20 key crypto hires, moves and exits: June 2025
Institutional hiring stayed busy in June as exchanges, asset managers and Layer 1 foundations shored up some key roles.
North Koreans posed as US citizens to steal crypto and data from American firms, DOJ says
In one case, four North Korean nationals allegedly stole over $900,000 in crypto from two firms and laundered it through…
Polygon and GSR’s DeFi-focused Katana chain launches on mainnet
Following its private mainnet launch in May, Katana has over $240 million in pre-deposits that is already being used to…
Trump-backed American Bitcoin raises $220 million to buy bitcoin and mining equipment
American Bitcoin raised $220 million by selling around 11 million new shares in a private placement, new filing shows.
Ark Invest sells $43.8 million worth of Coinbase shares as stock trades near all-time high
Coinbase's stock closed down 0.83% at $350.49 on Monday, remaining near its all-time closing high of $375.07 set last Thursday.
Benchmark sets Metaplanet price target at 46% above market valuation, projecting continued growth
Benchmark said Metaplanet has built trust with investors through clear roadmap and transparent treasury reporting.
ETH/BTC futures volume ratio surges to near-parity
ETH/BTC futures volume ratio has surged to near-parity at 98%, marking a dramatic reversal from the pessimistic sentiment dominating 2024.
Crypto lending protocol Maple integrates EtherFi’s weETH as collateral
The integration will allow “qualified borrowers to access USDC loans while earning ETHFI incentives,” the startup said in a statement.
Circle applies for US banking license, enabling it to act as custodian for USDC reserves: report
Circle has applied for a national banking license, according to Reuters. which would enable it to act as a custodian…
Solana advisor and serial tech entrepreneur Nikita Bier joins X as head of product
Bier joined Solana as an advisor on March 25 to assist Solana Labs' app launches and development.
Germany’s largest banking group Sparkassen adds cryptocurrency trading services: report
Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe previously decided to avoid such offerings due to concerns over volatility and risk.
Sen. Lummis pushes for crypto tax fixes in ‘big, beautiful bill,’ gaining support from crypto advocates
Crypto advocates are rallying behind an amendment to get digital asset tax changes added to what's being called the "big,…