Garrett Jin, the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange BitForex, has significantly increased his leveraged Bitcoin long position, according to on-chain data from Onchain Lens. Jin’s position now stands at 1,268 BTC, valued at approximately $94 million, with 5x leverage. The development raises fresh questions about the financial activities of an individual linked to one
Share markets across Asia fell on Thursday after reports of fresh US military strikes on Iran and missile attacks linked to Kuwait unsettled investors and weakened optimism surrounding a possible peace agreement in the Middle East. Oil prices surged while Treasury yields climbed as investors reacted to escalating tensions and growing concerns over inflation ahead
Gold prices dropped to a two-month low on Thursday as renewed US military action against Iran strengthened the dollar and pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and the outlook for interest rates. Spot gold fell 1.1% to $4,406.81 per ounce as of 0236 GMT. The metal touched its lowest level since March 27
Newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has publicly described Bitcoin as the new gold, according to a report from Kalshi Crypto. The statement, made during a recent economic forum, marks a significant shift in tone from traditional financial leadership toward digital assets. Warsh’s Statement in Context Kevin Warsh, who took office as Federal Reserve
Bit Digital is extending a $100 million loan facility to a WhiteFiber subsidiary as it links its Ethereum treasury strategy with its AI infrastructure business. The company said the delayed-draw term loan will support WhiteFiber’s near-term growth plans in high-performance computing and AI infrastructure. The structure also allows Bit Digital to use Ethereum-backed financing while
Bitcoin fell below the $73,000 level due to rising geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic pressures. On-chain data analytics platform Spot On Chain stated that there are signs that the market decline is stemming from selling by large investors, often referred to as “smart money.” The platform stated in a post on X that news of the
Seoul, South Korea — Samsung Securities has announced a significant investment in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit. In a public filing, the brokerage firm revealed it will acquire a 2% stake, or 697,487 shares, for approximately 306.3 billion won ($221.9 million). The transaction is scheduled to take effect on June
BNBPlus (BNBX), a Nasdaq-listed company pursuing a strategic accumulation of $BNB tokens, announced on May 27 that it has secured $4.1 million through an issuance of convertible preferred stock. The funding round included participation from digital asset institutional investors Comstock Multichain Fund and Off The Chain LP, signaling continued institutional interest in publicly traded vehicles
Since falling below $80k, Bitcoin has traded within a descending channel, touching a low of $74k, before a slight rebound. At press time, Bitcoin traded at $75,882, down 1.65% on the daily charts. With the continued decline, $BTC fell below both the EMA and the MA at $77k and $76k, respectively, reflecting strong downward pressure.
Companies that strategically hold Bitcoin and Ethereum are now trading at a discount to their net asset value (NAV), according to a new analysis from 10X Research. The research firm suggests this undervaluation could present a fresh opportunity for investors, drawing a parallel to the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount seen in late 2022. Understanding