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Deals•Feb 21, 2026
SBI Holdings Launches ¥10B On‑chain Bond with XRP Rewards for Retail Investors
SBI Holdings announced the issuance of a ¥10 billion (≈$64.5 million) three‑year on‑chain bond, the SBI START Bonds, offering a fixed interest rate of 1.85‑2.45% and XRP rewards for eligible retail investors. The bonds will be settled on Boostry’s ibet for Fin platform and are slated to begin secondary trading on March 25 via the Osaka Digital Exchange.
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Deals•Feb 21, 2026
MARA Holdings Acquires 64% of EDF's Exaion for $168M, with NJJ Capital Taking 10% Stake
U.S. bitcoin miner MARA Holdings announced the acquisition of a 64% stake in Exaion, the high‑performance computing subsidiary of France’s state‑owned EDF, for $168 million. The French government required a French investor, leading NJJ Capital to take a 10% stake in...
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Dragonfly Raises $650M for New Crypto Fund Amid Bear Market
Crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly announced it has raised $650 million for its latest fund, despite a challenging bear market for digital assets. The capital will be used to back early‑stage crypto and Web3 startups, underscoring continued investor appetite for...
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Jump Trading to Take Equity Stakes in Prediction‑market Platforms Kalshi and Polymarket
Jump Trading announced it will acquire small equity positions in Kalshi and Polymarket, providing liquidity in exchange for the stakes. The Kalshi stake will be a fixed amount, while the Polymarket stake will increase over time based on Jump’s trading...
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Tether Investments Makes Strategic Corporate Investment in LayerZero Labs
Tether Investments, the investment arm of stablecoin issuer Tether, announced a strategic corporate investment in LayerZero Labs, the developer of the LayerZero interoperability protocol. The deal, disclosed on Feb 10 2026, aims to support LayerZero’s Omnichain infrastructure and the cross‑chain USDt0 stablecoin,...
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Deals•Feb 5, 2026
ETHZilla Acquires $4.7M Home Loan Portfolio for Tokenization
Ethereum‑focused treasury firm ETHZilla announced it is acquiring a $4.7 million portfolio of manufactured and modular home loans to tokenize on an Ethereum layer‑2 network. The loans will be turned into cash‑flow‑generating digital tokens and offered via Liquidity.io, expanding ETHZilla’s tokenization...
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Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Tether Acquires $150M Minority Stake in Gold.com to Expand Tokenized Gold Distribution
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, announced a $150 million investment for a 12% minority stake in Gold.com, a platform for physical and tokenized gold. The deal will integrate Tether’s gold‑backed token XAUT into Gold.com and enable purchases of physical...
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Deals•Feb 4, 2026
TRM Labs Raises $70M Series C, Hits $1B Valuation
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs announced a $70 million Series C funding round, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The round was led by Blockchain Capital with participation from Goldman Sachs, Citi Ventures, Bessemer, Thoma Bravo and Brevan Howard. The...
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Deals•Feb 4, 2026
Opinion Raises $20M in Pre-Series A Round
Blockchain‑based prediction‑market platform Opinion announced a $20 million pre‑Series A funding round, backed by Hack VC, Jump Crypto, Primitive Ventures, Decasonic and others. The capital will support Opinion’s global expansion ahead of the 2026 World Cup and upcoming elections.
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Deals•Feb 3, 2026
TeraWulf Jumps 11% After Buying Power‑rich Kentucky and Maryland Sites
TeraWulf announced the acquisition of two power‑rich industrial sites in Hawesville, Kentucky and Morgantown, Maryland, adding 1.5 GW of capacity and more than doubling its footprint to 2.8 GW. The sites will support AI compute workloads and help maintain grid reliability. The...
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Deals•Feb 2, 2026
Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Tokens.com, Launch Real Estate Tokenization Platform
Bed Bath & Beyond announced it will acquire Tokens.com to create a tokenization platform for real estate, leveraging tZERO’s regulated trading tools and Figure’s blockchain services. The platform, slated to debut by July 2026, will enable users to convert home...
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Deals•Feb 2, 2026
Jupiter Secures $35M Strategic Investment From ParaFi Capital
Solana‑based DEX Jupiter announced a $35 million strategic investment from ParaFi Capital to accelerate its on‑chain financial infrastructure and expand its prediction‑market offerings, including integrating Polymarket onto the platform. The investment will be settled in Jupiter’s JupUSD token with an extended...
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Deals•Jan 29, 2026
Securitize to Go Public via Merger with Cantor Equity Partners II
Tokenization firm Securitize filed a registration statement to merge with Cantor Equity Partners II, a Cantor Fitzgerald‑backed blank‑check company, aiming to list on Nasdaq under the ticker SECZ. The deal, pending shareholder and regulatory approval, marks Securitize’s move to become...
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Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Galaxy Digital Leads $7M Investment in Tenbin to Build Improved Tokenized Gold and FX Markets
Tenbin Labs secured $7 million in a seed round led by Galaxy Ventures, the venture‑capital arm of Galaxy Digital, with participation from Wintermute Ventures, GSR, Variant, Archetype and FalconX. The funding will be used to develop institutional‑grade tokenized gold and foreign‑exchange...
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Deals•Jan 22, 2026
Sharon AI Secures up to $500 Million On-Chain Loan From USD.AI
Australian AI infrastructure provider Sharon AI announced it has secured a non‑recourse credit facility of up to $500 million from blockchain‑based lender USD.AI, using tokenized GPU hardware as collateral. The loan will fund the rollout of compute systems across the...
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Deals•Jan 21, 2026
Farcaster Founders Step Back as Neynar Acquires Struggling Crypto Social App
Neynar has acquired Farcaster, the decentralized crypto social protocol, taking over its smart contracts, code repositories, mobile app and AI token launchpad. The deal follows Farcaster’s struggle to sustain growth despite a $150 million funding round. Co‑founders Dan Romero and Varun...
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Deals•Jan 20, 2026
Solayer Launches $35M Ecosystem Fund for Real‑time DeFi, AI and Tokenization Apps
Solayer announced a $35 million ecosystem fund to support early‑ and growth‑stage projects building on its infiniSVM blockchain. Funded by Solayer Labs and the Solayer Foundation, the capital will target DeFi, payments, AI‑driven systems and tokenized real‑world assets, leveraging the network’s...
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Deals•Jan 14, 2026
CleanSpark Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire 447 Acres in Texas for AI‑focused Data Center
CleanSpark announced a definitive agreement to purchase up to 447 acres in Brazoria County, Texas, along with a long‑term transmission extension, to build a large‑scale AI and high‑performance computing data center. The project will initially support 300 MW of demand, with...
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Deals•Jan 8, 2026
BlackOpal Secures $200M Investment From Mars Capital Advisors for GemStone Tokenization Platform
On Jan 8, 2026, BlackOpal announced its GemStone platform will tokenize Brazilian credit‑card receivables, offering investors a 13% yield. The launch is backed by a $200 million three‑year investment from Mars Capital Advisors, with Draupnir Capital acting as lead adviser. The platform aims...
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Deals•Jan 7, 2026
Barclays Makes Strategic Investment in Stablecoin Settlement Startup Ubyx
Barclays announced a strategic investment in Ubyx, a US startup building clearing systems for tokenized money such as regulated stablecoins. The terms of the investment were not disclosed. The move underscores growing interest from traditional banks in blockchain‑based payment infrastructure.
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Deals•Jan 6, 2026
Maelstrom Makes Strategic Investment in Stablecoin Startup River
Stablecoin startup River announced it secured a strategic investment from Arthur Hayes' Maelstrom fund, though the amount was not disclosed. The investment comes as Maelstrom adopts an aggressive crypto‑focused stance heading into 2026. The deal highlights continued interest in privacy‑coin...
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Deals•Dec 23, 2025
Upexi Files for up to $1 Billion Shelf Registration to Fund Growth
Upexi, a Nasdaq‑listed crypto‑treasury firm focused on Solana, filed a shelf registration to raise up to $1 billion through equity and debt offerings. Proceeds may be used for working capital, R&D, acquisitions and debt repayment, giving the company flexibility to expand...
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Deals•Dec 22, 2025
Coinbase to Acquire The Clearing Company to Boost Prediction Markets
Coinbase announced it has agreed to acquire San Francisco‑based startup The Clearing Company, bringing in a team experienced in event‑based trading systems. The acquisition, valued at an undisclosed amount, aims to strengthen Coinbase’s newly launched prediction‑market platform as it expands...
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Deals•Dec 20, 2025
Hilbert Group Acquires Enigma Nordic for $32 Million to Boost Crypto Trading Edge
Hilbert Group, a Swedish investment firm focused on algorithmic crypto trading, announced the acquisition of high‑frequency trading platform Enigma Nordic for $32 million, including cash and performance‑based earn‑outs. The deal gives Hilbert access to Enigma’s proprietary market‑neutral strategies and is expected...
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Deals•Dec 18, 2025
Trump Media to Merge with Fusion Pioneer TAE Technologies in $6B All‑Stock Deal
Trump Media & Technology Group announced an all‑stock merger agreement with nuclear‑fusion firm TAE Technologies, valuing the combined entity at over $6 billion. The deal will pivot Trump Media from a pure social‑media platform into a clean‑energy and financial‑assets company, building...
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Deals•Dec 18, 2025
DAWN Secures $13M Series B to Expand Decentralized Broadband Network
DAWN, a Solana‑based decentralized broadband protocol, announced a $13 million Series B round led by Polychain Capital. The funding will fuel U.S. network expansion and international deployments, advancing its user‑owned internet infrastructure model.
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Deals•Dec 18, 2025
VivoPower to Acquire $300M of Ripple Labs Shares via Joint Venture
VivoPower announced a joint‑venture arrangement to purchase up to $300 million of Ripple Labs equity, giving investors indirect exposure to roughly $1 billion of XRP. The deal, facilitated by South Korea‑based asset manager Lean Ventures, involves VivoPower’s digital‑asset unit acquiring preferred shares...
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Deals•Dec 17, 2025
HashKey Targets $215M Hong Kong IPO
HashKey announced plans to raise $215 million through an initial public offering in Hong Kong, signaling strong investor interest in the crypto sector. The filing was highlighted in the Crypto Long & Short newsletter on Dec 17 2025 as a key upcoming deal.
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Deals•Dec 17, 2025
EquiLend Makes Strategic Minority Investment in Digital Prime Technologies to Bridge $40T Tradfi Pool with Tokenized Markets
EquiLend announced a strategic minority investment in Digital Prime Technologies, a regulated crypto‑financing provider, to integrate its $40 trillion lendable‑asset platform with Digital Prime’s Tokenet network. The deal, disclosed on Dec 17, 2025, aims to enable tokenized assets and stablecoin collateral for institutional...
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Deals•Dec 17, 2025
HashKey Holdings Launches Hong Kong IPO, Shares Dip 5% on Debut
HashKey Holdings debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with its shares falling about 5% after opening below the IPO price. The listing highlights investor caution despite the exchange's dominant position in Hong Kong's regulated crypto market.
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Deals•Dec 17, 2025
Metaplanet Seeks $150M Institutional Raise as NBIM Backs Bitcoin Strategy
Norway's sovereign wealth fund NBIM voted in favor of Metaplanet's proposals ahead of its Dec. 22 EGM, including a plan to raise $150 million from institutional investors via new preferred shares. The capital raise aims to fund further bitcoin acquisitions and support...
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Deals•Dec 17, 2025
Securitize to Go Public via SPAC Merger with Cantor Fitzgerald Vehicle
Securitize announced it will go public through a SPAC merger with a vehicle managed by Cantor Fitzgerald, targeting a listing in early 2026. The deal, valued as undisclosed, marks a major milestone for the tokenized asset platform as it moves...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Zero-Knowledge Tech Is the Key to Quantum-Proofing Bitcoin
Quantum computing breakthroughs are accelerating, putting the $4 trillion Web3 asset base at risk as Shor's algorithm can break ECDSA signatures used by Bitcoin and Ethereum. Researchers argue that zero‑knowledge (ZK) cryptography, especially zk‑STARKs and lattice‑based proofs, can be built on...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Bitcoin's Massive Underperformance to Stocks in Q4 Bodes Well for January, Says K33's Lunde
Bitcoin hovered around $87,500 on Dec. 16, posting a modest 2% gain over 24 hours while underperforming the S&P 500 by roughly 26% in the fourth quarter. The lag mirrors earlier cycles where a weak quarter precedes a rebound as fund...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Marshall Islands Launches World’s First Blockchain-Based UBI on Stellar Blockchain
The Republic of the Marshall Islands has launched the world’s first blockchain‑based universal basic income using the USDM1 sovereign bond on the Stellar network. Developed with the Stellar Development Foundation and Crossmint, the program swaps quarterly cash deliveries for instant...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Polkadot Advances as Coinbase Unlocks Integration with USDC Stablecoin
Polkadot (DOT) rose 1.9% to $1.91 after Coinbase announced USDC integration, sparking a technical breakout. Trading volume jumped 17% above the monthly average, with institutional participation three times the norm. The price held above a $1.87‑$1.88 support zone, forming higher...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
U.S. FDIC Proposes First U.S. Stablecoin Rule to Emerge From GENIUS Act
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has issued its first rule proposal under the GENIUS Act, opening a 60‑day public comment period for a new application process that lets depository institutions launch stablecoin subsidiaries. The rule outlines a 120‑day review...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Tether Leads $8 Million Investment in Speed to Push USDT Further Into Everyday Payments
Tether led an $8 million strategic investment in Speed, a payments platform that merges Bitcoin’s Lightning Network with USDT settlement. Speed currently processes over $1.5 billion in annual payment volume and serves roughly 1.2 million users and merchants. The funding supports Tether’s push...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
CoreWeave Collapse Sparks Fears of Cracks in AI Infrastructure Boom
CoreWeave’s stock has tumbled more than 60% since its June high as investors confront mounting doubts about the AI infrastructure surge. The company’s growth strategy hinges on high‑interest debt to buy NVIDIA GPUs and on a handful of marquee clients...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Brazil to Test Blockchain in State Real Estate Auction to Reduce Fraud, Disputes
Brazil’s Court of Auditors in São Paulo will conduct its first public auction entirely recorded on a blockchain, selling ten warehouses. Every document, from titles to bids, will be timestamped and cryptographically sealed on an undisclosed ledger. The pilot, run by...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Most Influential: Oleg Ogienko
A7A5, a ruble‑pegged stablecoin launched in 2025, emerged from Russia’s sanctions‑tightened financial system and aggressive capital controls. The ruble’s 40% rally against the dollar, driven by policy rather than fundamentals, created demand for a blockchain‑based payment rail that bypasses traditional...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Most Influential: Guy Young
Ethena Labs CEO Guy Young created a new class of digital assets called yieldcoins, merging DeFi infrastructure with traditional finance basis trades. Within two years, Ethena grew to a $15 billion protocol, deploying synthetic dollar USDe and yield‑bearing sUSDe across exchanges...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Bulls Beware — BofA Fund Manager Survey Flashing Contrarian Sell Signal
The Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey shows professional investors at peak optimism, with cash reserves falling to a record‑low 3.3% and 42% of managers overweighting equities—the highest level since December 2024. Commodities also enjoy strong backing, posting an...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise Says Bitcoin Will Break Its Four-Year Cycle in 2026
Bitwise’s chief investment officer Matt Hougan predicts bitcoin will break its historic four‑year halving cycle and reach new all‑time highs in 2026. He argues that the halving’s supply shock, falling interest rates and tighter leverage will be outweighed by institutional...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Number of Crypto Users in the UK Drops Even as Amount Held Increases
The UK Financial Conduct Authority reports that crypto ownership fell from roughly 7 million adults in 2024 to about 4.5 million in 2025, dropping the adult participation rate from 12 % to 8 %. Despite the contraction, the average portfolio value rose to just...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Hong Kong's RedotPay Raises $100 Million Series B to Push Global Stablecoin Payments
Hong Kong fintech RedotPay secured $107 million in a Series B round, led by Goodwater Capital and joined by Pantera, Blockchain, and Circle Ventures. The funding brings its 2025 capital raised to $194 million and supports expansion into over 100 countries. RedotPay now...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Strata Protocol Developer Frontera Labs Raises $3 Million in Seed Round
London‑based Frontera Labs announced a $3 million seed round led by Maven 11 Capital, with Lightspeed Faction as a major backer. The funding will accelerate development of Strata, a DeFi risk‑tranching protocol that separates on‑chain yields into senior and junior tokenized tranches....
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Filecoin Falls on Above-Average Volume, Drops Below $1.30 Support Amid Wider Slide
Filecoin (FIL) dropped 4.2% to $1.28, briefly sinking to $1.23 before stabilizing. The decline occurred alongside a 185% volume surge, far exceeding its seven‑day average and confirming strong institutional activity. Technical analysis places immediate support between $1.278 and $1.285, with...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Crypto Bank Custodia Files Petition for a Rehearing by All Appellate Judges
Wyoming‑based crypto bank Custodia has filed a petition for an en banc rehearing before the full Tenth Circuit, challenging the October decision that upheld the Federal Reserve’s refusal to grant it a master account. The bank argues the panel gave the...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Visa Brings Circle's USDC Settlement to U.S. Banks Following $3.5 Billion Stablecoin Pilot
Visa is rolling out USDC settlement for U.S. banks, letting issuers and acquirers settle VisaNet obligations with Circle’s dollar‑pegged stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. The pilot program has reached a $3.5 billion annualized run rate, with Cross River Bank and Lead...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
U.S. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Largest Outflows Since Nov. 20 as BTC Declines
U.S. spot bitcoin and ether ETFs recorded a combined $582 million net outflow on Monday, the largest since November 20, as Bitcoin fell to $85,100. The outflows were led by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund ($230.1 million) and the iShares Ethereum Trust ($139.1 million)....
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News•Dec 16, 2025
KindlyMD Faces Nasdaq Delisting Risk After Failing to Meet Minimum Share Price Levels
KindlyMD, a health‑care and bitcoin‑treasury firm, has been notified by Nasdaq that its share price has stayed below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days, triggering a delisting warning. The company must close above the $1 threshold for ten straight days...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
Bitcoin's Bearish Turn Deepens as 75 Out of Top 100 Coins Trade Below Key Averages; Nasdaq Resilient
Crypto market breadth has narrowed sharply, with 75 of the top‑100 digital assets trading below both their 50‑day and 200‑day simple moving averages. Bitcoin’s price slipped to $87,000 from a recent $126,000 peak, pulling major coins like Ether, Solana and...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
StraitX to Debut Singapore and U.S. Dollar Stablecoins on Solana for Quick Currency Exchange
StraitX will debut its Singapore‑dollar (XSGD) and U.S.‑dollar (XUSD) stablecoins on the Solana blockchain in early 2026, allowing users to swap SGD and USD instantly on‑chain. The tokens already hold market caps of $13 million and $50 million and have processed over...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
New React Bug that Can Drain All Your Tokens Is Impacting 'Thousands Of' Websites
A critical remote‑code‑execution flaw in React Server Components, catalogued as CVE‑2025‑55182 and dubbed React2Shell, is being actively exploited. The vulnerability impacts React versions 19.0 through 19.2.0 and any framework that bundles these packages, such as Next.js, putting thousands of websites...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
ARK Steps in as Crypto Stocks Extend Multi-Day Selloff
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added roughly $59 million to crypto‑related equities on Monday, buying Coinbase, Bullish, Circle, Bitmine Immersion Technologies and CoreWeave as the sector endured a multi‑day selloff. Prices across the group fell between 6% and 11% during the session,...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
SBI, Startale to Launch Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Global Settlement
SBI Holdings and Startale Group have signed an MOU to create a fully regulated, yen‑denominated stablecoin for global settlement, with issuance handled by Shinsei Trust & Banking. The token will complement Startale’s USDSC dollar stablecoin and aligns with Japan’s new...
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News•Dec 16, 2025
PayPal, Issuer of PYUSD, Applies for Utah Industrial Bank License
PayPal has filed for a Utah industrial bank license to launch PayPal Bank, a new lending arm that will provide business loans and interest‑bearing savings accounts. The company also applied for FDIC deposit insurance, signaling a move beyond its payments and...
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Deals•Dec 16, 2025
RedotPay Secures $107M Series B to Accelerate Global Stablecoin Payments
Hong Kong fintech RedotPay announced a $107 million Series B round led by Goodwater Capital, with participation from Pantera Capital, Blockchain Capital and Circle Ventures, to expand its stablecoin‑powered payment services across more than 100 countries. The funding follows a...
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Deals•Dec 16, 2025
Frontera Labs Secures $3M Seed Funding Led by Maven 11 Capital
London‑based Frontera Labs announced a $3 million seed round to expand its Strata DeFi protocol, with Maven 11 Capital as lead investor and Lightspeed Faction as a major backer. The round also included Halo Capital, Heartcore Capital, Anchorage Digital Ventures, Nayt Technologies, Split Capital...
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Deals•Dec 16, 2025
Tether Invests $8M in Lightning‑powered Payments Platform Speed
Tether announced a strategic $8 million investment in Speed, a payments infrastructure firm that combines Bitcoin’s Lightning Network with USDT settlement. The funding aims to expand Speed’s real‑time payment services and broaden USDT usage beyond trading. The deal was disclosed on...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Nasdaq, Home of Coinbase, Strategy Stocks, Seeks 23-Hour Trading Amid Investor Demand
Nasdaq announced plans to file with the SEC for a 23‑hour trading schedule, extending stock and exchange‑traded product sessions to five days a week. The new timetable would run a day session from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, a one‑hour pause,...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
U.S. SEC Chief Warns Watchdogs Need to Be Limited in Tapping Crypto's Power to Snoop
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins warned that unchecked government access to blockchain data could turn crypto platforms into a mass‑surveillance tool, likening it to a financial panopticon. He emphasized that while crypto can enable privacy‑preserving compliance solutions, current policy gaps risk...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
UK Supreme Court Refuses BSV Appeal, Narrowing $13 Billion Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchanges
The UK Supreme Court refused to hear Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) investors' appeal, leaving in place lower‑court rulings that sharply narrowed a $13 billion lawsuit against major crypto exchanges. The decision underscores that UK courts will not enforce claims based on...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
BlackRock Expands Crypto Bet with 7 Senior Hires Across U.S. and Asia
BlackRock announced seven senior digital‑asset hires—six in the United States and one in Singapore—to accelerate its crypto and tokenization initiatives. The U.S. roles will expand the iShares digital‑asset ETF suite, including the $70 billion‑AUM iShares Bitcoin Trust, while the Singapore position...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Hedera Slides to Lowest Point in a Year as Crypto Market Plunges
Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) fell 5.8% to $0.1127, its lowest level since November 2024, after failing to breach the $0.1194 resistance. An 86% volume surge validated the ceiling but triggered a cascade of selling that pushed the price through key support zones....
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Bitcoin Hashrate Sees Sharpest Post Halving Drop Since 2024 Amid China Machine Shutdowns
Bitcoin’s 30‑day simple moving average hashrate posted its steepest post‑halving decline since April 2024, dropping about 8% after roughly 400,000 machines were shut down in China. Former Canaan chairman Jack Kong reported the offline equipment removed roughly 100 exahashes per second, pulling...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Bank of America Says U.S. Banks Are Heading for Multi-Year Onchain Future
Bank of America’s latest report says U.S. banks are entering a multi‑year transition toward on‑chain finance as regulators outline a clear perimeter for stablecoins and tokenized deposits. The OCC’s conditional approval of national trust charters for five digital‑asset firms and...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Anchorage Digital Buys Securitize’s RIA Platform to Expand Wealth Management Business
Anchorage Digital has acquired Securitize For Advisors, bringing the RIA‑focused crypto wealth‑management platform in‑house. The deal formalizes a partnership where Anchorage already custodied 99% of SFA assets, now adding trading, custody and client tools under one roof. Financial terms were...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
CME Group Expands Crypto Derivatives With Spot-Quoted XRP and Solana Futures
CME Group has introduced Spot‑Quoted futures for XRP and Solana, extending its crypto derivatives suite beyond Bitcoin and Ether. The new contracts mirror existing Spot‑Quoted structures, tracking the underlying spot price directly and eliminating typical futures premiums or discounts. CME...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Ondo Finance to Offer Tokenized U.S. Stocks, ETFs on Solana Early Next Year
Ondo Finance will launch tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs on the Solana blockchain early next year, enabling 24/7 trading with near‑instant settlement. The platform already manages roughly $365 million in tokenized assets, making it the industry’s largest RWA issuer. This Solana...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Bitcoin Miner IREN’s 47% Slide Flagged as a Buying Opportunity by B. Riley
Bitcoin miner IREN has plunged 47% from its 52‑week high, yet B. Riley retains a buy rating and a $74 price target. The decline is attributed to weak AI sentiment rather than a break in fundamentals, as the company pushes a...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Prediction Markets Are Quietly Turning Into a New Asset Class, Citizens Says
Citizens Bank reports prediction markets have reached roughly $10 billion in monthly volume, positioning them as a nascent asset class despite being tiny versus $10 trillion U.S. equities. Platforms such as Robinhood, Kalshi and Polymarket are expanding beyond sports into macro‑economic and...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Most Influential: ZachXBT
ZachXBT remains the crypto world’s unofficial detective, using on‑chain forensics to expose fraud and recover victim funds. In 2025 he uncovered a high‑profile whale who was a convicted fraudster, linked a Monero price surge to a massive hack, and estimated...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Most Influential: Roman Storm
The Manhattan trial of Tornado Cash co‑founder Roman Storm concluded with a guilty verdict on the unlicensed money‑transmitting conspiracy charge, while the other two counts hung. Prosecutors portrayed Storm as profiting from illicit use of his privacy‑preserving mixer, whereas the...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Most Influential: Pavel Durov
Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov is positioning the messaging platform as a mainstream crypto on‑ramp by embedding a native TON blockchain wallet directly into the app. In 2025 the company raised $1.7 billion through convertible bonds, drawing interest from BlackRock, Mubadala and...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Most Influential: Todd Blanche
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a four‑page memo directing the Department of Justice to pause "regulation by prosecution" of digital assets until regulators provide clear frameworks. The crypto industry praised the guidance as a move toward certainty, though attorneys...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Most Influential: Sergey Nazarov
Sergey Nazarov, co‑founder of Chainlink, spent 2025 expanding the oracle network into a full‑stack infrastructure for tokenized funds, cross‑chain messaging, and real‑world data integration. Chainlink now underpins more than $27 trillion in on‑chain transaction value and powers over 70% of DeFi...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Bitcoin Doesn’t Need Another Bull Run. It Needs An Economy
Bitcoin’s network is increasingly idle, with over 60% of coins unmoved for more than a year, causing on‑chain activity and fee income to drop. Miner rewards now rely heavily on block subsidies, while transaction fees contribute less than 1% of...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Ripple Expands $1.3B RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum L2s via Wormhole in Multichain Push
Ripple announced that its $1.3 billion RLUSD stablecoin will be deployed on several Ethereum layer‑2 networks—including Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain—using Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers protocol. The pilot phase will begin now, with a broader rollout slated for next year pending...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Kula Brings $50M of Impact Investing Onchain With Community-Governed RWA Model
Kula, a decentralized investment firm, has placed $50 million of impact‑investing capital on‑chain using a community‑governed real‑world asset (RWA) model. The firm issues governance tokens tied to projects such as a Zambian limestone concession, a Nepali hydropower plant, and East African...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Real-World Asset DeFi Moves Into Sports Finance With Tokenized Football Club Revenues
The Decentral protocol on the Chiliz blockchain is launching a DeFi model that tokenizes football clubs' future media and broadcasting revenues. By converting these receivables into on‑chain assets, clubs can tap a $1 million USDC liquidity pool with a 90‑day lock‑up...
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News•Dec 15, 2025
Michael Saylor's Strategy Made Second Consecutive $1B Bitcoin Purchase Last Week
MicroStrategy (MSTR) completed its second back‑to‑back roughly $1 billion Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 10,645 BTC for $980.3 million at an average $92,098 per coin. The buy raised the firm’s total holdings to 671,268 BTC, representing a cumulative $50.33 billion investment at an average cost...
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Deals•Dec 15, 2025
Doha Bank Issues $150M Digital Bond via Euroclear’s DLT Platform
Doha Bank completed a $150 million digital bond that settled instantly on Euroclear’s permissioned DLT platform, marking a first for the Qatari lender. Standard Chartered acted as the sole global coordinator and arranger, handling structuring, execution, and distribution of the bond...
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Deals•Dec 15, 2025
Anchorage Digital Acquires Securitize’s RIA Platform to Boost Crypto Wealth Management
Anchorage Digital announced the acquisition of Securitize’s For Advisors unit, bringing the crypto‑focused RIA platform in‑house. The deal, disclosed in a press release on Monday, expands Anchorage’s wealth‑management capabilities while Securitize refocuses on tokenization. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Dec 14, 2025
Strategy Raises $82.2M via ATM Sale of STRD Junior Preferred Stock
Strategy (MSTR) disclosed that it raised $82.2 million by selling about 1 million shares of its junior preferred series STRD through an at‑the‑market program for the week ending Dec 14, 2025. The issuance marked the largest single‑week proceeds for any of its preferred offerings,...
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Deals•Dec 14, 2025
YO Labs Secures $10M Series A to Expand Cross-Chain Crypto Yield Protocol
YO Labs announced a $10 million Series A round led by Foundation Capital, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Scribble Ventures and Launchpad Capital. The funding will be used to scale its cross‑chain YO Protocol, enhancing infrastructure and expanding to additional blockchains.
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Deals•Dec 12, 2025
BitMine Immersion Technologies Launches $250 Million Private Placement
BitMine Immersion Technologies announced a $250 million private placement to fund its new ether‑focused treasury strategy, coinciding with Tom Lee’s appointment as chairman. The raise aims to support staking, ether holdings, and broader crypto‑treasury initiatives.
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Deals•Dec 11, 2025
LI.FI Secures $29M Series A Extension to Boost Cross-Chain Liquidity
Berlin‑based cross‑chain liquidity protocol LI.FI announced a $29 million Series A extension, bringing its total funding to $51.7 million. The round was led by Multicoin Capital and CoinFund, and the capital will fund product expansion, hiring, and AI‑focused infrastructure. The announcement was made...
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Deals•Dec 11, 2025
Blockstream Capital Partners to Acquire Corbiere Capital Management
Blockstream Capital Partners announced it will acquire Jersey‑based hedge fund Corbiere Capital Management, adding equity and event‑driven strategies to its bitcoin‑linked product suite. The deal, disclosed in a press release on Dec 11, 2025, does not disclose a purchase price.
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Deals•Dec 11, 2025
Nexo to Acquire Argentina’s Buenbit, Expanding Crypto Services Across Latin America
Crypto lender Nexo announced it has agreed to acquire Argentine crypto platform Buenbit for an undisclosed sum, aiming to broaden its crypto‑backed loan and savings offerings in the region. The acquisition will give Nexo access to Buenbit’s user base in...
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Deals•Dec 11, 2025
JPMorgan Arranges Galaxy’s Tokenized Debt Issuance on Solana
JPMorgan acted as arranger for Galaxy’s on‑chain commercial paper issuance on the Solana blockchain, settling the debt in USDC. Coinbase and Franklin Templeton invested in the tokenized debt, marking a landmark tokenization of real‑world assets.
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
Stripe Acqui-Hires Crypto Payments Startup Valora to Boost Stablecoin Capabilities
Stripe announced on Dec 10, 2025 that it is acquiring the team behind Valora, a Celo‑based crypto payments app, in an acqui‑hire deal. The move deepens Stripe’s push into blockchain and stablecoin payments, with Valora’s IP returning to cLabs. Deal terms were...
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
SpaceX Announces Plans for a $30B+ IPO Targeting $1.5T Valuation
SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering that could raise over $30 billion and target a $1.5 trillion valuation, with a potential listing in mid‑to‑late 2026. The announcement highlights the company’s sizable Bitcoin holdings and its growing crypto...
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
State Street and Galaxy to Launch Tokenized Liquidity Fund with $200M Seed From Ondo Finance
State Street and Galaxy Asset Management announced the upcoming launch of the State Street Galaxy Onchain Liquidity Sweep Fund on Solana in early 2026. Ondo Finance pledged about $200 million to seed the product, enabling institutional investors to subscribe and redeem...
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Deals•Dec 10, 2025
TenX Protocols Launches IPO on TSX Venture Exchange After Raising C$33M
TenX Protocols, a blockchain infrastructure firm, announced it will start trading on the TSX Venture Exchange on Dec 10, 2025 after completing subscription‑receipt financings of C$29.9 million and raising over C$33 million this year. The proceeds will be used to buy and stake tokens...
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
HashKey Targets HK$1.67 Billion ($215M) Hong Kong IPO to Fuel Growth
Crypto exchange HashKey announced it is seeking to raise up to HK$1.67 billion (about $215 million) through a Hong Kong IPO, aiming to secure over five years of liquidity. The filing, released on Dec 9, 2025, highlights the firm’s rapid user growth and plans to...
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Twenty One Completes SPAC Merger with Cantor Equity Partners, Debuts on NYSE
Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One (XXI) went public on the NYSE after completing a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners, trading around $10.50 per share. The deal, which created one of the largest corporate bitcoin treasuries, was finalized just before...
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Deals•Dec 9, 2025
Bitcoin‑Focused Firm Twenty One to List on NYSE on Dec 9, 2025
Twenty One, a firm that provides public equity exposure to Bitcoin, announced it will go public on the New York Stock Exchange on December 9, 2025 under the ticker ‘XXI’. The listing will give investors direct access to the company’s capital‑efficient...
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Deals•Dec 4, 2025
Solmate Announces All-Stock Acquisition of RockawayX to Build $2B Solana Institution
Solmate disclosed an all‑stock acquisition of RockawayX, aiming to combine infrastructure, liquidity and asset‑management capabilities into a unified platform. The merger is intended to create a $2 billion institutional‑grade Solana ecosystem. The deal was announced on Dec. 4, 2025.
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Deals•Dec 3, 2025
Stable and Theo Anchor $100M+ in ULTRA Tokenized Treasury Fund
Stable and Theo have each committed over $100 million to ULTRA, a Libeara‑backed tokenized U.S. Treasury fund managed by FundBridge Capital and Wellington Management. The anchor investment marks a new large‑scale capital infusion into the crypto‑focused treasury vehicle.
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Deals•Dec 3, 2025
ETHZilla Acquires 20% Stake in AI Lending Platform Karus for $10M
ETHZilla announced the purchase of a 20% equity stake in AI‑driven lending platform Karus for $10 million. The deal aims to combine ETHZilla’s tokenization expertise with Karus’s AI loan‑origination technology to launch tokenized auto‑loan portfolios by early 2026.
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Deals•Dec 3, 2025
Parataxis to Acquire Control of South Korea’s Sinsiway for $27M, Launching First ETH Treasury
Parataxis announced it will purchase a controlling stake in South Korean crypto firm Sinsiway for $27 million, creating the country’s first ether‑focused treasury platform backed by U.S. capital. The deal will rebrand Sinsiway as Parataxis ETH, Inc., positioning it as a...
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Deals•Dec 3, 2025
Jane Street Leads $105M Series A for Antithesis, Ethereum Testing Platform
Antithesis, a deterministic simulation testing tool for the Ethereum network, announced a $105 million Series A round led by Jane Street. The funding will accelerate product development and expand its testing capabilities for crypto and other always‑on systems.
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Deals•Dec 3, 2025
Kalshi Secures $1 Billion Funding Round Led by Paradigm
Kalshi announced a fresh $1 billion financing round, with Paradigm as the lead investor. The capital boost propels the prediction‑market platform’s growth and places co‑founders Luana Lopes Lara and Tarek Mansour on the billionaire list.
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Deals•Dec 3, 2025
IREN Secures $3.6B Capital Raise to Fuel AI Compute Expansion
Bitcoin miner‑turned‑AI compute provider IREN announced a $3.6 billion capital raise, aiming to bolster its AI infrastructure and balance‑sheet. The fundraising marks a major influx of capital as the company faces a steep stock decline, prompting investor scrutiny.
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Deals•Dec 2, 2025
Iren Announces Up to $2.3B Convertible Note Offering to Refinance Debt
Bitcoin miner Iren disclosed plans to raise up to $2.3 billion through a private placement of convertible senior notes and an equity sale to fund the repurchase of existing debt. The offering includes $1 billion of notes due 2032, $1 billion due 2033,...
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Deals•Dec 2, 2025
Kraken to Acquire Tokenization Specialist Backed Finance
Kraken announced it has agreed to acquire Swiss tokenization firm Backed Finance, aiming to add tokenized stocks and ETFs to its platform. The terms were not disclosed, and the move aligns with Kraken's broader push into real‑world assets as it...
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Deals•Dec 1, 2025
Gleec Acquires Komodo’s Cross‑Chain DeFi Stack for $23.5 Million
Gleec announced the acquisition of the entire Komodo Platform ecosystem, including its atomic‑swap technology, token infrastructure and development team, for $23.5 million. The deal brings Komodo’s cross‑chain DeFi stack under Gleec’s regulated financial services umbrella, enhancing its B2B offerings. Integration is...
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Deals•Dec 1, 2025
Kalshi Secures $1 Billion Growth‑stage Funding Round
Kalshi announced it closed a $1 billion funding round last month, valuing the prediction‑market exchange at $11 billion. The capital boost aims to expand its tokenized event contracts on Solana and attract crypto liquidity.
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Deals•Dec 1, 2025
HashKey Files for IPO Amid Deepening Losses
Hong Kong's leading licensed crypto exchange HashKey has filed for an initial public offering, revealing over $151 million in net losses for 2024 despite dominant market share. The filing, released on Monday, highlights the company's low‑fee strategy and modest revenue from...
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Deals•Nov 26, 2025
KR1 Announces London Stock Exchange IPO to Boost Blue-Chip Staking Profile
KR1, the Isle of Man‑based digital‑asset staking platform, has announced its debut on the London Stock Exchange, marking its first public offering. The move aims to position KR1 as a blue‑chip player in the crypto‑staking space and broaden its investor...
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Deals•Nov 25, 2025
Bridgepoint to Acquire Majority Stake in Crypto Audit Specialist ht.digital for $262M
Private equity firm Bridgepoint announced it will purchase a majority stake in crypto audit specialist ht.digital, valuing the transaction at roughly £200 million ($262 million). The financial terms were not disclosed by Bridgepoint, though Sky News cited the figure. The deal underscores...
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Deals•Nov 25, 2025
Paxos Acquires Fordefi to Boost Institutional Custody Services
Paxos announced the acquisition of crypto wallet startup Fordefi, aiming to expand its custody and on‑chain asset issuance capabilities for institutional clients. The deal underscores Paxos' strategy to meet rising demand for stablecoin payments and broader crypto services.
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Deals•Nov 24, 2025
Revolut Secures $75B Valuation in Secondary Share Sale Led by Coatue, NVentures and Others
Revolut announced a secondary share sale that lifted its valuation to $75 billion, with the round led by Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer, Fidelity and NVIDIA’s venture arm NVentures. The fintech also counted Andreessen Horowitz, Franklin Templeton and other investors, though the exact...
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Deals•Nov 24, 2025
Exodus Acquires W3C Corp, Owner of Baanx and Monavate for $175M
Exodus, the U.S.-listed crypto wallet provider, announced the acquisition of W3C Corp, the parent of crypto card and payments firms Baanx and Monavate, in a deal valued at $175 million. The transaction expands Exodus' product suite into crypto payments and...
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Deals•Nov 24, 2025
Rumble Announces Acquisition of Northern Data to Expand AI Cloud Infrastructure
Rumble Inc. disclosed that it will acquire data‑center and AI‑infrastructure firm Northern Data, adding 22,000 Nvidia chips to its cloud division. The deal, announced alongside a 13% stock surge after Tether increased its stake, aims to strengthen Rumble's cloud‑computing capabilities....
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Deals•Nov 24, 2025
Enlivex Therapeutics Raises $212M in Private Placement to Acquire RAIN Token
Enlivex Therapeutics announced a $212 million private‑placement raise to purchase RAIN, the token of a blockchain‑based prediction‑market protocol, positioning it as the firm’s primary treasury reserve. The equity deal, priced at $1 per share, is set to close on Nov 25, adding...
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Deals•Nov 22, 2025
Aerodrome Finance Merges with Velodrome to Launch the Aero Ecosystem
Aerodrome Finance announced a merger with Velodrome, consolidating liquidity across Base and Optimism under the new Aero ecosystem. The deal was disclosed in a November 22, 2025 article, with no financial terms revealed. Both platforms aim to combine resources while...
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Deals•Nov 21, 2025
Coinbase to Acquire Solana-Based DEX Vector
Coinbase announced it will acquire Vector, a Solana-native on‑chain trading platform, integrating its team into Coinbase’s consumer trading division. The terms were undisclosed, and the transaction is expected to close before year‑end, marking Coinbase’s ninth acquisition in 2025.
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Deals•Nov 20, 2025
Metaplanet Raises $150M via New Bitcoin-Backed Perpetual Preferred Equity Offering
Metaplanet announced a $150 million capital raise by issuing MERCURY, a Class B perpetual preferred equity linked to Bitcoin, alongside its senior MARS preferred shares. The offering targets institutional investors and aims to strengthen the company’s bitcoin‑centric balance sheet.
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Deals•Nov 20, 2025
Tether Invests in Latin American Crypto Infrastructure Firm Parfin to Accelerate Institutional USDT Adoption
Tether announced a strategic investment in Parfin, a Latin American crypto infrastructure provider, to expand institutional adoption of its USDT stablecoin across the region. The partnership aims to enhance tools for banks and other institutions, though financial terms were not...
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Deals•Nov 20, 2025
Kalshi Secures $1B Funding Round Valuing Platform at $11B
Kalshi, the CFTC‑regulated prediction‑market exchange, announced the close of a $1 billion funding round that lifts its valuation to $11 billion. The round was led by returning backers Sequoia Capital and Capital G, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, Anthos Capital and Neo.
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Deals•Nov 19, 2025
Spark Invests $1 B in PayPal’s PYUSD to Boost Institutional Liquidity
DeFi protocol Spark announced a $1 billion corporate investment into PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD, aiming to enhance liquidity for institutional users. The move signals Spark’s shift away from a consumer app to focus on core DeFi infrastructure and large‑scale liquidity deals.
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Deals•Nov 19, 2025
Apex Group to Acquire Globacap’s U.S. Broker-Dealer to Accelerate Tokenization
Apex Group announced plans to purchase Globacap’s U.S. broker‑dealer and alternative trading system, a move aimed at expanding its tokenization capabilities in the United States. The deal, reported on November 19, 2025, underscores Apex’s strategy to deepen its presence in...
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Deals•Nov 18, 2025
Société Générale’s SG‑FORGE Issues First U.S. Tokenized Bond, Purchased by DRW
Société Générale’s crypto arm SG‑FORGE completed its first U.S. digital bond issuance, a short‑term tokenized bond tied to SOFR, which was purchased by trading firm DRW. The bond was tokenized using Broadridge’s technology on the Canton Network, marking a pioneering...
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Deals•Nov 18, 2025
Obex Secures $37M Funding to Launch RWA-Backed Stablecoin Incubator
Obex, a new crypto incubator focused on real‑world‑asset‑backed stablecoins, announced a $37 million fundraising round led by Framework Ventures, LayerZero and the Sky ecosystem. The capital will fund a 12‑week program supporting early‑stage teams building yield‑generating stablecoins backed by compute, energy...
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Deals•Nov 18, 2025
Kraken Secures $800M Funding Round Backed by $200M From Citadel Securities
Kraken announced an $800 million fundraising round, including a $200 million investment from market‑maker Citadel Securities, valuing the crypto exchange at $20 billion. The capital will fund global expansion and new crypto‑linked financial products, with participation from Jane Street, DRW Venture Capital, Tribe Capital...
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Deals•Nov 13, 2025
AERO Announces Merger with Velodrome Amid Crypto Market Turmoil
Crypto token AERO disclosed plans to merge with Velodrome, triggering an 18% price drop as the market reacts. The announcement comes as Bitcoin steadies near $103K and overall sentiment remains fearful. Deal terms and valuation were not disclosed.
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Deals•Nov 13, 2025
Grayscale Files S‑1 to Launch U.S. IPO
Grayscale Investments has filed an S‑1 registration statement with the SEC, announcing its intention to go public in the United States. The filing marks the crypto asset manager’s first step toward an IPO, though share count and pricing remain undetermined.
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Deals•Nov 13, 2025
Self Secures $9M Seed Round Backed by Greenfield Capital, SoftBank and Others
Zero‑knowledge identity platform Self announced a $9 million seed round to expand its protocol and launch a points‑based rewards program. The round was led by Greenfield Capital and SoftBank’s Startup Capital Ventures × SBI Fund, with participation from Spearhead VC, Verda Ventures, Fireweed...
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Deals•Nov 11, 2025
Turbo Energy Partners with Stellar and Taurus to Tokenize Debt for Clean‑energy Projects
Turbo Energy announced a partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation and Swiss digital‑asset provider Taurus to issue tokenized debt on the Stellar blockchain, financing hybrid solar‑plus‑battery installations, starting with a pilot in Spain.
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Deals•Nov 11, 2025
Lighter Secures $68M Funding Round at $1.5B Valuation
Lighter, the zk‑rollup perpetual‑futures exchange, announced a $68 million financing round that values the company at $1.5 billion. The round was led by investors including Founders Fund, Ribbit Capital, Haun Ventures and Robinhood Markets and will fund new multi‑chain derivatives and institutional...
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Deals•Nov 10, 2025
Exodus Movement Acquires Uruguay‑Based Grateful to Boost Stablecoin Payments in Latin America
Exodus Movement announced on Monday that it is acquiring Grateful, a Uruguay startup that enables merchants to accept stablecoins via wallet‑to‑wallet and QR point‑of‑sale tools. The acquisition aims to expand Exodus' payment infrastructure across Latin America and serve gig‑economy workers...
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Deals•Nov 10, 2025
Hong Kong Announces Third Blockchain-Based Green Bond Issuance
Hong Kong's government is preparing to issue its third blockchain‑based digital green bond sale, offering multi‑currency notes backed by the city and rated AA+. The bonds will be settled on a blockchain platform with infrastructure provided by HSBC, marking another...
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Deals•Nov 10, 2025
Rumble to Acquire Northern Data in $767M Deal, Tether Commits $250M in Services and Advertising
Rumble announced it will acquire AI‑focused Northern Data AG in an all‑share transaction valuing the target at about $767 million. Stablecoin issuer Tether will purchase up to $150 million of GPU services and spend $100 million on advertising, deepening its partnership with Rumble.
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Deals•Nov 6, 2025
Cango Announces Direct Listing on NYSE for Nov 17
Chinese platform Cango, now a bitcoin miner, has received board approval for a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange, slated to go live on Nov 17. The move supports its strategy to boost mining operations and enter the AI...
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Deals•Nov 5, 2025
Future Holdings AG Secures CHF 28 M Funding Round Led by Fulgur Ventures, Nakamoto, and TOBAM
Future Holdings AG (FUTURE), a Zurich‑based Bitcoin treasury firm, announced it raised CHF 28 million ($35 million) in a new funding round. The round was led by Fulgur Ventures, Nakamoto and TOBAM, bolstering FUTURE’s balance‑sheet‑driven Bitcoin treasury model and its plans to expand...
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Deals•Nov 5, 2025
Animoca Brands to List on Nasdaq via Reverse Merger with Currenc Group
Animoca Brands announced it will go public on Nasdaq by merging with publicly listed Currenc Group in a reverse merger. The deal targets a late‑2026 debut pending regulatory and shareholder approvals, creating an altcoin index vehicle for institutional and retail...
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Deals•Nov 4, 2025
MicroStrategy Launches €10% Perpetual Preferred Stock to Fund Bitcoin Purchases
MicroStrategy announced the issuance of a euro‑denominated perpetual preferred stock, Stream (STRE), offering a 10% annual dividend and targeting institutional investors in Europe. The $115‑per‑share offering will raise proceeds to acquire roughly $104,300 of bitcoin and for general corporate purposes.
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Deals•Nov 3, 2025
Strive Announces Preferred Stock Offering to Raise Funds for Bitcoin Purchases
Strive (ASST) disclosed plans to issue 1.25 million Series A variable‑rate perpetual preferred shares (SATA) to raise capital for additional Bitcoin acquisitions. Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald and Clear Street will act as joint book‑runners for the offering, with a 12 % initial dividend. The raise amount...
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Deals•Nov 3, 2025
Tharimmune Raises $540M in Private Placement to Launch Canton‑Coin Treasury Strategy
Nasdaq‑listed Tharimmune announced a $540 million private placement led by DRW and Liberty City Ventures to fund a canton‑coin‑based treasury initiative. The round also attracted investors such as ARK Invest, Kraken, Polychain Capital, Tradeweb and the Canton Foundation. Proceeds will be used...
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Deals•Nov 3, 2025
Ripple Acquires Palisade to Expand Institutional Crypto Wallet Services
Ripple announced on Nov. 3, 2025 that it has acquired crypto‑wallet and custody firm Palisade, adding fast, scalable wallet‑as‑a‑service technology to its Ripple Custody platform. The deal aims to strengthen Ripple’s institutional payments offering for fintechs and corporate treasuries, supporting...
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Deals•Nov 3, 2025
Cipher Mining Signs $5.5 B 15‑year Lease with Amazon Web Services for AI HPC
Cipher Mining announced a $5.5 billion, 15‑year lease with Amazon Web Services to provide 300 MW of AI computing capacity by late 2026, marking the miner’s push into AI infrastructure. The agreement includes a phased rollout starting July and positions Cipher as...
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Deals•Nov 3, 2025
Standard Money Secures $8M Strategic Investment to Fuel USDsd Mainnet Rollout
Standard Money, the developer of the BNB Chain‑based stablecoin USDsd, announced a $8 million strategic investment round led by Yzi Labs with participation from Gate.io, Crypto.com and Animoca Brands. The capital will support the launch of USDsd’s mainnet and expand liquidity...
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Deals•Nov 3, 2025
Donut Labs Secures $15M Seed Round to Build AI-Powered Crypto Trading Browser
Donut Labs announced a $15 million seed funding round to develop its AI-driven crypto trading browser, bringing the total raised to $22 million across pre‑seed and seed stages. The round was led by investors including BITKRAFT, Makers Fund, Sky9 Capital, Hack VC, HSG...
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Deals•Oct 30, 2025
Mastercard Said in Talks to Buy ZeroHash; Coinbase Nearing Purchase of BVNK in Billion-Dollar Crypto M&A Moves
Citizens' research and media reports say Mastercard is in advanced talks to acquire ZeroHash for as much as $2 billion, and Coinbase is nearing a similarly sized deal to buy London-based BVNK. Both moves are reported as part of a...
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Deals•Oct 30, 2025
UFC-Endorsed Fight.ID Token Sale Raises $183M, Far Exceeding $1.5M Target
Fight.ID, a UFC-licensed project, raised $183 million in a public FIGHT token sale built on Solana, vastly surpassing its $1.5M target; the company had also raised $15.7M earlier that week. The funds are intended to support governance, staking, prediction markets...
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Deals•Oct 29, 2025
TeraWulf Announces $500M Convertible Note Offering to Fund AI Data Center Expansion
TeraWulf announced a private offering of $500 million in convertible senior notes (with an option for an additional $75 million) to fund construction of a 168MW AI data center in Abernathy, Texas tied to a joint venture with Fluidstack and...
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Deals•Oct 29, 2025
Consensys to Go Public, Taps JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to Lead IPO
Consensys plans a public debut and has chosen JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs as lead underwriters for its initial public offering, Axios reported. The listing would be a major Ethereum-native public offering as Consensys evaluates options for growth.
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Deals•Oct 29, 2025
Mastercard in Late-Stage Talks to Acquire Zero Hash for up to $2B
Mastercard is reportedly in late-stage talks to acquire blockchain startup Zero Hash for $1.5 billion–$2 billion, according to Fortune and reported by CoinDesk. The potential purchase would bolster Mastercard's stablecoin payment infrastructure amid rising institutional demand for on-chain settlement.
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Deals•Oct 29, 2025
MegaETH Raises $450M in Oversubscribed Token Sale Backed by Ethereum Founders
Ethereum layer-2 project MegaETH attracted $450M in an oversubscribed token auction that drew 14,491 participants and 819 maxed wallets. The sale, backed by MegaLabs and Ethereum co-founders Vitalik Buterin and Joe Lubin, will allocate MEGA ERC-20 tokens with final distributions...
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Deals•Oct 29, 2025
Securitize Launches Tokenized AAA CLO Fund; Grove Plans $100M Anchor Investment with BNY as Custodian
Securitize rolled out the Securitize Tokenized AAA CLO Fund (STAC) on Ethereum with BNY providing custody and fund services. Onchain allocator Grove plans a $100 million anchor investment pending governance approval, and BNY’s Insight will manage investment operations.
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Deals•Oct 28, 2025
OceanPal Secures $120M PIPE to Launch AI Arm, Eyes NEAR Token Supply
OceanPal announced a $120 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) to back a new AI arm while maintaining its shipping operations separately. The round is backed by investors including Kraken and Fabric Ventures and positions OceanPal to target roughly...
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Deals•Oct 28, 2025
Galaxy Digital Raises $1.15B via Exchangeable Debt Private Offering
Galaxy Digital is selling $1.15 billion in exchangeable notes in a private offering, a debt financing move reported on Oct. 28, 2025. The offering sparked market reaction, with the company's shares slipping following the announcement.
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Deals•Oct 28, 2025
Tokenization Firm Securitize to Go Public via SPAC at $1.25B Valuation with $225M PIPE
Securitize announced plans to go public through a SPAC deal that values the tokenization firm at $1.25 billion, alongside a $225 million PIPE financing. Existing investors ARK Invest and BlackRock will retain their stakes and are participating in the transaction...
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Deals•Oct 28, 2025
Crypto Staking Firm KR1 Plans Move to London Stock Exchange Principal Market
Isle of Man-based crypto staking company KR1, currently listed on the Aquis small-cap exchange, plans to list on the London Stock Exchange's principal market, according to the FT. The move would shift KR1 to the LSE main market; financial terms...
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Deals•Oct 28, 2025
Metaplanet Secures $500M Credit Facility, Launches 13% Share Buyback Program
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet announced a new $500 million credit facility to fund a repurchase program covering up to 13% of its shares, aiming to boost shareholder value and optimize capital efficiency. The company initiated the buyback and arranged the credit line...
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Deals•Oct 27, 2025
David Beckham-Backed Prenetics Raises $46.8M Backed by Kraken and Exodus to Advance Bitcoin Treasury
Health tech firm Prenetics announced a $46.8M funding round led by crypto firms Kraken and Exodus to support its bitcoin treasury strategy and growth toward $1B in annual revenue; proceeds could reach $216M. The raise was reported on 2025-10-27.
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Deals•Oct 27, 2025
TZERO Announces Plans to Go Public to Scale Tokenization Platform
tZERO has announced plans for a public listing to scale its regulated tokenization platform across securities, real estate and digital assets as tokenization gains momentum. The company aims to leverage a public listing to expand its regulated marketplace and product...
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Deals•Oct 25, 2025
Strive (ASST) Acquiring Semler Scientific (SMLR) as Bitcoin Treasury Plays Struggle
Semler Scientific (SMLR), which began its bitcoin treasury strategy in mid‑2024, is in the process of being acquired by Strive (ASST). The deal comes amid plunging valuations for bitcoin treasury companies trading below the value of their BTC holdings.
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Deals•Oct 25, 2025
Ripple Completes $1.25B Acquisition of Prime Broker Hidden Road, Launches Ripple Prime
Ripple has closed its acquisition of global prime broker Hidden Road and rebranded the business as Ripple Prime. The unit, which Ripple said has tripled in size since announcement, serves 300+ institutions and will use Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin as optional...
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Deals•Oct 25, 2025
Tether Invests $775M in Rumble as Platform Prepares Bitcoin Tipping
Tether has invested $775 million in video platform Rumble, which plans to roll out a Bitcoin tipping feature for its 51 million users in mid-December. Tether intends to leverage the partnership to promote its USAT stablecoin to U.S. users.
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Deals•Oct 24, 2025
Tether Invested $775M in Rumble
Tether made a $775 million strategic investment in video‑sharing platform Rumble (RUM) last year, positioning the firm as a distribution partner for Tether's upcoming USAT stablecoin and its crypto wallet.
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Deals•Oct 24, 2025
Stable’s Phase 1 Pre‑deposit Campaign Hits $825M Hard Cap
Stable, a stablecoin‑focused layer‑1 blockchain, said Phase 1 of its pre‑deposit campaign hit the $825 million hard cap within minutes of opening. The campaign represents a large capital inflow tied to the project's token/pre‑deposit offering.
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Deals•Oct 24, 2025
Polymarket Acquired CFTC-Registered Exchange QCX for $112 Million
Polymarket acquired QCX, a CFTC-registered derivatives exchange, for $112 million earlier in 2025 to enable a regulated U.S. relaunch. The purchase is intended to bring Polymarket’s prediction markets back to U.S. users in a regulated format and precedes plans for...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 24, 2025
Banks Arrange Record $38B Debt Financing for Oracle-Tied AI Data Centers
Banks are preparing a $38 billion senior secured debt financing to fund two Oracle-related AI data center projects developed by Vantage Data Centers for Oracle’s partnership with OpenAI under the Stargate initiative. The facilities — $23.25B for Texas and $14.75B...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
Fireblocks Acquires Dynamic to Create End-to-End Custody-to-Consumer On‑Chain Stack
Fireblocks acquired Dynamic, a developer platform that powers wallets and onboarding for firms like Kraken and Magic Eden, combining institutional custody infrastructure with consumer wallet and onboarding tech to deliver a full custody-to-consumer on‑chain platform. Financial terms were not disclosed;...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
Hyperliquid Strategies to Raise Up to $1B Through Share Issuance to Fund HYPE Treasury Purchases
Hyperliquid Strategies plans to issue up to 160 million shares to raise as much as $1 billion to fund purchases for its HYPE treasury. Chardan Capital Markets is acting as the company's financial advisor on the transaction announced on 2025-10-23.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
Aave Labs Acquires Stable Finance to Expand Consumer Onchain Savings
Aave Labs has acquired Stable Finance, a San Francisco startup that built a mobile app for stablecoin onchain savings. Stable’s founder and engineering team will join Aave Labs to integrate the startup’s consumer-focused technology into Aave’s product roadmap; terms were...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
Plasma Acquires VASP‑licensed Entity in Italy to Expand EU Stablecoin Payments
Plasma acquired a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)‑licensed entity in Italy as part of a broader push into regulated EU payments, and is opening an Amsterdam office while pursuing MiCA and EMI licenses. The move enables Plasma to legally handle...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 22, 2025
XDC Ventures Acquires Contour Network to Reboot Trade‑Finance Platform and Integrate Stablecoins
XDC Ventures, the venture arm of the XDC Network, acquired Contour Network to relaunch its blockchain trade‑finance platform, inject fresh capital, and integrate stablecoins for end‑to‑end digital trade settlements. Contour, previously backed by major banks and shuttered in 2023, will...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 22, 2025
FalconX to Acquire ETF Manager 21Shares, Sources Say
According to the Wall Street Journal cited in the article, crypto trading firm FalconX is acquiring ETF manager 21Shares to build out funds focused on derivatives and structured products. The report frames the move as a strategic combination to expand...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 22, 2025
Inveniam Capital Partners Acquires Storj to Bolster Decentralized Data and AI Capabilities
Inveniam Capital Partners signed a definitive agreement to acquire decentralized cloud storage provider Storj, folding its distributed storage and compute into Inveniam’s data and AI platform. Storj will operate as a standalone subsidiary with existing leadership retained and financial terms...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 22, 2025
Kraken Raised $500M in Growth-Stage Funding at $15B Valuation
Crypto exchange Kraken (Payward Inc.) recently raised $500 million in a funding round that valued the company at $15 billion, bolstering plans for a potential U.S. IPO. The raise was cited in the company’s Q3 financial update showing sharply higher...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 22, 2025
FalconX to Acquire Crypto ETF Provider 21Shares, Terms Undisclosed
Digital asset prime broker FalconX agreed to acquire crypto asset manager 21Shares, expanding FalconX beyond market making into issuing crypto ETFs. Terms of the deal were not disclosed; announcement reported by the Wall Street Journal and covered by CoinDesk on...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 22, 2025
Fan-Funded Film Projects Raise ~$9M via Reg CF Tokenization
The article reports multiple Reg CF tokenized raises: Robert Rodriguez raised $2M from ~2,000 fans; Pressman Film raised $2M for a slate of films; and Eli Roth’s fan-owned horror studio maxed a $5M Reg CF campaign. These are retail tokenized...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 22, 2025
Coinbase Acquired Team Behind Iron Fish to Boost Privacy on Base
Coinbase acquired the team behind the privacy-focused blockchain Iron Fish in March 2025 and folded them into a new privacy pod to build privacy-preserving primitives for its Base layer-2 network. The move was announced by Coinbase and referenced by CEO...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 22, 2025
CoreWeave Proposes $9B All-Stock Acquisition of Core Scientific
CoreWeave has proposed an all-stock merger to acquire bitcoin miner Core Scientific in a deal reported at about $9 billion. The transaction remains contested as analysts expect shareholders may reject the proposed merger amid sector revaluation and AI-driven HPC momentum.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
SharpLink Gaming Raises $76.5M in Direct Stock Offering to Buy ETH
Nasdaq‑listed SharpLink Gaming raised $76.5 million via a direct stock offering on Oct 21, 2025 and used the proceeds to purchase 19,271 ETH (about $75M). The raise bolsters the company's digital‑asset treasury, bringing its ETH holdings to roughly $3.5 billion.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
CoreWeave Offers $9B All-Stock to Acquire Core Scientific Amid Shareholder Pushback
CoreWeave has made a $9 billion all-stock offer to acquire bitcoin miner Core Scientific; the CEO says he will not raise the bid while proxy advisor ISS and major investor Two Seas Capital urge shareholders to reject the deal ahead...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Coinbase Acquires Crypto Fundraising Firm Echo for $375M
Coinbase has acquired Echo, an onchain capital formation startup, for approximately $375 million. Echo will remain a standalone platform while Coinbase integrates Echo's Sonar public-sale product and expands the infrastructure to support tokenized securities and real-world assets.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Ripple Pursuing $1 Billion Capital Raise to Support Institutional Demand for XRP
Ripple is conducting an ongoing $1 billion capital raise cited as supporting institutional interest in XRP ahead of potential SEC ETF decisions. The raise is driving sentiment and trading flows, though specific investors and terms were not disclosed in the...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
House of Doge Acquires Controlling Stake in Italian Soccer Club
Dogecoin-affiliated firm House of Doge has acquired a controlling share in an unnamed Italian soccer club, according to a linked Decrypt report cited in the briefing. Financial terms were not disclosed and the deal was announced in coverage on Oct...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
BitcoinOS Raises $10M Led by Greenfield Capital to Build Institutional BTCFi
BitcoinOS raised $10 million in a financing led by Greenfield Capital with participation from FalconX, Bitcoin Frontier Fund, DNA Fund and angel investors to expand institutional Bitcoin finance tools, developer protocols and pilot the Grail Pro BTC yield protocol.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Evernorth Holdings Signs SPAC Deal to List on Nasdaq Targeting over $1B
Ripple‑backed Evernorth Holdings signed a SPAC deal to list on the Nasdaq, targeting over $1 billion to create a public XRP treasury. The agreement was announced in the Oct. 21, 2025 market update.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Bitcoin Miners Raise Billions in Debt and Convertible-Note Financings Amid AI Pivot
Public bitcoin miners collectively raised billions through debt and convertible-note offerings to fund pivots into AI/HPC, highlighted by TerraWulf's $3.2B senior secured note placement, IREN's $1B convertible bond and Bitfarms' $300M convertible note; several other miners also issued debt in...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Arch Secured $70M Debt Financing From Galaxy
Cryptocurrency lending firm Arch secured $70 million in debt financing from Galaxy to expand its platform, according to the article. The financing was disclosed as having closed 'last year' and is cited as part of Arch's capital raises to support...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Galaxy Digital Closes $1.4B Project Financing From Deutsche Bank to Fund Helios Data Center
Galaxy Digital secured a $1.4B project-financing facility from Deutsche Bank to fund phase one of its Helios data-center in Texas; the financing leaves phase one fully funded and on track for initial power-up in December. The deal supports Galaxy's build-out...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Coinbase Acquired Deribit for $2.9B
Coinbase acquired Deribit earlier in the year in a deal valued at $2.9 billion, expanding its crypto derivatives footprint. The purchase, referenced as occurring in May, complements Coinbase's prior acquisition of FairX to bolster U.S. regulated derivatives offerings.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 20, 2025
Solana Company Moves Forward with $500M PIPE Resale After Stock Plunges
Solana Company (HSDT), backed by Pantera Capital, has advanced share resale for investors in a $500M PIPE private placement originally sold in September at $6.881 per share. The move comes as HSDT's stock plunged roughly 60% below the PIPE price,...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 20, 2025
Evernorth to Go Public via Armada Acquisition Corp II SPAC, Targeting $1B+ to Build Public XRP Treasury
Evernorth Holdings signed a business-combination agreement with Armada Acquisition Corp II to take the company public (expected Nasdaq ticker XRPN) and raise over $1 billion in gross proceeds to purchase XRP and pursue yield strategies. The deal includes a $200M...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 20, 2025
MicroStrategy Raises $18.8M via Equity Issuance to Finance 168 BTC Purchase
MicroStrategy (MSTR) raised $18.8 million through the issuance of perpetual preferred shares and common stock to finance the purchase of 168 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 640,418 BTC. The financing and purchase were disclosed in a company filing on...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 17, 2025
Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom Seeks $250M Private Equity Fund to Buy Crypto Service Firms
Maelstrom, the family office of Arthur Hayes, is raising a $250 million U.S.-registered private equity fund to acquire four to six mid-sized crypto firms, deploying $40M–$75M per deal and targeting trading infrastructure and analytics companies. The firm aims for a...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 17, 2025
Li Lin’s Avenir Capital Leads $1B Ether Treasury Vehicle Backed by Asia’s Crypto Investors
Avenir Capital, led by Huobi founder Li Lin, is building a $1 billion regulated ether accumulation trust with commitments including ~$200M from Avenir and ~$500M from regional institutional players such as HongShan Capital Group; partners include early Ethereum investors tied...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 17, 2025
Astra Nova Raises $48.3M to Expand Web3 and AI Entertainment Platform
Astra Nova raised $48.3 million to expand its tokenized content tools and creator platforms, including TokenPlay AI, NovaToon and BlackPass. The round included $41.6M from a recent strategic tranche and builds on earlier investments led by Outlier Ventures and regional...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 17, 2025
CoreWeave Reiterates All-Stock $9B Takeover of Core Scientific, Calls Offer 'Best and Final'
CoreWeave has reaffirmed its commitment to acquire AI miner Core Scientific in a previously agreed all-stock deal valued at about $9B, calling its offer "best and final" and urging shareholders to vote in favor at an October 30 meeting. The...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 17, 2025
Ripple Leads $1B Raise via SPV to Accumulate XRP Through New Digital-Asset Treasury
Ripple Labs is reported to be leading an effort to raise at least $1.0 billion via a special-purpose vehicle/DAT to accumulate XRP, with Ripple contributing some of its own holdings and final terms still under discussion. The initiative would be...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
Kraken Acquires Small Exchange From IG Group for $100M
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has acquired U.S.-licensed derivatives platform Small Exchange from IG Group for $100 million, comprising $32.5M in cash and $67.5M in stock. The deal gives Kraken a CFTC-designated contract market (DCM) capability and strengthens its U.S. futures and...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
A16z Crypto Leads $50M Private Token Sale for Jito Foundation
Jito Foundation raised $50 million in a private token sale led by Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto to fund expansion of its validator technology, staking protocol, and developer tools on Solana. The capital will support open-source infrastructure, liquid staking solutions and...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
SharpLink Gaming Raises $76.5M in Premium-Priced Direct Stock Offering to Expand Ether Treasury
SharpLink Gaming (SBET) sold 4.5 million shares at $17 each in a direct offering priced at a 12% premium, raising $76.5 million to expand its ether holdings. An unnamed institutional investor bought the shares and received a 90-day option to...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
Figment Acquires Rated Labs to Strengthen Staking Data for Institutional Clients
Figment has acquired U.K.-based blockchain analytics firm Rated Labs to enhance data tools for institutional staking clients, including Rated's Explorer and data APIs. The deal value was not disclosed and is part of Figment's plan to spend up to $200M...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
Daylight Raises $75M to Build Decentralized Energy Network
Daylight raised $75 million to expand its blockchain-based DayFi power network, combining $15M in equity led by Framework Ventures and $60M in project financing from Turtle Hill Capital. Participation included a16z crypto, M13, EV3 Ventures, Lerer Hippeau and others to...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
MoonPay Acquired Payments Startup Meso to Expand Crypto Payments
MoonPay completed an acquisition of payments startup Meso (announced in September) as part of its expansion of MoonPay Commerce, integrating acquired technology to broaden merchant crypto payments offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
Ripple to Acquire GTreasury for $1B to Expand Corporate Treasury Offerings
Ripple is acquiring treasury software provider GTreasury for $1 billion, a deal announced Oct 16, 2025 and subject to regulatory approvals. The acquisition will integrate GTreasury's cash, FX and risk management platform into Ripple's financial services suite to target enterprise...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 16, 2025
Bitfarms Launches $300M Convertible Senior Note Offering Due 2031
Bitfarms announced a proposed offering of $300 million in convertible senior notes due Jan. 15, 2031, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $60 million. Proceeds will fund general corporate purposes and capped call transactions to offset...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 15, 2025
Coinbase to Increase Investment in Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX at $2.45B Valuation
Coinbase has agreed to invest in CoinDCX, one of India’s largest crypto exchanges, in a deal that values CoinDCX at $2.45 billion post-money and is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The investment builds on prior support from...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 15, 2025
IREN and WULF Launch Billion-Dollar Note Offerings to Strengthen Balance Sheets
IREN and WULF each unveiled billion-dollar note offerings to raise debt capital aimed at bolstering balance sheets and accelerating growth in data center and computing infrastructure. The offerings are structured as debt financings (note offerings) announced on 2025-10-15.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 14, 2025
China Renaissance Aims to Raise $600M for BNB-Focused Public Crypto Treasury
Hong Kong-listed China Renaissance is aiming to raise $600 million to create a U.S.-based, publicly traded crypto treasury vehicle focused solely on BNB. The raise is reportedly backed by YZi Labs, the $10 billion family office of Binance co-founder Changpeng...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 14, 2025
China Renaissance Raising $600M for BNB-Focused Investment Vehicle with YZi Labs
Investment bank China Renaissance is raising $600 million for a BNB-focused investment vehicle in partnership with YZi Labs, aimed at deploying capital into assets and projects tied to the BNB ecosystem. The fundraise underscores continued institutional interest in crypto investment...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 14, 2025
Stripe’s Bridge Acquired by Stripe for $1.1B (Reported Last Year)
Payments giant Stripe acquired stablecoin infrastructure firm Bridge for $1.1 billion (completed last year). The deal made Bridge part of Stripe as it expands into stablecoin issuance, custody and tokenization services.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 14, 2025
BlackRock Leads $47M Funding Round in Tokenization Specialist Securitize
BlackRock led a $47 million fundraising round for tokenization specialist Securitize, backing the firm's expansion in tokenized asset infrastructure. The investment was announced as part of BlackRock's broader push into digital assets and tokenization.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 13, 2025
China Renaissance Seeks $600M to Create Public BNB Treasury with YZi Labs
China Renaissance is reportedly planning to raise $600 million to form a publicly traded U.S. company that will acquire and hold BNB tokens. YZi Labs, the family office of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, intends to invest alongside China Renaissance in...
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 10, 2025
Prestige Wealth Raises $150M to Build Tokenized Gold Treasury for Tether Gold
Prestige Wealth raised $150 million to acquire tokenized gold reserves and serve as a blockchain-native, publicly verifiable treasury vehicle for Tether Gold. The capital will be used primarily to purchase tokenized gold and support the company’s treasury operations on-chain.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 10, 2025
Kalshi Raises $300M at $5B Valuation to Expand Prediction Markets Globally
Kalshi raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation to expand its prediction markets to 140 countries. The growth-stage round was led by major investors to support the platform's international expansion and product scaling.
CoinDesk
Deals•Oct 10, 2025
Galaxy Secures $460M From Large Asset Manager in Share Purchase to Fund Helios Data Center
An unnamed large asset manager purchased nearly 13 million Galaxy shares — a mix of shares bought from the company and some executives — in a $460M investment. Galaxy said the proceeds will be used to advance its Helios HPC/data...
CoinDesk
Deals•May 1, 2025
KindlyMD (NAKA) Completes $563M PIPE to Fund Bitcoin Purchases
KindlyMD (ticker NAKA) raised $563 million via a PIPE financing in May 2025 to fund bitcoin purchases after a reverse merger that made Nakomoto its subsidiary. The company also issued a $200M senior secured convertible note to Yorkville and later...
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