Coinbase acquires web3 startup Liquifi after $2.9B Deribit deal
Key Takeaways Coinbase acquired Liquifi to strengthen token management and streamline token launches for blockchain developers. Liquifi's integration will offer...
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OpenAI denies involvement in Robinhood’s tokenized equity launch on Arbitrum
Key Takeaways OpenAI denied any involvement or endorsement of Robinhood’s tokenized equity launch on Arbitrum. Robinhood introduced over 200 tokenized...
Elon Musk says OpenAI equity is fake, silent on Robinhood’s SpaceX stock token
Key Takeaways After OpenAI said the “OpenAI tokens” don’t represent real equity, Elon Musk replied by calling OpenAI’s actual equity...
Robinhood rolls out micro XRP, Solana futures following token relisting
Key Takeaways Robinhood has launched micro futures contracts for XRP and Solana after relisting the tokens. Micro contracts provide retail...
Galaxy Digital secures $175 million for first venture fund to back early-stage crypto startups
Key Takeaways Galaxy Digital raised $175 million for its first externally-backed venture fund targeting early-stage crypto startups. The fund focuses...
BNB enters corporate treasury game as Saylor playbook goes multichain
Key Takeaways A public company aims to accumulate $100 million in BNB, adopting a Bitcoin-style treasury approach. Build & Build...
Trump-affiliated company cuts stake in World Liberty Financial to 40%
Key Takeaways A Trump-affiliated company reduced its stake in World Liberty Financial from 60% to 40%. World Liberty reported $550...
JPMorgan Chase to pilot JPMD deposit token on Coinbase’s Base
Key Takeaways JPMorgan Chase is preparing to launch the JPMD token on the Base blockchain, representing dollar deposits. The token...
BlackRock targets to become world’s largest crypto asset manager by 2030
Key Takeaways BlackRock plans to become the world's largest crypto asset manager by 2030. BlackRock's digital asset offerings include Bitcoin...
Stripe to acquire crypto wallet provider Privy after $1.1B stablecoin deal
Key Takeaways Stripe agreed to acquire crypto wallet provider Privy, enhancing their financial services offering. Like Bridge, Privy will continue...
Circle rejected Ripple’s $5 billion buyout — now valued at over $20 billion after NYSE debut
Key Takeaways Circle saw its market value exceed $20 billion following its NYSE debut. The company reportedly rejected Ripple's $5...
Trump–Musk feud escalates as Musk accuses Trump of appearing in Epstein files
Key Takeaways Trump is threatening to terminate federal contracts with Elon Musk after Musk opposed a tax and spending package....
Telegram to raise $1.5B in bond sale, Citadel joins BlackRock in backing the deal: WSJ
Key Takeaways Telegram is raising $1.5 billion through a bond issue, backed by investors including Citadel and BlackRock. The bond...
Stripe holds early talks with banks to explore stablecoin integration
Photo: T. Schneider Key Takeaways Stripe is in early talks with banks to explore stablecoin integration for future payment solutions....
Circle launches IPO after denying speculation of sale to Ripple, Coinbase
Key Takeaways Circle Internet Group, Inc. launched an initial public offering of 24 million shares. The company's Class A common...
Alchemy acquires NFT launchpad HeyMint to supercharge Smart Wallets
Key Takeaways Alchemy acquired HeyMint to enhance its Smart Wallets with improved user onboarding features. HeyMint's no-code tools have been...
Circle explores possible sale to Coinbase or Ripple amid IPO plans
Key Takeaways Circle is considering a sale to Coinbase or Ripple while still pursuing an IPO. Ripple's $4-5 billion offer...
Galaxy Digital shares jump 15% on Nasdaq debut
Key Takeaways Galaxy Digital's direct Nasdaq listing followed a lengthy 1,320-day regulatory process. Galaxy Digital operates primarily in crypto and...
Coinbase launches $20M bounty after rogue agents leak customer data
Key Takeaways Coinbase offers a $20 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of data leak perpetrators. The incident...
Trump-linked American Bitcoin secures Nasdaq listing through merger with Gryphon Digital Mining
Key Takeaways American Bitcoin is merging with Gryphon Digital Mining in a bid to unlock market access. Hut 8 will...
Coinbase debuts first 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures in the US
Key Takeaways Coinbase launched 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading, becoming the first CFTC-regulated exchange to provide this service. The...
Visa invests in stablecoin platform BVNK as it doubles down on digital asset strategy
Key Takeaways Visa invested in stablecoin platform BVNK after a $50 million Series B fundraising. BVNK processes $12 billion annually...
