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GameStop upsizes private offering to $2.25 billion despite stock slump amid bitcoin treasury plans
GameStop's increased private placement aims to raise significant capital, providing financial flexibility for operational needs and prospective acquisitions aligned with its strate...
Read Full Article →Anthony Pompliano in talks to lead public firm seeking $750 million to purchase Bitcoin: FT
Anthony Pompliano is reportedly involved with a publicly traded company aiming to secure substantial capital, approximately $750 million, to acquire a significant amount of Bitcoin...
Read Full Article →SEC officially scraps Gary Gensler-era DeFi exchange, custody rule proposals
The removal of these regulatory proposals may impact the development and operation of decentralized finance platforms by altering compliance requirements and influencing investor p...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin sinks below $104,000, ether slides after Israeli airstrikes on Iran
The recent military actions in the Middle East triggered a sharp decline in major cryptocurrency values, reflecting investor caution amid escalating geopolitical tensions and heigh...
Read Full Article →Leading Ethereum backers say ETH is ‘significantly mispriced’ and misunderstood by institutional inv...
Prominent advocates for Ethereum believe the current market value of ETH does not accurately reflect its potential, indicating a discrepancy in how investment professionals evaluat...
Read Full Article →Galaxy’s Novogratz suggests Bitcoin hits $1 million if adoption trend perists
If Bitcoin's usage continues to grow steadily, its market value could increase substantially, potentially reaching unprecedented levels that would significantly impact investment a...
Read Full Article →SEC, Ripple ask for ruling tied to $125 million fine in latest filing as they look to wrap up years-...
The ongoing legal dispute between Ripple and the SEC involves determining the allocation of a substantial monetary penalty, which could have important implications for both parties...
Read Full Article →SEC delays next steps for Dogecoin, Hedera and Avalanche ETF filings
The postponement by the U.S. regulatory agency affects the timeline for potential approval or rejection of digital asset investment products linked to Dogecoin, Hedera, and Avalanc...
Read Full Article →Wall Street back-office giant DTCC mulls stablecoin integration: report
The potential adoption of stablecoins by DTCC could enhance efficiency and reduce costs in global corporate treasury operations and payment processing within financial markets.
Read Full Article →Coinbase unveils an American Express-powered credit card offering up to 4% in BTC rewards
The introduction of a new credit card by Coinbase, supported by American Express, aims to provide customers with cryptocurrency incentives, potentially attracting users interested...
Read Full Article →The Daily: GameStop sinks 25% on $1.75 billion raise tied to bitcoin play, Bessent sees US stablecoi...
GameStop's recent capital raise linked to cryptocurrency initiatives highlights investor interest, while projections indicate the US stablecoin market could exceed $2 trillion in v...
Read Full Article →Crypto is an ‘important lever,’ says former Harris and Obama advisor David Plouffe
David Plouffe, a former advisor to political leaders, emphasized that cryptocurrency increasingly influences financial strategies and market dynamics, highlighting its growing role...
Read Full Article →XRP Ledger adopts USDC one week after Circle goes public
The integration of USDC into the XRP Ledger through Circle's tools enhances digital asset liquidity and provides expanded opportunities for institutional participants within the bl...
Read Full Article →Tether acquires 32% stake in Canadian gold-focused firm Elemental for $89 million
Tether's recent investment, involving nearly one-third ownership of Elemental, represents a substantial financial commitment of $89 million into a Canadian company specializing in...
Read Full Article →Plasma doubles its deposit cap, clarifies it is eyeing $50M public sale at $500M FDV
By increasing its deposit limit, Plasma aims to raise substantial capital through a token offering, allowing stablecoin holders to gain access to XPL and potentially benefit from f...
Read Full Article →Spot Ethereum ETFs pull in $240 million, beating Bitcoin ETFs’ $164 million daily inflows
Ethereum-focused exchange-traded funds attracted significantly higher daily investments than those linked to Bitcoin, driven by favorable regulatory developments in decentralized f...
Read Full Article →US stablecoin market could exceed $2 trillion projection by end of 2028, thinks Treasury Secretary B...
The U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin sector is expected to grow substantially, potentially exceeding $2 trillion by 2028, contingent upon the implementation of supportive regulatory m...
Read Full Article →Ethereum NFT traders rebound to 2022 levels as OpenSea and game devs revamp utility
Recent enhancements by OpenSea and game developers have revitalized Ethereum NFT trading volume, indicating increased market activity driven by practical applications rather than m...
Read Full Article →GameStop files for $1.75 billion offering as bitcoin treasury takes hold
GameStop's announcement of a substantial capital raise coincides with its growing cryptocurrency assets, reflecting a strategic shift in its financial approach amidst ongoing busin...
Read Full Article →Former Ethereum Foundation researcher Péter Szilágyi says he rejected $5 million to spin out Geth Et...
Péter Szilágyi declined a substantial financial offer to independently develop the Geth Ethereum client, highlighting potential internal competition and shifts within the Ethereum...
Read Full Article →Coinbase to list the Fartcoin, Subsquid and PancakeSwap tokens
The addition of Fartcoin, Subsquid, and PancakeSwap tokens to Coinbase's platform may increase market activity and provide new investment opportunities for users once liquidity req...
Read Full Article →Cornell Tech debuts Liquefaction working use case to let users borrow tokens without ownership
The Take My Ape application demonstrates a novel financial mechanism enabling temporary access to valuable digital assets, potentially increasing liquidity and use cases for NFTs w...
Read Full Article →Circle’s IPO frenzy sets new precedent for crypto firms eyeing public listings
The recent public offering of CRCL demonstrates increasing investor interest in digital asset platforms, while its high market value has prompted discussions about the sustainabili...
Read Full Article →The Daily: XRP Ledger set to launch Ethereum-compatible sidechain, Stripe doubles down on crypto acq...
The introduction of an Ethereum-compatible sidechain on the XRP Ledger and increased crypto acquisitions by major companies like Stripe highlight growing investment and strategic p...
Read Full Article →Pudgy Penguins and NASCAR partner to bring cuddly crypto birds closer to race fans
The collaboration between Pudgy Penguins and NASCAR aims to expand the brand’s market presence by leveraging popular sports audiences, potentially increasing merchandise sales and...
Read Full Article →Payment giant Stripe to buy crypto wallet firm Privy
Stripe's acquisition of Privy highlights its ongoing strategy to expand digital payment services, following its previous $1.1 billion investment in the stablecoin platform Bridge.
Read Full Article →Bitcoin holds firm as US inflation cools and Trump touts China trade deal, Fed rate cut
Bitcoin's price remained steady near $110,000 as easing inflation figures influenced market expectations ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates.
Read Full Article →Strategy’s rising holdings risk making bitcoin ‘inappropriate’ for central bank reserves, Sygnum war...
Increasing accumulation of bitcoin by certain investment strategies may undermine its suitability for central bank reserves due to potential impacts on market liquidity and overall...
Read Full Article →Solana Optimistic Network receives strategic investment from Jump Crypto, Amber Group and angel inve...
The recent capital infusion from prominent investors is expected to support SOON's development of advanced blockchain infrastructure, enhance trading functionalities, and accelerat...
Read Full Article →Ondo expands tokenized treasuries to XRP Ledger, enables OUSG minting and redemptions via Ripple’s R...
Ondo Finance has extended its onchain money market to the XRP Ledger, allowing users to mint and redeem OUSG tokens through Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, enhancing liquidity options.
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