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Italy's largest bank Intesa buys bitcoin for $1 million as a 'test': Reports

Intesa Sanpaolo becomes the first Italian bank to buy Bitcoin, acquiring €1 million worth in a proprietary trade, described as a test by CEO Carlo Messina.

theblock.co • 16 hours ago

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The Daily: Crypto asset manager says 'post-US election honeymoon is over,' AI agent token prices break down and more

Global crypto investment products attracted modest net inflows of $48 million last week as macro and monetary policy reasserted themselves, according to asset manager CoinShares. AI agent tokens have gone from dominating market mindshare to being dumped on the proverbial crypto scrap heap in the space of a week, with prices halving in some cases. Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, is “about to complete all formalities” to relocate to El Salvador after acquiring a Digital Asset Service Provider license in the country. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 1 days ago

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Crypto OTC trading volume surged over 100% in 2024, driven by Trump win and institutional demand: Finery Markets

The cryptocurrency OTC market grew 106% in 2023, driven by positive developments like crypto ETFs and changing institutional attitudes, with strong expectations for continued growth in 2025.

theblock.co • 1 days ago

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CoinShares says 'post-US election honeymoon is over' as macro and monetary policy weigh heavy on crypto fund flows

Global crypto funds saw modest inflows of $48 million last week, led by Bitcoin investments, while Ethereum products suffered outflows amid macroeconomic shifts.

theblock.co • 1 days ago

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Oklahoma man pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy charges related to $9.4 million crypto scam

Travis Ford, co-founder of Wolf Capital, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, raising $9.4 million through false promises of returns from a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme.

theblock.co • 10/01/2025 - 21:54 PM

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Sol Strategies is raising $20 million via debt financing from ParaFi Capital to expand Solana staking operations

Sol Strategies raises C$27.5 million to acquire more SOL tokens and enhance Solana staking infrastructure, marking a strategic investment move to foster growth in the decentralized finance sector.

theblock.co • 09/01/2025 - 21:47 PM

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JPMorgan says EU's MiCA regulation could boost euro stablecoins

JPMorgan analysts project that the EU's MiCA regulation will enhance the market presence of euro-pegged stablecoins and influence U.S. crypto legislation under the Trump administration.

theblock.co • 09/01/2025 - 18:43 PM

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Securitize nearly doubles yield generated to 20.71% on its bitcoin cash-and-carry trade using BlackRock's BUIDL fund as collateral

Securitize Credit partners with QCP to implement BlackRock's BUIDL in yield strategies, achieving high returns from innovative bitcoin-based basis trading.

theblock.co • 09/01/2025 - 18:05 PM

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Fidelity sees Solana as a 'notable contender' but backs Ethereum's stronger fundamentals

Fidelity Digital Assets projects Ethereum's stability over Solana in the long run, emphasizing fundamentals and upcoming upgrades, while noting Bitcoin's potential and stablecoins' growth in 2025.

theblock.co • 09/01/2025 - 13:16 PM

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Sol Strategies takes out $25 million credit line to invest in SOL tokens and staking operations

Sol Strategies is investing CAD 25 million in the Solana ecosystem to enhance its staking capabilities, following its rebranding and strategic focus shift.

theblock.co • 07/01/2025 - 20:39 PM

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