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In brief SharpLink Gaming plans to stake part of its $3.6 billion ETH holdings on Linea network for higher yields, moving beyond traditional custodians Anchorage and Coinbase. SEC and CFTC leaders announced they’re considering 24/7 trading markets to align with crypto’s always-on nature, marking another potential Trump administration change to financial markets. Bitcoin miners hit…
In brief The buyback plan would redirect 100% of fees from protocol-owned liquidity pools across Ethereum, BSC, and Solana. Proponents claim that linking fees to token burns enhances scarcity and boosts long-term value for holders. Analysts caution the effect may be limited by upcoming unlocks and WLFI’s high valuation. Less than a day through its…
In brief The SEC has accused Unicoin and its executives of misleading investors and inflating deals. CEO Alex Konanykhin says the charges are politically motivated “fabrications” meant to block Unicoin’s public listing. Legal experts warn the SEC’s case looks like a classic securities fraud complaint, giving Unicoin a steep battle in court. Crypto firm Unicoin…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on SubstackGM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors red but moving higher after Trump moved to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook ETH ETFs see $444M in net inflows,…
In brief The Paris-based chipmaker aims to raise up to $200 million through ADS issuance. Funds will be directed toward expanding Bitcoin holdings under long-term plan. The company already holds more than 3,000 BTC, with a 100,000 target by 2030. Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS), a Paris-based semiconductor firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange,…
In brief Ripple’s shares trade at a discount to its XRP holdings VivoPower is trying to buy them for discounted XRP exposure. The shares aren’t owned by Ripple itself, a person familiar with the matter said. Ripple owns billions of dollars worth of XRP, but company shares trading on private secondary markets don’t fully reflect…
In brief Google has increased its pro forma stake in the Bitcoin miner to 14%. The firm last week signed a deal to expand its AI data center capacity. Its stock is booming as a result. Terawulf stock (NASDAQ: WULF) surged more than 12% Monday after the Bitcoin miner said it was expanding and that…
In brief On- and off-ramp companies are attractive M&A targets, according to VanEck Ventures’ Juan Lopez. They are increasingly being viewed as valuable touch points for facilitating payments through stablecoins, he said. In the past, they were viewed primarily as a way to fund crypto exchange accounts. Companies that serve as connective tissue between digital…
Inside Wall Street’s Stablecoin BoomVanEck Ventures Managing Partner Juan C. Lopez unpacks this year’s hottest deals in crypto, where traditional finance is missing the message on stablecoins, and how his previous work at Circle Ventures informs his approach to investing in companies
In brief Ethereum’s recent surge, driven by institutional ETF inflows, has sparked increased market confidence in potential altcoin season. Top altcoins like Solana, Dogecoin, XRP and meme coins are likely to see an increased speculative activity. Analysts believe this phase could last until November Ethereum-betas could catch a headwind due to the cautiously optimistic due…
