ethereum (AETHWETH), WhiteRock (WHITE), Moo Deng (MOODENG)
Trump Opens Door for Alternative Assets in 401(k) Retirement Plans
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that paves the way for including alternative assets such as private equity, cryptocurrencies, and real estate in 401(k) and other defined contribution retirement plans.
The document instructs the U.S. Secretary of Labor to review fiduciary guidelines regarding private market
Ethereum Co-Founder Supports Public Ether-Holding Companies
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, expressed his support for public companies that acquire and hold Ethereum (ETH) in their portfolios, noting that this model facilitates access to the cryptocurrency for a wider range of investors.
In an interview with the Bankless podcast, Buterin stated that such structures can provide valuable
XRP ETF May Be BlackRock’s Next Move in Crypto Market
Nate Geraci, president of NovaDius Wealth Management, stated that he expects BlackRock to file an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an ETF based on the cryptocurrency XRP, following the resolution of the lawsuit between Ripple Labs and the SEC.
According to Geraci, the initiative
Shiba Inu Takes Decentralization Further with Democratic Vote
Shiba Inu, one of the most well-known meme coin projects, is introducing a democratic governance structure through the election of an interim president. This move comes five years after its launch and signals the team’s intention to involve the community more deeply in decision-making.
The election process will take
fanC Launches Korea’s First Won-Pegged Stablecoin KRWIN
South Korean company fanC, in collaboration with local fintech firm Initech, launched on Tuesday the country's first won-pegged stablecoin, named KRWIN. The launch is a demo release aimed at testing the technical feasibility and practical applicability of the digital currency. KRWIN is pegged at a 1:1 ratio
Roman Storm Found Guilty Over Tornado Cash Operations
Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, was found guilty by a federal jury in Manhattan on one charge: conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. The verdict was announced in late August 2025, after the jury failed to reach a consensus on other charges, including sanctions