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Jump Crypto has acquired a significant equity stake in Securitize for an undisclosed price. Jump Crypto, the digital asset arm of Chicago quantitative trading firm Jump Trading, has acquired a significant equity stake in Securitize, which specializes in real-world asset tokenization. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. This partnership aims to enhance institutional access to tokenized assets, like Treasurys, private credit, and private equity, and improve collateral management solutions, especially as the demand for real-world asset tokenization grows. “We think that the market should be digesting this investment really as a signal that firms like Jump now have…

The collapse of a procedural Senate vote on stablecoin legislation (GENIUS Act) Thursday underscores the challenges of keeping cryptocurrency policy bipartisan. Once poised for smooth passage, the bill was derailed after last-minute Democratic objections and a lack of time to review final text — despite ongoing negotiations with Republican leadership. The 48–49 vote, with two Republicans joining Democrats in opposition, highlights deepening divisions over process and trust. While both parties publicly support regulating digital assets, the vote raises questions about whether crypto can remain a nonpartisan issue in a polarized Senate. In March, blockchain and digital asset attorney Marta Belcher…

The Polkadot price rose for two straight days, reaching its highest point since March 2, as sentiment in the crypto market improved. It also jumped after the developers achieved a key Polkadot 2.0 milestone. Polkadot (DOT) token jumped to a high of $5.10 on Saturday, up by 60% from its lowest point this year. The rally happened in a high-volume environment, with the intraday volume jumping to $443 million.  Polkadot soared, mirroring the performance of the crypto market. Bitcoin (BTC) price jumped to $104,000, while Ethereum (ETH) targeted the key resistance point at $2,500. The crypto fear and greed index…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Chainlink eyes $50, Lightchain AI steals the spotlight in presale at $0.0071, raising $19.6m and gaining investor momentum. Chainlink (LINK) is making headlines with bold predictions of reaching $50, but while it gears up for possible gains, another project is quickly stealing the spotlight — Lightchain AI. Currently in presale and priced at just $0.007125, Lightchain AI has already raised over $19.6 million, signaling powerful momentum from early investors. With a forward-looking roadmap and real-world utility baked into…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Pepe coin investors pivots to new crypto under $0.0033, sparking buzz over potential 12,000% gains. Major investors known for significant stakes in Pepe coin have shifted focus to a new cryptocurrency priced under $0.003333. This unexpected move is stirring conversations about potential massive gains, possibly up to 12,000%. The crypto community is abuzz with speculation as they watch this development unfold. XYZVerse sets the stage: Could this be the next 50x memecoin? The hype is real — XYZVerse is…

AAVE price continued rising on Saturday, reaching its highest level since March 6 this year as exchange balances fell and total value locked in its network fell.  AAVE (AAVE) rose to $221.91, up by 95% from its lowest level on April 7, bringing its market cap to over $3.3 billion. CoinGlass data shows that investors continue accumulating more AAVE tokens, especially after Ethereum (ETH) made a strong breakout and tested the key resistance point at $2,400 for the first time since February. AAVE balances on exchanges dropped to 4.76 million, down from 4.87 million a week ago. This decline brought…

Bitcoin extended its winning streak to six straight weeks, powered by renewed optimism after President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with the U.K. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $103,700 at last check on Saturday, and needs to rise by just 4.4% to hit its all-time high. Top U.S. and China officials are also currently in Switzerland, trying to reach an agreement that will lead to lower tariffs. Beijing’s delegation to the Switzerland talks will be led by Vice Premier He Lifeng, a close ally of Xi Jinping, who is expected to take a hardline stance against Trump’s escalating trade…

Key Takeaways The license allows the firm  to offer regulated crypto derivatives, which includes perpetual futures, to retail and institutional users across EU and EEA Mark Jennings, Gemini’s head of Europe, called the approval “a hugely exciting development”.  Crypto exchange Gemini has obtained a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), allowing the firm  to offer regulated crypto derivatives which includes  perpetual futures, to retail and institutional users across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). The exchange said it is working with regulators to meet the conditions for a full-scale…

Key Takeaways The decline was largely attributed to the April 2024 Bitcoin halving, which cut mining rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block, Revenue from self-mined bitcoin totalled $34.4 million, down from $56.5 million a year earlier. Leading Bitcoin miner TeraWulf reported $34.4 million in revenue for Q1 2025, marking a 19% year-over-year drop as the company faced multiple operational headwinds. The decline was largely attributed to the April 2024 Bitcoin halving, which cut mining rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block, combined with rising network difficulty and severe winter weather in upstate New York. The…

Solana rallied after bottoming at $94.50 in April as demand for its token and meme coins jumped.  Solana (SOL) rose to $170 at last check on Saturday and is now hovering at its highest level since March 3 this year.  The rally has coincided with the ongoing crypto and stock market bull run. Bitcoin and most altcoins have jumped, bringing the market cap of all cryptocurrencies to over $3.2 trillion.  Most Solana meme coins have also jumped in the past few weeks, pushing their market cap from $6 billion in April to $13 billion today. Some of the top performers…