Robinhood Chain DEX Arcus launches pTokens to turn perp accounts into transferable ERC-20s
Each pToken represents a pro-rata ownership stake in an underlying Arcus perpetuals account at a fixed market and leverage level.
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Grayscale debuts first Zcash ETF of its kind as privacy coin surges
On Tuesday morning, Grayscale launched the first ETF to offer direct exposure to Zcash, the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
Las Vegas businessman faces 280 years in prison after $24 million crypto fraud conviction
A federal jury convicted Las Vegas businessman Brent Kovar in a $24 million cryptocurrency scheme involving at least 400 investors.
Bitcoin holds above $80,000 backed by ETF flows; bull market case ‘early but optimistic,’ analyst says
Analysts say it's still too early to tell if this will translate into a bull market, given sticky inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
Franklin Templeton partners with HashKey to offer tokenized money market fund in Asia
HashKey said it has launched the Franklin OnChain US Government Liquidity Fund on the platform's Earn channel.
Blockchain Association backs Treasury’s proposed GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers
It backs limiting client ID requirements to direct issuer-customer transactions in the primary market, while calling for clearer definitions.
San Francisco-based gaming founder convicted of operating fraudulent crypto trading fund
Dillman faces a maximum penalty of 20 years and a $250,000 fine for each count of conviction, according to the DOJ.
US escalates Iran pressure with sanctions on crypto, aviation, shipping and gold as part of ‘economic D-Day’
The U.S. Treasury Department is zeroing in on digital assets it says are being used to bolster Iran’s economy.
Crypto exchange volumes double in five days as market activity rebounds
Monthly volume tells a similar story, with $490 billion traded so far in August compared to $670 billion in July.
Hyperliquid Policy Center urges SEC, CFTC to harmonize rules for perpetual contracts
The push comes as Hyperliquid's multi-asset perpetuals gain scale and draw scrutiny from traditional exchanges.
Stand With Crypto ramps up midterm push with 32 House endorsements
Stand With Crypto is backing more than 30 House candidates as it looks to flex its political influence once more in the upcoming elections.
Strive acquires 1,110 bitcoin for $81.5 million as total holdings reach 21,356 BTC
Strive purchased 1,110 bitcoin for $81.5 million, raising its total holdings to 21,356 BTC as the seventh-largest public company holder.