Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, has explained how wealthy investors use assets like $XRP not for sale, but as collateral to unlock liquidity while preserving long-term upside. In a recent post on X, Claver stated: “The wealthy don’t usually sell their assets; they borrow against them instead.” He argued that the same strategy
Crypto exchange Kraken has become the latest company to heed calls from US President Donald Trump to support his “Trump Accounts,” a savings plan aimed at American children under the age of 18. The move was first announced by Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis on Monday, with the Republican official stating that Kraken would provide funding
Maya, a Philippine digital bank whose platform includes a regulated crypto trading arm, is reportedly exploring a U.S. initial public offering of up to $1 billion. The company is currently working with advisers on the deal, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday. A U.S. venue could provide access to deeper pools of capital and
TL;DR Bitcoin drops 25% monthly to $69,000 as crypto ETFs face $5.8 billion in outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT loses $2.8 billion in the quarter, contrasting with $21 billion prior inflows. Matt Hougan notes financial advisors hold positions; selling comes from hedge funds. Bitcoin records a decline exceeding 25% over the last month, while cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds
Nicki Minaj will take the stage at the Trump-linked World Liberty Forum later this week, marking her latest public alignment with the Trump family’s expanding crypto ambitions. World Liberty Financial ($WLFI), the DeFi project backed by Donald Trump’s family, confirmed that the global music icon will attend its flagship summit at Mar-a-Lago on February 18.
YOMIRGO, a renowned Web3 network for AI agent incubation, has gained notable backing from Alpha Capital, a popular venture capital investment firm. Particularly, Alpha Capital has made a strategic investment in YOMIRGO, denoting a key move in evolving the tokenized AI framework. As per YOMIRGO’s official X announcement, the development merges its on-chain AI Mega
The scoop: The Netherlands has just moved to tax Bitcoin like a stock, marked to market. Lawmakers in the Dutch House backed a Box 3 overhaul that would tax “actual returns,” including annual price changes in liquid assets like $BTC, at a flat 36%, even if you never sell. The plan targets Jan. 1, 2028
YZi Labs is attempting to expand the board of directors at CEA Industries Inc. in order to have more influence over the company’s operations. Shareholders are currently unable to vote or submit consents as the filing remains under review by the SEC. In July 2025, YZi Labs raised $500 million in a private placement (PIPE)
Last year restored crypto’s institutional footing. This year, according to Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), is when it becomes more integrated into the financial system. Regulatory clarity improved in 2025, institutional engagement accelerated and capital markets reopened. Now the focus is shifting from price cycles to infrastructure as digital assets become more deeply embedded into payments,
Crypto infrastructure has shown a willingness to carry out bank-like operations, leading to a trend of neobank launches. Recent conflicts, however, raise the issue of crypto’s readiness to host neobanks. Crypto networks have been proposed as venues for neobanks multiple times. The rise of crypto payments also coincided with other digital neobanks, which used conventional