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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.
Read Full Article →Nasdaq-listed fitness company plans to raise $500 million for FET crypto treasury
The fitness company aims to enhance its digital asset portfolio by securing $500 million, beginning with a $55 million injection from investors to purchase FET tokens for its crypt...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin traders stay cautious amid ‘disbelief’ near all-time highs while leveraged Ethereum bets sur...
Investors in digital currencies are exercising restraint as Ethereum-related leveraged positions increase, reflecting market uncertainty before key inflation reports that could inf...
Read Full Article →Ethereum Foundation outlines key security challenges facing the network in new report
The Ethereum Foundation's recent report highlights six critical areas, such as user experience and smart contracts, emphasizing their importance in safeguarding the network's subst...
Read Full Article →Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal steps up as Polygon Foundation CEO, unveils strategic shift in pr...
Sandeep Nailwal’s new leadership role signals a strategic reallocation of resources toward enhancing Polygon's Agglayer and PoS networks, potentially impacting the foundation's fin...
Read Full Article →Circle’s IPO underscores need for a diversified crypto portfolio, says Bitwise CIO
Circle’s recent public offering emphasizes the importance of balancing investments between various digital currencies and related financial instruments, according to Bitwise’s chie...
Read Full Article →FTX estate adds Payoneer as third distributor alongside Kraken and BitGo
The inclusion of Payoneer as an additional distributor expands the channels through which FTX’s estate can efficiently allocate more than $5 billion to its former clients following...
Read Full Article →XRP Ledger devs plan sidechain launch in Q2 for Ethereum compatibility
The introduction of an EVM sidechain by XRP Ledger in the upcoming quarter could potentially enhance its network interoperability, impacting transaction efficiency and attracting n...
Read Full Article →Ethereum derivatives top bitcoin with $110B daily volume as US ETFs, DeFi fuel momentum
The surge in daily trading volume for Ethereum derivatives reflects growing investor interest driven by increased spot ETF investments, expanding decentralized finance activities,...
Read Full Article →Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish files for US IPO: FT
The crypto trading platform associated with Peter Thiel has submitted paperwork to offer shares publicly in the United States, marking a significant step toward accessing new capit...
Read Full Article →Connecticut enacts law banning state crypto reserves, investments
The recent legislation prevents government entities in Connecticut from allocating public funds to digital currencies, potentially impacting future budgetary strategies and investm...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin miner IREN unveils proposed $450 million convertible notes offering
IREN’s plan to raise $450 million through convertible notes aims to enhance its financial flexibility, partly by engaging in capped call and prepaid forward transactions to manage...
Read Full Article →Quintenz says CFTC will need more funding if tasked with broader crypto oversight
If the CFTC's responsibilities expand to include increased cryptocurrency regulation, the agency will likely require additional financial resources to effectively manage the broade...
Read Full Article →Solana ETFs could see approval in four months as SEC requests updated filings: report
The potential approval of Solana ETFs within a few months could attract new investment opportunities and influence market dynamics in the cryptocurrency and exchange-traded fund se...
Read Full Article →Leading DEX aggregated 1inch unveils new ‘Pathfinder’ algorithm for improved swap rates
The updated algorithm developed by 1inch Labs aims to enhance transaction efficiency by optimizing price routes, potentially lowering costs and improving execution speed for decent...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Uphold explores IPO after Circle success, Guggenheim taps XRP Ledger in RWA push, and mor...
Uphold’s consideration of an initial public offering highlights growing investor interest, while Guggenheim’s utilization of the XRP Ledger demonstrates increased adoption of block...
Read Full Article →House Agriculture Committee votes to advance crypto market structure bill
The committee's approval marks a key step toward establishing regulatory frameworks that could impact cryptocurrency trading, investment practices, and overall market stability in...
Read Full Article →Trump-backed American Bitcoin mining firm acquires first $23 million worth of BTC
The recent acquisition of 215 Bitcoin by the Trump-supported mining company marks a notable investment, reflecting significant financial commitment within the cryptocurrency sector...
Read Full Article →Guggenheim taps Ripple’s XRP Ledger to offer tokenized commercial paper in RWA push: report
Guggenheim’s adoption of Ripple’s XRP Ledger enables the issuance of digitized commercial paper, highlighting increased institutional interest in blockchain-based real-world asset...
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