Author: John Smith

Strategy shares have gained 47.65% over one month through Sept. 18, putting the Bitcoin treasury company at the top of the latest Nasdaq-100 constituent return ranking. Summary Strategy shares gained 47.65% in one month, leading Nasdaq-100 constituents through September 18 closing prices. MSTR closed at $153.92 Friday after surging 16.39% as Bitcoin reclaimed the $80,000 level again. Strategy held 845,050 Bitcoin through September 13, with aggregate acquisition costs totaling $63.73 billion total. Strategy made no Bitcoin purchases for two consecutive weeks while directing cash toward STRC repurchases. Bitcoin rose above $80,000 Friday while crypto-related equities gained amid fresh U.S. regulatory…

In crypto, a roadmap can describe what a project wants to build. Public code shows what developers have started to build already. That distinction is especially important for a memecoin launchpad, where users need to know how funding, token supply, refunds, and liquidity are meant to work. MemeToro has released 1,373 lines of Solidity code across 17 files in its latest update. The project is building an AI-led fair-launch platform on BNB Chain and has raised more than $139,000 in its $0.00430 Stage 7 presale.  The open-source update gives buyers and developers a clearer view of the proposed system, including…

BlackRock has said Bitcoin ETFs are increasingly serving as financial tools for large holders seeking collateral, options access and portfolio flexibility as Bitcoin volatility has fallen toward the 35–40 range. Summary BlackRock’s Jay Jacobs says Bitcoin volatility has compressed from roughly 80 to 35–40 amid participation. IBIT’s current creation basket is worth about $1.7 million, closely matching Jacobs’ stated threshold today. Jacobs says some large Bitcoin holders prefer ETF wrappers because shares can support collateralized borrowing. BlackRock now offers IBIT, ETHA, ETHB, and BITA across spot, staking, and income-focused crypto strategies. SEC rules have permitted in-kind creations and redemptions for…

Dogecoin (DOGE) started out as a joke; its creators originally intended for users to tip each other for entertaining social media content. Despite its playful origins, Dogecoin has since become one of the most popular cryptocurrencies. Like other cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin (DOGE) can be mined using cloud platforms. Cloud mining is an attractive option if you wish to avoid technical hassles, bypass initial hardware investments, or escape high electricity costs. Essentially, cloud mining involves outsourcing the entire mining process to a third party; as a leading global cloud mining service provider, SHR Miner enables Dogecoin enthusiasts to participate in mining rewards…

Binance Wallet has launched access to PancakeSwap’s Pre-Access campaigns, allowing eligible users to subscribe to third-party tokens designed to provide indirect economic exposure to private companies before a possible public listing. Summary Binance Wallet now provides access to PancakeSwap campaigns offering indirect tokenized private-company exposure before listings. Pre-Access Tokens do not provide direct shares, voting rights, dividends, governance rights, or shareholder status. Allocations depend on Alpha Points, Trencher Badge status, and each user’s bStocks On-Chain Tier level. Binance Wallet says PancakeSwap and third parties control subscriptions, allocations, claims, refunds, and settlement processes. The first Pre-Access project remains unannounced, with campaign-specific…

Kalshi has filed with the SEC and CFTC on September 18 to list U.S. stock and ETF-linked perpetual futures, proposing 23-hour weekday trading and a 15.50% minimum customer margin. Summary Kalshi filed stock perpetual rules with regulators, while CFTC approval remains pending after September 18. Proposed contracts would trade from Sunday evening through Friday, with daily one-hour maintenance windows scheduled. Kalshi proposes 15.50% minimum customer margin and cash settlement through its registered Kalshi Klear clearinghouse. CFTC records list Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, SPY and QQQ perpetuals awaiting approval currently. Coinbase and Bitnomial submitted competing stock perpetual proposals on September…

Polymarket has come under renewed scrutiny after a Sept. 19 report said fraudsters used stolen debit cards on its U.S. platform in February to attempt at least $10 million in illicit withdrawals and wagers. Summary Polymarket reportedly faced at least $10 million in attempted stolen-card fraud during February this year. Checkout.com reportedly rejected more than 80% of Polymarket US deposits as fraudulent during February’s peak. Polymarket says fraud rates later returned to industry norms after stronger card controls were introduced. Polymarket US operates through QCX, a CFTC-designated contract market subject to federal derivatives oversight today. Polymarket recently hired Warren Jenson…

BlackRock has said stablecoins must remain interchangeable with bank deposits and central-bank money if they are to function as regulated settlement assets. Summary Stablecoins must provide recognizable claims and recourse across banks, according to BlackRock. Banking systems would need to accept stablecoins and convert them into deposit liabilities. Central banks could provide the final settlement layer through fiat money or wholesale CBDCs. U.S. rules now govern permitted payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. Stablecoins need recognition across banking systems The European Blockchain Convention’s Day 1 media briefing attributed the position to Nikhil Sharma, BlackRock’s head of digital assets, during…

LSEG has outlined plans for 24/5 trading, a digital securities depository, tokenized equities, and new infrastructure involving Kraken and HSBC. Summary LSEG expects its LSEG24 trading cycle to begin in the first half of 2027. The group is building a digital securities depository and tokenized equity products. LSEG is working with Kraken on listings and HSBC on an interoperable connection. U.S. exchanges and regulators are also examining longer trading hours and tokenized securities. LSEG plans to connect trading and tokenized settlement The European Blockchain Convention’s Day 2 media briefing attributed the plans to Darko Hajdukovic of London Stock Exchange Group,…

A BaFin official has warned that centralized EU crypto supervision could place extra burdens on firms while reducing flexibility in applying MiCA rules. Summary BaFin’s Stephan Mögelin raised concerns about transferring authorization to a centralized EU supervisor. National regulators would still hold knowledge of local markets and business models. Mögelin said EU countries lack a consistent private-law framework for some crypto assets. E-money tokens could provide the cash side of tokenized financial-market transactions. Centralized MiCA supervision could reduce flexibility The European Blockchain Convention’s Day 2 briefing attributed the warning to Stephan Mögelin of Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, or BaFin,…