US Congress Demands Answers Over Operation Chokepoint 2.0

Rep James Comer is investigating the claims of Operation Chokepoint 2.0. The Rep has sent letters to Andreessen Horowitz, Coinbase, and Uniswap for evidence. Donald Trump’s administration is already stirring a shift in the crypto approach. The United States Congress is finally looking into the case put forward by crypto exchanges regarding Operation Chokepoint 2.0….

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Crypto Exchange Gemini Sets Hub in Malta to Comply with Europe’s MiCA

Gemini’s head of Europe Mark Jennings highlighted that MiCA enables the exchange to unify onboarding processes. It also helps establish a scalable infrastructure to meet regulatory standards across Europe. While MiCA offers regulatory certainty and promotes transparency, Jennings noted challenges in building locally compliant custody solutions. Cryptocurrency exchange , founded by the Winklevoss twins has…

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Securitize Adopts Wormhole for Tokenized Assets Cross-Chain Interoperability

Securitize manages $1.5B+ in tokenized assets, leveraging Wormhole’s $55B-supported tech to ensure seamless cross-chain fund transfers. BlackRock’s BUIDL, valued at $642.16M by January 2025, shows rising demand for institutional tokenized finance solutions. Wormhole-backed interoperability attracts giants like Google Cloud and KKR, fueling multi-chain adoption in traditional finance. Securitize, recognized globally for overseeing more than $1.5…

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Semler Scientific to Expand Its Bitcoin Holdings with $75 Million Convertible Notes Sale

Semler Scientific is raising $75 million through convertible senior notes to strengthen its Bitcoin holdings and support corporate growth. The company began its Bitcoin strategy in May 2024 and has since accumulated 2,321 BTC, with unrealized profits of nearly $29 million. Apart from Semler, companies like Hoth Therapeutics and Rumble have also embraced Bitcoin, signaling…

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Circle Acquires Hashnote to Boost Tokenized RWA Ecosystem

Circle has acquired Hashnote, a leading issuer of tokenized RWAs, including the $1.3 billion USYC. Circle plans to integrate USYC into USDC, enabling convertibility between cash and yield-bearing assets. The company has also teamed up with Cumberland to boost liquidity and streamline settlements for USDC and USYC. Circle announced today the acquisition of Hashnote and…

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