tZero plans 2026 IPO as crypto firms rush to go public

TZero Group, a New York–based blockchain infrastructure company specializing in tokenized securities and real-world assets, has announced plans to go public in 2026.  The company on Monday disclosed plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. Founded in 2014, tZero helps companies raise capital and trade securities on blockchain-based platforms under US … Read more

Strategy Acquires 390 Bitcoin, October Buys Net 778 BTC

Michael Saylor’s strategy, the world’s largest public Bitcoin holder, added to its BTC holdings last week amid rising momentum, but buying activity has slowed considerably since September. Strategy purchased 390 Bitcoin (BTC) for $43.3 million in its latest BTC acquisition last week, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday. The purchases … Read more

Ledn Tops $1B in Bitcoin Loans as Crypto Lending Surges

Digital asset lender Ledn has reported a record quarter for its Bitcoin-backed credit products, as more investors chose to borrow against their holdings amid the ongoing crypto bull market. The company originated $392 million in Bitcoin (BTC)-backed loans during the third quarter, pushing year-to-date originations past $1 billion. Since its inception, Ledn has issued more … Read more

How Changpeng Zhao Regained Power Between Prison and Pardon

Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has spent the past year rebuilding influence after serving four months in prison for violating US Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules. Binance paid a $4.3-billion penalty fine; Zhao himself paid a $50-million criminal fine. He also received a lifetime ban from holding an executive position at the exchange. Over the year … Read more

Canada Could Unveil Stablecoin Rules in Federal Budget: Report

The Canadian federal government is reportedly preparing new rules for stablecoins, with an update potentially coming in next week’s federal budget, signaling that more countries may follow the United States’ lead after the landmark passage of the GENIUS Act. Citing people familiar with the discussions, Bloomberg reported Monday that government officials have been meeting with … Read more

How Changpeng Zhao Regained Power Between Prison and Pardon

Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has spent the past year rebuilding influence after serving four months in prison for violating US Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules. Binance paid a $4.3-billion penalty fine; Zhao himself paid a $50-million criminal fine. He also received a lifetime ban from holding an executive position at the exchange. Over the year … Read more

Ant Group Registers Antcoin Amid Chinese Regulatory Pressure

Ant Group, the financial technology giant backed by Alibaba, has registered a trademark for “Antcoin” in Hong Kong, signaling a renewed push into blockchain-based finance even as Chinese regulators step up pressure on crypto activity. According to a Monday report by the Hong Kong Economic Times, Ant Group is “expanding into the fintech arena.” The … Read more

American Bitcoin Boosts Holdings To 3,865 BTC Amid Expansion

American Bitcoin, the mining and treasury company co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., added more than 1,400 Bitcoin to its holdings. According to a Monday announcement, American Bitcoin acquired 1,414 Bitcoin (BTC) for about $163 million. This brought the total holdings to 3,865 BTC, worth almost $445 million. Eric Trump, who serves as … Read more

Crypto Starts Recovery After $19B Crash, Ahead Of Trump Tariff Meeting

Cryptocurrency markets have staged a recovery after a record $19 billion liquidation event, buoyed by signs of a temporary ceasefire in the US-China trade war. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly recovered above a two-week high of $116,400 on Monday, driven by investor expectations of two significant macroeconomic catalysts this week: the incoming Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) … Read more