CRYPTO
The Utility of Bitcoin: Moving Value Like Information
Being able to transmit value like information, as fast as a text message, has profound implications for society. Bitcoin unlocks that. You’d be forgiven for thinking that technological development was following a predetermined trajectory. In the past few decades, we’ve seen the rise of personal computers, the internet, mobile devices, […]
Kraken Raises $500M in Funding Round Valuing Crypto Exchange at $15B: Fortune
The funding round sets the stage for a long-awaited IPO, expected to take place next year. What to know: Popular cryptocurrency exchange Kraken closed a $500 million funding round, setting the stage for a long-awaited IPO now expected in 2026, Fortune reported. The round did not feature a lead investor and […]
Cloudflare Unveils U.S. Dollar Stablecoin for AI-Powered Internet Economy
The cloud company said the token, dubbed NET Dollar, will enable instant, global transactions for autonomous agents online. What to know: U.S.-listed cloud company Cloudflare (NET) announced plans to intorduve a U.S. dollar stablecoin for what it calls the “agentic web,” where autonomous AI agents perform tasks like booking flights […]
Crypto Millionaires Surge 40%, Led by Bitcoin’s Rise, as Market Hits $3.3 Trillion
The number of individuals with $1M+ in crypto wealth has jumped to 241,700 over a year, a new report shows. What to know: The global population of crypto millionaires has reached 241,700, up 40% in the past year, according to the Crypto Wealth Report 2025 by Henley & Partners. The surge coincides […]
Softbank, Cathie Wood’s Ark Among Potential Investors in Tether Fundraising: Report
The USDT stablecoin issuer is reportedly looking to raise up to $20 billion at a valuation of $500 billion, which would make it one of the most valuable private companies in the world. What to know: Tech-focused investment companies SoftBank and Ark Invest are among the firms in early stage […]
Fold Taps Stripe and Visa in Launch of First Bitcoin-Only Credit Card
Fold is teaming up with Stripe and Visa in their launch of a Bitcoin-only credit card, offering up to 3.5% Bitcoin rewards on everyday purchases. Fold, a Bitcoin-first financial services company, announced today that it is tapping Stripe and Visa to power its forthcoming Fold Bitcoin Credit Card™, a product designed to make Bitcoin […]
Morgan Stanley to Enable Bitcoin Trading for E*Trade Clients in First Half of 2026
Morgan Stanley is planning to add spot Bitcoin and crypto trading to its E*Trade platform in 2026, giving retail investors direct access through their brokerage accounts. Morgan Stanley is preparing to roll out crypto trading for retail clients on its E*Trade platform, marking a significant leap by a Wall Street […]
Let’s Not Create $200 Trillion in Credit on Top of Bitcoin
I disagree with Bitcoin and crypto industry leaders like Michael Saylor and Brian Armstrong, who are proposing building a new debt system on top of bitcoin, which was built to be a definancializing force. The purpose of Bitcoin is to definancialize the world, not refinancialize it. And so when I heard […]
Kevin Durant Recovers Bitcoin Bought at $650, Now Up Over 17,700%, After Nearly a Decade
The episode comes amid growing frustration among Coinbase users, many of whom alleged they’ve faced similar issues retrieving account access. What to know: NBA forward Kevin Durant has access to his bitcoin again, after being locked out of his Coinbase account for nearly a decade. In that time, the price […]
Early Riders: Texas-Based Accelerator To Fund Bitcoin Start-ups with Up To 5 BTC
Early Riders, a Bitcoin-focused venture fund, has launched The Stables, an accelerator program in Texas Hill Country to support Bitcoin start-ups worldwide. The program offers 2-5 BTC in funding, a four-week residency and access to Bitcoin developers and operators, targeting start-ups with market-ready solutions in financial services and technology. Michael Tanguma, […]
