Author: James Wilson

Analysts say that Hong Kong could gain the upper hand in its expansion into a global crypto hub in the wake of Singapore’s regulatory crackdown on unlicensed firms in the region. A recent report by the South China Morning Post revealed that the special administrative region’s web3 industry could see more crypto firms migrating to the region after Singapore closes its doors to offshore actors operating without a license. Analysts believe that the move could even lead to a boost in liquidity for Hong Kong’s crypto sector. As Singapore moves to double-down on unlicensed crypto firms through the deadline set…

Chainlink may be quietly setting the stage for its next move, as on-chain data shows that large holders continue to increase their positions despite a lack of retail participation. According to a July 4 analysis published on CryptoQuant by contributor Axel Adler, Chainlink (LINK) wallets holding between 100,000 and 1 million LINK, often categorized as whale addresses, have now accumulated more than 85 million tokens. Since late 2022, this is the highest amount of whale-held supply. In contrast, retail holders have remained largely inactive, creating what Adler calls a “standoff” between deep-pocketed investors and smaller participants. This quiet accumulation phase…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Pepeto gains ground in the memecoin space with 271% APY, cross-chain tools, and staking, eclipsing SHIB and PEPE. As the memecoin sector keeps evolving, a promising newcomer has stepped forward. While Shiba Inu and PEPE dominate headlines with impressive price action, another contender, Pepeto (PEPETO), is quietly building momentum. What makes Pepeto stand out isn’t just viral excitement: it’s the focus on practical infrastructure, solid tokenomics, and a clear vision for long-term success. Unlike countless tokens that burn out…

Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, Bo Hines, predicts the digital asset industry will see a $15 to $20t surge in value following the GENIUS Act’s legalization. In a recent interview, the Executive Director of President Trump’s Advisor Council on Digital Assets emphasized the importance of the White House’s stablecoin bill and its impact on the crypto market. He believes once the stablecoin bill passes, the U.S. crypto industry will benefit from the aftermath. “The capital injection that goes into digital assets ecosystems or stables is enormous. I think that you’re looking into an industry…

On July 1, 2025, major lending platform Ledn stopped supporting Ether and turned into a 100% Bitcoin-focused company. While the move aligns well with the wave of Bitcoin-mania, the same focus on Bitcoin from corporations, institutions, and governments poses new threats for the Bitcoin lending business.  Full focus on Bitcoin Ledn had plans to drop support for other cryptocurrencies aside from Bitcoin. While Bitcoin maximalists may see it as a manifestation of Bitcoin purism, the company explained the move differently: it aims to make its product simpler and focus on excelling in the only operation type–Bitcoin lending.  Regardless of the…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. As we progress through 2025, Türkiye’s crypto ecosystem finds itself at a pivotal moment, one shaped by heightened awareness, evolving regulations, and a maturing market consciousness. These are not isolated developments; they are the signs of a larger transformation. Over the past few years, we’ve watched crypto evolve in Türkiye, from curiosity to conversation, from investment to infrastructure. Today, it is no longer an isolated innovation, but part of our financial reality. We stand at the crossroads…

In the first half of 2025, the blockchain industry suffered over $2.37 billion in losses due to security incidents, with the DeFi sector hit the hardest. Scams targeting individual users have also proliferated, with AI enabling increasingly sophisticated schemes. According to SlowMist’s mid-year “Blockchain Security and AML Report,” the blockchain industry saw approximately $2.37 billion in losses across 121 security incidents in the first half of 2025. This represents an almost 66% increase in financial losses compared to the same period in 2024, despite a decline in the number of incidents. Source: Blockchain Security and AML Report | slowmist.com DeFi…

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded over $1 billion in net inflows over the last two trading sessions as macroeconomic concerns cooled after President Donald Trump revealed a trade deal with an ASEAN member state. According to data from SoSoValue, inflows totaled $407.78 million on July 2, followed by $601.94 million on July 3, the highest single-day inflow since May 23.  Notably, on Thursday, Fidelity’s FBTC led the highest inflows with $237.13 million flowing into the fund, followed closely by BlackRock’s IBIT with $224.53 million inflows. ARK 21Shares’ ARKB saw $114.25 million, while Bitwise’s BITB, Grayscale’s GBTC, and VanEck’s HODL…

Corporate interest in Solana is growing, and DeFi Development Corp. is the latest to announce the addition of more tokens to its growing portfolio. In a July 3 press release, the company announced the purchase of 17,760 Solana (SOL) worth $2.72 million. The tokens were acquired at an average price of $153.10, and the purchase brings the firm’s SOL holdings to 640,585, valued at approximately $98.1 million. DeFi Development Corp.’s move marks the resumption of its long-term accumulation strategy, reinforcing its position as one of the largest known public holders of SOL. The newly acquired tokens will be staked across…

Amber International announced the completion of a $25.5 million private placement backed by major investors. The funds will go to supporting the firm’s $100 million crypto reserve target. On July 3, the Singaporean-based firm has managed to reach more than a quarter of its initial goal to establish a diversified crypto reserve fund worth $100 million. The private placement was valued at $10.45 per share, deducted from a 5% discount to the company’s three-day volume weighted average trading price. According to the filing document, the capital raised from the private placement will be used to boost its crypto reserve strategy.…