UAE Amasses $700M Bitcoin Stockpile Through State Mining
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reports the UAE holds roughly $700 million in Bitcoin through state-linked mining, marking a sovereign production-based crypto reserve.
Altcoins - Page 13
Altcoins refer to all cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, encompassing a wide range of blockchain projects with different goals and technologies. This category includes platforms like Ethereum, payment-focused coins, privacy-focused assets, stablecoins, and tokens powering DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 applications. Many altcoins aim to improve on Bitcoin’s limitations by offering faster transactions, lower fees, or additional functionality such as smart contracts. While some altcoins have achieved significant adoption, others are experimental or short-lived, making the market highly dynamic. Together, altcoins represent innovation, competition, and diversification within the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Latest Altcoins News
BlackRock Seeds Ethereum Staking ETF with Initial ETH Allocation
BlackRock has begun seeding its proposed Ethereum staking ETF, signaling deeper institutional integration of yield-bearing crypto products as demand shifts beyond spot exposure.
Dragonfly Closes $650M Fund as Institutional Capital Targets Web3 Infrastructure
Dragonfly has raised $650 million for its latest crypto venture fund, signaling sustained institutional confidence in Web3 infrastructure and long-term blockchain innovation.
Dutch Lawmakers Back 36% Tax on Unrealized Crypto and Investment Gains
The Netherlands is set to implement a mark-to-market tax regime for digital assets and securities, shifting away from a system of assumed returns previously struck down…
Crypto Industry Pushes Back on Stablecoin Yield Ban
Crypto advocates are countering Wall Street calls for a blanket ban on stablecoin yield as US lawmakers debate key provisions in pending market structure legislation.
Trump Media Files for Bitcoin, Ether, and Cronos ETFs
Trump Media & Technology Group has filed with the SEC to launch new crypto ETFs tied to Bitcoin, Ether, and Cronos, signaling deeper institutional engagement with…
Mirae Asset Acquires Controlling Stake in Korbit to Expand Digital Asset Strategy
Mirae Asset is acquiring a 92% stake in crypto exchange Korbit for $92 million, signaling deeper institutional integration of digital assets in South Korea’s financial sector.
Coinbase Unveils Agentic Wallets for AI-Driven Crypto Transactions
Coinbase has launched Agentic Wallets designed to let artificial intelligence agents autonomously spend, trade and manage crypto assets onchain.
Google Cloud Identifies North Korea-Linked Crypto Malware Campaign
Mandiant, operating under Google Cloud, reported a surge in North Korea-linked social engineering attacks targeting crypto and fintech firms with new malware strains.
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Rebound as $145M in Fresh Inflows Hit Market
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $145 million in new inflows as Bitcoin hovered near $70,000, adding to signs that institutional selling pressure is easing.