Cryptocurrency markets are facing a new macro risk premium, according to a recent assessment published by QCP Capital. The sharp weakening of the US dollar has led to a rise in Bitcoin, gold, and silver, but it is noted that Bitcoin’s upward trend has not been sustainable. QCP Capital’s report stated that the US dollar
The Bitcoin Core developer community has implemented a significant governance update effective January 2026. For the first time since May 2023, the number of Trusted Keys with Commit privileges to the Bitcoin Core master branch has been increased. Anonymous developer TheCharlatan joined this privileged group this month with 8 keys. With this appointment, TheCharlatan becomes
Key Takeaways Bakkt, a digital asset infrastructure company, plans to acquire Distributed Technologies Research. The acquisition will proceed via an all-stock transaction wherein Bakkt will issue shares of Class A common stock to DTR shareholders. Crypto services company Bakkt is set to acquire stablecoin payments provider Distributed Technologies Research Ltd. (DTR) through an all-stock transaction,
Key Takeaways Apple will use Google’s Gemini AI and cloud to power a revamped version of Siri launching later this year. The partnership expands Apple’s AI capabilities and comes as Google’s market cap surpasses Apple’s for the first time since 2019. Apple has selected Google’s Gemini AI model to power a major upgrade to Siri,
Strategy, known for its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy and co-founded by Michael Saylor, continues its cryptocurrency purchases without slowing down. According to an 8-K filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company purchased approximately 13,627 Bitcoins between January 5th and 11th for about $1.25 billion. The average price per Bitcoin in this
Crypto custodian BitGo is looking to raise up to $201 million in its public market debut, setting a valuation of approximately $1.85 billion, the midpoint of its offering range. The Silicon Valley-based firm, whose services include self-custody wallets, regulated trust services and prime brokerage, said it plans to sell 11 million shares at $15 to
A new debate has been raging between bitcoin bulls and bears: Has the bitcoin price peaked for this cycle? The debate follows bitcoin’s sharp drop from its all-time high of $126,000 in early October to around $90,000. This pullback aligns with the cryptocurrency’s historical pattern of topping out roughly 18 months after each mining reward
Key Takeaways BitGo plans to raise up to $201 million by selling 11.8 million shares, potentially giving the company a valuation of $1.9 billion. The company intends to use the funds for working capital, product development, and potential acquisitions. Crypto custodian BitGo is seeking to raise as much as $201 million through the sale of
Key Takeaways Strategy purchased 13,627 Bitcoin for $1.2 billion last week. The company paid an average price of around $91,500 per Bitcoin. Strategy said it added 13,627 Bitcoin to its treasury for approximately $1.2 billion between January 5 and January 11, paying an average of around $91,500 per coin. The move pushed its total holdings
Key Takeaways Crypto exchange-traded products experienced $454 million in outflows last week. The outflows nearly counteracted the $1.5 billion inflows recorded earlier in the year, marking a significant change in market sentiment. Funds tied to XRP and Solana saw strong inflows last week despite a wave of outflows across crypto exchange-traded products, according to a