21Shares Files Spot ETF for Ondo’s Native Token ONDO

21Shares is expanding its range of digital asset ETFs by proposing a new spot fund dedicated to ONDO, the native token of Ondo Finance. The application, filed with the SEC, outlines a product named “21Shares Ondo Trust,” which would hold ONDO tokens directly and track the CME CF Ondo Finance-Dollar

Block Inc. to enter S&P 500 as Hess exits

Block Inc., the technology company founded by Jack Dorsey and formerly known as Square, will be included in the S&P 500 index starting Wednesday, July 23. The move follows official confirmation released Friday evening, after which the company's stock rose by 10% in after-hours trading.

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Ether Machine to Go Public on Nasdaq, Raising $1.6 Billion

Ether Machine, a new crypto project backed by institutional investors such as Blockchain.com, Kraken, and Pantera Capital, is set to be listed on Nasdaq through a merger with SPAC firm Dynamix Corporation. The transaction is expected to raise over $1.6 billion in capital.

The resulting entity will hold

Western Union explores stablecoin adoption for cross-border payments

Western Union is exploring the integration of stablecoins into its digital offerings, responding to the growing adoption of these assets in global payments. CEO Devin McGranahan stated in a Bloomberg interview that the company views stablecoins as a technological opportunity.

The 175-year-old money transfer provider is modernizing its infrastructure and

SpaceX Moves $153M in Bitcoin, First On-Chain Activity in Three Years

SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, has executed an on-chain Bitcoin transaction worth approximately $153 million. According to data from Arkham Intelligence, a wallet associated with the company transferred over 1,300 BTC to a new address, marking the first recorded activity from this wallet in three

Michael Saylor's Strategy Adds Nearly $740M in Bitcoin This Week

Strategy, led by Michael Saylor and the largest public holder of Bitcoin, reported the purchase of 6,220 BTC worth approximately $739.8 million. According to documents filed Monday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the acquisition occurred during the week ending July 20.

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Hong Kong to Regulate Stablecoins via Invitation-Only Licensing from August 2025

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the introduction of a licensing regime for stablecoins starting August 1, 2025. According to official statements, licenses will be granted by invitation only, through a pre-qualification process. The regulation aims to increase transparency and oversight in the stablecoin market, following a model

Canary Capital Files Injective Staking ETF Application

Canary Capital, a U.S.-based investment firm, filed an S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on the Injective (INJ) token, generating revenue through staking. According to the filing, the main objective of the ETF is to

Global Crypto Market Exceeds $4 Trillion for the First Time

The global cryptocurrency market capitalization surpassed the $4 trillion threshold for the first time, according to data provided Thursday by platform Coingecko. In the past 24 hours, over $260.2 billion worth of crypto transactions were recorded.

Bitcoin currently holds a market share of 59.91%, with an estimated capitalization

Thumzup Media Diversifies Treasury with $250 Million in Cryptocurrencies

Thumzup Media Corporation, a Los Angeles-based AdTech company, announced Thursday that its board of directors has approved holding up to $250 million in crypto assets. The portfolio will include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Ripple, Dogecoin, Litecoin, and the USDC stablecoin.

According to the official statement, the decision was made in the