Digital asset treasuries (DAT) were touted as a major unlock in 2025, with struggling companies being acquired and repurposed as crypto allocation vehicles; however, just one month into 2026, the new class of DATs are almost $20 billion in the hole. According to Artemis Terminal, the 20 largest DATs are down a cumulative $17 billion
If there’s one thing Microsoft’s recent earnings report made abundantly clear, it’s that investors have zero tolerance for stalling cloud growth, given billions being funneled into AI infrastructure. Naturally, therefore, all eyes are on Amazon Web Services as the tech behemoth warms up to report its fourth-quarter earnings on February 5th (after market close). While
In his recent statements, US President Donald Trump delivered noteworthy messages regarding both monetary and foreign policy. Trump continued his harsh rhetoric towards Tehran, stating that Iran’s religious leader “should be deeply concerned right now.” On the economic front, Trump stated that interest rates would be lowered, calling it “almost inevitable.” Referring to the new
Just over six months after Shopify partnered with Coinbase, payments using $USDC on Base via the integration remain only a small fraction of the e-commerce giant’s activity. The integration, announced in June of last year and involving Shopify, Coinbase and Stripe, allows merchants at Shopify to accept $USDC payments settled on Base. The payments are
Shares of publicly traded Bitcoin miners are plummeting as Bitcoin marked a new 15-month low price, dipping to $72,185 on Wednesday—now down nearly 20% over the last week. Major $BTC mining firms MARA Holdings (MARA) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) have seen their shares dip 11.6% and 10% respectively on the day to $7.99 and $13.78.
Newly unsealed Justice Department documents reveal that Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam was involved in emails regarding a $3 million investment from Jeffrey Epstein in 2014, long after Epstein’s initial conviction. While Epstein’s stake was less than 1% and he held no governance role, the records show Ehrsam expressed interest in a meeting during the funding
Fold Holdings, which provides Bitcoin financial services, has rolled out an updated app experience that combines Bitcoin rewards, spending, and account activity into a single financial hub. The Phoenix-based company said the update reflects customer feedback and aims to simplify tracking and using Bitcoin, while laying the foundation for upcoming products, including the Fold Bitcoin
Spain’s second-largest lender is joining a fast-forming consortium of major banks that plans to launch a regulated euro stablecoin and reshape digital payments in Europe. Summary BBVA becomes 12th bank in Qivalis consortium Bank-backed alternative to dollar stablecoins Market context and dominant issuers Use cases for euro-denominated blockchain payments Regulatory path under MiCA Timeline and
The U.S. stock market is having an identity crisis, torn between the promise of blockbuster earnings and the panic over an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble. The Gravity of the Grift Wednesday’s mixed trading session is more than just a squiggle on a chart; it’s a stark Rorschach test for investor sentiment. With the Dow Jones