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Strive Hits 20,000 BTC, But Share Dilution Erodes Per-Share Holdings
Strive's Bitcoin treasury surpassed 20,000 BTC, but a simultaneous increase in outstanding shares meant each share now represents a slightly smaller portion of the company's Bitcoin reserves, raising questions for investors tracking per-share value.
XRP Faces Liquidity Risk as Derivatives Outpace Spot Market
XRP's open interest in derivatives now dwarfs its spot trading volume, raising the risk of sharp price swings if traders unwind positions after the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.
Bitcoin's $65K Recovery Faces Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty
Bitcoin rebounded above $65,000 as geopolitical tensions eased and oil prices fell, but the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision could quickly shift market sentiment for crypto investors
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Slow Selling as Dormant Coins Stay Put
Dormant Bitcoin movement reached its lowest point since 2022 in Q2, suggesting long-term holders are pausing major sales after significant profit-taking earlier in 2024 and 2025, according to Galaxy data
KULR and Smarter Web Sell 511 Bitcoin to Pay Down $31.7M Debt
Two public companies sold over 500 Bitcoin in 24 hours to eliminate $31.7 million in debt, highlighting how crypto treasury assets can become repayment tools under financing pressure while leaving significant reserves intact
Morgan Stanley Targets Crypto ETF Market With Low-Fee Ethereum and Solana Funds
Morgan Stanley's new Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded products launched with some of the lowest fees in the sector, immediately drawing millions in trading volume and challenging established crypto fund providers
Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty as Fed Signals End to Predictable Rate Moves
Bitcoin traders brace for the Federal Reserve's July decision as Chairman Kevin Warsh abandons decades of market guidance, raising the risk of a surprise rate hike and potential volatility across crypto markets
Galaxy Digital Faces $346M Annual Interest on CoreWeave Texas Build
Galaxy Digital's $3.5 billion debt deal to fund CoreWeave's Texas data center locks in $346 million in yearly interest, with repayments tied to construction milestones and delivery deadlines through 2031
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Expand in US as Japan Prepares for Regulatory Shift
Bitcoin spot ETFs have surpassed $78 billion in US assets under management, led by BlackRock's IBIT. Japan's new legal framework could open the door to domestic Bitcoin ETFs by 2027, with potential tax advantages for investors.
Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys as Saylor Hints at New Treasury Moves
Strategy has halted Bitcoin purchases for four weeks, its longest pause in two years, while Michael Saylor signals possible changes to the company's capital strategy and transaction types
How the Altcoin Season Index Measures Crypto Market Momentum
The Altcoin Season Index tracks how many leading altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin over the past 90 days, offering traders and investors a snapshot of where capital is flowing in the crypto market
Fanatics Acquires BGC Exchange to Launch Regulated Prediction Markets
Fanatics is set to acquire Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse from BGC Group, giving it direct control over a federally regulated exchange and clearinghouse for prediction markets in the U.S.
Empery Digital Sells Bitcoin to Fund AI Data Center Pivot
Empery Digital has shifted its treasury strategy, selling $87 million in Bitcoin and investing $20 million in a Texas AI data center, while a larger $65 million property deal remains pending. The move signals a broader capital reallocation beyond crypto.
Tokenized Stocks Depend on Alpaca as DTCC Prepares to Enter Market
Despite promises of decentralization, nearly all tokenized U.S. equities rely on a single California broker for custody and clearing, raising new questions as DTCC readies its own blockchain tokenization service
Hashdex ETF Staking Model Gives Sponsor Priority on Rewards
Hashdex's Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF introduces a staking structure where the sponsor claims all net staking income up to a set threshold, with common shareholders only participating in rewards above that level. Here's how the mechanics work
Bitcoin Options Expiry Looms as Market Stalls Near $64K
Bitcoin's price has barely budged despite two major options expiries, leaving traders focused on a $2.5 billion bet set to expire July 31 as thin demand and upcoming Fed decisions shape the next move