The artificial intelligence and high performance computing sector continues to boom, with Google set to acquire warrants to buy roughly 24 million shares of Cipher Mining (CIFR), equal to about 5.4% equity ownership, as part of a 10-year AI hosting deal with Fluidstack. The agreement underscores Google’s deeper push into AI infrastructure while boosting Cipher’s
Everything flatlined Thursday morning as investors hit pause on nearly every market: stocks, bonds, currencies, crypto, even gold. No one moved, no one blinked. Wall Street futures barely shifted, with the S&P 500 ticking up 0.1%, the Nasdaq 100 holding the line, and Dow futures creeping 52 points higher. Everyone’s watching one thing: upcoming U.S.
LCAP debuts on Kraken: an on‑chain index token that replicates the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, with ~90% market coverage, 1:1 on‑chain reserves, and quarterly rebalancing. Announced on September 24, 2025, the project aims to combine blockchain transparency with regulated standards. Kraken Blog and the official press release of the partnership confirm the launch
Metaplanet Inc. has confirmed a major change in its shareholder structure. Capital Group, one of the world’s leading investment management firms, has become the company’s largest shareholder. The group now holds an 11.39% stake in Metaplanet, worth nearly $500 million. The news was first shared by Metaplanet President Simon Gerovich on his official X account.
The world of digital finance is constantly evolving, and regulatory clarity is paramount. Recently, a significant development in the stablecoin space caught attention, involving Chinese fintech firm AnchorX and its much-anticipated yuan stablecoin, AxCNH. This clarification is not just a minor detail; it’s a crucial piece of information shaping how we understand the future of
Bitcoin ETFs reversed their two-day losing run with $241 million in inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether ETFs, however, continued their outflow streak, shedding $79 million across five funds. Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back as Ether ETFs Mark Third Day of Outflows After two straight sessions of redemptions, bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) finally flipped the script
A groundbreaking development is stirring in South Korea’s financial sector, signaling a potentially massive shift towards digital assets. NH Nonghyup Card, a prominent financial institution, has taken a significant step by filing for 12 trademarks related to a Korean won stablecoin. This bold move, initially reported by News1, includes the notable name NHCardKRW, indicating a
RedotPay, a Hong Kong-based payments fintech, said it raised $47 million in strategic investment, bringing in Coinbase Ventures as a new backer in a round that lifted its valuation above $1 billion, giving it so-called unicorn status. The round included contributions from existing investors Galaxy Ventures and Vertex Ventures, the company said in a Thursday
Australian fitness equipment maker Fitell fell 21% on Wednesday after announcing it bought more than 46,000 Solana for around $10 million. The Nasdaq-listed company closed Wednesday’s trading session at $6.65, only making a mere increase of 0.15% and closed the after-hours session at $6.66, according to Google Finance. Shares of Fitell dropped to $6.65 at
M2 Capital Limited, the investment arm of UAE-based M2 Holdings, has invested $20 million in Ethena’s governance token, ENA. The move underscores a push to connect Middle Eastern investors with new digital asset infrastructure at a time when the region is seeking a larger role in global finance. Ethena is best known for its crypto-native