Author: Alice Monroe

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, tech pair behind the success of Gemini which is the Winklevoss’ cryptocurrency exchange, have taken a large step into public markets. They have put in a draft registration application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an IPO. This secret filing is a sign of Gemini’s interest to go public. It is a part of a trend seeing more crypto companies which are looking to access the wider public markets. Gemini’s entry into the market sees growth in the crypto space. This space is also seeing more regulation and greater investor interest. Also, Circle’s…

Coinbase has put out x402 which is a very innovative protocol that puts stablecoin payments right into the fabric of the web. This marks the first time the previously unused HTTP 402 status code is being activated for real-world use for easy transactional tasks on the Internet. Also with x402 we have the achievement of smooth and simple stablecoin payments by both human and AI agents which is a large step forward in digital trade. Understanding x402 and Its Significance The x402 protocol offers what traditional payment systems lack which is speed, cost efficiency and digital sophistication. It enables stablecoin…

Uphold says they have put out an excellent set of new XRP yield products at the same time as they restart their crypto debit card in the U.S. This is a move which plays into growing institution interest and the recent U.S. crypto regulatory clarity. Through integration with Flare Network which reports back to you that as a XRP holder you can now access DeFi yield products, thus traditional finance is meeting up with blockchain innovation. XRP Yield Boosted By Flare Network Integration XRP holders can convert their tokens into FXRP, allowing interaction with Ethereum-compatible smart contracts. This innovative staking…

MicroStrategy under Michael Saylor’s which is very much a hands on and steady approach, is very much tied to its Bitcoin focused treasury model. In May 2025 they acquired 4,020 BTC for $427M which brought to a total of 580,250 BTC that is about 2.76% of all circulating Bitcoin. With an average buy in of $70,002 per coin at the time of purchase the position is now worth over $60.6B which is a very impressive 522% unrealised return. Michael Saylor’s dedication to Bitcoin has put in place a structure which has turned MicroStrategy into almost a gateway for institutions to…

The French crypto case, things have come to a head as authorities charged 25 people. This group also included six minors involved in a series of violent abductions. These crimes, which put at risk wealthy blockchain players and their families, have brought to light the real world risks of digital transparency. The case came to light after coordinated attacks on several high-profile figures. Among them: Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat’s family and Ledger co-founder David Balland. A disturbing trend of violent ransom kidnappings is now reshaping how crypto executives approach personal safety. French Crypto Affair Reports Large Scale Youth Participation The French…

The Czech Justice Minister has left office after a $45 million Bitcoin donation scandal which had the nation in shock. Pavel Blazek resigned to the growing pressure which mounted over the government’s acceptance of a large scale crypto currency donation from a darknet market operator. The issue comes in at a very bad time for the coalition. It is but 6 months before the parliamentary elections which shake the stability of the coalition. Czech Minister Of Justice’s Role In The Regulatory Breach Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek, who had held office for two terms and was a legal scholar, had…

The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF is to implement a 3-for-1 stock split which the company is presenting as a strategy to bring in retail investors. This will take place June 16, 2025 as reported by 21Shares US LLC. What will happen is that each share will be divided into three which will in turn lower the price per share but preserve total economic value. At $104.25 per share before the split the ETF will trade at about $34.75 post split which will in turn make the investment more accessible to small scale investors. This strategy is a part of a…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which was formerly known as MicroStrategy has put out a $250 million in perpetual preferred stock issue to fuel more Bitcoin purchase. This move puts the company forward as the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin and a pioneer in hybrid financial engineering. Backed by the major investment banks and aim to attract both institutional and crypto savvy investors this strategic initiative which puts forth perpetual preferred stock as a unique capital raising vehicle. Wall Street Backs Bold Bitcoin Bet The new Series A Stride perpetual preferred stock offers a 10% annual dividend, paid out quarterly in…

The Ethereum Foundation has seen a large scale internal transformation. It’s at a turning point in how they do blockchain development. On June 2nd, 2025, the Foundation renamed and reorganized the Protocol Research Development team as the “Protocol” group. This change, which is also a move towards simplification, isn’t without its downsides. Confirmed layoff reports exist, though the exact numbers are not made public. This transformation marks a significant moment for Ethereum Foundation. For a long time, it had internal discussions which resulted in Ethereum’s core development teams’ focus on urgent priorities. The Foundation reported that it implemented the reorganisation…

Australia’s crypto ATM market has grown significantly. It went from a mere 23 machines in 2019 to over 1,800 at present. That rapid growth has made Australia the leader in crypto ATMs for the Asia-Pacific region. It is now the 3rd in the world behind the U.S. and Canada. However, the boom came with scammers that target especially older Australian consumers. There is now a push back from the regulators. Australia’s Crypto ATM Market Explodes Australia has seen a large growth in crypto ATM use due to public interest in crypto. Unfortunately, the early lack of regulation allowed bad actors…