Bullish Shares Pop on $4.2 Billion Deal
NYSE-listed crypto exchange operator Bullish will merge blockchain infrastructure with a transfer agent serving traditional equity markets after announcing a $4.2 billion deal....
Ripple CEO on Clarity over Chaos
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has stated that clarity is better than chaos, as the Senate reaches a key moment in its deliberations. Reuters reports this aligns with Ripple's vision for regulatory certainty, while BBC say...
US Government to Vet Pre-Release AI Models
Google, Microsoft, and Elon Musk’s xAI have agreed to run their AI models by the U.S. government as Trump weighs an AI executive order....
Wall Street Warns Human-Built Markets
Wall Street is warning that human-built markets cannot keep up with machine-speed trading. This comes as a concern for the industry, with some believing it will lead to further consolidation and the rise of decentralized...
Human-Built Markets Can’t Keep Up
Wall Street warns that human-built markets cannot keep up with machine-speed trading. This sentiment is echoed by Arthur Hayes, who believes crypto's value lies in its ability to operate outside the regulatory apparatus....
Sequans Sells Half Its Bitcoin Holdings
Sequans has sold half of its bitcoin holdings due to revenue falls and mounting losses. The company cited difficulties in navigating the bear market as a key factor in their decision....
Bitcoin ETFs Draw Investment Surge After Brief Lull Threatens Winning Streak
Bitcoin funds are flying high again after a short-lived stretch of outflows nearly wrecked their recent run of green weeks. The surge in investment is attributed to the growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin....
AIP’s New Fellow Brings Crypto Experience
The American Institute for Public Service (AIP) has appointed a new fellow with hands-on crypto experience. The fellow will bring their expertise to the Hill, aiming to inform policy decisions related to cryptocurrency....
Jito Labs Launches Self-Custody Trading Tool
Jito Labs has launched a self-custody trading tool on the Solana network, allowing users to manage their cryptocurrencies with greater control. The tool aims to enhance user experience and provide more flexibility for tr...
Coinbase Taps Centrifuge
Coinbase has tapped Centrifuge as its preferred tokenization backbone, taking an equity stake in the company. The partnership aims to enhance Coinbase's offerings and provide users with more options for managing their di...
Kaiko flags possible front-running before Robinhood token listings
Kaiko has identified a potential case of front-running in relation to Robinhood's upcoming token listings. This could be due to increased open interest and liquidity on the platform....
Kraken Partners With MoneyGram
Kraken has partnered with MoneyGram to enable crypto cash-outs at over 500,000 locations worldwide. The partnership aims to increase accessibility for users looking to convert their cryptocurrencies into fiat currency....
K Wave Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Plan
K Wave has abandoned its plan for a bitcoin treasury, instead shifting focus to an AI infrastructure play with a $485 million war chest. The company's new direction comes as it seeks to expand its reach in the market....
Space and Time rolls out virtual vaults for institutional onchain lending
Space and Time has introduced virtual vaults for institutional on-chain lending. This move aims to provide data security and blockchain scalability for financial projects....
Binance changes weekend pricing for commodity TradFi futures
Binance will alter its pricing for commodity TradFi futures over weekends, potentially affecting trading strategies. The new policy is intended to promote fair market operations during off-peak hours....
Crypto.com Marketing Head Leaves
Crypto.com's head of marketing has left the company after nearly six years. The departure comes as Crypto.com continues to navigate a challenging market environment....
Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce Amid Market Slump
Coinbase has cut 14% of its workforce, citing a market slump and the shift towards AI. The company's CEO, Brian Armstrong, stated that Coinbase will flatten management layers to improve efficiency....
Bitcoin Price Breaks $81K, Traders Divided on 'Supercycle' or Bear-Market Rally
The Bitcoin price has broken through the $81K barrier, sparking debate among traders about whether this is a 'supercycle' or a bear-market rally. Some analysts believe that the current uptrend could be the start of a new...
Consensus Miami Day 1: Sights and sounds
CoinDesk reported on the first day of Consensus Miami, highlighting various events and discussions at the conference....
Crypto Products Post Fifth Straight Week of Inflows Despite Mid-Week Selloff
Despite a mid-week selloff, crypto products have posted their fifth straight week of inflows. This is according to data from CoinShares, which reports that $1.2 billion has been invested in the sector over the past five ...