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In brief Block purchased 108 BTC during Q2 with a cost basis of $11 million. Its total bitcoin investment is now valued at $1.15 billion, with $2.14 billion coming from Bitcoin sales through Cash App. The company recognized $212.2 million gain on bitcoin remeasurement during the quarter. Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc. continued its bitcoin accumulation…
In brief Ethereum jumps 7.75% from Sunday’s low, highlighting its resilience amid macro headwinds. A spike in spot ETF inflows and fresh wallets buying the top second crypto highlights sophisticated investor demand. Experts attribute mindset and opportunities as key reasons why retail investors are sidelined. Ethereum’s strong performance in the second quarter is a testament…
In brief Nasdaq and Russell 2000 led gains Monday, while Bitcoin posted a smaller advance. Revised jobs data fueled a surge in rate cut expectations ahead of the Fed’s September meeting. Traders point to unresolved macro risks and rising put activity in Bitcoin as signs of caution. U.S. stocks rebounded Monday, lifting risk assets broadly,…
VOLATILE WEEKEND, XRP LEADS REBOUND, TRUMP FIRES BLS CHIEFXRP, DOGE lead crypto rebound after drop. BTC ETFs suffer 2nd largest single day outflow. Crypto ETFs bought ATH $12.8b in July. China cracks down on mainland crypto again. SEC to hold crypto roundtables across US. Buy the dips in BTC, ETH: Eric Trump. Metaplanet plans $3.7b…
In brief MicroStrategy aims for largest corporate treasury ever, Bitcoin or otherwise, by targeting 3-7% of total Bitcoin supply, with plans to raise $4.2 billion more through preferred stock offerings. Metaplanet launches massive $3.7 billion Bitcoin buying spree to reach 210,000 BTC by 2027. Coinbase’s Q2 earnings miss shows shifting crypto dynamics as revenue fell…
In brief Sen. Warren acknowledged the need for crypto legislation but critiqued the industry’s influence on US politics. The senator claimed the GENIUS Act was an instance of the industry writing “its own legislation.” She compared it to another bill—the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000—which may have indirectly influenced the 2008 financial crisis. Sen.…
In brief OSL Group is raising HK$2.36 billion (US$300 million) through new share issuance. About $90 million is earmarked for stablecoin and payment infrastructure. Observers say the move positions OSL to capitalize on early demand for compliant stablecoin rails in Asia. OSL Group, Hong Kong’s first licensed digital asset exchange, said Friday it will raise…
In brief Coinbase has launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. traders, offering up to 10x leverage. The move follows last week’s signing of the GENIUS Act, a landmark crypto law by President Trump. The launch fills a long-standing gap in U.S. crypto markets, Decrypt was told. Coinbase launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. customers Monday,…
In brief The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies hit $4 trillion Friday morning. Bitcoin’s market cap swelled to $2.4 trillion, and Ethereum $440 billion, as institutional inflows accelerated. Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $522.6 million Thursday alone, the second straight week topping $2 billion, with BlackRock’s IBIT capturing $497.3 million of the flows. For the…
CRYPTO EDGES HIGHER, TRUMP FAMILY REDUCES WLFI STAKE, PUMPFUN TOKEN DELAYED!CRYPTO EDGES HIGHER, TRUMP FAMILY REDUCES WLFI STAKE, PUMPFUN TOKEN DELAYED! FOMO HOUR LIVE ON DEGENZ. Degenz Live is the only content you need for crypto, macro, trading, gambling and risk-taking. Powered by MYRIAD MARKETS, REKT BRANDS and YEET CASINO. Crypto edges higher on volatile…
