AndrΓ© Beganski

Articles by AndrΓ© Beganski

The Year in Bitcoin 2025: Breaking Records as Governments, Wall Street Take Interest

Crypto December 23, 2025

In brief Financial institutions continued adopting Bitcoin in 2025.Bitcoin-buying firms emerged in all shapes and sizes.Controversy brewed over a change to Bitcoins codebas… [+7609 chars]

Marshall Islands Test Crypto for Universal Basic Income as Cash and Banks Fall Short

Crypto December 21, 2025

In brief The Marshall Islands used Stellar for universal basic income disbursements last month.It sent citizens USDM1 as a savings and payments vehicle.The island nation is… [+4585 chars]

Brooklyn Man Charged in Phishing Scheme That Swiped $16 Million From Coinbase Users

Crypto December 20, 2025

In brief A 23-year-old Brooklynite was charged with a $16 million phishing scheme.Prosecutors allege that he stole the funds from approximately 100 Coinbase users.Last year… [+2671 chars]

FTX, Alameda Execs Will Be Barred From Wall Street Roles for Up to 10 Years

Crypto December 20, 2025

In brief The SEC proposed settlement agreements for Alameda and FTX executives.The executives would be restricted from serving in corporate leadership positions for years to come.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise Following Soft US Inflation Data

Crypto December 19, 2025

In brief Consumer prices rose less than expected last month.Bitcoin and Ethereum initially popped, then dropped, but remain slightly up on the day.Tax-related selling may b… [+2555 chars]

SoFi Unveils Ethereum Stablecoin for Trading and Payments

Crypto December 19, 2025

In brief SoFi introduced a stablecoin with bank-grade oversight.The token will debut on Ethereum first.The banks members can trade 30 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, E… [+2690 chars]

Coinbase Unveils Prediction Markets, Stock Trading and Solana DeFi Integration

Crypto December 18, 2025

In brief Coinbase will allow customers to trade stocks that arent tokenized.The firm will also offer access to Kalshi-powered prediction markets.The exchanges app now suppo… [+4047 chars]

Decrypt's 2025 Story of the Year: Crypto Treasury Firms Flood Wall Street

Crypto December 18, 2025

In brief A series of publicly traded firms raised cash to buy cryptocurrencies in 2025.The trend, once limited to Bitcoin, went far beyond Ethereum and Solana.Strategy and … [+10121 chars]

DTCC Handles $3.7 Quadrillion in Transactions a Yearβ€”Now It's Tokenizing Treasuries on Canton

Crypto December 18, 2025

In brief DTCC plans to tokenize U.S. Treasuries on Canton.It marks the first step in a yearslong roadmap for DTCC.DTCC is expected to provide a list of other approved netwo… [+2776 chars]

Compass Point Cuts Coinbase Price Target Ahead of Expected Stocks, Prediction Market Reveal

Crypto December 16, 2025

In brief Compass Point analyst reiterated a Sell rating for Coinbase shares while cutting COIN's price target.They foresee tokenized equities as a $230 million opportunity for the e… [+3055 chars]