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TuesdayDec 02, 2025 9:00 am

Japan Seeks to Protect Crypto Investors by Introducing New Rules for Exchanges

Japan is moving to tighten safeguards in its digital asset industry by preparing rules that would force crypto exchanges to maintain reserves for potential customer losses. According to a report from Nikkei, the Financial Services Agency intends to submit legislation in 2026 that would require companies handling digital assets to build loss-coverage reserves similar to those long required in the securities sector. The intent is to ensure that customers can be compensated if an exchange is breached or suffers an internal failure that results in missing funds. Japan’s current crypto framework requires platforms to keep most customer assets in cold…

MondayDec 01, 2025 9:00 am

Thief Posing as Delivery Driver Steals Crypto Worth $11 Million

A San Francisco homeowner lost an estimated $11 million in crypto after an attacker posing as a delivery worker forced entry during an early morning break-in. The robbery, which occurred in the Mission Dolores area, is among the largest known thefts of digital assets from a private individual in the U.S. this year. A police report states that officers were called shortly before seven on Saturday morning to a residence near the intersection of Dolores and 18th streets. Investigators have not said whether the victim suffered injuries, and they have not named any suspects. The case reflects a fast-growing trend…

TuesdayNov 25, 2025 9:00 am

Data Shows Americans More Welcoming to Digital Banks, Not Crypto Wallets

A new survey from Mercuryo points to a widening gap between how Americans interact with traditional digital wallets and how they perceive crypto wallets. Out of 3,428 adults surveyed, only 12% described crypto wallets as a natural fit within their financial routines and 13% as easy to use. By contrast, 64% and 75% said the same about mainstream digital wallets, suggesting the divide is built into how people understand the two technologies rather than caused by a simple knowledge gap. Two major companies recently attempted to bring more people into the Web3 ecosystem by making the experience feel closer to…

MondayNov 24, 2025 9:45 am

Beeline Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) Reports 37% Revenue Growth and Lower Expenses as Digital Mortgage Momentum Builds

Q3 2025 revenue rose 37% quarter-over-quarter, marking the company’s strongest period since the 2022–24 mortgage downturn. Operating expenses declined 9%, with Beeline projecting profitability by early 2026. Debt-free balance sheet achieved following the divestiture of legacy operations. Blockchain-based BeelineEquity product gains traction, completing multiple transactions with strong early user feedback. Company expands warehouse lending capacity to $25 million, supported by new banking partnerships. Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a fast-growing digital mortgage platform redefining the path to homeownership, reported third-quarter 2025 revenue growth of 37% and a 9% reduction in operating expenses, underscoring the company’s progress toward profitability and scale. The…

FridayNov 21, 2025 12:00 pm

Beeline Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) Reaches Cash-Flow Milestone as Growth Strategy Gains Traction

The company’s lending entity recorded a cash-flow-positive month in October, an important operational milestone for the fintech mortgage platform. The company priced a $7.4 million registered direct offering to support operations, redeem preferred stock, and meet warehouse banking requirements. Beeline reported it has remained debt-free since early September and does not anticipate need for additional capital raises to sustain operations. Management reaffirmed expectations for company-wide cash-flow positivity by Q1 2026. Strong adoption of Beeline’s AI-driven mortgage and SaaS platform contributed to roughly 30% quarterly revenue growth in 2025. The company is targeting two major demographics, millennials and boomers, while also…

FridayNov 21, 2025 9:00 am

MasterCard, Mercuryo, and Polygon Move to Ease Crypto Transactions

Crypto payment service provider Mercuryo recently announced the introduction of the MasterCard Crypto Credential for its self-custody wallet customers. Instead of dealing with long strings of random characters, clients can now use a confirmed username that works across several networks. The approach functions much like sending money to a contact by typing an email-style identifier. Mercuryo said the goal is to make crypto transfers feel less intimidating and reduce the chance of costly mistakes. Anyone who has relied on traditional wallet addresses knows the anxiety that comes with every transaction. One wrong character can mean funds disappear with no chance…

FridayNov 21, 2025 9:00 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Changes NASDAQ Ticker Symbol Following Recent Company Milestones

Forward Industries recently changed the company’s stock ticker from FORD to FWDI. The ticker change reflects the company’s strategic focus on being the leading Solana (SOL) treasury, by both acquiring more SOL and increasing SOL-per-share by actively participating in the SOL ecosystem. This also follows a number of company milestones including reaching total holdings of over 6.9 million SOL and forming a strong crypto advisory board. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a Solana (SOL) treasury company, recently changed the company’s NASDAQ ticker symbol from FORD to FWDI (https://ibn.fm/RdFKy). The move reflects Forward Industries’ focus on the company’s SOL treasury strategy. This…

ThursdayNov 20, 2025 10:30 am

Leading Solana Treasury Company Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Authorizes $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program and Files a Resale Prospectus Supplement

The Forward Industries (FWDI) Board recently authorized a share repurchase program to allow the company to repurchase up to $1 billion worth of common company stock. The company has also filed a Resale Prospectus Supplement, which allows certain named shareholders to resell common stock from time to time. According to the Chairman of the Board, Kyle Samani, these moves reflect the company’s commitment to building long-term shareholder value and believes in the potential of Solana technology for capital market applications. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a company building and managing a large-scale Solana (SOL) treasury, recently authorized a new share repurchase…

ThursdayNov 20, 2025 9:00 am

Crypto Fear Drops to 2022 Level as Markets Tumble

Bitcoin slid to $93,000 over the weekend, pushing market sentiment down to levels not seen since the 2022 downturn. The widely watched Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to 10, a level that signals extreme fear and matches conditions from July of that year. The sharp drop coincided with a wave of liquidations worth more than $617 million as hopes for near-term interest rate cuts faded. The move also followed a rough Friday session on Wall Street, in which major indexes fell more than 1.6%. Roughly $242 million in Bitcoin positions were wiped out, while Ether accounted for $169 million.…

TuesdayNov 18, 2025 9:00 am

Spot Cryptocurrency Trading Could Soon Start on Exchanges, CFTC Boss Says

Spot crypto products may start trading on U.S. exchanges by December, according to Caroline Pham, acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Her confirmation came in a post on X, where she responded “True” to a CoinDesk story reporting that she has been in conversations with exchanges about introducing spot crypto offerings. Pham noted that while lawmakers continue to work on broader policy, the agency is using its current powers to implement the recommendations outlined in the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets report. The working group was created in January by President Trump to chart a…