Vanguard Exec Calls Bitcoin a ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access

Vanguard’s global head of quantitative equity, John Ameriks, said bitcoin BTC$90,185.07 still resembles a speculative collectible more than an asset meant to build long-term wealth, comparing it to a “digital Labubu,” the plush toy that has become a popular collectible. Ameriks’ words came during Bloomberg’s ETFs in Depth conference in New York on Thursday, where … Read more

Solana ETFs Buck The Trend With 7-Day Positive Inflow Streak

Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a seven-day inflow streak, despite SOL’s downward price performance and a broader downturn in the crypto market. Tuesday marked the highest day of inflows during the seven-day streak, with about $16.6 million in capital flowing into SOL ETFs, according to data from investment management company Farside Investors. This brings … Read more

Bitcoin Giant Strategy Keeps Spot in Nasdaq 100 Index

Bitcoin-heavy firm Strategy (MSTR) will remain in the Nasdaq 100 index, surviving the annual reshuffle that saw several household names dropped. The firm, which began as business software provider MicroStrategy, pivoted in 2020 to stockpiling bitcoin as its core strategy. It has since then accumulated 660,624 BTC worth $59.55 billion, and it was added to … Read more

Tether’s Bid to Buy Italian Soccer Club Juventus Rejected by Majority Shareholder Exor

Stablecoin issuer Tether’s dreams of a full takeover of Italian soccer club Juventus appear to have been dashed. Majority shareholder Exor’s board of directors has unanimously rejected Tether’s binding, all-cash bid to purchase the firm’s 65.4% stake in Juventus, stating in a Saturday press release that it has “no intention of selling any of its … Read more

NFT Project Pudgy Penguins Takes Over Las Vegas Sphere in Holiday Campaign

Once a breakout non-fungible token (NFT) project during the 2021 crypto boom, Pudgy Penguins is turning to real-world visibility with a high-profile ad placement at the Las Vegas Sphere during Christmas week. Only a few crypto-related brands have secured ad space at the Sphere, a massive LED-covered venue known for its immersive displays and performances … Read more

Policymakers Dominated Most Influential 2025

CoinDesk began presenting its annual Most Influential list this week, recognizing the individuals and groups we believe had the greatest impact on the crypto industry over the past 11+ months. U.S. President Donald Trump led the way as CoinDesk’s first recognized individual, alongside other individuals who drove crypto legislation. You’re reading State of Crypto, a … Read more

What Is A Bitcoin Treasury Company?

Bitcoin is no longer just a grassroots monetary revolution. It’s in the process of moving from the periphery of finance into its centre. The rise of Bitcoin treasury companies is a major force behind this shift. These are firms that accumulate bitcoin not as a side bet, but as a core balance sheet holding. In … Read more

9 Ways MSCI’s Proposed Digital Asset Rule Could Undermine Index Neutrality

A major rule change is being considered by MSCI, one of the most influential index providers in global markets. If adopted, it would materially alter how public companies that hold digital assets—particularly Bitcoin—are classified and included in major equity indexes. For companies, investors, asset managers, and anyone who depends on index-based benchmarks, this proposal raises … Read more

Bitcoin Price Forecast Tools And Cycle Valuation Metrics

The Bitcoin Magazine Pro Price Forecast Tools chart provides a comprehensive framework for identifying potential price floors during bear cycles and forecasting upside targets based on on-chain fundamentals and network-derived data points. By aggregating multiple metrics, this methodology has historically called Bitcoin market cycle peaks and bottoms with remarkable accuracy. Can these tools continue to … Read more

Pakistan Rolls Out 2 Bold Crypto Exchange Deals

Pakistan is moving to formalize its place in the global digital-asset economy, signing a memorandum of understanding with Binance to explore the tokenization of up to $2 billion in state-owned assets while granting early regulatory clearances to both Binance and HTX.  Together, the initiatives reflect one of the country’s most ambitious pushes yet to merge … Read more