MARA Holdings higher by 10% after selling $1.1 billion in bitcoin to fund debt buyback
The strategic move cuts debt, reduces dilution risk, and strengthens the balance sheet for expansion into AI and energy infrastructure, said the company.
The strategic move cuts debt, reduces dilution risk, and strengthens the balance sheet for expansion into AI and energy infrastructure, said the company.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 3.2% as all constituents trade lower
Aave (AAVE) declined 5.6% and Cardano (ADA) dropped 4.8%, leading the index lower from Wednesday.
Aave (AAVE) declined 5.6% and Cardano (ADA) dropped 4.8%, leading the index lower from Wednesday.
Stablecoin rewards restrictions can slow but not stop Circle's USDC, says Citigroup
USDC adoption hinges on volume, not circulation, the bank said
USDC adoption hinges on volume, not circulation, the bank said
The privacy paradox: regulating zero-knowledge finance in the EU and beyond
How regulators are balancing the "untraceable" promise of ZK-proofs with strict new anti-money laundering mandates – and what it means for the future of anonymous wealth.
How regulators are balancing the "untraceable" promise of ZK-proofs with strict new anti-money laundering mandates – and what it means for the future of anonymous wealth.
Crypto for Advisors: The evolution of stablecoins
From niche trading instrument to global financial infrastructure: How stablecoins are extending the US dollar’s reach and what advisors need to know.
From niche trading instrument to global financial infrastructure: How stablecoins are extending the US dollar’s reach and what advisors need to know.
The NYSE wants to bring blockchain to Wall Street without breaking the existing system
The exchange's chief of product development, Jon Herrick, said blockchain technology will be layered into current systems rather than replace them.
The exchange's chief of product development, Jon Herrick, said blockchain technology will be layered into current systems rather than replace them.
Bitcoin holds ground as gold, silver slide on ETF outflows and liquidity strains: JPMorgan
The bank said institutional unwinding and weakening liquidity have hit precious metals, while bitcoin shows steadier flows and improving momentum amid geopolitical stress.
The bank said institutional unwinding and weakening liquidity have hit precious metals, while bitcoin shows steadier flows and improving momentum amid geopolitical stress.
Bitcoin slips below $69,000 as oil rebounds on fading Middle East peace hopes
Crypto prices and risk assets remain at the mercy of macro headlines for now, one analyst said.
Crypto prices and risk assets remain at the mercy of macro headlines for now, one analyst said.
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Why big banks are snubbing open ledgers to build their own private blockchains
DRW founder Don Wilson says public blockchains conflict with how institutions trade and manage risk, limiting adoption.
DRW founder Don Wilson says public blockchains conflict with how institutions trade and manage risk, limiting adoption.
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Strategy’s 11.5% dividend equity bounces back faster than historical average to unlock more bitcoin buying
Preferred shares recovered in nine days after their ex-dividend drop, enabling further bitcoin accumulation.
Preferred shares recovered in nine days after their ex-dividend drop, enabling further bitcoin accumulation.
OKX won’t rush IPO as exec warns poor listings hurt crypto industry
OKX says it will delay going public until it can deliver consistent shareholder returns, even after a $25 billion valuation tied to its NYSE parent company deal.
OKX says it will delay going public until it can deliver consistent shareholder returns, even after a $25 billion valuation tied to its NYSE parent company deal.
Altcoin partnership UNOCS launches Bridge service for instant merchant payments
UNOCS has announced a new payment system to enable instant payments between consumers and merchants.
UNOCS has announced a new payment system to enable instant payments between consumers and merchants.
GameStop turned its $368 million bitcoin stash into an options income play
The video retailer sparked speculations of selling bitcoin after it transferred nearly all its coins to Coinbase Prime in January.
The video retailer sparked speculations of selling bitcoin after it transferred nearly all its coins to Coinbase Prime in January.
Crypto edges off of worst levels after Trump extends Iran strike pause
It was an ugly day all around in markets as the Iran war has sent oil prices and bond yields surging higher.
It was an ugly day all around in markets as the Iran war has sent oil prices and bond yields surging higher.
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Top Democrat on House committee questions Kraken's Federal Reserve account
Maxine Waters, who would likely take the House Financial Services Committee gavel again if Democrats win the House, sent a letter to the Kansas City Fed.
Maxine Waters, who would likely take the House Financial Services Committee gavel again if Democrats win the House, sent a letter to the Kansas City Fed.
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White House crypto czar David Sacks transfers to presidential advisory committee role
White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks said Thursday he was joining the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and leaving the czar role.
White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks said Thursday he was joining the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and leaving the czar role.
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Tether hires KPMG for USDT audit, brings in PwC as it gears up for U.S. expansion
FT identifies KPMG as auditor as stablecoin giant eyes fundraising and expansion under new U.S. rules
FT identifies KPMG as auditor as stablecoin giant eyes fundraising and expansion under new U.S. rules
Bitcoin slides below $68,500 as Trump extends Iran deadline but war risks persist
Every major is red on the day as the war enters its fifth week with no resolution, though ETF inflows of $2.5 billion over the past month and net exchange outflows suggest institutional accumulation beneath the surface.
Every major is red on the day as the war enters its fifth week with no resolution, though ETF inflows of $2.5 billion over the past month and net exchange outflows suggest institutional accumulation beneath the surface.
XRP slides toward $1.35 as liquidation wave signals weak support
Sharp late-session selling and rising leverage suggest a bigger move is coming, with downside risk building.
Sharp late-session selling and rising leverage suggest a bigger move is coming, with downside risk building.
Bitcoin macro risks spike as Ukraine throws a spanner in Trump's plan to stabilize oil markets
Ukraine’s disruption of Russian oil flows has added fresh uncertainty to already strained energy markets, complicating inflation outlooks and keeping pressure on risk assets including bitcoin.
Ukraine’s disruption of Russian oil flows has added fresh uncertainty to already strained energy markets, complicating inflation outlooks and keeping pressure on risk assets including bitcoin.
Investors yank $171 million from bitcoin ETFs in largest single-day outflow in three weeks
ETFs show institutional demand for bitcoin is cooling after a strong start to the month.
ETFs show institutional demand for bitcoin is cooling after a strong start to the month.
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