Archives
Bybit Regains Market Share in 2025 After Record Hack
Bybit rebuilt trading volumes and market share in 2025 despite suffering the largest crypto exchange hack on record, according to CoinGecko.
Bybit posted a gradual recovery in 2025 after losing $1.5 billion in a February hack, with its market share climbing to 8.1% and total trading volume reaching $1.5 trillion, according to a CoinGecko report. The exchange ranked second globally by trading volume for the year, marking a notable rebound after the largest hack in crypto history.
The recovery followed an aggressive response strategy that included keeping withdrawals open, honoring all user transactions, and securing external liquidity. CoinGecko noted that most hacked platforms fail to regain user trust, making Bybit’s performance an outlier in a sector where operational resilience remains uneven.
The broader exchange market also expanded in 2025, with the top 10 platforms recording average volume growth of 7.6%. While Binance retained its leading position, several rivals gained ground, underscoring shifting competitive dynamics as trading activity recovered despite periodic market stress.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
Trump-Backed Stablecoin Reaches $5 Billion Market Cap
The USD1 stablecoin linked to the Trump family surpassed a $5 billion market value, highlighting the rapid growth of politically affiliated crypto ventures.
The dollar-pegged USD1 stablecoin linked to the Trump family has surpassed a $5 billion market capitalization, less than a year after its launch. The milestone places USD1 among the five largest stablecoins globally, overtaking products issued by PayPal and Ripple, according to market data shared by the project’s founders.
USD1 is issued by World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and serves as the core settlement asset for the company’s decentralized finance platform. The rapid growth reflects rising institutional interest in regulated, dollar-backed digital assets used for payments, lending, and on-chain settlement.
The stablecoin’s expansion has also drawn regulatory attention after it was used in a high-profile $2 billion transaction involving Binance. While the company has denied allegations of impropriety, the episode underscores the growing scrutiny facing stablecoins as their role in global finance continues to expand.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
Altcoins Slide to 2024 Lows as Bitcoin Extends Selloff
Major altcoins including Dogecoin, XRP, and Cardano fell to their lowest levels since 2024 as bitcoin’s decline intensified broader market losses.
Major altcoins fell sharply on January 29, with Dogecoin, XRP, and Cardano sliding to their lowest prices since 2024 as Bitcoin extended its decline below $84,000. The move highlighted continued underperformance among alternative tokens during periods of market stress.
Dogecoin dropped about 8% over 24 hours, while XRP fell roughly 7%, erasing a large portion of gains recorded during last year’s rally. Cardano, Litecoin, Stellar, and Hedera also posted losses of 5% or more, reflecting broad-based selling across large-cap altcoins as liquidity tightened and risk appetite weakened.
The downturn comes alongside heavy liquidations in derivatives markets, with more than $1 billion in positions closed over the past day, largely driven by long positions. At the same time, uncertainty around US digital asset legislation has added to market caution, reinforcing bitcoin’s relative resilience compared with higher-beta altcoins.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
Securitize Reports 841% Revenue Growth Ahead of Public Listing
Securitize reported 841% revenue growth to $55.6 million as it prepares to go public through a SPAC merger, highlighting rising demand for tokenization infrastructure.
Tokenization firm Securitize has filed a public registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, advancing its plan to go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. The filing shows the company generated $55.6 million in revenue during the first nine months of 2025, an 841% increase from the same period a year earlier.
The revenue surge comes as Securitize expands its infrastructure for issuing and managing tokenized versions of traditional financial assets, including US Treasuries, funds, and private equity. Full-year 2024 revenue more than doubled to $18.8 million, reflecting growing institutional adoption of blockchain-based settlement and asset servicing tools.
Market reaction was mixed, with CEPT shares rising 4.4% despite broader weakness in crypto-related stocks. The merger still requires shareholder and regulatory approval, after which Securitize would list on Nasdaq under the ticker SECZ, marking another step in the integration of tokenization into mainstream finance.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
CFTC and SEC Launch Project Crypto to Align Digital Asset Rules
US market regulators are coordinating on a joint crypto initiative as Congress advances digital asset legislation. The move signals a shift toward unified federal oversight.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission announced a joint initiative, Project Crypto, aimed at modernizing digital asset regulation. The program was unveiled at a joint agency event, marking one of the first public appearances by newly appointed CFTC Chair Michael Selig and highlighting closer coordination between the two regulators.
Project Crypto seeks to reduce regulatory fragmentation by aligning approaches to market structure, custody, trading, and classification of digital assets. The agencies plan to explore interim measures, including shared frameworks, while Congress continues to debate legislation that would formally define regulatory responsibilities. The effort follows years of jurisdictional tension between the SEC and CFTC over crypto oversight.
The announcement comes as lawmakers advance competing digital asset bills in Congress, underscoring regulatory uncertainty for market participants. By formalizing cooperation, the agencies aim to provide clearer standards while legislative work continues, signaling a more coordinated federal posture toward crypto markets.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
XRP Millionaire Wallets Increase Despite Weak Market Sentiment
Large XRP holders have resumed accumulation in early 2026, even as broader crypto sentiment remains in fear territory, according to Santiment data.
The number of XRP wallets holding more than 1 million tokens has begun to rise again, marking the first sustained increase since September, according to analytics firm Santiment. Since January 1, at least 42 high-balance wallets have returned to the ledger, reversing part of the decline seen late last year when hundreds of large holders exited positions.
The accumulation comes as broader crypto market sentiment remains subdued, with fear indicators signaling continued investor caution. XRP prices have been relatively stable year to date, suggesting that large holders may be positioning for longer-term developments rather than short-term price movements. Data from other analytics platforms also points to increased accumulation among historically profitable traders.
The trend highlights a divergence between institutional or high-net-worth positioning and retail sentiment, a pattern often observed during consolidation phases. Whether the accumulation translates into sustained price momentum will depend on broader market conditions and regulatory clarity affecting digital assets.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
Hang Seng Launches Gold ETF with Tokenized Ethereum Units
Hang Seng Investment debuted a physically backed gold ETF in Hong Kong that includes a tokenized share class issued on Ethereum.
Hang Seng Investment has launched a new physically backed gold exchange-traded fund on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, introducing a tokenized class of units issued on Ethereum. The Hang Seng Gold ETF tracks the LBMA Gold Price AM and holds bullion in designated Hong Kong vaults, combining conventional commodity exposure with blockchain-based fund administration.
The tokenized units are initially issued on Ethereum, with the prospectus allowing for expansion to other public blockchains. HSBC is acting as the tokenization agent, though the units are not yet available for subscription and will only be released after regulatory approvals are finalized. Trading and redemption will be limited to qualified distributors, maintaining controls consistent with traditional ETF distribution.
The launch reflects Hong Kong’s broader strategy to integrate digital asset infrastructure into regulated financial markets. It also underscores growing institutional interest in using tokenization to improve settlement efficiency and operational transparency without altering investor protections.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
Strive Buys 334 Bitcoin, Cuts Debt after Semler Deal
Strive added 334 Bitcoin to its balance sheet and retired most of the debt inherited from its Semler Scientific acquisition, strengthening its treasury position.
Bitcoin treasury firm Strive said it purchased 333.9 BTC and retired 92% of the debt assumed from its Semler Scientific acquisition, following the close of a preferred stock offering. The company raised $225 million through its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock after demand exceeded initial expectations, allowing it to reduce leverage while expanding its digital asset holdings.
Proceeds from the offering were used to retire $110 million in liabilities, including the repayment of a $20 million credit loan and the exchange of $90 million in convertible notes for preferred equity. Strive said its bitcoin holdings are now fully unencumbered, with the remaining $10 million of debt expected to be repaid in the coming months.
The latest purchase lifts Strive’s treasury to 13,132 Bitcoin, placing it among the largest corporate holders globally. The move highlights continued institutional experimentation with bitcoin treasury strategies, even as equity market performance reflects ongoing volatility and investor scrutiny.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
Sygnum Raises 750 BTC for Market-Neutral Bitcoin Fund
Swiss crypto bank Sygnum has raised more than 750 Bitcoin for its market-neutral BTC Alpha Fund as institutional investors seek yield-oriented crypto strategies.
Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum said its market-neutral BTC Alpha Fund raised more than 750 Bitcoin from professional and institutional investors, completing its seed phase just four months after launch. The fund reported an annualized return of 8.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, despite a broader market pullback that saw Bitcoin decline roughly 25% over the same period.
The fund uses arbitrage and relative-value strategies across spot and derivatives markets on centralized exchanges, aiming to generate returns independent of Bitcoin price direction. According to Sygnum, strategies include cross-exchange arbitrage and leveraged carry trades, with returns accumulated in Bitcoin rather than distributed in cash.
The raise underscores a broader institutional shift toward structured crypto products designed to deliver yield while maintaining exposure to digital assets. As Bitcoin becomes a strategic allocation for more portfolios, demand is increasing for regulated, risk-managed strategies that resemble traditional alternative investment funds.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
South Korea Regulator Supports Ownership Caps for Crypto Exchanges
South Korea’s top financial regulator said crypto exchanges should face shareholder limits similar to securities markets as lawmakers finalize new digital asset legislation.
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission is backing ownership limits for crypto exchanges, signaling a tougher stance on governance as the country prepares a new regulatory framework for digital assets. FSC Chair Lee Eog-weon said exchanges should be treated as public-market infrastructure rather than ordinary private companies, aligning them more closely with securities platforms.
The proposal under discussion would cap major shareholders’ stakes at roughly 15% to 20%, a shift that could significantly reshape ownership structures at leading domestic exchanges. The measure is part of the broader Digital Asset Basic Act, which would move exchanges from a renewable registration system to a formal authorization regime with stricter oversight and governance standards.
Lawmakers are still negotiating sensitive provisions ahead of a mid-February deadline, including shareholder limits and stablecoin oversight. While capital requirements for stablecoin issuers appear close to agreement, ownership caps remain one of the most contested elements of the bill.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
ECB Executive Backs Digital Euro as Payments Sovereignty Tool
An ECB executive said the digital euro is becoming a strategic necessity as geopolitical tensions expose Europe’s reliance on non-European payment systems.
The digital euro is increasingly central to Europe’s financial sovereignty as global tensions turn payment systems into strategic infrastructure, according to ECB executive board member Piero Cipollone. He described the digital euro as public money in digital form, designed to complement cash and modernize payments as e-commerce and digital transactions continue to grow.
Cipollone said Europe’s heavy reliance on non-European payment providers creates structural vulnerabilities in a world where financial tools can be weaponized. He argued that a European-controlled system, built on domestic technology and standards, would reduce dependencies while ensuring continuity of payments under stress scenarios.
The ECB official also emphasized that the digital euro would carry legal tender status, requiring acceptance by merchants that already support digital payments. He said a single, open standard could encourage banks and fintechs to build a unified European payments layer, addressing fragmentation while preserving public oversight of money in an increasingly digital economy.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
WisdomTree Expands Tokenized Fund Offering to Solana
WisdomTree has added Solana to its multi-chain strategy, making its full lineup of tokenized funds available on the high-speed blockchain for institutional and retail users.
WisdomTree said it has expanded its tokenized fund offerings to the Solana blockchain, adding the network to its regulated multi-chain distribution strategy. The move allows users to mint, trade, and hold the firm’s full suite of tokenized funds directly on Solana, including money market, equity, fixed income, alternative, and asset allocation products.
The asset manager already offers tokenized funds across several other networks, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, and Optimism. Adding Solana reflects a growing focus among asset managers on diversifying blockchain infrastructure to improve efficiency while maintaining regulatory standards for digital asset products.
Solana currently ranks as the fourth-largest network for distributed tokenized assets, with about $1.3 billion in on-chain value. WisdomTree cited Solana’s transaction speed as a key factor in the expansion, positioning the network as a complementary venue for scaling regulated real-world asset distribution as institutional participation in on-chain markets continues to develop.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
Ripple Launches Treasury Platform for Cash and Digital Assets
Ripple has introduced a new corporate treasury platform that integrates cash management with digital asset operations following its acquisition of GTreasury.
Ripple has unveiled Ripple Treasury, a corporate treasury platform that brings together traditional cash management and digital asset operations in a single system. The launch marks the first major product integration since Ripple’s $1 billion acquisition of treasury software provider GTreasury in October, extending Ripple’s push into enterprise financial infrastructure.
The platform is designed to address common frictions in corporate treasury operations, including delayed cross-border settlements and fragmented reconciliation processes. Ripple said the system enables three- to five-second international settlements using its RLUSD stablecoin and provides a unified interface for managing both fiat and digital assets through API-based integrations.
The rollout comes as Ripple expands its regulated footprint across key markets, including recent licensing approvals in the UK and Luxembourg. The company is positioning the platform as a bridge between legacy treasury systems and onchain liquidity, reflecting growing institutional demand for integrated digital finance tools.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
Wallet Linked to Alleged US Seizure Theft Launches Memecoin
A Solana memecoin launched from a wallet linked to an alleged theft of US government-seized crypto collapsed 97%, raising fresh concerns over memecoin launch practices.
A wallet linked by blockchain investigators to an alleged theft of crypto assets seized by the US government has launched a Solana-based memecoin that quickly collapsed. The token, John Daghita (LICK), was created on Pump.fun and briefly reached a market capitalization of about $915,000 before falling below $25,000 within a day.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT said the wallet is connected to addresses holding large sums of crypto believed to originate from US government-controlled seizures in 2024 and 2025. The US Marshals Service has confirmed the matter is under investigation, though no charges have been announced.
Onchain data shows the deployer controlled roughly 40% of the token supply at launch, according to Bubblemaps, a level of concentration often viewed as a structural risk. The episode adds to broader concerns around memecoin tokenomics, insider activity, and the lack of standardized protections in open launch environments.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.
Bitget Names Oliver Stauber to Lead EU MiCA Expansion
Bitget has appointed former Bitpanda legal chief Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU to oversee its MiCA licensing process and establish a Vienna-based hub.
Bitget has appointed Oliver Stauber, former chief legal officer at Bitpanda, as CEO of Bitget EU to lead its expansion under Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. The exchange is building a regional headquarters in Vienna and expects to receive regulatory approval in Austria by mid-2026.
Under Stauber’s leadership, Bitget EU will operate a broker-led model, ring-fencing European Economic Area users from its offshore platform through enhanced KYC and IP controls. The company said it will not onboard EU users until authorization is granted, aligning with MiCA’s requirements for licensing, disclosure, and consumer protection.
The move reflects intensifying competition among global exchanges to secure regulated EU footholds as MiCA reshapes the market. Vienna’s selection as a compliance hub positions Bitget alongside peers building localized governance structures to meet Europe’s stricter standards for digital-asset services.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: CoinScreamer is an independent media brand owned by NuvexMedia LLC, providing news, research, and market insights. NuvexMedia LLC invests in and collaborates with various companies across the digital asset and technology industries. Despite these partnerships, CoinScreamer operates with full editorial independence to deliver accurate, timely, and objective information about the crypto market. Below are our current financial and business disclosures. © 2025 NuvexMedia LLC. All Rights Reserved. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of professional advice.