When Kraken announced its acquisition of Breakout in September 2025, it sent a clear signal to the cryptocurrency industry: prop trading has arrived. The deal marked the first time a major cryptocurrency exchange entered the proprietary trading space directly, combining Kraken’s institutional-grade infrastructure with Breakout’s evaluation-based funding model. “Breakout gives us a way to allocate
Polymarket betters are pricing in a 77% chance that the US government will shut down again before the end of January, marking a 67% increase over the past 24 hours. It comes as the CLARITY Act, a significant crypto bill aimed at providing more clarity around regulations, is still making its way through Congress, with
“Shark Tank” star and renowned investor Kevin O’Leary has announced a radical change in his cryptocurrency market strategy. In an interview, O’Leary announced that he sold 27 different crypto assets from his portfolio following the October crash and shifted his focus entirely to a new area. Based on his analysis, O’Leary argued that small-cap altcoins
Crypto analyst Garrett Jin shared a noteworthy assessment of the leading candidates for the FED chairmanship. According to Jin, Rick Rieder has become the clear favorite in the Fed chairmanship race, with odds approaching 60% on the Polymarket prediction market. According to Polymarket data, the current odds are as follows: Rick Rieder 59.9%, Kevin Warsh
Investors who purchased Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares immediately after the DeepSeek-related market crash on January 27, 2025, have realized substantial gains. For example, a $1,000 investment at $118 per share on the day of the crash would have acquired approximately 8.47 shares. By January 23, 2026, with Nvidia trading at $184 per share, that position
U.S. markets closed Friday with mixed signals across major indexes, while crypto-associated stocks—particularly bitcoin miners—largely pushed higher against a backdrop of global economic fragility and shifting geopolitical currents. Wall Street Wobbles While Publicly Traded Bitcoin Miners Outperform in a Jittery Global Market The four major U.S. stock indexes wrapped up Friday, Jan. 23, with a
China US trade tensions escalated again after Beijing openly criticized Washington’s tariff threats targeting Europe. The remarks followed comments linked to Greenland’s strategic importance. Chinese officials warned that trade coercion would destabilize global markets and undermine cooperation. The sharp response signals rising geopolitical friction beyond bilateral disputes. The latest dispute adds another layer to already
After selling a significant portion of its crypto stash over the past months, Ethereum-focused treasury firm ETHZilla has now added jet engines to its balance sheet. A Friday filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that the company bought two CFM56-7B24 aircraft engines for $12.2 million through a newly formed subsidiary, ETHZilla
As Congress debates crypto market structure legislation, one issue has emerged as especially contentious: whether stablecoins should be allowed to pay yield. On one side, you have banks fighting to protect their traditional hold over consumer deposits that underpin much of the U.S. economy’s credit system. On the other side, crypto industry players are seeking