DZ Bank Gets MiCA License: Crypto Trading Moves Into German Banks
Germany’s second-largest lender, DZ Bank, secured a MiCA license, clearing a legal hurdle to run regulated crypto services across its cooperative banking network. MiCA stands for Markets in Crypto-Assets, the EU’s new rulebook for crypto companies. Think of it like a single driver’s
ATH for Ethereum Staking: Nearly 30% of ETH Is Now Locked
Ethereum staking just hit an all-time high, with roughly 36 million ETH, almost 30% of the total supply, now locked up securing the network. Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and a team of developers, ETH has evolved from a proof-of-work consensus mechanism,
Visa Stablecoin Payments Move Forward With BVNK Pilot
Visa has launched a new pilot with UK-based payments firm BVNK, allowing businesses to send stablecoin payouts through Visa Direct. The move comes as stablecoins continue to process trillions of dollars in transactions each year, showing how digital dollars are becoming part of
US Lawmakers Move to Shield Self-Custody Crypto Developers
US lawmakers have moved forward with new guidance that protects developers who build non-custodial crypto tools, making it clear that writing open-source code by itself is not a crime. Bitcoin is currently trading around the $96,000 level after the update and stayed steady
Galaxy Digital Slams US Senate Crypto Bill
Galaxy Digital warned US lawmakers that a new Senate crypto bill would give the Treasury more power to watch and freeze crypto transactions. Bitcoin stayed close to $42,000 after the news, which shows traders were not shaken even as talk of tighter rules
Ethereum Wallets Hit Record Growth as Network Use Climbs
Ethereum just recorded its highest level of new wallet creation so far, with more than 327,000 new addresses being opened each day last week. Even with that surge, the price of ETH stayed fairly steady, which suggests people were using the network rather
Bitcoin Breaks $95K as Inflation Data Sparks Risk-On Rally
Bitcoin price jumped above $95,000 on Wednesday after fresh US inflation data came in lower than expected. BTC climbed over 4% in 24 hours, while Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano posted gains near 8%. The move fits a familiar pattern: when inflation cools and
Backpack Tests Prediction Markets: Here’s What Traders Should Know
Backpack Exchange launched an invite-only beta for a new prediction market platform that lets users trade event outcomes from one unified account. The news landed quietly, with no token price reaction, but it touches a fast-growing corner of crypto trading. Prediction markets already
UK Bank ClearBank Moves Into Stablecoins With Taurus Deal
UK clearing bank ClearBank announced a partnership with crypto infrastructure firm Taurus to support stablecoin services for its clients. The news landed as stablecoins held firm near a $300 billion market cap, even as broader crypto prices moved sideways. Zoom out, and this
Gold Led the Way, Until Now: History Says Bitcoin USD is Next
BTC reportedly trails gold and silver after their fresh record highs, and analysts see a familiar pattern forming. Bitcoin USD is hovering near $95,000, up more than +3% on the day, but is still trading -24% below its October 2025 all-time high. On
