Digital Asset Holdings is reportedly raising about $300 million at a valuation near $2 billion, according to Bloomberg. Summary Digital Asset’s reported $300 million round could become its largest funding raise to date. a16z crypto’s lead role points to rising venture interest in privacy-focused institutional blockchains. Canton Network’s recent Visa and DTCC links strengthen its…
While most investors were white-knuckling through the Iran crisis, Europe’s biggest oil companies were quietly printing money. Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, and Eni collectively pulled in approximately $4.75 billion in trading profits by riding the wild price swings that accompanied fears of a broader Middle Eastern conflict. Crude oil spiked to $118 per barrel as tensions…
XRP’s breakout actually appears a lot stronger this time. Bitcoin, Ripple’s token, Solana’s SOL, and several other altcoins made impressive moves over the past few hours, which was rather unexpected given the Sunday market sentiment and lack of major developments. Interestingly, these recent gains coincided with Donald Trump’s latest message on Iran. The statement…
Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $80,874 on May 10, with an intraday high of $81,026 and a low of $80,237. The move kept BTC close to the $81,000 area after a steady weekly recovery. Summary Van de Poppe says Bitcoin can grind higher while price holds above the 21-MA. The $79K and $76K levels remain key…
Japan just reminded currency speculators that betting against the yen comes with a price tag. After the Japanese yen slid near 160 to the dollar, its weakest level in multiple years, Tokyo stepped in with force, spending approximately $35 billion to prop up the currency. The result: a 3% snap-back in the yen’s value and…
CoinGecko’s data suggests that a smaller, more selective trader base is now driving improved outcomes on Pump.fun compared to the 2024-2025 period. Pump.fun traders, after a long stretch of weak performance, are beginning to see a clear turnaround in 2026, according to fresh data from CoinGecko. Between April 2024 and late 2025, most traders…
The XRP Ledger ecosystem is preparing two major upgrades aimed at expanding XRPL beyond payments and settlement. Summary XRPL plans native lending pools and fixed-term crypto loans directly on-chain for institutional users. Smart Escrows aim to bring programmable transaction logic without slowing XRPL transaction speeds or efficiency. XRPL Foundation says compliance layers and permissioned tools…
Brent crude oil spiked 8% to $109.74 per barrel after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s peace proposal, calling it “unacceptable.” The move reversed weeks of price declines that had been driven by cautious optimism around a potential de-escalation in US-Iran hostilities. Iran’s proposal reportedly included reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief….
Federal prosecutors said Ferro burglarized homes to steal hardware wallets when online crypto scams failed to access victims’ funds. The US Department of Justice announced that 20-year-old Marlon Ferro of Santa Ana has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for his role in a large-scale cryptocurrency theft and social engineering conspiracy that stole…
Global markets are entering a major week filled with inflation reports, geopolitical developments, and central macroeconomic data. Summary Iran responded to a US proposal while rejecting claims of surrender during ongoing diplomatic discussions. Markets now focus on CPI, PPI, retail sales, and industrial production data this week. Bitcoin traders are watching macro volatility as BTC…
