Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Blockchain-Based Lender Figure Prices IPO at $25 Per Share, Raising Nearly $788M
The offering includes 31.5 million shares, with around 23.5 million coming from Figure and 8 million from existing shareholders.
Belarusian President Backs Crypto and Cash Adoption to Navigate Sanctions
Lukashenko called for regulatory oversight of the crypto market and criticized banks for mistreating customers.
BNB Price Rise to $884 Short-Lived as Market Sell-Off Cuts Gains
Binance set a record $2.63 trillion in futures trading volume in August. BNB can be used for trading fee discounts on the exchange.
PEPE Rallies 10% in a Week, Outpaces Bitcoin and Other Major Tokens
The CoinDesk Memecoin Index (CDMEME) rose more than 11% in the week, outperforming bitcoin’s 1.4% move.
Upbit Operator Dunamu Unveils Layer-2 Blockchain GIWA
GIWA includes the GIWA Chain, a layer-2 blockchain built on Optimistic Rollup technology, and the GIWA Wallet, a crypto wallet with support for multiple blockchains.
Upbit Parent Files ‘GIWA’ Trademarks Amid Rumors of New Blockchain Launch
A website tied to the name of the project is live, featuring a countdown suggesting an announcement could be made within the next few hours.
BitMine Now Holds $9B in Crypto Treasury, Fuels 1,000% Surge in WLD-Linked Stock
BMNR also announced a $20 million investment in Eightco Holdings (OCTO), which plans to hold worldcoin (WLD) as its primary treasury asset.
Metaplanet Brings Bitcoin Holdings to More Than 20K With Latest Purchase
The firm Monday announced a modest acquisition of 136 BTC.
Bybit Resumes Full Crypto Trading in India After Paying $1M Fine, Securing Compliance
The exchange had suspended most services in January 2025 due to operating without proper registration under anti-money laundering rules.
Spot Ether ETFs Shed $952M Over 5 Days as Recession Fears Grow
Despite the outflows, ether rose by more than 16% in the past month, driven in part by the passage of the GENIUS Act.
