Coinbase Global has agreed to acquire Deribit, the world’s largest bitcoin and ether options platform, for approximately $2.9 billion in cash and stock. $2.9 Billion Deal: Coinbase Buys Top Bitcoin Options Platform The deal, if finalized, will mark one of the largest acquisitions in cryptocurrency history, significantly expanding Coinbase’s derivatives offerings. Deribit dominates bitcoin options …
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As of 7 May 2025, India opened “Operation Sindoor,” a series of precision air‑strikes on nine sites inside Pakistan‑administered territory, while Pakistan says it has shot down five Indian fighter jets in the largest air engagement between the rivals since 2019. While the India-Pakistan conflict escalates, casting a shadow of fear and uncertainty, families face an unthinkable reality: fleeing …
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Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero believes Bitcoin (BTC) could turn bullish amid a potential change in US monetary policy. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Tapiero says the uncertainty caused by tariffs is having a “growth-dampening impact” on both the US and China. According to the macro investor, the …
Data from Bank of America (BofA) reportedly shows that investors appear to be fleeing US markets in the wake of tariff-induced volatility. The financial giant notes in a new analysis that US equities witnessed an $8.9 billion outflow in the week leading up to April 30th, CNBC reports. European equities, by contrast, witnessed a $3.4 …
Billionaire Bill Ackman’s hedge fund, Pershing Square, has spent nearly $1 billion to accumulate shares of one real estate development firm. Perishing Square has poured $900 million into buying 9 million shares of Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH). Ackman’s fund paid a premium of 48% compared to HHH’s closing stock price last Friday and now controls …
TLDR ETH is showing signs of recovery after weeks of selling pressure, currently trading around $1,831 Bulls need to break above the $1,850-$2,000 range to confirm a meaningful shift in market structure ETH/BTC ratio has reached its lowest volatility level in over two years, often preceding sharp directional moves Technical indicators suggest momentum is building …
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Sei Labs, the core development team behind the Sei blockchain, has proposed a fundamental shift in the network’s architecture that would eliminate support for Cosmos transactions and CosmWasm contracts. Instead, the team plans to transition fully to an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible framework, arguing that this move would simplify the blockchain and improve the developer …
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It’s been a big quarter for BlackRock’s Shares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) with new custodians, Bitcoin volatility, a new regulatory landscape, and a pro-Bitcoin president. In its latest quarterly filing, BlackRock reported $47.78 billion in net assets at the end of Q1 2025, a decrease from $51.52 billion in the previous quarter. This decline tracks …
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Two US states have taken significant steps to integrate Bitcoin and digital assets into public policy. On May 7, Arizona and Oregon passed new laws that signal growing acceptance of crypto at the state level. Arizona launches Digital Asset Reserve Arizona has created a state-run Bitcoin and Digital Asset Reserve Fund following the passage of …
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According to reports, Euroclear is set to proceed with the confiscation of $3 billion in Russian assets to compensate Western investors for losses incurred from asset forfeitures in the country. If executed, this move risks jeopardizing the clearance platform that handles trillions. Euroclear to Seize $3 Billion in Russian Assets A move that might put …
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Lightspark has announced a new partnership with Revolut to enhance payment infrastructure using the bitcoin network in the UK and select European countries. This collaboration aims to eliminate delays and high network fees associated with traditional payment systems, enabling seamless transactions powered by advanced open technology. Revolut will connect to the open Money Grid, joining …
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Edwin Rojas Ulo, president of the Central Bank of Bolivia, stated that the institution is currently consulting with international organizations regarding the design of a currency referred to as the “virtual boliviano,” which would facilitate international settlements. Central Bank of Bolivia to Launch Digital Currency With International Settlements in Mind Bolivia, which initially banned the …
