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VanEck Seeks SEC Approval to List JitoSOL Liquid Staking Token ETF on Nasdaq
Deals•Feb 26, 2026

VanEck Seeks SEC Approval to List JitoSOL Liquid Staking Token ETF on Nasdaq

Nasdaq has filed a proposed rule change to list the VanEck JitoSOL ETF, a fund that will hold the Solana‑based liquid staking token JitoSOL. The filing seeks SEC approval for the ETF, which would reflect staking rewards in its net asset value and allow cash and in‑kind creations and redemptions. If approved, the ETF would provide investors exposure to Solana staking economics.

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Framework Ventures Partners with Better to Launch $500M Tokenized Mortgage Plan
Deals•Feb 23, 2026

Framework Ventures Partners with Better to Launch $500M Tokenized Mortgage Plan

Crypto venture firm Framework Ventures has partnered with mortgage services company Better to launch a $500 million tokenized mortgage plan, providing credit to the Sky stablecoin ecosystem and issuing mortgage‑backed tokens. The partnership also includes Framework acquiring a 10% stake in...

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Bitdeer Announces $300M Convertible Senior Note Offering
Deals•Feb 19, 2026

Bitdeer Announces $300M Convertible Senior Note Offering

Bitdeer Technologies Group announced a $300 million convertible senior note offering, with an option for an additional $45 million private placement. The proceeds will be used for data‑center expansion, AI cloud growth, crypto mining rig development, and general corporate purposes.

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Nakamoto to Acquire BTC Inc, UTXO in $107M All‑stock Deal
Deals•Feb 17, 2026

Nakamoto to Acquire BTC Inc, UTXO in $107M All‑stock Deal

Nakamoto announced an all‑stock acquisition of BTC Inc and UTXO for a total consideration of $107 million. The deal will combine the three firms' crypto‑related assets and services, with closing expected later this year.

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Mirae Asset to Acquire 92% Stake in Korbit for $93M
Deals•Feb 15, 2026

Mirae Asset to Acquire 92% Stake in Korbit for $93M

Mirae Asset, a leading South Korean financial services firm, announced it will acquire a 92% stake in Korbit, one of Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, for $93 million. The transaction gives Mirae Asset a controlling interest in the exchange, expanding its...

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Pump.fun Acquires Vyper to Expand Trading Infrastructure
Deals•Feb 6, 2026

Pump.fun Acquires Vyper to Expand Trading Infrastructure

Pump.fun announced the acquisition of crypto trading terminal Vyper, integrating its infrastructure into the Solana memecoin launchpad ecosystem. The deal, terms undisclosed, will see Vyper’s standalone product wind down while users transition to Pump.fun’s Terminal. The move follows Pump.fun’s broader...

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Mercado Bitcoin Launches $20M Tokenized Private Credit Issuance on Rootstock
Deals•Feb 4, 2026

Mercado Bitcoin Launches $20M Tokenized Private Credit Issuance on Rootstock

Latin American digital‑asset platform Mercado Bitcoin has deployed over $20 million of tokenized private credit on the Rootstock sidechain, marking a new private‑debt offering. The move expands its real‑world asset strategy and aims to reach $100 million in issuances by April.

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Bitwise Asset Management to Acquire Staking Provider Chorus One
Deals•Feb 4, 2026

Bitwise Asset Management to Acquire Staking Provider Chorus One

Bitwise Asset Management announced it will acquire institutional staking provider Chorus One, adding a major staking operation to its platform as demand for crypto yield services rises. Chorus One manages roughly $2.2 billion in assets staked. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Kraken-Backed KRAKacquisition Corp Completes $345M Nasdaq IPO
Deals•Jan 30, 2026

Kraken-Backed KRAKacquisition Corp Completes $345M Nasdaq IPO

Kraken‑backed KRAKacquisition Corp completed an upsized $345 million initial public offering, selling 34.5 million units at $10 each and listing on Nasdaq under the ticker KRAQU. The SPAC, formed to pursue acquisitions in the digital‑asset ecosystem, has not yet identified a target....

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OSL Group Raises $200M in Equity Financing to Expand Stablecoin and Payments Business
Deals•Jan 29, 2026

OSL Group Raises $200M in Equity Financing to Expand Stablecoin and Payments Business

Hong Kong‑listed digital‑asset firm OSL Group announced a $200 million equity financing round to fund global expansion of its stablecoin trading and payment services. The capital will support acquisitions, international growth, product development and working capital. The raise follows a $300 million...

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Swiss Bank Sygnum Raises over 750 BTC in Seed Round for Market‑neutral Bitcoin Fund
Deals•Jan 29, 2026

Swiss Bank Sygnum Raises over 750 BTC in Seed Round for Market‑neutral Bitcoin Fund

Sygnum announced that its Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund completed its seed phase, attracting more than 750 Bitcoin from professional and institutional investors. The market‑neutral fund aims to deliver steady returns through arbitrage and relative‑value strategies, reflecting rising institutional demand...

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Sony Innovation Fund Invests $13M in Startale Group’s Series A Follow‑on Round
Deals•Jan 29, 2026

Sony Innovation Fund Invests $13M in Startale Group’s Series A Follow‑on Round

Sony Group Corp., via its Sony Innovation Fund, announced a follow‑on investment of $13 million in Startale Group, marking the first close of the company’s Series A round. The funding comes after Soneium’s mainnet launch and deepens Sony’s involvement in the blockchain...

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Superstate Raises $82.5M in Series B to Build Blockchain-Based IPO Issuance Platform
Deals•Jan 22, 2026

Superstate Raises $82.5M in Series B to Build Blockchain-Based IPO Issuance Platform

Fintech tokenization firm Superstate announced a $82.5 million Series B round led by Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global, with participation from Haun Ventures, Brevan Howard Digital, Galaxy Digital, Bullish and ParaFi. The capital will be used to expand its on‑chain capital...

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Strive to Raise up to $150M via Series A Preferred Stock Offering
Deals•Jan 22, 2026

Strive to Raise up to $150M via Series A Preferred Stock Offering

Strive, the Bitcoin‑focused asset manager co‑founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, announced a new preferred‑stock offering to raise up to $150 million. Proceeds will be used to repay debt at its subsidiary Semler Scientific and to purchase additional Bitcoin. Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald and...

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RedStone Acquires Security Token Market and TokenizeThis Conference
Deals•Jan 20, 2026

RedStone Acquires Security Token Market and TokenizeThis Conference

Blockchain oracle provider RedStone announced the acquisition of Security Token Market (STM) and its TokenizeThis conference, adding a dataset of over 800 tokenized real‑world assets to its platform. The deal gives RedStone control of STM’s historical data and the conference...

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Pump.fun Launches $3M Corporate Venture Fund Pump Fund
Deals•Jan 20, 2026

Pump.fun Launches $3M Corporate Venture Fund Pump Fund

Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun announced the creation of Pump Fund, a corporate venture arm that will allocate $3 million via a 30‑day hackathon to back 12 early‑stage projects with $250,000 each at a $10 million valuation. The fund aims to support startups across...

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Trove Markets Raises $11.5M in Token Sale Before Pivot to Solana
Deals•Jan 19, 2026

Trove Markets Raises $11.5M in Token Sale Before Pivot to Solana

Trove Markets, a decentralized perpetual exchange for collectibles, announced it raised $11.5 million through a token sale that ran Jan 8‑11. The funds were originally earmarked for a Hyperliquid integration, but the project is now pivoting to build on Solana, prompting some...

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Babylon Raises $15M From A16z Crypto to Boost Bitcoin DeFi
Deals•Jan 9, 2026

Babylon Raises $15M From A16z Crypto to Boost Bitcoin DeFi

Babylon, the Bitcoin staking protocol, secured $15 million in a token sale to a16z Crypto, the digital‑asset arm of Andreessen Horowitz. The funding will support further development of Babylon's Bitcoin‑native DeFi infrastructure. The announcement coincides with the disclosure of a...

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Coincheck Group to Acquire 97% of 3iQ in $111.84M Stock Deal
Deals•Jan 8, 2026

Coincheck Group to Acquire 97% of 3iQ in $111.84M Stock Deal

Coincheck Group, the Nasdaq‑listed operator of Japan’s leading crypto exchange, announced it will acquire a 97% stake in Canadian digital‑asset manager 3iQ for $111.84 million in stock. The transaction will be completed using Coincheck shares priced at $4 each and is...

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Mirae Asset Group in Talks to Acquire Korbit in $70‑$100M Deal
Deals•Dec 28, 2025

Mirae Asset Group in Talks to Acquire Korbit in $70‑$100M Deal

Mirae Asset Group, via its affiliate Mirae Asset Consulting, is negotiating to acquire South Korea’s fourth‑largest crypto exchange Korbit in a transaction valued at roughly 100‑140 billion won ($70‑100 million). The potential deal follows a memorandum of understanding with Korbit’s major shareholders,...

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HashKey Capital Raises $250M for Fourth Crypto Fund
Deals•Dec 24, 2025

HashKey Capital Raises $250M for Fourth Crypto Fund

HashKey Capital secured $250 million in commitments for the first close of its fourth crypto‑focused fund, the HashKey Fintech Multi‑Strategy Fund IV, targeting a final size of $500 million. The capital, sourced from global institutional investors, family offices and high‑net‑worth individuals, reflects strong...

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Matador Technologies Secures $58.4M Share Sale Approval to Expand Bitcoin Treasury
Deals•Dec 24, 2025

Matador Technologies Secures $58.4M Share Sale Approval to Expand Bitcoin Treasury

Matador Technologies received Ontario Securities Commission clearance to issue up to CAD 80 million (≈$58.4 million) in shares, warrants, subscription receipts or debt securities over the next 25 months. The capital will fund its goal of holding 1,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2026,...

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Architect Financial Technologies Raises $35M to Launch Institutional Crypto Derivatives Platform
Deals•Dec 23, 2025

Architect Financial Technologies Raises $35M to Launch Institutional Crypto Derivatives Platform

Former FTX US president Brett Harrison’s startup Architect Financial Technologies announced a $35 million funding round to build an institutional trading platform for crypto, equities, and futures. The round was led by investors including Miax, Tioga Capital, ARK Investment, Galaxy and...

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Erebor Secures $350M Funding Round at $4.35B Valuation
Deals•Dec 22, 2025

Erebor Secures $350M Funding Round at $4.35B Valuation

Erebor, the crypto‑ and AI‑focused digital bank co‑founded by Palmer Luckey, raised $350 million in a new funding round led by Lux Capital, pushing its post‑money valuation to $4.35 billion. The round also included investors such as Founders Fund, Haun Ventures and...

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Northern Data Sells Peak Mining to Tether‑exec‑run Firms for up to $200 M
Deals•Dec 22, 2025

Northern Data Sells Peak Mining to Tether‑exec‑run Firms for up to $200 M

Northern Data, the Tether‑backed data‑centre operator, has agreed to sell its Bitcoin mining arm, Peak Mining, to three companies controlled by Tether executives for up to $200 million. The buyers include Highland Group Mining and Appalachian Energy, with a third Alberta‑based...

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ETHGas Secures $12M Seed Round Led by Polychain Capital
Deals•Dec 18, 2025

ETHGas Secures $12M Seed Round Led by Polychain Capital

Ethereum blockspace trading platform ETHGas announced a $12 million seed funding round, with Polychain Capital as lead investor. The capital will support its launch of on‑chain gas futures and real‑time transaction services, positioning the startup at the forefront of crypto infrastructure...

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Solmate Acquires RockawayX Operations, Creating $2 Billion Asset Entity
Deals•Dec 18, 2025

Solmate Acquires RockawayX Operations, Creating $2 Billion Asset Entity

Solmate announced the acquisition of RockawayX’s validator infrastructure and on‑chain liquidity business, forming a combined entity with over $2 billion in assets under management. The deal, disclosed in December 2025, positions Solmate to expand its bare‑metal validator services within the Solana...

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Tether Leads $8M Funding Round in Bitcoin Startup Speed
Deals•Dec 17, 2025

Tether Leads $8M Funding Round in Bitcoin Startup Speed

Tether announced an $8 million investment in Bitcoin payment startup Speed, aiming to enable stablecoin payments on the Lightning Network. The round was disclosed on Tuesday, marking a fresh infusion of capital into the crypto infrastructure space.

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Circle to Acquire Interop Labs Team and IP to Boost Cross‑Chain Capabilities
Deals•Dec 15, 2025

Circle to Acquire Interop Labs Team and IP to Boost Cross‑Chain Capabilities

Circle announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the Interop Labs team and its proprietary technology, integrating the assets into Circle’s Arc blockchain and Cross‑Chain Transfer Protocol. The acquisition, expected to close in early 2026, aims to accelerate interoperability...

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Figure Technology Announces Second IPO to Issue Native Equity on Solana
Deals•Dec 12, 2025

Figure Technology Announces Second IPO to Issue Native Equity on Solana

Figure Technology, a blockchain‑based financial services firm, has filed with the SEC for a second public offering that will issue its equity directly on the Solana blockchain. The move aims to enable on‑chain trading and DeFi use cases, expanding beyond...

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Real Finance Secures $29M Private Funding to Boost Tokenized RWA Infrastructure
Deals•Dec 12, 2025

Real Finance Secures $29M Private Funding to Boost Tokenized RWA Infrastructure

Real Finance, an asset‑tokenization network, announced the close of a $29 million private funding round aimed at building an infrastructure layer for real‑world assets. The capital will help expand institutional participation in on‑chain tokenized markets. The announcement follows recent SEC regulatory...

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US SEC's Crenshaw Takes Aim at Crypto in Final Weeks at the Agency
News•Dec 11, 2025

US SEC's Crenshaw Takes Aim at Crypto in Final Weeks at the Agency

SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, the agency’s only remaining Democratic member, will leave in January, 18 months after her term expired. In a Brookings event she warned that the SEC’s lax enforcement has turned markets into a casino‑like environment, especially for...

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Belarus Blocks ByBit, Bitget, OKX as Russia Clamps Down on Crypto Gray Area
News•Dec 11, 2025

Belarus Blocks ByBit, Bitget, OKX as Russia Clamps Down on Crypto Gray Area

Belarus’s Ministry of Information blocked the domains of major crypto exchanges Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Gate, Bingx and Weex, citing inappropriate advertising under its mass‑media law. The move coincided with Russia’s central bank hinting it may relax crypto access for a...

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Bitcoin Treasuries Stall in Q4, but Largest Holders Keep Stacking Sats
News•Dec 11, 2025

Bitcoin Treasuries Stall in Q4, but Largest Holders Keep Stacking Sats

Bitcoin treasury adoption slowed sharply in Q4 2025, with only nine new corporate adopters versus 53 in Q3, bringing the year‑to‑date total to 117 companies. Despite the slowdown, the largest corporate treasuries kept buying, highlighted by Strategy’s $962 million purchase, keeping...

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UK FCA Makes Pound Stablecoin Payments 2026 Priority
News•Dec 11, 2025

UK FCA Makes Pound Stablecoin Payments 2026 Priority

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has placed pound‑pegged stablecoin payments at the top of its 2026 growth agenda, fast‑tracking a dedicated regulatory sandbox for prospective issuers. Companies must apply by 18 January 2026 to test their stablecoin solutions under FCA guidance before...

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Coinbase Opens Solana DEX Access as CeFi and DeFi Converge
News•Dec 11, 2025

Coinbase Opens Solana DEX Access as CeFi and DeFi Converge

Coinbase announced a direct integration with Solana’s decentralized exchange infrastructure, enabling users to trade any Solana‑based token without a traditional listing. The move follows a similar Base‑chain DEX rollout and signals the exchange’s push to broaden on‑ramp access to fast‑growing...

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Bubblemaps Challenges PEPE’s Fair Launch, Alleges 30% of Genesis Supply Bundled
News•Dec 11, 2025

Bubblemaps Challenges PEPE’s Fair Launch, Alleges 30% of Genesis Supply Bundled

Bubblemaps revealed that roughly 30% of PEPE’s genesis supply was held by a single wallet cluster, which sold about $2 million of tokens the day after the memecoin’s April 2023 launch. The early sell‑off added pressure that prevented PEPE from breaching a...

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Poland Resubmits Vetoed Crypto Bill: ‘Not Even a Comma’ Changed
News•Dec 11, 2025

Poland Resubmits Vetoed Crypto Bill: ‘Not Even a Comma’ Changed

Poland's ruling coalition re‑submitted Bill 2050, an 84‑page crypto‑asset proposal identical to the vetoed Bill 1424, despite President Karol Nawrocki’s earlier rejection. Government spokesman Adam Szłapka insists the text is unchanged, while critics argue it over‑regulates the market. The bill would name the...

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UAE Telco Giant E& Taps Dirham Stablecoin for Bill Payments Pilot
News•Dec 11, 2025

UAE Telco Giant E& Taps Dirham Stablecoin for Bill Payments Pilot

UAE telecom giant e& has signed an MoU with Al Maryah Community Bank to pilot AE Coin, a dirham‑pegged stablecoin licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE. The trial will embed the token into e&’s payment infrastructure, allowing customers to settle...

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Norway’s Central Bank Says CBDC ‘Not Warranted,’ Cites Strong Payment System
News•Dec 11, 2025

Norway’s Central Bank Says CBDC ‘Not Warranted,’ Cites Strong Payment System

Norway’s central bank, Norges Bank, announced that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is not warranted at this time, citing the country’s already secure, efficient and low‑cost payment infrastructure. The decision follows years of experimentation, including the retail‑focused Project Icebreaker...

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Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Lands on NYSE in Sign of Changing Times
News•Dec 11, 2025

Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Lands on NYSE in Sign of Changing Times

The New York Stock Exchange unveiled Valentina Picozzi’s sixth "disappearing" Satoshi Nakamoto statue, marking a visible shift toward crypto acceptance on Wall Street. The artwork was installed by Bitcoin‑focused firm Twenty One Capital as it launched trading this week. The NYSE framed the piece...

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Australian Regulator Eases Rules for Stablecoins and Wrapped Tokens
News•Dec 11, 2025

Australian Regulator Eases Rules for Stablecoins and Wrapped Tokens

Australia’s securities regulator ASIC has granted class relief that removes the need for separate Australian Financial Services licences for stablecoin and wrapped‑token intermediaries. The exemption also authorises the use of omnibus accounts, cutting compliance costs and simplifying record‑keeping. ASIC says...

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GOP Hardliners Vexed as Defense Bill Advances without CBDC Ban
News•Dec 11, 2025

GOP Hardliners Vexed as Defense Bill Advances without CBDC Ban

The U.S. House approved the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) without the promised anti‑central bank digital currency (CBDC) provision. Republicans led by Rep. Keith Self had secured a deal to embed a CBDC ban, but the amendment was stripped...

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Survey Finds 6 in 10 of Asia’s Rich Plan to Ramp up Crypto Buying
News•Dec 11, 2025

Survey Finds 6 in 10 of Asia’s Rich Plan to Ramp up Crypto Buying

Sygnum’s APAC HNWI Report 2025 reveals that 87 % of Asia’s high‑net‑worth individuals already hold crypto, with an average portfolio allocation of roughly 17 %. More than half of these investors own over 10 % of their assets in digital currencies, and six...

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HIVE Digital Technologies Launches IPO on Colombian Stock Exchange Targeting AI‑Bitcoin Infrastructure Investors
Deals•Dec 11, 2025

HIVE Digital Technologies Launches IPO on Colombian Stock Exchange Targeting AI‑Bitcoin Infrastructure Investors

HIVE Digital Technologies debuted on the Colombian Stock Exchange under the ticker HIVECO, marking the first AI and Bitcoin infrastructure company to list publicly in Latin America. The listing, announced on Thursday, expands investor access across the Andean market system...

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Fed Slashes Interest Rates, but Issues Mixed Forward Guidance
News•Dec 10, 2025

Fed Slashes Interest Rates, but Issues Mixed Forward Guidance

The Federal Reserve lowered its policy rate by 25 basis points to a 3.5%‑3.75% range, but Chair Jerome Powell delivered mixed forward guidance, suggesting only a single cut may occur by 2026. Analysts say the ambiguous outlook is curbing the...

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Tether Launches Privacy-Focused Health Platform with On-Device AI
News•Dec 10, 2025

Tether Launches Privacy-Focused Health Platform with On-Device AI

Tether has launched QVAC Health, a privacy‑focused platform that consolidates data from wearables and wellness apps into an encrypted, offline dashboard. The system uses on‑device AI and peer‑to‑peer model updates to analyze activity, nutrition, and health metrics without transmitting data...

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ChronoForge to Shut Down Amid Funding Collapse and Web3 Gaming Turmoil
News•Dec 10, 2025

ChronoForge to Shut Down Amid Funding Collapse and Web3 Gaming Turmoil

ChronoForge, a Web3 studio building a multiplayer action RPG with on‑chain asset ownership, announced it will shut down by Dec. 30 after an 80% staff cut and founders self‑financing development since July. The studio’s $3 million token sale failed to sustain operations,...

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ETHZilla Moves Into Onchain Housing Finance with 15% Zippy Acquisition
News•Dec 10, 2025

ETHZilla Moves Into Onchain Housing Finance with 15% Zippy Acquisition

Former biotech firm ETHZilla has taken a 15% stake in digital housing lender Zippy, paying $5 million in cash and $16.1 million in stock. The partnership will integrate Zippy’s AI‑driven loan origination with ETHZilla’s tokenization platform to issue manufactured‑home chattel loans on...

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Galaxy Expands to UAE as Part of Middle East Push
News•Dec 10, 2025

Galaxy Expands to UAE as Part of Middle East Push

Galaxy announced the creation of a new entity in Abu Dhabi under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and will open an office to deepen its Middle East presence. Founder and CEO Mike Novogratz framed the move as part of...

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Price Predictions 12/10: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
News•Dec 10, 2025

Price Predictions 12/10: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE

Bitcoin hovered near $94,600, with bulls needing a breakout above $94,589 to reignite a push toward the $100,000 psychological barrier. Ether showed modest strength, approaching a $3,350 resistance that could open a path to $3,918. Michael Saylor’s Strategy expanded its...

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Vanguard’s 50M+ Clients Will Soon Gain Access to Crypto ETFs: Why This Is Significant
News•Dec 10, 2025

Vanguard’s 50M+ Clients Will Soon Gain Access to Crypto ETFs: Why This Is Significant

Vanguard will soon allow its more than 50 million investors to trade spot crypto exchange‑traded funds, marking a reversal from its previously anti‑crypto stance. The firm will list third‑party ETFs linked to Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana, while explicitly excluding memecoins...

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The Whale Awakening: Why Dormant Crypto Giants Are Suddenly Back in Motion
News•Dec 10, 2025

The Whale Awakening: Why Dormant Crypto Giants Are Suddenly Back in Motion

In July 2025, eight historic Satoshi-era wallets, each holding 10,000 BTC, moved coins for the first time in 14 years, shifting a total of 80,000 BTC—about $8.6 billion. On‑chain data from Lookonchain and Whale Alert show that over 62,800 BTC from wallets older than seven...

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Stablecoins Break Into Top 3 Growth Drivers for Web3 Gaming: BGA 2025 Report
News•Dec 10, 2025

Stablecoins Break Into Top 3 Growth Drivers for Web3 Gaming: BGA 2025 Report

The Blockchain Gaming Alliance’s 2025 State of the Industry Report places stablecoin adoption among the top three growth drivers for Web3 gaming, accounting for 27.3% of developer sentiment. High‑quality game launches (29.5%) and revenue‑driven business models (27.5%) round out the...

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Japan Plans Major Shift as Crypto Moves From Payments to Securities Law
News•Dec 10, 2025

Japan Plans Major Shift as Crypto Moves From Payments to Securities Law

Japan’s Financial Services Agency announced a plan to shift crypto‑asset oversight from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, effectively treating digital tokens as securities. The proposal tightens disclosure requirements for initial exchange offerings, mandating pre‑sale...

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Superstate Opens Onchain Capital Raises for SEC-Registered Public Companies
News•Dec 10, 2025

Superstate Opens Onchain Capital Raises for SEC-Registered Public Companies

Superstate has launched Direct Issuance Programs (DIPs) that let SEC‑registered public companies raise capital on Ethereum and Solana using stablecoins, delivering tokenized shares instantly. The platform leverages Superstate’s SEC‑registered transfer‑agent infrastructure to update shareholder registries in real time, ensuring compliance...

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Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Can Handle Temporary Loss of Finality
News•Dec 10, 2025

Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Can Handle Temporary Loss of Finality

Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin downplayed a recent finality loss caused by a Prysm client bug, stating that occasional delays are acceptable as long as the wrong block isn’t finalized. He emphasized that the network continues to process transactions even when...

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Silk Road-Linked Bitcoin Wallets Move $3M to New Address
News•Dec 10, 2025

Silk Road-Linked Bitcoin Wallets Move $3M to New Address

Silk Road‑linked Bitcoin wallets transferred roughly $3.14 million to a new, unidentified address, marking the most substantial on‑chain activity in five years. The primary wallets still hold about $38.4 million, while analysts estimate another $55 million may sit in unseized wallets tied to...

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Animoca, Solv to Help Japanese Bitcoin Companies Generate Yield
News•Dec 10, 2025

Animoca, Solv to Help Japanese Bitcoin Companies Generate Yield

Web3 gaming leader Animoca Brands has teamed up with DeFi platform Solv Protocol to enable Japanese corporations to earn yield on their Bitcoin holdings. The collaboration leverages Solv’s Bitcoin‑backed wrapper and lending infrastructure to offer annual returns between 4% and...

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Make Crypto Games Great Again? ‘Trump Billionaires Club’ Launches This Month
News•Dec 10, 2025

Make Crypto Games Great Again? ‘Trump Billionaires Club’ Launches This Month

Bill Zanker’s Freedom 45 Games is set to release the Trump‑themed mobile title “Trump Billionaires Club” on the Apple App Store on Dec 30, leveraging a licensing deal for the former president’s name. The game blends a Monopoly‑style board with cryptocurrency features,...

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive to Raise $500M to Buy Bitcoin
News•Dec 10, 2025

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive to Raise $500M to Buy Bitcoin

Strive, co‑founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, launched a $500 million preferred‑stock offering to fund additional Bitcoin purchases and other income‑generating assets. The asset manager already holds 7,525 BTC, making it the 14th‑largest corporate Bitcoin holder at roughly $694 million. Proceeds will be used for...

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ETHZilla Acquires 15% Stake in Zippy for $21.1M to Launch On‑chain Housing Finance
Deals•Dec 10, 2025

ETHZilla Acquires 15% Stake in Zippy for $21.1M to Launch On‑chain Housing Finance

ETHZilla announced it will purchase a 15% equity stake in US‑based digital lender Zippy for $5 million in cash and $16.1 million in stock, totaling $21.1 million. The deal aims to integrate Zippy’s loan‑origination and AI‑driven platform with ETHZilla’s tokenization stack for on‑chain...

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Strive Launches $500M Preferred Stock Offering to Fund Bitcoin Purchases
Deals•Dec 10, 2025

Strive Launches $500M Preferred Stock Offering to Fund Bitcoin Purchases

Public asset manager Strive announced a $500 million preferred stock offering to raise capital for additional Bitcoin and related product acquisitions. The proceeds will also support general corporate purposes and working capital, marking a significant fundraising move for the crypto‑focused firm.

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Blockchain Trial on Canton Network Tests Collateral Reuse with Tokenized US Treasurys
News•Dec 9, 2025

Blockchain Trial on Canton Network Tests Collateral Reuse with Tokenized US Treasurys

Digital Asset and a consortium of banks and trading firms completed a second on‑chain US Treasury financing round on the Canton Network, showcasing real‑time collateral reuse and the inclusion of multiple stablecoins. Five transactions demonstrated that tokenized Treasurys can be...

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Ethereum Network Sees 62% Drop in Fees: Is ETH Price at Risk?
News•Dec 9, 2025

Ethereum Network Sees 62% Drop in Fees: Is ETH Price at Risk?

Ethereum’s base‑layer activity cooled in November, with 30‑day network fees plunging 62% and total value locked falling to $76 billion. Despite the slowdown, layer‑2 solutions surged—Base transactions jumped 108% and Polygon rose 81%—helping sustain overall network momentum. The recent Fusaka upgrade,...

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New ETF Proposal Bets Bitcoin Returns Are Made After Hours
News•Dec 9, 2025

New ETF Proposal Bets Bitcoin Returns Are Made After Hours

Tidal Trust filed a Form N‑1A registration to launch two ETFs that will hold Bitcoin only during U.S. overnight hours, buying at market close and selling at the next open. The Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF will allocate cash,...

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US Bank Regulator Clears National Banks to Facilitate Crypto Transactions
News•Dec 9, 2025

US Bank Regulator Clears National Banks to Facilitate Crypto Transactions

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued new guidance that classifies facilitating customer cryptocurrency trades as a legitimate banking activity. This interpretation expands the range of services national banks may offer under the existing National Bank Act,...

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Circle Moves Toward Privacy-Focused Stablecoin with USDCx Project
News•Dec 9, 2025

Circle Moves Toward Privacy-Focused Stablecoin with USDCx Project

Circle is developing a privacy‑enhanced version of its USDC stablecoin, called USDCx, in partnership with privacy‑focused blockchain firm Aleo. The token aims to deliver "banking‑level" confidentiality while still allowing Circle to furnish compliance records to regulators. Targeting banks and enterprise...

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Senator Lummis Anticipates Crypto Market Structure Markup Next Week
News•Dec 9, 2025

Senator Lummis Anticipates Crypto Market Structure Markup Next Week

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, a leading Senate Banking Committee member, said the Responsible Financial Innovation Act will be marked up next week, before the congressional holiday break. The markup will be the first formal vote on the crypto market‑structure bill...

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Malaysia’s Crown Prince Launches Ringgit Stablecoin, Zetrix Treasury
News•Dec 9, 2025

Malaysia’s Crown Prince Launches Ringgit Stablecoin, Zetrix Treasury

Malaysia’s crown prince, Ismail Ibrahim, announced the launch of RMJDT, a ringgit‑backed stablecoin issued on the Zetrix layer‑1 blockchain. The project is being piloted under Malaysia’s regulated sandbox, aiming to facilitate cross‑border payments across the Asia‑Pacific. Alongside the stablecoin, Bullish...

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Crypto Nears Its ‘Netscape Moment’ as Industry Approaches Inflection Point
News•Dec 9, 2025

Crypto Nears Its ‘Netscape Moment’ as Industry Approaches Inflection Point

The cryptocurrency sector is entering a pivotal "Netscape moment," driven by maturing blockchain infrastructure and a surge in regulated investment vehicles such as exchange‑traded products (ETPs). Bloomberg data shows up to 200 crypto‑based ETPs could launch this year, with 155...

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Hong Kong Launches CARF Crypto Tax Consultation to Combat Evasion
News•Dec 9, 2025

Hong Kong Launches CARF Crypto Tax Consultation to Combat Evasion

Hong Kong has launched a public consultation on adopting the OECD’s Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and revising its tax reporting standards to include the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). The move is framed as a step to align the territory’s crypto‑tax...

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Japan Plans Tough New Rules for Crypto Exchanges: What Liability Reserves Actually Mean
News•Dec 9, 2025

Japan Plans Tough New Rules for Crypto Exchanges: What Liability Reserves Actually Mean

Japan's Financial Services Agency is drafting rules that require all registered cryptocurrency exchanges to maintain dedicated liability reserves, mirroring securities‑industry standards, to compensate customers after hacks or unauthorized transfers. The reserves will be sized between ¥2 billion and ¥40 billion based on...

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Dogecoin ETFs Lose Their Bite as Bitcoin, Ethereum Big Dogs Lead the Pack
News•Dec 9, 2025

Dogecoin ETFs Lose Their Bite as Bitcoin, Ethereum Big Dogs Lead the Pack

Dogecoin spot ETFs have slumped to a total value traded of $142,000, the lowest level since their launch, far below the $3.23 million peak in late November. Despite the ETF weakness, DOGE’s spot market remains robust, posting over $1.1 billion in 24‑hour...

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Polygon Deploys Madhugiri Hard Fork, Aims for 33% Throughput Boost
News•Dec 9, 2025

Polygon Deploys Madhugiri Hard Fork, Aims for 33% Throughput Boost

Polygon has launched the Madhugiri hard fork, cutting consensus time to one second and boosting throughput by 33 %. The upgrade adds support for three Fusaka EIPs that limit gas for heavy computations and introduces a new transaction type for Ethereum‑to‑Polygon...

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Will Zcash's ZEC Return to $500 or Higher Before 2026?
News•Dec 9, 2025

Will Zcash's ZEC Return to $500 or Higher Before 2026?

Zcash (ZEC) rallied 10.3% in 24 hours, pushing above $425 and marking a 41.5% gain from last week’s $300 trough. Traders identified a double‑bottom formation around $300‑$310, suggesting a measured target near $480‑$500 if the neckline holds. Meanwhile, whale accounts...

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NFT Winter Deepens: Monthly Sales Hit Lowest Point of the Year
News•Dec 9, 2025

NFT Winter Deepens: Monthly Sales Hit Lowest Point of the Year

NFT sales plunged to $320 million in November, roughly half October’s volume, marking the lowest monthly total of 2025. The sector’s market capitalization has slumped 66 % from its January peak, now sitting at $3.1 billion. Most top‑tier collections posted double‑digit declines, with...

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Bitcoin Retail Inflows to Binance ‘Collapse’ to 400 BTC Record Low in 2025
News•Dec 9, 2025

Bitcoin Retail Inflows to Binance ‘Collapse’ to 400 BTC Record Low in 2025

On‑chain data from CryptoQuant shows daily Bitcoin inflows from retail investors (≤1 BTC) to Binance have slumped to a record low of about 411 BTC in 2025, far below the 2,675 BTC average seen in December 2022. The decline is described as a structural...

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Crypto Index Funds ‘a Big Deal’ as Market Complexity Grows: Bitwise CIO
News•Dec 9, 2025

Crypto Index Funds ‘a Big Deal’ as Market Complexity Grows: Bitwise CIO

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto index funds will become a major investment vehicle in 2026 as the market grows more complex and use cases multiply. He argues that predicting individual token performance is near impossible, making market‑cap‑weighted funds a...

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Tether Deepens AI Bet, Backs Italian Firm’s Humanoid Robots
News•Dec 9, 2025

Tether Deepens AI Bet, Backs Italian Firm’s Humanoid Robots

Stablecoin leader Tether is backing an €70 million funding round for Italian AI startup Generative Bionics, which develops industrial‑scale humanoid robots. The round, led by CDP Venture Capital’s AI fund, also includes investors such as AMD Ventures, Eni Next and RoboIT. Tether...

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OCC Boss Says ‘No Justification’ to Judge Banks and Crypto Differently
News•Dec 9, 2025

OCC Boss Says ‘No Justification’ to Judge Banks and Crypto Differently

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) chief Jonathan Gould told a blockchain conference that crypto firms applying for U.S. federal bank charters should be judged the same as traditional financial institutions, rejecting any justification for differential treatment. He...

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Tether Joins Investors in $81M Funding Round for Italian AI Robotics Startup Generative Bionics
Deals•Dec 9, 2025

Tether Joins Investors in $81M Funding Round for Italian AI Robotics Startup Generative Bionics

Tether announced its participation in an €70 million ($81 million) funding round for Generative Bionics, an Italian AI startup developing industrial humanoid robots. The round was led by CDP Venture Capital with other investors including AMD Ventures, Duferco, Eni Next and RoboIT.

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Bitcoin Catches a Bid, but Data Shows Pro Traders Skeptical of Rally Above $92K
News•Dec 8, 2025

Bitcoin Catches a Bid, but Data Shows Pro Traders Skeptical of Rally Above $92K

Bitcoin briefly rallied above $92,000 but quickly retreated, encountering resistance at short‑term highs. The pullback was driven by lingering macroeconomic uncertainty, a wave of leveraged liquidations, and stagnant inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds. Data from professional traders shows skepticism...

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Robinhood to Acquire Buana Capital and PT Pedagang Aset Kripto to Enter Indonesia's Crypto Market
Deals•Dec 8, 2025

Robinhood to Acquire Buana Capital and PT Pedagang Aset Kripto to Enter Indonesia's Crypto Market

Robinhood announced agreements to acquire Indonesian brokerage Buana Capital and licensed digital‑asset trader PT Pedagang Aset Kripto, marking its entry into Indonesia’s fast‑growing crypto market. The acquisitions will give Robinhood regulatory compliance and a ready‑made platform, with the deal expected...

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CoreWeave Announces $2B Convertible Note Offering to Fuel AI Expansion
Deals•Dec 8, 2025

CoreWeave Announces $2B Convertible Note Offering to Fuel AI Expansion

CoreWeave disclosed a plan to raise $2 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2031, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes and capped‑call transactions to limit dilution. The note includes an optional $300 million additional purchase and can...

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Ostium Raises $24M to Expand On‑chain Perpetuals Protocol
Deals•Dec 7, 2025

Ostium Raises $24M to Expand On‑chain Perpetuals Protocol

Decentralized perpetuals platform Ostium announced a $24 million funding round to scale its protocol across traditional markets. Backers include General Catalyst, Jump Crypto, Susquehanna International Group and angel investors from Bridgewater, Two Sigma and Brevan Howard. The capital will fund smart‑contract...

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Clear Street Targets $10‑12 B Valuation in Upcoming IPO
Deals•Dec 6, 2025

Clear Street Targets $10‑12 B Valuation in Upcoming IPO

New York brokerage Clear Street, a leading underwriter of crypto‑treasury deals, announced plans for a public listing valued between $10 billion and $12 billion. Goldman Sachs is slated to lead the offering, which could occur as early as next month.

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AlphaTON Capital Files $420.69M Shelf Registration to Fund AI and TON Expansion
Deals•Dec 5, 2025

AlphaTON Capital Files $420.69M Shelf Registration to Fund AI and TON Expansion

AlphaTON Capital announced a $420.69 million shelf registration, signaling its intent to raise capital for AI infrastructure and Telegram‑ecosystem acquisitions after exiting the SEC’s baby‑shelf limits. The move aims to tap larger funding sources despite the company’s micro‑cap status.

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Paribu Acquires Majority Stake in CoinMENA for up to $240M
Deals•Dec 5, 2025

Paribu Acquires Majority Stake in CoinMENA for up to $240M

Turkish crypto exchange Paribu announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Dubai‑ and Bahrain‑licensed CoinMENA, valuing the combined entity at up to $240 million. The deal, described as Turkey’s largest fintech transaction, expands Paribu’s regulated presence into the MENA region....

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Fin Secures $17M Series A to Launch Stablecoin Payments App for High‑Value Cross‑Border Transactions
Deals•Dec 3, 2025

Fin Secures $17M Series A to Launch Stablecoin Payments App for High‑Value Cross‑Border Transactions

Fin, formerly TipLink, raised $17 million from Pantera Capital, Sequoia and Samsung Next to build a stablecoin‑powered payments app aimed at high‑value cross‑border transfers for import‑export businesses. The funding will support a pilot launch within the next month, positioning Fin as...

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Sony Bank Invests in Bastion’s $14.6M Stablecoin Funding Round
Deals•Dec 1, 2025

Sony Bank Invests in Bastion’s $14.6M Stablecoin Funding Round

Sony Bank’s venture arm has joined a $14.6 million funding round for US stablecoin issuer Bastion, led by Coinbase Ventures. The investment backs Bastion’s plan to launch a dollar‑pegged stablecoin for Sony’s ecosystem, targeting US PlayStation users.

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Goldman Sachs Acquires Innovator for $2 Billion to Expand Bitcoin-Linked ETF Offering
Deals•Dec 1, 2025

Goldman Sachs Acquires Innovator for $2 Billion to Expand Bitcoin-Linked ETF Offering

Goldman Sachs announced the acquisition of Innovator for $2 billion, bolstering its defined‑outcome ETF platform and adding a Bitcoin‑linked exchange‑traded fund to its product suite. The deal marks the bank's deeper entry into crypto‑related investment products.

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Yorkville Acquisition Corp. Announces SPAC Merger with Trump Media and Crypto.com to Form CRO Treasury
Deals•Dec 1, 2025

Yorkville Acquisition Corp. Announces SPAC Merger with Trump Media and Crypto.com to Form CRO Treasury

Yorkville Acquisition Corp. has appointed former Gryphon Digital Mining executives as it moves toward a SPAC merger with Trump Media & Technology Group and Crypto.com, creating a publicly traded digital‑asset treasury focused on the CRO token. The plan, disclosed in...

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Animoca Brands Announces Planned Nasdaq IPO via Reverse Merger with Currenc Group
Deals•Nov 27, 2025

Animoca Brands Announces Planned Nasdaq IPO via Reverse Merger with Currenc Group

Animoca Brands said it will go public next year through a reverse merger with AI‑focused public fintech firm Currenc Group, positioning the combined entity on Nasdaq. The move aims to give investors exposure to a broad portfolio of crypto and...

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Naver Financial to Acquire Dunamu in $10.3B Deal
Deals•Nov 27, 2025

Naver Financial to Acquire Dunamu in $10.3B Deal

South Korean search‑engine giant Naver Financial announced a stock‑swap acquisition of Dunamu, the parent of crypto exchange Upbit, in a deal valued at about $10.3 billion. The transaction will make Dunamu a wholly‑owned subsidiary and is part of Naver’s broader push...

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Robinhood and Susquehanna Acquire 90% Stake in LedgerX to Enter Prediction Markets
Deals•Nov 26, 2025

Robinhood and Susquehanna Acquire 90% Stake in LedgerX to Enter Prediction Markets

Robinhood Markets and Susquehanna International Group announced they will acquire a 90% stake in LedgerX, a crypto‑linked exchange, marking Robinhood's push into prediction markets. The deal follows LedgerX’s previous acquisition by MIAX and positions Robinhood against rivals like Kalshi and...

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Exodus Acquires W3C Corp for $175M to Expand On‑Chain Payments
Deals•Nov 25, 2025

Exodus Acquires W3C Corp for $175M to Expand On‑Chain Payments

Exodus announced a $175 million acquisition of W3C Corp, using its Bitcoin reserves to fund the deal. The purchase brings Monavate and Baanx under Exodus’s umbrella as the firm moves into on‑chain payment services.

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Winklevoss Twins' Cypherpunk Raises $100M to Acquire ZEC for Treasury
Deals•Nov 21, 2025

Winklevoss Twins' Cypherpunk Raises $100M to Acquire ZEC for Treasury

The Winklevoss twins announced the launch of Cypherpunk, a digital‑asset treasury vehicle, which has raised $100 million to purchase Zcash for its holdings. The funding aims to accumulate up to 5% of the circulating ZEC supply, positioning Cypherpunk as a major...

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AI Hedge Fund Numerai Secures $30M Series C Funding Led by University Endowments
Deals•Nov 20, 2025

AI Hedge Fund Numerai Secures $30M Series C Funding Led by University Endowments

Numerai announced a $30 million Series C round, boosting its valuation to $500 million. The round was led by top university endowments and included existing backers Shine Capital, Union Square Ventures and Paul Tudor Jones. The AI‑driven crypto‑incentivized hedge fund now manages...

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New Hampshire Approves $100M Bitcoin‑backed Municipal Bond
Deals•Nov 19, 2025

New Hampshire Approves $100M Bitcoin‑backed Municipal Bond

New Hampshire’s Business Finance Authority authorized a $100 million taxable conduit revenue bond, issued through WaveRose Depositor, LLC and backed by Bitcoin held by BitGo. The bond, designed by Wave Digital Assets and Rosemawr Management, lets companies borrow against over‑collateralized BTC.

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Bitfury Launches $1 B Corporate Tech Fund Targeting AI and Crypto Startups
Deals•Nov 19, 2025

Bitfury Launches $1 B Corporate Tech Fund Targeting AI and Crypto Startups

Bitfury announced it will allocate a $1 billion corporate venture fund to back ethical AI and crypto startups, with capital coming from its mining operations and investors. The fund is slated to start deploying capital as early as Q4 2025.

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Kraken Files Confidential S‑1 for Proposed US IPO
Deals•Nov 19, 2025

Kraken Files Confidential S‑1 for Proposed US IPO

Kraken, the Wyoming‑based cryptocurrency exchange, announced it has confidentially filed a Form S‑1 with the SEC to launch an initial public offering, marking the first formal step toward going public after months of speculation.

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Tether Makes Strategic Investment in Crypto Lending Platform Ledn
Deals•Nov 18, 2025

Tether Makes Strategic Investment in Crypto Lending Platform Ledn

Stablecoin issuer Tether announced a strategic investment in Bitcoin‑backed lending platform Ledn, aiming to expand financial infrastructure for crypto‑collateralized loans. The deal was disclosed on Tuesday, with the investment amount undisclosed.

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State-Owned Bank Melli Absorbs Assets of Dissolved Ayandeh Bank After $8B Losses
Deals•Oct 27, 2025

State-Owned Bank Melli Absorbs Assets of Dissolved Ayandeh Bank After $8B Losses

Iran’s private Ayandeh Bank has been dissolved following roughly $8 billion in losses and debt; customer assets and deposits from about 42 million customers were absorbed by state-owned Bank Melli. The move represents a state-led takeover to stabilize the banking...

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Coinbase Acquired Fundraising Platform Echo as It Builds On‑chain Startup Lifecycle
Deals•Oct 26, 2025

Coinbase Acquired Fundraising Platform Echo as It Builds On‑chain Startup Lifecycle

Coinbase recently acquired fundraising platform Echo and plans to integrate it into its ecosystem to enable on‑chain incorporation, fundraising in USDC, and tokenized public listings. Echo has helped 200+ projects raise over $200M and will initially operate independently before deeper...

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Ripple Completes Acquisition of Hidden Road to Expand Institutional Fintech Services
Deals•Oct 25, 2025

Ripple Completes Acquisition of Hidden Road to Expand Institutional Fintech Services

Ripple has completed its acquisition of Hidden Road to broaden its fintech offerings for institutional clients and enhance the utility and distribution of its RLUSD stablecoin. The deal positions Ripple as a more comprehensive fintech provider for institutional crypto and...

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Pump.fun Acquires Padre Trading Terminal to Bolster Solana Memecoin Liquidity
Deals•Oct 24, 2025

Pump.fun Acquires Padre Trading Terminal to Bolster Solana Memecoin Liquidity

Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has acquired multichain trading terminal Padre to enhance liquidity and trading experience for tokens on its platform. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal aims to support Pump.fun's market position amid cooling memecoin activity.

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Relai Raised $12M Series A Led by Ego Death Capital
Deals•Oct 24, 2025

Relai Raised $12M Series A Led by Ego Death Capital

Swiss Bitcoin app Relai completed a $12M Series A in late 2024 led by Ego Death Capital, with participation from Plan B Bitcoin Fund, Timechain and Solit Group. The raise was disclosed alongside Relai's push to obtain a MiCA license...

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Ripple‑backed Evernorth to Go Public via Merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II in $1B+ Deal
Deals•Oct 24, 2025

Ripple‑backed Evernorth to Go Public via Merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II in $1B+ Deal

Evernorth Holdings, backed by Ripple Labs, will go public through a merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II that is expected to raise over $1 billion, including a $200 million investment from SBI Holdings. Additional backers include Ripple, Kraken, Pantera Capital...

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Polymarket Secured $2B Investment From Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
Deals•Oct 24, 2025

Polymarket Secured $2B Investment From Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)

Polymarket previously secured a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) at a $10 billion valuation. The platform says a native token is planned but US app launch and further fundraising (potentially valuing it at $15B) are priorities.

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Fireblocks Acquires Dynamic to Expand Enterprise Wallet Infrastructure
Deals•Oct 23, 2025

Fireblocks Acquires Dynamic to Expand Enterprise Wallet Infrastructure

Fireblocks has acquired Dynamic to complete its enterprise wallet technology stack and offer expanded institutional-grade services. The deal integrates Dynamic's wallet infrastructure into Fireblocks' platform to enhance custody and wallet capabilities for institutional clients.

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Pave Bank Raises $39M Series A Led by Accel with Participation From Tether and Others
Deals•Oct 23, 2025

Pave Bank Raises $39M Series A Led by Accel with Participation From Tether and Others

Singapore-based fintech Pave Bank raised $39M in a Series A round led by Accel, with participation from Tether Investments, Wintermute, Quona Capital, Helios Digital Ventures, Yolo Investments, Kazea Capital, Financial Technology, and GC&H Investments. The funding will expand Pave Bank's...

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Hyperliquid Strategies Files to Raise $1B via Stock Sale to Buy More HYPE Tokens
Deals•Oct 23, 2025

Hyperliquid Strategies Files to Raise $1B via Stock Sale to Buy More HYPE Tokens

Hyperliquid Strategies filed to raise $1 billion through a stock offering to expand its crypto treasury and increase exposure to HYPE tokens. The raise is intended to fund additional purchases of HYPE as part of the firm's post-merger strategy.

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DraftKings Acquires Railbird to Build DraftKings Predictions Platform
Deals•Oct 23, 2025

DraftKings Acquires Railbird to Build DraftKings Predictions Platform

DraftKings acquired CFTC‑regulated prediction markets platform Railbird (terms undisclosed) and will launch a new DraftKings Predictions product, tapping Polymarket as its designated clearinghouse. The acquisition was announced the week of 2025-10-23 and positions DraftKings in the prediction markets sector.

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A16z Seeks to Raise ~$10B for New AI, Defense and Growth Funds
Deals•Oct 23, 2025

A16z Seeks to Raise ~$10B for New AI, Defense and Growth Funds

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is reportedly aiming to raise about $10 billion across new funds including $6B for investments in more mature companies, $1.5B each for AI applications and AI infrastructure funds, and over $1B for a defense and manufacturing vehicle....

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Aave Labs Acquires Stable Finance to Expand Consumer DeFi and Stablecoin Offerings
Deals•Oct 23, 2025

Aave Labs Acquires Stable Finance to Expand Consumer DeFi and Stablecoin Offerings

Aave Labs has acquired Stable Finance in a deal to broaden its consumer DeFi footprint and stablecoin capabilities, following prior institutional initiatives like Maple Finance integration and Horizon RWA marketplace. The acquisition aims to integrate Stable Finance's technology and products...

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U.S. Government Took 10% Stake in Intel; Considering Similar Minority Investments in Quantum Firms
Deals•Oct 23, 2025

U.S. Government Took 10% Stake in Intel; Considering Similar Minority Investments in Quantum Firms

The U.S. government in August 2025 took a 10% stake in Intel, per reports, and is now exploring direct minority investments in U.S. quantum‑computing companies using CHIPS Act funds. Officials signal the government would seek a stake in return for...

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FalconX Acquires 21Shares, World’s Largest Crypto ETP Issuer
Deals•Oct 22, 2025

FalconX Acquires 21Shares, World’s Largest Crypto ETP Issuer

FalconX has acquired 21Shares, the world’s largest crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer, marking the firm’s third major deal of 2025 after purchases of Arbelos Markets and a majority stake in Monarq. Financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement on...

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Coinbase Acquired Privacy-Focused Zk Project Iron Fish, Credited for Base Private Transactions Push
Deals•Oct 22, 2025

Coinbase Acquired Privacy-Focused Zk Project Iron Fish, Credited for Base Private Transactions Push

Coinbase acquired Iron Fish (announced March 2025), a privacy-focused blockchain project, a move Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong credited for enabling private transactions on Base. The acquisition is cited as driving Base's private transactions efforts, though transaction terms were not disclosed.

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Coinbase Buys NFT Tied to UpOnly Podcast for $25M to Revive Show
Deals•Oct 21, 2025

Coinbase Buys NFT Tied to UpOnly Podcast for $25M to Revive Show

Coinbase paid $25 million for an NFT that obliges the UpOnly crypto podcast to restart, effectively acquiring the rights tied to the show's revival. The purchase was announced in the article published 2025-10-21.

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Growler Mining Takes 87.5% Control of Argo Blockchain via Debt-for-Equity Swap, Triggering LSE Delisting
Deals•Oct 21, 2025

Growler Mining Takes 87.5% Control of Argo Blockchain via Debt-for-Equity Swap, Triggering LSE Delisting

Main creditor Growler Mining seized a 87.5% stake in Argo Blockchain through a debt-for-equity swap, gaining control and prompting Argo to delist from the London Stock Exchange. The transaction is a creditor-led takeover as part of a restructuring of Argo's...

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House of Doge Acquires Majority Stake in Italian Club US Triestina 1918
Deals•Oct 21, 2025

House of Doge Acquires Majority Stake in Italian Club US Triestina 1918

Dogecoin Foundation’s commercial arm, House of Doge, has acquired a majority stake in Italian football club US Triestina 1918 to expand DOGE adoption through sports partnerships. The move signals a crypto-led sponsorship and ownership strategy in European football.

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Coinbase Acquires Crowdfunding Platform Echo for $375M
Deals•Oct 21, 2025

Coinbase Acquires Crowdfunding Platform Echo for $375M

Coinbase has acquired Echo, a crowdfunding/capital-raising platform known for projects like Ethena, in a $375 million deal. Echo, founded under two years ago, will be integrated into Coinbase's offerings to revitalize token-based fundraising.

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Evernorth to Go Public via $1B SPAC, Aiming to Build Large XRP Treasury
Deals•Oct 20, 2025

Evernorth to Go Public via $1B SPAC, Aiming to Build Large XRP Treasury

Ripple-linked Evernorth has agreed to go public through a $1 billion SPAC transaction that would position the company to anchor part of its balance sheet in XRP. The deal signals rising institutional appetite for digital assets and would make Evernorth...

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Huobi Founder Raises $1B to Back Ether Trust via Nasdaq Shell
Deals•Oct 17, 2025

Huobi Founder Raises $1B to Back Ether Trust via Nasdaq Shell

Li Lin and partners raised about $1 billion to fund an Ether accumulation strategy through a Nasdaq‑listed shell company, backing a forthcoming Ether trust. Major commitments included $500M from HongShan Capital Group and $200M from Avenir, with participation from Fenbushi...

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Maelstrom Family Office Seeks $250M Private‑equity Fund to Acquire Crypto Firms
Deals•Oct 17, 2025

Maelstrom Family Office Seeks $250M Private‑equity Fund to Acquire Crypto Firms

Maelstrom, the family office tied to BitMEX co‑founder Arthur Hayes, is seeking to raise $250 million for a private‑equity fund targeting acquisitions of crypto trading infrastructure and analytics firms. The fund plans $40M–$75M per acquisition and aims to close fundraising...

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Tempo Raises $500M Series A at $5B Valuation Led by Thrive Capital and Greenoaks
Deals•Oct 17, 2025

Tempo Raises $500M Series A at $5B Valuation Led by Thrive Capital and Greenoaks

Tempo, Stripe’s layer‑1 blockchain project focused on stablecoin and payments, raised $500 million in a Series A round valuing the network at $5 billion. The round was led by Greenoaks and Thrive Capital with participation from Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital...

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Ripple Acquires Corporate Treasury Management Firm GTreasury for $1B
Deals•Oct 16, 2025

Ripple Acquires Corporate Treasury Management Firm GTreasury for $1B

Ripple has acquired GTreasury, a corporate treasury management company, for $1 billion to expand its treasury infrastructure and enable 24/7 access to digital assets, stablecoins and tokenized deposits for corporate clients. The deal is part of Ripple's broader strategy to...

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Kraken Acquires CFTC-Licensed Small Exchange for $100M to Expand US Derivatives
Deals•Oct 16, 2025

Kraken Acquires CFTC-Licensed Small Exchange for $100M to Expand US Derivatives

Kraken has acquired Small Exchange, a CFTC-designated contract market (DCM), from IG Group for $100 million, enabling the crypto exchange to build regulated US-listed derivatives markets and integrate clearing, risk and matching into one environment. The move expands Kraken's US...

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A16z Crypto Leads $50M Investment in Solana Liquid Staking Protocol Jito
Deals•Oct 16, 2025

A16z Crypto Leads $50M Investment in Solana Liquid Staking Protocol Jito

Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Crypto has invested $50 million in Solana liquid staking protocol Jito, deepening its exposure to Solana’s staking ecosystem as regulatory clarity emerges. The capital will support Jito's growth and development of liquid staking infrastructure on Solana.

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Strive to Acquire Semler Scientific in Stock-for-Stock Merger Amid Shareholder Lawsuit
Deals•Oct 16, 2025

Strive to Acquire Semler Scientific in Stock-for-Stock Merger Amid Shareholder Lawsuit

Strive, a Bitcoin treasury asset manager, plans to acquire Semler Scientific in a stock-for-stock transaction where Semler shareholders would receive 21.05 shares of Strive Class A common stock per Semler share. A Semler shareholder filed a lawsuit seeking to block...

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Daylight DePIN Raises $75M to Build Decentralized Solar Energy Grid
Deals•Oct 16, 2025

Daylight DePIN Raises $75M to Build Decentralized Solar Energy Grid

Daylight, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) for solar energy, raised $75 million to expand deployment of solar panels and batteries and lower upfront costs for adoption. The funding will be used to scale the company’s decentralized solar grid offerings.

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Coinbase Ventures Invests in CoinDCX at $2.45B Valuation
Deals•Oct 15, 2025

Coinbase Ventures Invests in CoinDCX at $2.45B Valuation

Coinbase Ventures made a strategic investment in Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX, valuing the startup at $2.45 billion as Coinbase expands into India and the Middle East. The investment was led by Coinbase's corporate venture arm; the precise deal amount was...

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Crown Raises $8.1M to Launch BRLV, a BRL-Denominated Stablecoin Backed by Brazilian Government Bonds
Deals•Oct 14, 2025

Crown Raises $8.1M to Launch BRLV, a BRL-Denominated Stablecoin Backed by Brazilian Government Bonds

São Paulo-based fintech Crown raised $8.1 million in a funding round led by Framework Ventures, with participation from Valor Capital Group, Coinbase Ventures, Paxos and others to launch BRLV, a tokenized Brazilian real stablecoin backed by government bonds to give...

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Gemini Lists Publicly Under Ticker GEMI
Deals•Oct 13, 2025

Gemini Lists Publicly Under Ticker GEMI

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has completed a public listing under the ticker GEMI, marking its IPO and signaling increased transparency and institutional visibility for the firm and the broader crypto market. The listing is expected to boost trading activity and custody...

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Intercontinental Exchange Invests $2B in Polymarket as Platform Expands
Deals•Oct 13, 2025

Intercontinental Exchange Invests $2B in Polymarket as Platform Expands

Polymarket received a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to support its expansion into the U.S. market. The injection boosted Polymarket's visibility and reportedly increased CEO Shayne Coplan's net worth amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets.

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PayPay (Backed by SoftBank) Acquires 40% Stake in Binance Japan
Deals•Oct 12, 2025

PayPay (Backed by SoftBank) Acquires 40% Stake in Binance Japan

Japan’s PayPay, backed by SoftBank, acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan in September 2025, making Binance Japan an equity-method affiliate of PayPay. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Galaxy Digital Raises $460M to Convert Texas Bitcoin Mine Into AI Data Center
Deals•Oct 11, 2025

Galaxy Digital Raises $460M to Convert Texas Bitcoin Mine Into AI Data Center

Galaxy Digital secured a $460 million investment to transform its former Texas Bitcoin mining site into a large-scale AI data center. The funding will repurpose existing infrastructure to support AI compute operations while marking a strategic shift for the crypto-focused...

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Kalshi Raises $300M to Expand Prediction Markets to 140 Countries
Deals•Oct 10, 2025

Kalshi Raises $300M to Expand Prediction Markets to 140 Countries

Prediction-market platform Kalshi raised $300 million to expand its marketplace to 140 countries. The platform will remain restricted in 38 jurisdictions, including France and the UK.

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Aurelion Treasury Raises $150M to Launch Nasdaq’s First Tether Gold-Backed Corporate Reserve
Deals•Oct 10, 2025

Aurelion Treasury Raises $150M to Launch Nasdaq’s First Tether Gold-Backed Corporate Reserve

Aurelion Treasury secured a $150 million financing round to establish Nasdaq’s first Tether Gold-backed corporate treasury reserve. The funding will back the creation of a Tether Gold-denominated reserve listed/operated via Nasdaq infrastructure.

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Rezolve AI Acquires Smartpay
Deals•Oct 10, 2025

Rezolve AI Acquires Smartpay

Rezolve AI has acquired payments firm Smartpay, expanding its payments and customer-experience capabilities. The deal was announced in the Cointelegraph Crypto Biz roundup published 2025-10-10; financial terms were not disclosed.

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Bullish (BLSH) Goes Public at $37 per Share
Deals•Aug 12, 2025

Bullish (BLSH) Goes Public at $37 per Share

Crypto exchange operator Bullish (BLSH) completed an IPO on 2025-08-12, pricing shares at $37 and subsequently trading higher. The public listing expanded BTC exposure among publicly traded crypto firms.

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