A major shift in U.S. retirement planning is on the horizon—and crypto retirement investments may soon be at the center of it.

On Thursday, both cryptocurrencies and crypto-related stocks rallied in anticipation of a new executive order from President Donald Trump. The upcoming order aims to open 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts to alternative assets, including Bitcoin and private equity.

This marks a groundbreaking moment for crypto retirement investments, which have long been considered too speculative for traditional retirement vehicles.

Bitcoin and Crypto Stocks Surge on the News

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) soared above $116,000 on Thursday, climbing more than 1% intraday. Other major cryptocurrencies followed suit: Ether (CRYPTO:ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) each gained over 4%.

Publicly traded crypto companies also rallied:

• Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) jumped as much as 3%.

• Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) gained over 1.5%.

The surge reflects investor enthusiasm over the potential for crypto retirement investments to become a mainstream option. If passed, Trump’s executive order could open trillions in retirement capital to digital assets.

What’s in the Executive Order?

President Trump is expected to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to facilitate the inclusion of alternative assets in retirement portfolios.

Traditionally, 401(k) accounts offer a limited range of investments, mostly mutual funds or index-based products. Trump’s move would signal a paradigm shift—allowing digital assets, private equity, and other alternatives to enter the mix.

The order builds on momentum from Congress’s “Crypto Week” in July, which included the passage of:

• The GENIUS Act (now signed into law), creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

• The Clarity Act, defining crypto regulation boundaries.

• The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, aimed at limiting Federal Reserve-issued digital currencies.

Together, these efforts point to growing federal support for a more open crypto retirement investment ecosystem.

Wall Street Giants Back the Plan

Large asset managers are also warming to the idea. Firms like BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) and KKR (NYSE:KKR) have expressed support for expanding retirement portfolios to include private and digital assets.

In a recent investor letter, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink emphasized that private assets like crypto and real estate can help lift long-term returns and protect investors during downturns.

“Private assets are legal, beneficial, and becoming more transparent,” Fink wrote.

Their support signals that the rise of crypto retirement investments isn’t just a retail trend—it’s being embraced at the institutional level.

Caution Still Advised

Not everyone is celebrating. Financial advisors and retirement experts have urged Americans to approach crypto retirement investments with caution.

Digital assets are still volatile, and some private investments lack the liquidity and transparency typical of traditional retirement products.

That said, many see the executive order as a step toward democratizing access to high-growth assets once reserved for the ultra-wealthy or institutional investors.

What It Means for Investors

If signed, Trump’s order could transform how Americans plan for retirement. While regulatory details are still forthcoming, it’s clear that crypto retirement investments are moving into the mainstream.

For long-term investors, this could mean:

• More options in 401(k) plans.

• Access to higher-growth assets (with higher risk).

• Increased flexibility in retirement strategies.

With crypto markets still relatively young, today’s rally suggests investors are optimistic about the future of digital assets—not just as speculative tools, but as part of long-term wealth planning.

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PANAMA CITY, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX, a leading global crypto exchange, made a notable appearance at GM Vietnam 2025 – Vietnam Blockchain Week, held from August 1–2, 2025. As a proud sponsor of the Business Networking Zone, HTX showcased its forward-looking global strategy and reaffirmed its position as a key influencer in the Web3 industry.

The Rise of Stablecoins:From Crypto Instruments to Global Financial Infrastructure

During a key panel discussion titled “Stablecoin – The Most Viable Use Case for Crypto Adoption,” Alec Goh, Head of HTX Ventures, was a featured panelist.

Alec highlighted the rapid evolution of stablecoins, noting their market capitalization has surged to over $250 billion — an impressive 60% increase this year. Driven by growing regulatory clarity in countries like the U.S. and active participation from traditional institutions, stablecoins are transcending their role as crypto-native tools to become core components of global financial infrastructure. This marks the early stages of their mainstream adoption. He further explained that in key sectors like on-chain credit, Real World Assets (RWA), and cross-border trade, stablecoins serve as the fundamental layer for value settlement and liquidity within digital financial infrastructure.

“The future isn’t a binary choice between centralized and decentralized systems, but a blend of compliance and composability,” Alec said. “Legal frameworks and on-chain technology will evolve together, enabling global scalability while preserving crypto’s core principles. Ultimately, whether a system is centralized or decentralized matters less than its ability to meet user needs. If decentralized transactions continue to deliver greater value, the market will naturally gravitate toward them.”

“Web3 Future Night” Ignites Passion and Drives Web3 Growth

A major highlight of Vietnam Blockchain Week was the exclusive “Web3 Future Night” cocktail party, presented by HTX and hosted by ChainCatcher.

The party brought together a high-profile crowd, including top local project teams, leading investors, influential KOLs, and core community members. Industry-leading partners, including SoSoValue, Bifrost, TRADOOR, TRON, SunPump, and RootData, actively participated, creating a premier networking opportunity.

Through this event, HTX strengthened its partnership with the Vietnamese crypto community and helped drive the ongoing development and prosperity of the global Web3 ecosystem.

Justin Sun Becomes Youngest Chinese Commercial Astronaut

During the Vietnam Blockchain Week, Justin Sun, Advisor to HTX, made history by successfully completing a suborbital flight aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft. The approximately 10-minute mission crossed the Kármán line, offering a zero-gravity experience before safely returning to the landing site in Texas. With this feat, he became the youngest Chinese commercial astronaut in history.

Following his historic journey, Justin said in an interview, “This was my first commitment and first step toward space, and there will be more to come in the future.” His achievement reflects not only his spirit of exploration but also HTX’s commitment, as a leading player in the global Web3 space, to continually push boundaries and explore new possibilities.

HTX made a strong impression at GM Vietnam 2025, reinforcing its position as a leader in the global Web3 space. The platform set the industry’s course with insightful analysis of stablecoin trends and sparked a new wave of collaboration through its “Web3 Future Night” event. Looking ahead, HTX remains committed to driving global Web3 ecosystem growth by integrating blockchain with emerging technologies and delivering greater value to its users and the broader crypto community.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX (formerly Huobi) has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.

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“The overwhelming majority of shareholders who have submitted their votes have voted in favor of the Company’s proposals,” said Siguang Peng, Chief Executive Officer.  “However, the Company has several thousand shareholders, with many of them holding relatively small positions. For the Company’s proposals to be approved, it is necessary for shareholders with smaller positions to submit their votes as well. Our larger shareholders cannot carry this forward alone.  We encourage everyone who owned BTCT shares on June 27th, the record date for this meeting, to exercise their right to vote.  Even if you have since sold your shares, if you were the holder of record on June 27th, you still retain the voting rights.  We are encouraging all holders to vote and help approve the Company’s proposals as unanimously recommended by the board of directors,” he added.

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BTC Digital Ltd.is a blockchain technology company, with a long-term strategy to create value across the metaverse, blockchain and cryptocurrency mining industry. The Company is committed to developing blockchain related businesses in North America, including cryptocurrency mining, mining farm construction, mining pool and data center operation, and miner accessories business.

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In the latest chapter of the digital asset revolution, corporate ether investments are emerging as a strategic play for small public companies looking to diversify and grow their balance sheets. Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is gaining favor over Bitcoin as a more dynamic and functional store of value, thanks to its staking rewards and the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem it powers.

According to a Reuters analysis of regulatory filings, publicly listed companies held at least 966,304 ether tokens as of the end of July 2025, representing nearly US$3.5 billion in value. That’s a massive leap from just under 116,000 ETH held at the end of 2024—an increase of more than 700%.

Why Ether is Replacing Bitcoin in Treasury Strategies

Ethereum offers advantages that Bitcoin lacks, particularly in utility and yield. While Bitcoin is primarily viewed as digital gold, ether powers a functional ecosystem and generates income through staking—a process that allows holders to lock their tokens to support the network and earn rewards.

Staking yields currently range between 3% and 4%, adding an active return component that appeals to companies seeking yield on idle capital.

“Ether balances growth potential with the legitimacy of a blue-chip asset,” said Sam Tabar, CEO of Bit Digital (NASDAQ:BTBT), which holds ETH on its balance sheet. “It’s institutional-grade, but still early enough in its adoption curve to benefit from future upside.”

Ether’s Appeal: Not Just a Store of Value

Ether isn’t just a speculative asset—it’s the backbone of decentralized finance. The Ethereum blockchain supports a range of financial applications including lending, trading, and stablecoins, which makes ether comparable to oil, as opposed to Bitcoin’s gold-like qualities.

“Holding ether is more like owning oil,” said Anthony Georgiades, general partner at Innovating Capital. “It’s the foundation of decentralized finance, not just a pure store of value.”

Caution in the Face of Hype

The market has reacted strongly to announcements of ether acquisitions. Shares of BitMine (OTC:BTMN), which is backed by Peter Thiel, soared 3,679%, while GameSquare Holdings (NASDAQ:GAME) jumped 123% following similar disclosures earlier this year.

But not everyone is convinced the gains are sustainable.

“The share price response has the hallmarks of the meme craze,” warned Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell.

Indeed, ether’s volatility and the complexity of staking mechanisms present challenges for most corporate treasuries. Regulatory ambiguity also continues to cloud adoption.

Regulatory Gray Zones Remain a Barrier

Despite recent signals from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suggesting a softer stance on staking, legal uncertainties persist. Key questions remain unresolved:

• Are staking rewards considered taxable income?

• Should locked ETH be recorded as a liability or asset?

• Could offering staking services make companies de facto custodians?

“Every staking reward could be landing in a compliance gray zone,” said Michael Ashley Schulman, partner and CIO at Running Point Capital Advisors.

For many CFOs, these unanswered questions are enough to limit exposure.

“Most CFOs would not swap liquid cash for ether,” said Anuj Karnik, managing director at Straitsberg, a Singapore-based treasury advisory firm. “It remains a niche tool best left to tech-forward treasuries.”

Still, Companies Double Down on Ether

Despite the risks, several firms are going all in. BitMine recently raised US$182 million through a stake sale to ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood. GameSquare CEO Justin Kenna also confirmed the company is considering selling stock to increase its ether holdings.

While it may not yet be mainstream practice, corporate ether investments are undeniably on the rise—and could become a defining trend in treasury strategy for risk-tolerant, forward-looking firms in 2025 and beyond.

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Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) has taken a bold step forward in expanding its developer ecosystem with the launch of its beta for Coinbase Embedded Wallets. This strategic move aims to simplify crypto integration into third-party applications, while strengthening self-custody capabilities for users.

The Coinbase Embedded Wallets feature is a major component of the Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP), and could signal a major turning point for crypto application development.

What Are Coinbase Embedded Wallets?

At its core, Coinbase Embedded Wallets allow developers to integrate self-custodied crypto wallets directly into their apps through an API-powered interface. This eliminates the need for external browser extensions or complex wallet setup processes.

Instead of requiring users to manage private keys and seed phrases—often seen as a hurdle for crypto adoption—the embedded wallet system enables web2-style logins using email, SMS, or OAuth. These simplified onboarding methods drastically reduce friction, allowing non-technical users to create wallets in less than 200 milliseconds with a single command:

According to Coinbase’s blog post, this single command is enough to spin up a wallet tied to an email address, allowing developers to offer crypto functionality with minimal setup.

Coinbase Embedded Wallets Leverage TEE Security

Security is a cornerstone of the Coinbase Embedded Wallets initiative. The tool leverages the same infrastructure and security features as Coinbase’s flagship trading products, notably Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs).

TEEs isolate sensitive processes and store private keys in encrypted environments, adding a high level of protection without placing security burdens on the end user. Developers gain access to Coinbase’s mission-critical infrastructure, while retaining full control over user experience.

A unified API stack also powers advanced functionality such as:

• Transfers and trades

• Token balances

• Staking and rewards

• Cross-chain interactions

This infrastructure removes the heavy lifting for developers, allowing them to plug into Coinbase’s mature backend while building intuitive user interfaces.

Free Access Until September 30, 2025

To accelerate adoption of Coinbase Embedded Wallets, the company is offering free access for Onramp customers until September 30, 2025. This promotional window lowers the barrier for startups, web3 builders, and creators to experiment with the technology and integrate it into their products.

Coinbase is betting that this early-stage incentive will drive usage and help expand its developer base significantly—especially as blockchain adoption continues to grow across finance, gaming, and social platforms.

Use Cases: From DeFi to Creator Economy

The use cases for Coinbase Embedded Wallets span a wide range of industries. In its announcement, Coinbase highlighted potential applications in:

• Remittance platforms for fast, cross-border payments

• DeFi marketplaces for swapping and staking assets

• B2B payroll systems handling tokenized compensation

• Creator economy tools for tipping, donations, or rewards

• Blockchain games with integrated wallet and token features

Early adopters like Zylu and Stablelink are already demonstrating real-world applications. Zylu, for instance, enables frictionless payments between countries, while Stablelink simplifies donation flows for nonprofits.

Coinbase’s Broader Strategy

The launch of Coinbase Embedded Wallets aligns with the company’s broader push into infrastructure-as-a-service for the crypto industry. As regulatory pressure grows on centralized exchanges, Coinbase is positioning itself not just as a trading platform, but as a foundational layer for web3 developers.

By offering tools like Embedded Wallets, Coinbase could begin competing with infrastructure providers such as Alchemy, WalletConnect, and even MetaMask. If successful, this beta could evolve into a new revenue stream while reinforcing Coinbase’s relevance in a rapidly evolving decentralized ecosystem.

Final Thoughts

The Coinbase Embedded Wallets beta represents a key inflection point for both Coinbase and the broader crypto development community. With simplified onboarding, powerful APIs, and top-tier security, the tool has the potential to radically lower barriers to blockchain adoption.

As Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) continues to pivot from consumer-facing exchange to full-service infrastructure provider, innovations like Embedded Wallets will be critical in maintaining its edge in the web3 race.

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