SAGINT is bringing in political weight as it pushes into global markets. The company has appointed Ambassador (Ret.) Troy Fitrell as CEO of its international division, a move that signals it is thinking beyond technology and into policy, diplomacy and access. Fitrell is not a typical crypto or tech hire. He spent three decades in
U.S. spot crypto exchange-traded funds returned from the Juneteenth market break with another negative session on June 22, as both Bitcoin and Ether products recorded net outflows. Spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $68.3 million, while spot Ether ETFs saw $66.1 million in withdrawals, bringing combined outflows across the two largest crypto ETF categories to about $134.4
What Is Grayscale Proposing? Grayscale has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tied to the Hyperliquid ecosystem, adding to a growing pipeline of products linked to on-chain derivatives infrastructure. The proposed fund, named the Grayscale Hyperliquid ETF, would track the price of the HYPE token and trade
Who Is Buying and How Large Is the Position? An early Ethereum wallet known as thomasg.eth has resumed accumulation, building a position worth roughly $19.5 million over the past week, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The purchases span spot Ether, wrapped ETH (WETH), and ETH deployed into Aave, with the latest transaction adding around
What Did the CFTC Clarify in Its New FAQ? Staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission published a set of frequently asked questions outlining how futures commission merchants and clearinghouses should handle crypto assets used as collateral in derivatives markets. The guidance builds on two staff letters issued in December 2025 that enabled a pilot
How Did the Scam Unfold? A 66-year-old retiree in Hong Kong lost 6.6 million Hong Kong dollars, or roughly $840,000, after falling victim to three consecutive crypto investment scams, according to the city’s CyberDefender unit. The case highlights how fraud schemes can build on each other, repeatedly targeting the same individual over time. The first
What Did Lily Liu Actually Say? Solana Foundation President Lily Liu sparked debate across the crypto industry after stating that blockchain gaming is unlikely to return, challenging one of the sector’s most heavily funded narratives. Her comments came in response to renewed discussion around Meta’s metaverse strategy, following reports that the company may be stepping
Who Is Advising FalconX on a Potential IPO? Cantor is among the investment banks pitching crypto prime broker FalconX for a potential initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. No formal appointments have been made, and discussions with advisers remain at an early stage. FalconX has held preliminary talks with banks but
Today, keeping your funds in stablecoins is about practical financial freedom. Crypto cards have effectively turned USDT and USDC into “digital cash” that’s ready whenever you are. They allow you to handle your morning coffee, online subscriptions, or daily shopping just as easily as a traditional bank card, removing the headache of manual exchanges. By
Why Is The Digital Euro Moving Forward Now? The European Central Bank secured important parliamentary backing on Tuesday for draft rules supporting the launch of a digital euro, bringing the project closer to political approval after years of debate between policymakers and banks. The proposal would create an electronic form of central bank money that