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Aave launches binding Arbitrum vote to move $71 million in disputed ETH

Aave launches binding Arbitrum vote to move $71 million in disputed ETH

Aave and other parties affected by last month’s Kelp DAO hack have proposed a binding Arbitrum governance vote to transfer $71 million in disputed ether into Aave LLC’s custody.

'Bitcoin transactions can be monitored’: Ray Dalio explains why central banks won’t touch BTC

'Bitcoin transactions can be monitored’: Ray Dalio explains why central banks won’t touch BTC

Ray Dalio joins the privacy debate, saying Bitcoin’s full transparency makes it less likely to be adopted by central banks.

What next for XRP as related firm Ripple grabs $200 million funding

What next for XRP as related firm Ripple grabs $200 million funding

XRP briefly pushed toward $1.49 on heavy volume before stalling again near a resistance zone that has capped rallies for months.

Bitcoin briefly hits $82,000, SOL, DOGE higher as Michael Burry warns of stock crash

Bitcoin briefly hits $82,000, SOL, DOGE higher as Michael Burry warns of stock crash

Bitcoin held above $81,000 after touching $82,026 overnight, while solana led the major altcoins on the week as The Big Short investor warned the Nasdaq 100 had reached dot-com bubble territory and oil zoomed past $105 on fresh Iran ceasefire doubts.

Clarity Act, in the flesh, unveiled by U.S. Senate Banking Committee before hearing

Clarity Act, in the flesh, unveiled by U.S. Senate Banking Committee before hearing

The crypto market structure bill had already been making the industry rounds behind closed doors, but the lawmakers have released the text before their vote.

Bitcoin’s floor looks firmer at $80,000, but traders still don’t trust the breakout

Bitcoin’s floor looks firmer at $80,000, but traders still don’t trust the breakout

BTC has recovered from Friday’s jobs-driven dip, but Enflux says overhead resistance remains intact while Glassnode’s market structure data suggests traders are buying the rally while still positioning for downside.

Strategy's Michael Saylor says selling bitcoin to fund dividends is 'inconsequential'

Strategy's Michael Saylor says selling bitcoin to fund dividends is 'inconsequential'

Michael Saylor sat down with CoinDesk on selling bitcoin for dividends, retiring debt with STRC proceeds, and why critics who say Strategy buys the weekly top are missing the point.

Circle (CRCL) is trying to prove it's more than just a stablecoin company with $3 billion blockchain

Circle (CRCL) is trying to prove it's more than just a stablecoin company with $3 billion blockchain

The USDC stablecoin issuer is betting Arc can become Wall Street’s blockchain rail for payments and tokenized finance, though analysts still see it as speculative.

Crypto platform Kraken is raising capital at $20 billion valuation ahead of its planned IPO

Crypto platform Kraken is raising capital at $20 billion valuation ahead of its planned IPO

The crypto exchange operator is pursuing a new fundraising round as it ramps up acquisitions across derivatives and stablecoins while laying the groundwork for a future public listing.

Anchorage is stepping back from Robinhood and Kraken-backed stablecoin group

Anchorage is stepping back from Robinhood and Kraken-backed stablecoin group

Anchorage Digital co-founder and CEO Nathan McCauley said there will be ‘increased neutrality’ from his firm on stablecoins.

Wall Street giants are triggering a massive fee war that could crush crypto exchange margins

Wall Street giants are triggering a massive fee war that could crush crypto exchange margins

Gate’s CBO argues that Bloomberg’s warning of a TradFi takeover is "oversimplified," noting that global exchanges evolved past fee-only models years ago.

Banking groups escalate fight over stablecoin yield ahead of Senate vote

Banking groups escalate fight over stablecoin yield ahead of Senate vote

The American Bankers Association amplified warnings the Senate’s Clarity Act could push deposit flight into stablecoins unless lawmakers tighten yield limits.

Corpay taps BVNK to bring stablecoin wallets to corporate payments

Corpay taps BVNK to bring stablecoin wallets to corporate payments

Corpay will use stablecoin rails in its treasury operations to improve capital efficiency, reduce reliance on pre-funded accounts, and move funds across its global footprint.

Solana news (SOL): Biggest consensus overhaul in blockchain's history is live for testing

Solana news (SOL): Biggest consensus overhaul in blockchain's history is live for testing

The upgrade, known as Alpenglow, is live on a community test cluster, said Solana core developer Anza.

Ripple raises $200 million from Neuberger Berman to expand its Ripple Prime platform

Ripple raises $200 million from Neuberger Berman to expand its Ripple Prime platform

Ripple announced its agreement with the global investment firm Monday, noting that Ripple Prime’s revenue has tripled in the last year., it acquired it for $1.25 billion.

Ethereum, BMNR news: Bitmine buys 26K ether (ETH) after Tom Lee said to slow down accumulation

Ethereum, BMNR news: Bitmine buys 26K ether (ETH) after Tom Lee said to slow down accumulation

The firm bought roughly 26,000 ether last week, a sharp decline from the average of the previous weeks' 100,000.

Strategy adds $535 million in bitcoin days after outlining potential sale scenarios

Strategy adds $535 million in bitcoin days after outlining potential sale scenarios

Last week's purchases were funded by sales of the company's common stock.

Ronin gaming sidechain gets ready to transition to Ethereum layer 2

Ronin gaming sidechain gets ready to transition to Ethereum layer 2

The purpose behind the migration is to enhance security, tokenomics and scalability, said Ronin, which suffered the largest DeFi bridge exploit on record in 2022.

Strategy has already sold bitcoin before for tax loss harvesting in December 2022

Strategy has already sold bitcoin before for tax loss harvesting in December 2022

Michael Saylor confirmed the company was prepared to sell bitcoin, reviving a tax loss harvesting strategy first used in 2022.

Trump Mobile buyers stuck without phones as TRUMP token sits 97% below peak

Trump Mobile buyers stuck without phones as TRUMP token sits 97% below peak

Nearly 600,000 deposits worth $60 million have been collected for a gold T1 phone that has not been delivered to a single confirmed buyer, with terms quietly rewritten in April to remove delivery guarantees.

Circle’s Arc blockchain secures $222 million in token presale led by Wall Street giants

Circle’s Arc blockchain secures $222 million in token presale led by Wall Street giants

Circle raised $222 million for its Arc blockchain token at a $3 billion valuation, drawing backing from BlackRock, Apollo and Bullish.

Bitcoin volatility returns as CME gap trading collides with Iran risk

Bitcoin volatility returns as CME gap trading collides with Iran risk

BTC briefly topped $82,400 before slipping below $81,000 as traders repositioned around CME futures open and geopolitical risks rattled markets.

Canton Network’s Digital Asset targets $2 billion valuation in raise led by a16z crypto: Bloomberg

Canton Network’s Digital Asset targets $2 billion valuation in raise led by a16z crypto: Bloomberg

Sources familiar with the matter told the news outlet the fundraiser is expected to close in the coming weeks and that the final amount might vary.