Crypto Reporter Shalini Nagarajan Crypto Reporter Shalini Nagarajan About Author Shalini is a crypto reporter who provides in-depth reports on daily developments and regulatory shifts in the cryptocurrency sector. Share Last updated: August 6, 2025 Why Trust Cryptonews Cryptonews has covered the cryptocurrency industry topics since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journalists and analysts have extensive experience in market analysis and blockchain technologies. We strive to maintain high editorial standards, focusing on factual accuracy and balanced reporting across all areas – from cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects to industry events, products, and technological developments. Our ongoing…
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Metaplanet buys 463 BTC for $53.7M, boosting holdings to 17,795 BTC worth $1.78B. Firm targets 210,000 BTC by 2027, plans $3.7B raise via perpetual preferred shares. Solana & Stellar holders shift to MAGACOIN FINANCE, eyeing 33x upside potential. Japanese firm Metaplanet has acquired 463 BTC for $53.7 million today. The company paid an average price of $115,895 per coin. The new purchase brings its total holdings to 17,795 BTC, worth approximately $1.78 billion. https://x.com/Metaplanet_JP/status/1952203387883188412 Metaplanet plans to accumulate 210,000 BTC by 2027. The plan includes holding 30,000 BTC by the end of 2024 and surpassing 100,000 BTC in 2026. The…
White Hat is a weekly column that speaks to leaders in the cyber security sector touching on the hack of the week and what can be done to protect the future. This week we interviewed Eric Dresdale, President and Co-Founder of Entrokey Labs. White Hat (WH): What was the genesis for Entrokey Labs? Eric Dresdale (ED): Entrokey began with a patented innovation from KNWN Technologies, using cosmic radiation to generate quantum-resistant digital identities. After key conversations between myself and my co-founder David Harding, we realized this breakthrough could be a perfect response to the rising threats from AI and…
Fresh US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff guidance on liquid staking is stoking expectations that US regulators will soon allow staking within spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs).Co-founder of The ETF Institute Nate Geraci called the guidance “the last hurdle” before the SEC can approve staking in spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs.Furthermore, he noted that liquid staking tokens (LSTs) would be used to manage liquidity inside funds, a key concern for the Commission.His comments echo the SEC Division of Corporation Finance’s view that, under the structures described, liquid staking activities do not involve offers or sales of securities.Additionally, staking receipt tokens…
Ethena (ENA) price has struggled to rally beyond 69 cents in the past few days. The highly liquid mid-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $8.6 billion, dropped 4 percent in the past 24 hours to trade at about $0.575 on Tuesday, August 5 during the mid-New York trading session.ENA price has, however, signaled a macro bullish outlook following the 122 percent surge in July, almost obliterating the losses recorded in the first half of 2025. The macro ENA bullish outlook is also bolstered by its rising futures open interest (OI), which hovered around $997 million at the…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through its Division of Corporation Finance has issued a statement regarding liquid staking. According to the agency, liquid staking activities do not involve the offer and sale of securities.As a result, the U.S. SEC does not require crypto protocols or fund managers to register with the Securities Act regarding liquid staking. The liquid staking activities involve crypto users receiving minted tokens to represent staked tokens, and rewards are paid directly to their wallets.“Today’s staff statement on liquid staking is a significant step forward in clarifying the staff’s view about crypto asset activities that do…
With many anticipating a major crypto rally, market watchers are urgently seeking the top crypto to buy right now. Today’s developments might bring clarity to that search. Avalanche (AVAX) recently fell to $25.34. Though the decline may seem bearish, data shows over 640K wallets accumulated AVAX within this price zone, suggesting strong support. Meanwhile, PENGU analysis highlights signals of a potential reversal, with the TD Sequential showing a red “9” candle and the RSI forming a bullish divergence, both suggesting trend shift possibilities. In contrast, Cold Wallet has quickly become a standout. It’s not just another storage solution; it offers…
Ripple (XRP) is undoubtedly one of the most significant cryptocurrency tokens to exist in the space today. The token has weathered many storms and is still going strong, backed by significant investors who are keenly looking forward to Ripple winning gloriously on all fronts. With XRP ETF momentum building up, the token is now forging a new trajectory, aiming for high price levels and shifts in the meantime. The market demand for the token in the cross-border domain is also intensifying, with its 3- and 6-month frames showcasing significant price spikes.Also Read: XRP Buy at What Price? $3 May Be…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued new staff guidance stating that liquid staking does not automatically constitute a securities offering.According to an Aug. 5 statement, neither the liquid staking activities nor the associated staking receipt tokens (SRTs) constitute offers or sales of securities that require registration.The statement defines liquid staking as depositing “covered crypto assets” with a protocol or service provider and receiving newly minted SRTs one-for-one with the deposited assets. SRTs function as receipts that evidence the holder’s ownership of the staked assets and any rewards, while preserving liquidity for use as collateral or…
Author Hongji Feng Author Hongji Feng About Author Hongji is a reporter who covers crypto, finance, and tech. He graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s. He has previously interned at HTX,… Share Last updated: August 5, 2025 Why Trust Cryptonews Cryptonews has covered the cryptocurrency industry topics since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journalists and analysts have extensive experience in market analysis and blockchain technologies. We strive to maintain high editorial standards, focusing on factual accuracy and balanced reporting across all areas – from cryptocurrencies and blockchain…
