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In brief VisionSys AI (VSA) is creating a Solana treasury strategy with plans for up to $2 billion in SOL. Shares in VSA dropped as much as 57% at one time on Wednesday, before rebounding slightly. The firm aims to purchase $500 million in SOL in the next six months. Shares in publicly traded brain-machine…
Layer-1 blockchain Sei is using Japan’s licensing regime and partnerships with global institutions as the cornerstone of its expansion into Asia, according to Lee Zhu, the network’s director of growth for APAC.Speaking with Decrypt ahead of a packed week at Token2049 in Singapore, Zhu said Sei secured the necessary approvals in Japan last year, enabling…
In brief Tron Inc. stock has fallen 85% since June, part of a broader downturn for crypto-linked public companies. MSTR, BMNR, and the majority of publicly listed treasury companies are down double digits from their three-month peaks. This sell-off is a digital asset treasury trend, not a problem unique to any single firm, experts told…
In brief Defiance ETFs has debuted a new fund tracking the BITA Trillion Dollar Club Index. The ETF gives investors exposure to companies and assets with a $1 trillion market cap or higher. It tracks Bitcoin via BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. An exchange-traded fund tracking trillion dollar assets, including tech and crypto-related companies and…
In brief Phantom designed its own stablecoin—CASH—to underpin its new consumer financial platform Phantom Cash. Phantom Cash will offer unique features like peer-to-peer transactions, a Visa debit card, and rewards on unspent CASH. The wallet provider raised $150 million in January at a $3 billion valuation. Popular Solana crypto wallet Phantom unveiled CASH, a new…
In brief ChatGPT’s “instant checkout” with Shopify and Etsy draws scrutiny for turning AI into a retail gatekeeper. OpenAI’s new Sora app showcases endless AI-made videos, prompting criticism of “infinite slop” feeds. Data centers driving energy prices up 267% stoke unease over AI’s economic and environmental toll. OpenAI is facing mounting criticism after unveiling two…
In brief Bitcoin has historically performed well in October, posting green months nine out of the past 10 years. It has led traders to believe in the legend of “Uptober,” and this year is no different. However, market analysts warn that the reality is much more complex, with many macro factors ready to blow up…
In brief The SEC issued a “no action” letter to Solana-based project, DoubleZero The regulator indicated that its 2Z token does not resemble a security. The token is set to debut on Friday alongside its mainnet launch. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a “no action” letter to DoubleZero on Monday, effectively blessing the…
ASTER VS HYPERLIQUID, XPL BULL & BEAR CASE, DAT TRADE IN TROUBLEBitcoin strength continues, altcoins mixed. Various l1 etfs may be approved very soon. Sec-cftc turf war is over: pham. Sec willing to engage with token issuers: pierce. Senate committee to meet to examine crypto taxes. Wisconsin may open up licenses to crypto firms. Strategy…
In brief Bakkt’s share price was up about 17% on Tuesday. Benchmark raised its price target to $40, highlighting three areas for potential growth. The investment bank called the stock’s recent rally “a validation” of moves Bakkt CEO Akshay Naheta has made. Bakkt Holdings stock price jumped 17% on Tuesday, adding to its recent rally…
