Starknet developer StarkWare has integrated EY’s Nightfall privacy protocol to let institutions run private payments and decentralized finance (DeFi) activity on public Ethereum-aligned rails, targeting banks and corporates that need confidentiality without giving up auditability. In a Tuesday release shared with Cointelegraph, StarkWare positioned the move as a way for enterprises to use a shared,
The S&P 500 Index retreated sharply last week and erased all the gains made earlier this year despite strong corporate earnings and encouraging macro data. It dropped to a low of $6,835 on Friday, down sharply from the year-to-date high of $7,000. This article explores some of the top news to watch this week. S&P
Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) to Acquire $BTC Inc and UTXO Management Nakamoto Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) announced today that it has entered into merger agreements to acquire $BTC Inc, the leading provider of Bitcoin-related media and events, and UTXO Management GP, LLC (“UTXO”), an investment firm focused on private and public Bitcoin companies (collectively, the “Transaction”). The
El Salvador continues to double down on Bitcoin, even as global markets debate the future of digital assets. The country has once again expanded its position, pushing its total reserves to 7,565.37 $BTC. This steady accumulation reinforces its long-term conviction in Bitcoin’s value and signals confidence despite price swings. President Nayib Bukele’s government shows no
Bitcoin is at the center of a heated market debate. One entrepreneur predicts it could rise to $500,000 in a few years, while a top strategist warns it might fall to $10,000. Currently, Bitcoin trades around $68,136 after weeks of big swings. Key Points Andrew Parish predicts Bitcoin could hit $500,000 within three years, citing
What to Know: DDC Enterprise Limited added 80 $BTC, taking its total Bitcoin treasury to 2,068 coins and extending its weekly accumulation streak. The company said the purchases follow a disciplined capital deployment strategy aimed at long-term balance sheet strength and shareholder value. DDC’s steady buying comes as other corporate Bitcoin holders report volatility and
The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has moved additional Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase, suggesting further sell-offs. The transferred coins are valued at $160 million at current prices. The deposits occurred as analysts report that ETF flows are being influenced by macroeconomic uncertainty and have caused a decline in risk appetite.
Bitcoin just printed a signal that long term investors rarely see. The $BTC vs Gold chart has broken below its 11 year generational bottom on the monthly RSI. At the same time, Bitcoin has closed seven consecutive red monthly candles against gold. That level of sustained weakness has never appeared before in this pairing. Markets
Intensa Sanpaolo reveals $96 million in Bitcoin ETF holdings. The bank also holds a major put option tied to Strategy. Smaller investments include stakes in crypto firms and a $4.3 million position in a Solana-linked ETF. Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has revealed a remarkable bet on crypto-linked investments, disclosing $96 million in spot Bitcoin
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 1979.83, down 0.3% (-5.15) since 4 p.m. ET on Monday. Thirteen of the 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: APT (+1.6%) and AAVE (+1.5%). Laggards: BCH (-2.2%) and XRP