Circle and OKX launch zero-fee USDC conversions to US dollar

    Stablecoin issuer Circle has partnered with major cryptocurrency exchange OKX to deepen liquidity for conversions of its USDC stablecoin with the US dollar. OKX is rolling out zero-fee USDC conversions with USD as part of a new partnership with Circle, the companies announced in a joint statement on Wednesday. “The most significant update is that…

    Which countries secretly own the most Bitcoin — beyond the US and China

    Bitcoin ownership by country 2025 Roughly 463,000 BTC — or about 2.3% of Bitcoin’s total supply — is currently held by governments around the world, according to publicly available blockchain data and legal disclosures.  While that might sound like a small percentage, it equates to tens of billions of dollars in sovereign Bitcoin wealth, giving Bitcoin a…

    DataHaven: Next-Gen Decentralized Data Storage for AI and Web3

    DataHaven is emerging as a powerful solution for decentralized data storage, tailored to meet the demands of AI and Web3 applications through its innovative infrastructure and advanced capabilities. A New Standard for Data Storage in the Age of AI and Web3 As technology advances, the need for robust, scalable, and secure data management becomes ever…

    Bitcoin metric says $100K BTC was the bottom: When will a rally to new highs start?

    Key takeaways:  Bitcoin’s monthly outflow/inflow ratio has dropped to 0.9, signaling renewed long-term confidence and accumulation. Despite aggressive short-side pressure on Binance derivatives, BTC has remained in a tight range between $100,000 and $110,000. Over 19,400 BTC were moved into institutional wallets, indicating strategic positioning by long-term holders. After breaking above the $100,000 level on…

    Vitalik Buterin advocates ‘copyleft’ licensing in crypto

    Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has encouraged the crypto industry to adopt “copyleft” open-source licenses amid concerns the industry is losing touch with its collaborative roots. In a newly released blog on Monday, Buterin said he was previously a fan of a “permissive approach” to software licensing, which enables the free sharing with everyone, but has now started to…

    Crypto funds post $1B inflows with net assets breaking new highs

    Cryptocurrency investment products clocked another week of inflows last week, even as volatility persisted across major digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ether. Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $1.04 billion of inflows for the trading week ended Friday, CoinShares reported on Monday. With the fresh inflows, crypto ETPs continued breaking year-to-date (YTD) inflow records, setting a new historical high…