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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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News•Dec 2, 2025
Russia Mulls Relaxing Crypto Rules to Blunt Impact of Western Sanctions
Russia’s central bank is weighing a rollback of its stringent crypto‑transaction rules as Western sanctions choke cross‑border payment channels. The proposed changes could lift limits on crypto purchases and simplify reporting requirements for Russian users. Officials argue that a more...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
Bank of America Backs 1%–4% Crypto Allocation, Opens Door to Bitcoin ETFs
Bank of America has begun recommending a 1%–4% allocation to digital assets for its wealth‑management clients, citing comfort with volatility and thematic innovation. Starting Jan. 5, the bank will give clients access to four Bitcoin ETFs—Bitwise, Fidelity, Grayscale, and BlackRock—through Merrill...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
CZ-Owned Trust Wallet Debuts Prediction Markets Starting with Myriad
Trust Wallet, the self‑custodial wallet owned by Binance co‑founder CZ, has introduced a native "Predictions" section that lets users trade on real‑world events while retaining full custody of their assets. The feature launches with the Web3 prediction protocol Myriad, which...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
UK Considers Ban on Crypto Donations to Political Parties: Politico
Britain is weighing a ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties as part of its upcoming Elections Bill. The proposal targets Reform UK, which recently became the first party to accept Bitcoin and other digital assets, and comes amid the party’s...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
RedotPay Taps Ripple to Roll Out Nigerian Naira Crypto Cashouts
RedotPay has partnered with Ripple to launch “Send Crypto, Receive NGN,” a service that converts major digital assets into Nigerian naira and deposits the proceeds into local bank accounts within minutes. The offering supports USDC, USDT, Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Tron,...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
Bitcoin to End Four-Year Cycle, Break Out to New Highs in 2026: Grayscale
Grayscale’s latest research argues Bitcoin is bottoming out and may defy the traditional four‑year halving cycle, targeting new all‑time highs by 2026. The firm points to elevated option skew and recent ETF inflows as early signs of a reversal after...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
Poland’s President Vetoes Strict Crypto Bill in Clash with Government
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the Crypto‑Asset Market Act, rejecting strict regulations that would have allowed authorities to block crypto websites and imposed heavy supervisory fees. He argued the bill threatened citizens’ freedoms, property rights, and could drive firms to...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
X402 Ecosystem Expands as Solana Becomes Number-One Network for Payments
Solana recorded an all‑time high of roughly $380,000 in daily x402 payment volume, marking a 750% week‑on‑week surge. The spike signals the transition of the HTTP‑402 protocol from speculative activity to genuine machine‑driven demand, with bots and AI agents executing...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
Ripple, Major VCs Back RWA Platform OpenEden to Scale Tokenized Treasurys
OpenEden announced an undisclosed funding round backed by Ripple and several leading venture‑capital firms to accelerate its tokenized U.S. Treasury platform. The capital will be used to expand infrastructure, onboard more institutional partners, and enhance compliance tooling for real‑world asset...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
Bitcoin Miner Canaan Plans Adaptive Green-Energy Mining Platform
Canaan Creative announced an adaptive green‑energy mining platform that can shift between gas‑to‑computing, wind, and other renewable power sources. The initiative builds on a Canadian pilot that converts excess natural‑gas flare into ASIC electricity and a Texas partnership deploying miners...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
Bollinger Bands Suggest Bitcoin Bottom Won’t Fall Under $55K
A crypto analyst applied Bollinger Bands and the Relative Strength Index to argue that Bitcoin’s bear market bottom will not breach the $55,000 level. The lower Bollinger band has settled near $55k, while the RSI stays just above the oversold...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
Ethereum ICO Wallet Moves $120M After a Decade, Throws It Into Staking
An early Ethereum ICO wallet, long dormant, transferred roughly $120 million worth of ETH after a ten‑year hold. The assets were deposited into Ethereum’s proof‑of‑stake validators, effectively staking the entire balance. This move marks the first large‑scale activation of the original...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
Ethereum Devs Work on ‘Secret Santa’ Protocol to Power Privacy
Ethereum researcher Artem Chystiakov introduced the Zero Knowledge Secret Santa (ZKSS) protocol, leveraging zero‑knowledge proofs and transaction relayers to conceal participant identities on the public blockchain. The three‑step algorithm registers users, commits unique signatures, and uses a shared random number...
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News•Dec 2, 2025
CZ’s YZi Labs Moves to Take over Board of Flatlining BNB Treasury
YZi Labs, the venture arm linked to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, has petitioned shareholders of CEA Industries to back a board overhaul at the BNB Treasury company. The move aims to replace existing directors with YZi‑selected candidates, citing the treasury’s...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Bitcoin’s Lack of Price Strength Due to Sheepish Spot Buyers: What Happens Next?
Bitcoin’s price briefly breached the $93,000 level but quickly retreated as spot‑market participants failed to supply the necessary buying pressure. The rally coincided with a pullback in traditional financial markets, yet crypto investors remained hesitant. Low spot volume and a...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Forward Industries Hires Former ParaFi Executive to Lead Solana Treasury Strategy
Forward Industries, a Web3 infrastructure provider, has hired Ryan Navi to lead its Solana treasury strategy. Navi previously directed treasury operations at ParaFi Capital, bringing deep experience in token allocation and yield optimization. The appointment arrives as digital‑asset companies face...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Bitcoin Falls to $84K: Is Japan’s Bond Market the Culprit, or Is More at Play?
Bitcoin slid to roughly $84,000, marking its sharpest dip in weeks. The drop was triggered by heightened concerns over US dollar‑denominated stablecoins and a broader weakening of the global macro outlook. While Japan’s bond market stress contributed to the sell‑off,...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Former Gryphon Executives to Lead Trump Media, Crypto.com Treasury Company
Yorkville Acquisition Corp. has appointed former Gryphon Digital Mining executives Steve Gutterman and Sim Salzman to lead its pending SPAC merger with Trump Media & Technology Group and Crypto.com. The combined entity will create a publicly traded digital‑asset treasury focused...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Most of Coinbase’s 2025 Law Enforcement Requests Came From Outside the US
Coinbase’s 2025 transparency report shows 12,716 law‑enforcement data requests worldwide. Requests rose 19% year‑over‑year, with 53% coming from outside the United States. US agencies still led with 5,444 requests, while the top six countries accounted for 80% of all demands....
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News•Dec 1, 2025
CME Rekindles ETH ‘Super-Cycle’ Debate as Ether Futures Volume Tops Bitcoin
Ether futures on CME have overtaken Bitcoin futures in volume, marking the first time the derivative market’s open interest flipped in favor of Ethereum. CME director Priyanka Jain highlighted that heightened ETH volatility is attracting traders rather than deterring them,...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Price Predictions 12/1: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH
Bitcoin opened December with a negative gap, indicating bearish momentum. Analysts see the $80,000 mark as a pivotal support, with the potential to test $70,000 if sellers dominate. The broader crypto market, including major altcoins, is likely to follow this...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Goldman Sachs Buys Innovator for $2B, Adding a Bitcoin-Linked ETF to Lineup
Goldman Sachs announced a $2 billion acquisition of Innovator, a specialist in defined‑outcome exchange‑traded funds. The deal brings Innovator’s Bitcoin‑linked ETF into Goldman’s growing suite of crypto‑adjacent products. By integrating the Bitcoin‑linked fund, Goldman expands its capability to offer regulated, outcome‑based...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Bitcoin Miners Enter ‘Harshest Margin Environment of All Time’
Bitcoin miners are confronting the toughest margin environment in the sector’s 15‑year history as hashprice plunged from $55 to $35 per petahash per second. The drop follows Bitcoin’s price correction from a $126,000 peak to below $80,000, squeezing revenue and...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Eclipse Brings Solana's Parallel Runtime to Ethereum
Ethereum layer‑2 Eclipse integrates Solana’s parallel SVM runtime with Ethereum settlement, creating a deterministic, lane‑based execution model. The platform isolates fee markets per lane, reducing congestion spill‑over, and employs ZK‑accelerated fraud proofs powered by RISC Zero instead of traditional optimistic...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Does GENIUS Turn Stablecoin Issuers Into Stealth Buyers of US Debt?
The GENIUS Act, signed on July 18, establishes a regulated framework for U.S. dollar‑pegged stablecoins, obligating issuers to hold 1:1 reserves in cash and short‑term Treasury securities. By tying reserve assets to Treasury bills, the law effectively turns stablecoin issuers into...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
BTC Price Analysis: Bitcoin Could Crash Another 50%
Bitcoin experienced its first monthly MACD rollover of the current cycle, a technical signal often preceding bearish moves. Combined with on‑chain data showing declining activity, analysts now project a deeper pullback, lowering price forecasts to the mid‑$60,000s. The market could...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Crypto ETPs Snap 4-Week Slide with $1B Inflows as XRP Posts Its Best Week
Crypto exchange‑traded products (ETPs) attracted $1.07 billion of net inflows, snapping a four‑week streak of outflows. The surge was led by renewed buying in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs following the launch of several U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. Meanwhile, XRP recorded its...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Crypto Payments Coming to PlayStation as Sony Plans Stablecoin Launch in 2026
Sony Bank plans to issue a US‑dollar‑pegged stablecoin in 2026, targeting the U.S. market for payments across the Sony ecosystem. The digital token will be usable for PlayStation game purchases, subscriptions, and anime content, complementing traditional credit‑card options. Sony has...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Ripple Labs Gets Nod to Expand Payment Activities in Singapore
Ripple Labs secured approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to broaden the scope of its Major Payment Institution licence, allowing the firm to offer a wider range of regulated digital payment token services. The expanded licence covers its stablecoin...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Grayscale to Launch US’s First Spot Chainlink ETF via Trust Conversion
Grayscale announced it will launch the United States' first spot Chainlink (LINK) exchange‑traded fund next Tuesday. The product results from converting Grayscale’s existing Chainlink trust into an ETF, following recent SEC greenlights for crypto‑based funds. The new ETF will trade...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
$25B Crypto Lending Market Now Led by ‘Transparent’ Players: Galaxy
The crypto lending market surged to nearly $25 billion in Q3, a 200 % increase since early 2024, driven by a wave of more transparent CeFi platforms. Tether now commands roughly 60 % of the CeFi loan book with $14.6 billion, while Nexo and...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
David Sacks Calls NYT Report on Conflicts of Interest a ‘Nothing Burger’
White House AI and crypto adviser David Sacks dismissed a New York Times report alleging conflicts of interest as a “nothing burger.” The Times claimed Sacks retained hundreds of tech investments, including AI and crypto holdings, and that Craft Ventures...
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News•Dec 1, 2025
Bitcoin Crashes 5% in ‘Sunday Slam’ as Liquidations Surge
Bitcoin slumped nearly 5% on Sunday, trading at $86,950, and triggered $539 million in liquidations across roughly 180,000 accounts. The sell‑off occurred without a clear news catalyst, highlighting the recurring Friday‑Sunday volatility pattern in crypto markets. Long positions bore the brunt,...
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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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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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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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News•Nov 30, 2025
Telegram's Pavel Durov: Cocoon Decentralized AI Network Now Live
Telegram co‑founder Pavel Durov announced that Cocoon, a decentralized AI network built on the TON layer‑1 blockchain, went live this weekend. The platform lets GPU owners rent out compute cycles in exchange for Toncoin, enabling users to run AI queries...
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News•Nov 30, 2025
Tether CEO Slams S&P Ratings Agency and Influencers Spreading USDt FUD
Tether’s chief executive publicly rebuked S&P Global after the ratings agency downgraded USDT’s ability to maintain its dollar peg, citing concerns over the stablecoin’s Bitcoin and gold reserves. The CEO also targeted social‑media influencers, accusing them of spreading false‑hoods (FUD)...
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News•Nov 30, 2025
Most Ethereum Valuation Models Indicate ETH Is Undervalued: Analyst
CryptoQuant analyst Ki Young Ju reports that nine of twelve Ethereum valuation models deem ETH undervalued, with a composite fair value of about $4,836—roughly a 58 % premium over the current $3,000‑plus price. Models such as Metcalfe’s Law and the layer‑2 framework suggest...
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News•Nov 30, 2025
Bitcoin 2022 Bear Market Correlation Hits 98% as ETFs Add $220M
Bitcoin’s price trajectory in 2025 is aligning almost perfectly with the 2022 bear market, showing an 80% daily and 98% monthly correlation. November’s performance placed BTC in the bottom 10% of daily price paths since 2015, reinforcing the bearish outlook....
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News•Nov 30, 2025
Nasdaq Crypto Chief Pledges to ‘Move as Fast as We Can’ on Tokenized Stocks
Nasdaq’s digital‑assets head Matt Savarese announced that the exchange is prepared to field any questions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding its tokenized‑stock proposal. The firm aims to launch blockchain‑based representations of equities that can be traded on...
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News•Nov 29, 2025
1.75M Hyperliquid Tokens Unlocked Today, but Was the Price Impacted?
The Hyperliquid development team confirmed that 1.75 million HLP tokens were unlocked on Saturday, addressing community concerns about potential sell‑offs. The team emphasized that the unlock follows the pre‑announced vesting schedule and does not constitute a sudden supply shock. Early market...
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News•Nov 29, 2025
Crypto Self-Custody Is a Fundamental Right, Says SEC's Hester Peirce
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce declared crypto self‑custody a fundamental human right, emphasizing financial privacy as a core American value. Her remarks arrived as the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act, which would codify self‑custody protections, was postponed until 2026. Meanwhile, a...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 29, 2025
DATs Bring Crypto’s Insider Trading Problem to TradFi: Shane Molidor
Shane Molidor, CEO of blockchain advisory firm Forgd, warns that insider‑style trading is moving from token launches to digital asset treasuries (DATs). As DATs chase smaller, less liquid cryptocurrencies for higher upside, early knowledge of purchases enables front‑running and price...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 29, 2025
Arthur Hayes Warns Monad Could Crash 99%, Calls It High-Risk ‘VC Coin’
Arthur Hayes, former BitMEX CEO, warned that Monad, a newly launched layer‑1 blockchain, could lose up to 99% of its value due to a token structure with a high fully diluted valuation and low circulating supply. He labeled the project...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 29, 2025
Crypto Sentiment Exits ‘Extreme Fear’ After 18-Day Stretch
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index climbed to 28 on Saturday, breaking an 18‑day streak of extreme fear that lasted through most of November. Bitcoin’s price hovered near $92,000, prompting Santiment’s social‑media metrics to turn bullish, while the Altcoin Season...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 29, 2025
How a Weakening US Labor Market Is Putting Pressure on Bitcoin and Crypto Prices
Recent U.S. labor market data show a slowdown in job creation and a rise in unemployment claims, prompting analysts to revise growth and inflation forecasts. The weaker employment picture is expected to shift the Federal Reserve’s rate trajectory, potentially leading...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 29, 2025
Bitcoin Hasn’t Seen This Much ‘Asymmetric Risk-Reward’ Since COVID: Analyst
Analyst André Dragosch of Bitwise notes that Bitcoin’s current risk‑reward profile mirrors the extreme asymmetry seen during the COVID‑19 pandemic. He points to a macro backdrop of expansive monetary policy, low‑interest rates, and heightened inflation concerns that echo early‑2020 conditions....
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 28, 2025
UK Widens Crypto Reporting Rules to Cover Domestic Transactions
The United Kingdom will mandate crypto‑exchange platforms to report every transaction made by domestic users beginning in 2026. The new rule expands the existing reporting framework, which previously focused on cross‑border activity, to encompass all UK‑based digital‑asset trades. It aligns...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 28, 2025
Polymarket Puts December Rate-Cut Odds at 87% as Crypto Stocks Climb
Polymarket’s prediction market now places an 87% probability on a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, the highest reading this month. The heightened odds have coincided with a rally in crypto‑related equities, as CleanSpark, Riot Platforms, Cipher Mining and Circle...
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News•Nov 28, 2025
Fire Breaks Out at Greenidge Mining Facility Co-Hosting NYDIG Rigs
Greenidge Generation Holdings reported a fire at its Dresden, New York Bitcoin mining facility, which it co‑hosts with NYDIG. The blaze originated from an electrical switchgear failure, prompting a full shutdown, but none of the mining hardware was harmed. Greenidge expects...
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News•Nov 28, 2025
Cathie Wood Still Bullish on $1.5M Bitcoin Price Target: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin surged past the $89,600 flow‑weighted cost basis for ETF holders, reclaiming the $90,000 psychological level after four weeks of decline. ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood reiterated the firm’s $1.5 million Bitcoin price target for 2030, citing a $70 billion liquidity inflow post‑government...
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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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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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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.
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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....
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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...
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph
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.
Cointelegraph