Former Blockchain Exec Joins SEC As Director Of Trading And Markets

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced several new hires, including those with experience in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. In a Friday notice, the SEC said Jamie Selway would join as the agency’s director of trading and markets. Selway worked as the global head of institutional markets for Blockchain.com from 2018 to…

Future ETH Price Dips Could Be Great Buy Opportunities

Key takeaways: Rising spot ETH ETF inflows and BlackRock’s accumulation signal strong institutional investor interest, supporting a bullish outlook. A dip to $2,100 could be a strategic entry point, bolstered by tokenized AUM surpassing $5 billion and a potential Q4 breakout driven by year-end strategies. Ether (ETH) price witnessed a volatile period this week as the altcoin…

Bitcoin may fix Apple Stock Buybacks: Saylor

Bitcoin exposure may provide a lucrative financial opportunity for Apple’s stock buyback program, according to Strategy’s Michael Saylor. Saylor’s proposition follows a Bitcoin (BTC) rally of over 11% since the beginning of 2025, which outperformed the 18% decline of Apple shares during the same period. Illustrating a growing corporate shift, increasingly more traditional companies are…

Bitcoin Price Rebound To $119K Possible If History Repeats

Key takeaway: Bitcoin (BTC) is generally not regarded as a reliable investment during periods of geopolitical uncertainty, particularly when oil prices spike in response to escalating global tensions. However, historical data suggests that such moments often present compelling buying opportunities for traders prepared to capitalize on market dislocations. Oil spikes often align with sharp, temporary…

Crypto IPO Season Started After Circle’s NYSE Success

Key takeaways: Circle’s IPO was a success, with CRCL soaring almost 290% and sparking renewed investor interest. New IPO filings from Gemini and Bullish signal growing momentum, and more crypto-native firms may prepare to enter public markets. While not every listing will deliver explosive returns, crypto’s growing presence in equity markets marks a major milestone…

Cardano Dips 6% Amid Fierce Debate Over $100M Treasury Plan To Boost DeFi Liquidity

Cardano’s ADA token declined 6.01% to $0.6412 as the market reacted to both macro volatility and a heated governance debate over a proposed $100 million treasury allocation aimed at strengthening the DeFi ecosystem. On Wednesday, the TapTools team asked its followers on X what they think about the idea of deploying 140 million ADA (around…

Bitcoin may fix Apple Stock Buybacks: Saylor

Bitcoin exposure may provide a lucrative financial opportunity for Apple’s stock buyback program, according to Strategy’s Michael Saylor. Saylor’s proposition follows a Bitcoin (BTC) rally of over 11% since the beginning of 2025, which outperformed the 18% decline of Apple shares during the same period. Illustrating a growing corporate shift, increasingly more traditional companies are…

How to Stake Crypto Safely and Legally in 2025

Key takeaways The SEC has clarified that solo staking, delegated staking and custodial staking, when tied directly to a network’s consensus process, do not qualify as securities offerings. Post May 29 guideline, rewards earned from network validation are seen as compensation for services, not profits from the efforts of others, removing them from the Howey…

Panic or Opportunity? What Crypto Capitulation Tells Smart Investors

If you’ve spent any time in the world of cryptocurrencies, you’ve probably heard the word “capitulation” thrown around, often during moments of panic when prices are plummeting.  But what does it mean when someone says the crypto market is capitulating? And why should you, as an investor or even an observer, pay attention? Let’s break…

SharpLink Buys 176K Ether For $463 Million

Sports betting platform SharpLink Gaming has acquired 176,271 Ether for $463 million, becoming the world’s largest publicly traded holder of ETH. In a Friday announcement, the Nasdaq-listed company said the Ether (ETH) acquisition was funded through a combination of private placement and at-the-market equity sales, including $79 million raised since May 30. The average acquisition…