Metaplanet Secures $50 Million for Additional Bitcoin Purchases
Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has recently returned to the market, leveraging its balance sheet by issuing 8 billion yen—approximately $50 million—in zero-interest ordinary bonds aimed at financing future bitcoin…
Morgan Stanley Aims to Lead Stablecoin Reserve Management
Morgan Stanley is making a significant yet discreet move into the stablecoin sector by broadening its presence in the digital assets market. The firm’s investment management division, MSIM, has unveiled…
Bitcoin ETFs Attract $2 Billion in Eight Days as Short-Term Holders Begin Selling
In the past eight days, investors have funneled $2.1 billion into bitcoin via U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs, according to SoSoValue data. This marks the longest inflow streak since a nine-day…
Crypto Markets Stall Amidst Japanese Inflation and Iran War Concerns
Cryptocurrency markets showed signs of weakening on Friday as macroeconomic indicators from Japan, a leading global economy, intensified market uncertainty stemming from the ongoing Iran conflict. Bitcoin (BTC) remained close…
Wisconsin Challenges Prediction Markets: Legal Battle Over Gambling Classification
In a significant legal move, Wisconsin has taken aim at prediction markets by filing complaints against Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. The state’s argument hinges on the assertion that…
Army Soldier Accused of Insider Trading Using Classified Info on Maduro Capture
A soldier from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has been accused of leveraging classified military intelligence to execute trades on Polymarket related to the January ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.…
Army Master Sergeant Arrested for Betting on Maduro Raid with Classified Information
A Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army has been arrested by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations involving illicit betting on a military operation to apprehend former Venezuelan leader…
Anthropic Surpasses OpenAI on Secondary Markets With Valuation of $1 Trillion
In a surprising turn, Anthropic has eclipsed OpenAI in secondary share trading markets by reaching an implied valuation of approximately $1 trillion. According to Forge Global’s CEO Kelly Rodriques, who…
AI Enhances Filmmaking: Google Maps Introduces Innovative Scouting Tool
Hollywood’s location scouts might soon conduct more of their work remotely, thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence. Google announced a new AI-powered tool called Maps Imagery Grounding during its Cloud…
DeFi Coalition Formed by Aave to Mitigate Impact of $292 Million KelpDAO Breach
In response to a significant breach that depleted $292 million from the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, Aave and several leading crypto entities are collaborating on a recovery effort to stabilize…