UAE’s Sigma Capital debuts $100m fund targeting metaverse and blockchain infrastructure

Gulf-based Sigma Capital has introduced a $100 million fund to invest in web3 sectors, from blockchain infrastructure to the metaverse. Sigma Capital, a private equity firm specializing in early-stage startups,…

BlackRock publishes 3 key takeaways to boost Bitcoin ETF adoption in 2025

BlackRock’s Head of Thematics and Alternative ETFs presents investors with three reasons why they should consider adopting Bitcoin ETFs in 2025 as inflows continue. In a recent market insights report,…

Bitcoin to remain in consolidation as fiat-to-stablecoin conversions stay muted, analysts warn

Stablecoin minting data shows a slowdown in fiat-to-crypto on-ramps, with the Federal Reserve’s hawkish shift likely impacting market activity, Matrixport warns. Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to stay in consolidation as…

South Korea’s Bithumb Will List A8 and DRIFT

Key Points Bithumb will list A8/KRW and DRIFT/KRW trading pairs at 5:00 PM South Korean time. The coins’ prices surged following the announcement. Earlier today, the second largest crypto exchange…

CFTC mulling review of Crypto.com futures contracts linked to Super Bowl bets: report

The CFTC are voting on whether Crypto.com futures contracts, that let investors bet on who will win major football games including the Super Bowl, should be subject to a 90-day…

Hong Kong construction firm Ming Shing invests $47m in Bitcoin to boost liquidity

Hong Kong-based Ming Shing Group has invested $47 million in Bitcoin, acquiring 500 BTC as a short-term strategy to enhance liquidity and asset value. Public construction firm Ming Shing Group…

Gryphon Digital acquires $18.7m site in Canada, inks new Bitcoin mining deal

Gryphon Digital Mining received a 850-acre industrial site powered by natural gas in Southern Alberta, Canada from a signed agreement with Captus Energy for $18.7 million. According to Gryphon Digital’s…

Robinhood hit with $45m SEC settlement over securities violations

Robinhood has agreed to a $45 million settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission after its broker-dealer entities were found to have violated multiple securities laws. An SEC…

Swiss crypto bank Sygnum bags $58m, reaches $1b unicorn status

Swiss crypto bank Sygnum has raised nearly $60 million in a strategic growth round as it plans further regional expansion. Digital asset Swiss bank Sygnum has raised $58 million in…

Crypto adoption beats mobile phones by 43% and Internet by 20%, reports BlackRock

Crypto adoption reached 300 million users, nearly twice as fast as the internet and triple mobile phones. What are the factors behind this rapid adoption? According to a recent study…