Bitcoin insurer Meanwhile raised $82 million led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures to expand Bitcoin-denominated savings, annuities and insurance products. Bitcoin life insurance company Meanwhile has raised $82 million in a new funding round led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures. The company, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, plans to use the funds to meet “surging demand” for Bitcoin-denominated retirement and “inflation-proof” savings products, according to a Tuesday announcement. Meanwhile offers Bitcoin-based life insurance, annuities, savings products and insurance bonds for individuals and institutions, with all premiums, policy values and claims managed in Bitcoin (BTC). Read more
Bitcoin surged to $126,200 as global crypto digital products logged $5.67 billion in record inflows, reflecting renewed investor faith amid fiscal and geopolitical risks. Key takeaways: Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126,200, backed by a record $5.67 billion ETP inflows. Fiscal and geopolitical uncertainty have revived the “debasement trade” narrative. Read more
Dubai's regulator announced it had issued financial penalties against 19 companies related to digital asset activities amid approval for BitGo's MENA entity. Digital asset infrastructure company BitGo said it had secured regulatory approval to offer specific services in Dubai amid the agency’s announcement of several enforcement actions. In a Tuesday notice, BitGo said its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) arm had secured a broker-dealer license from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai, allowing the company to provide “regulated digital asset trading and intermediation services to institutional clients.” The move came just a few weeks after BitGo said its European subsidiary could offer crypto services to local investors under a license from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority. Read more
SOL traders continue to position in the altcoin in anticipation of a potential ETF approval by the SEC. How high could Solana’s price go if spot ETFs are approved? Key takeaways: Traders continue to take positions in SOL as the ETF trade extends to a new level. SOL’s bull flag pattern suggests a rally to $290 to $345 is possible. Read more
New S&P index will track 15 cryptocurrencies and 35 blockchain-linked stocks, signaling deeper integration of digital assets into global markets. S&P Global plans to launch a new benchmark index that tracks a wide range of digital assets and blockchain-related companies, signaling growing recognition of the crypto sector within traditional finance. The S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, created in partnership with tokenization company Dinari, includes 15 cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization of at least $300 million and 35 publicly traded companies in the sector with a market cap of at least $100 million, S&P announced Tuesday. Constituents have not yet been published, but no single component will exceed 5% of the index. Some of the sector’s biggest companies include Bitcoin treasury company Strategy (MSTR), crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) and Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms (RIOT). Read more
XRP’s price breakout could turn into a 45% rally as whale accumulation and ETF optimism counter rising retail fear in the market. Key takeaways: Santiment data shows rising fear among XRP traders, a pattern that previously preceded a 125% rebound. XRP’s triangle breakout targets $4.29, while whale accumulation and ETF optimism support the upside. Read more
From fake support to deepfake fraud, several crypto scams demand your attention in 2025. These are the ones you simply can’t afford to ignore. Advanced phishing attacks now target crypto wallets and exchange accounts using sophisticated tactics that exploit user trust to steal private keys or login credentials. To carry out advanced phishing attacks, criminals create fake websites that mimic legitimate platforms. They send deceptive emails posing as trusted organizations or use social engineering tactics to trick victims into sharing sensitive information. Some impersonate support staff or design cloned interfaces to capture information. Read more