Tristan Greene
Tristan is a technology journalist and editorial leader with 8 years of experience covering science, deep tech, finance, politics, and business. Before joining Coinspeaker, he wrote for Cointelegraph and TNW.
Michigan Advances Bill to Allow Up to 10% Crypto Holdings in State Funds
Michigan’s House Bill 4087 proposes establishing a cryptocurrency reserve using up to 10% of select state funds to help stabilize revenue and employment during economic recessions.
Circle to Launch Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 on Stellar: XLM Surges
Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 now supports Stellar, allowing users to move USDC across 15 networks including Ethereum and Solana without needing Circle accounts.
Bullish Granted BitLicense, Money Transmission License From NYDFS
Bullish US Operations LLC secures dual regulatory approval from New York’s financial regulator, marking a major milestone for the publicly-traded crypto platform.
Swiss Bankers Association Conducts First Legally Binding Bank Payment Via Public Blockchain
By Tristan Greene
September 16th, 2025
The Swiss Banking Alliance successfully conducted its first legally binding bank payment transaction using public blockchain technology. The pilot program tested deposit tokens and smart contracts across multiple banks.
PayPal Launches Shareable ‘PayPal links’ P2P Payment Service With Upcoming Crypto Support
By Tristan Greene
September 15th, 2025
PayPal introduces “PayPal links” for P2P payments via shareable URLs, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and PYUSD integration coming soon to enable instant cross-border transactions.
Tether Unveils USAT Stablecoin for US Market Under Former White House Crypto Czar Bo Hines
By Tristan Greene
September 12th, 2025
Tether introduces USAT, a new US-compliant stablecoin under Bo Hines’ leadership, designed to strengthen America’s position in the global digital economy.
Kraken Launches ‘Perps’ Product to Tap Into $515B Perpetual Crypto Futures Market
By Tristan Greene
September 11th, 2025
Kraken’s new Perps service enables users to trade cryptocurrency futures by predicting price movements without owning the underlying assets, supporting over 300 cryptocurrencies.
Kyrgyzstan Government Advances Bill Calling for State Cryptocurrency Reserve
By Tristan Greene
September 10th, 2025
Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament has moved forward with legislation that would create a state cryptocurrency reserve and establish comprehensive digital asset regulations. The bill expands presidential powers over virtual asset oversight while introducing regulatory sandboxes for fintech testing.
Vietnam Launches 5-Year Digital Asset Pilot Program With Strict Rules
By Tristan Greene
September 9th, 2025
Vietnam has initiated a comprehensive five-year digital asset market pilot program with stringent participation requirements, limiting foreign investment to minority stakes while requiring transactions in local currency.
BitMine Tops $9B in Crypto Holdings, Fuels 1,000% Surge For EightCo Stock
By Tristan Greene
September 8th, 2025
BitMine Immersion Technologies reports over $9 billion in cryptocurrency and cash holdings, becoming the top global ETH treasury holder. Meanwhile, Eightco Holdings skyrocketed over 1,000% after raising $250 million for its Worldcoin treasury strategy.
SEC, CFTC Chiefs Promise ‘New Day’ for Crypto with Joint Regulatory Overhaul
By Tristan Greene
September 5th, 2025
Paul Atkins and Caroline Pham announce coordinated regulatory approach to eliminate gaps hindering digital asset market growth. The agencies commit to working together on crypto-friendly reforms.
Kraken Acquired Prop Trading Platform Breakout For Undisclosed Amount
By Tristan Greene
September 4th, 2025
Kraken has completed its acquisition of Breakout, integrating the prop trading platform into Kraken Pro and providing qualified users access to substantial trading capital.
US Bancorp to offer Bitcoin Custody Services Again as Regulatory Environment Shifts
By Tristan Greene
September 3rd, 2025
US Bancorp has resumed cryptocurrency custody services after a four-year pause, initially focusing on Bitcoin storage for funds and ETFs through a partnership with NYDIG.
The Hashgraph Group Launches ‘TransAct’ Solution for Crypto-free Hedera Transactions
By Tristan Greene
September 2nd, 2025
The Hashgraph Group unveiled TransAct, a managed wallet service enabling enterprises to use Hedera blockchain without holding HBAR tokens or managing gas fees directly.
Ethereum Foundation Sunsets Holesky Testnet as Fusaka Upgrade Looms
By Tristan Greene
September 1st, 2025
The Ethereum Foundation announced Holesky testnet will shut down following critical failures during Pectra testing that led to the launch of Hoodi testnet.