BlackRock’s SIO Fund Boosts IBIT Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 14%
BlackRock’s Strategic Income Opportunities (SIO) fund increased its holdings in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by 14% during the quarter from June to September 2025, rising from 2,096,447 shares to 2.39 million and valued at roughly $155.8–$156.0 million as of September 30, 2025. The internal allocation places BlackRock’s own fund among leading institutional accumulators and […]
Crypto Exchange KuCoin’s European Arm Wins MiCA License in Austria
KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH has secured a MiCA license in Austria, enabling access to EU/EEA markets under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. The authorization allows the operator to align with obligations enacted for stablecoins in June 2024 and for broader services in December 2024, positioning KuCoin EU to operate under a harmonized EU regime once […]
Ark Invest buys $16.5M in Coinbase shares, largest single-day purchase since August 1,
On November 27, 2025, Ark Invest acquired 62,166 shares of Coinbase valued at approximately $16.5 million, allocating the purchase across ARK Innovation (ARKK), ARK Next Generation Internet (ARKW) and ARK Fintech Innovation (ARKF). This was the manager’s largest single-day purchase since August 1, coinciding with Coinbase (COIN) closing at $264.97 during a session marked by […]
Pi Network’s GameFi push fuels hype but exposes a growing sell wall and market risks
Pi Network’s recent shift toward GameFi has renewed attention from users and traders, yet the presence of a pronounced sell wall questions long-term price sustainability despite commercial moves focused on payments and in-game rewards. Reported figures indicate a 96% drop in trading volume in Q2 2025, while governance concentration and supply dynamics introduce operational risk […]
Upbit suspends deposits and withdrawals after anomalous activity in its Solana hot wallet
Upbit suspended deposits and withdrawals after detecting anomalous activity in its Solana hot wallet on November 27, 2025 at 04:42 (KST). The incident resulted in the unauthorized extraction of approximately $36–40 million (≈54 000 million KRW) and affected multiple tokens on the Solana network. Executive management confirmed the intrusion and stated that the platform would […]
Texas buys the Bitcoin dip: acquires $5.000.000 in BlackRock’s IBIT as part of a $10.000.000 strategic Bitcoin reserve
Texas bought $5.000.000 of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) from BlackRock on 20 November 2025, as part of a total state allocation of $10.000.000 intended for a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The transaction, executed at an average price of approximately $87.000 per BTC, provides immediate market exposure while the state prepares the transition to self-custody. The […]