James Hunt
James Hunt is Deputy Managing Editor at The Block and writer of The Daily newsletter, keeping you up to speed on the latest crypto news every weekday. Before joining The Block in 2022, James spent four years as a freelance writer in the industry, contributing to both publications and crypto project content after a decade in advertising.
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VanEck Launches First US Spot BNB ETF Amid Crypto Expansion
VanEck has introduced the first U.S. spot BNB exchange-traded fund (ETF), expanding its range of crypto investment products. This follows the debut of U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs in 2024, marking a significant advancement in the cryptocurrency investment landscape, according to The Block.
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Theta and XYO Create Blockchain Verification Layer for AI Agents
Theta and XYO have teamed up to establish a cryptographic proof infrastructure aimed at independently verifying the workloads of AI agents, reported by The Block. This collaboration seeks to enhance the trustworthiness of AI operations through decentralized verification processes.
last month·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Circle Partners with Nium to Expand USDC Settlement Capabilities
Circle has teamed up with Nium to enhance USDC settlement services, providing access to global payout systems in over 190 countries and 100 currencies, as reported by The Block.
last month·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Ongoing Exploit Targets Stake DAO with Trillions of vsdCRV Minted
The Block reports that security researchers highlight an ongoing exploit involving Stake DAO, where an attacker has minted 5.4 trillion vsdCRV tokens on the Arbitrum network and is converting them into ether. The exploit raises concerns about the security of decentralized finance protocols and their vulnerability to attacks.
last month·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Coinbase Partners with Standard Chartered to Enhance Funding Options
Coinbase has partnered with Standard Chartered to expand its multi-currency funding capabilities for its institutional clients, according to The Block. This collaboration aims to enhance the financial operations of institutional investors in the cryptocurrency market.
last month·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Foundation Raises $6.4 Million to Broaden Bitcoin Wallet Offerings
Foundation announces it has raised $6.4 million to expand its offerings, shifting focus from Bitcoin hardware wallets to AI agent authorization, according to The Block. The company also revealed the general availability of its Passport Prime device and enhanced access to its KeyOS developer platform.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Tether Acquires SoftBank's Stake in Twenty One Capital
Tether has acquired SoftBank's stake in Twenty One Capital, marking a significant shift in the governance of the investment firm as SoftBank's representatives depart from its board, according to The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Lolli Introduces Automatic Bitcoin Cashback Feature for Card Purchases
Lolli has launched a new feature that allows users to earn bitcoin automatically on purchases made with linked debit and credit cards at thousands of merchants, according to The Block. This development simplifies the cashback process, eliminating the need for extensions or codes during checkout.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Michael Saylor's Strategy Acquires 24,869 BTC for $2 Billion
Michael Saylor's strategy has purchased an additional 24,869 Bitcoin, totaling around $2 billion, which now accounts for over 4% of Bitcoin's supply cap. This brings Saylor's total holdings to approximately $65 billion, according to The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Sharplink CEO Highlights Divergence in ETH Treasury Firms' Strategies
Joseph Chalom, CEO of Sharplink, notes that institutional adoption of tokenization is influencing Ethereum's role as a foundational layer for on-chain assets. According to The Block, he believes this shift may lead treasury firms to diverge from traditional strategy models in favor of new developments.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
K33 Links Strategy's STRC to Bitcoin's Mid-Month Rallies
K33 reports that Bitcoin has experienced notable returns in March and April during the mid-month timeframe, potentially influenced by Strategy's STRC. This correlation suggests an impactful role of STRC in the observed market pattern, according to the analysis. The Block provides these insights into cryptocurrency trading trends.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Starknet Introduces strkBTC for ZK-Powered Bitcoin on Layer 2
Starknet has launched strkBTC, a shielded bitcoin wrapper designed to operate on its Layer 2 network, as reported by The Block. This new asset leverages zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to enhance privacy and functionality beyond the Bitcoin main layer.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Bhutan Sells Additional 100 BTC as 2026 Bitcoin Outflows Exceed $230 Million
The Block reports that Bhutan's government has sold around $50 million in Bitcoin monthly this year, moving another 100 BTC recently. Despite these sales, it retains approximately $252 million in Bitcoin holdings.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Bitmine Accumulates 26,659 ETH Amid Slowing Weekly Pace, Says Tom Lee
Bitmine Immersion purchased an additional 26,659 ETH, valued at approximately $62 million, bringing its total holdings to over 5.2 million ETH. Analyst Tom Lee suggests this marks the beginning of a 'crypto spring,' according to reporting by The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Michael Saylor's Strategy Buys 535 Bitcoin for $43 Million
Michael Saylor's Strategy has purchased 535 Bitcoin for $43 million, increasing its total holdings to 818,869 BTC, according to The Block. This amount represents over 3.9% of Bitcoin's capped supply of 21 million, valued at approximately $66.5 billion.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Bernstein Maintains Outperform Rating on Coinbase Amid Weak Q1 Results
Analysts from Bernstein have kept an outperform rating and a target price of $330 on Coinbase, despite the exchange reporting weak results in the first quarter. The firm suggests that Coinbase's "everything exchange" strategy is gaining traction, which could drive future growth, according to The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Kraken Co-CEO Discusses Tokenized Equities and Institutional Demand
Kraken co-CEO Prashant Sethi stated that tokenized equities will not rapidly attract institutional investment. He pointed out that current interest is primarily from fintech companies and users in emerging markets, rather than major U.S. financial institutions. The Block reports on Sethi's insights into the evolving landscape of digital assets.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
Bitcoin Experiences Longest Negative Funding Streak in a Decade
Bitcoin has reached its longest consecutive period of negative funding rates this decade, according to K33 Research. The firm's Head of Research, Vetle Lunde, notes that historically, purchasing Bitcoin during such funding regimes has led to significant future returns.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by James Hunt
