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JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said rising stablecoin velocity—the frequency with which the same stablecoin is used in transactions—may limit market capitalization growth despite accelerating usage. The analysts noted that increased efficiency in

Tokyo-based broker SBI Holdings is pursuing a stake in cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank as part of a broader digital asset strategy, according to the headline. The company is advancing crypto initiatives in Singapore and has partnered with Visa on bank cards designed to help users accumulate digital

Canadian pension giant AIMCo has returned to investing in Strategy, Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company, after previously exiting the investment. The fund is now sitting on a $69 million unrealized gain from its current position. AIMCo's Strategy Position AIMCo's renewed investment in Strat

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms' shares jumped 8% following an expansion of its AMD data center deal with improved financing terms, according to market reports. The move signals the company's strategic pivot beyond bitcoin mining and strengthens confidence in its growing data center business.

Sunnyvale, California-based AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems is seeking up to US$4 billion in an IPO that could value the company at approximately US$40 billion, according to Bloomberg. Formal marketing could begin as soon as May 4, with banks receiving more than US$10 billion in indications of

JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said rising stablecoin usage may not lead to proportional growth in total stablecoin market capitalization, according to a recent report. The key reason is rising velocity—how often the same stablecoin is used in transactions—which m

Bitcoin recovered from a midweek dip to $75,500 to climb back above $78,000 by Saturday morning in Asia, according to the source. The recovery coincided with the Senate's passage of a stablecoin yield compromise, which removed a key roadblock to crypto market structure legislation. ## Price Recover

Tokyo-based broker SBI Holdings is exploring a stake in crypto exchange Bitbank as part of its broader digital asset strategy. The company is expanding its crypto operations through planned ventures in Singapore and a Visa partnership for bank cards that will allow users to accumulate digital

Nigeria-focused payments firm OPay is working with Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan on a US IPO later this year that could value the company at approximately US$4 billion, according to Bloomberg. Founded by Chinese entrepreneur Yahui Zhou, OPay raised US$400 million in 2021 at a US$2 billion v

Bitcoin miner Riot's shares increased 8% following an expansion of its data center deal with AMD and improved financing terms, according to the headline. The expansion and improved financing terms highlight Riot's strategic shift beyond bitcoin mining toward growing its data center business.

US President Donald Trump's net worth has climbed sharply since his return to the White House, rising from about $2.3 billion to roughly $6.5 billion, with cryptocurrency-related ventures now forming a major part of his reported fortune, according to figures cited from Forbes and analysis

137 Ventures has raised over $700m across two new funds, lifting AUM above $15b as it doubles down on AI agents, robotics, advanced industry and a $10b‑plus SpaceX stake. Summary SpaceX backer 137 Ventures has closed more than $700 million across two new funds, lifting its assets under

SBI Holdings, a Tokyo-based broker, is pursuing expansion in cryptocurrency with initiatives spanning Singapore operations, a Visa partnership, and digital asset accumulation features, according to the source material. Singapore Expansion The company has plans to establish operations in Singapore

Brazil's central bank has prohibited the use of cryptocurrencies in regulated cross-border payments as part of a broader effort to bring international transfers within the country's foreign exchange system. The Banco Central do Brasil issued Resolution No. 561 on Thursday, amending the eFX framework

Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari has shifted from penciling in one or two 2026 cuts to a data‑dependent stance as the Iran war and higher oil muddy the inflation path. Summary Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says he had expected inflation to cool enough to justify cutting

Canadian pension fund Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) has re-entered its investment in Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company, reversing a previous exit from the position. The fund is now sitting on an unrealized gain of $69 million from the investment. Investment Position AIMCo's

Hundreds of Ethereum (ETH) wallets, including some inactive for over seven years, were simultaneously compromised in an unusual transaction event on the Ethereum network, according to Coin Bureau and the cryptocurrency community. Assets from the affected wallets were moved to the same address,

Stavro D'Amore, a former director of the now-defunct CFD broker Berndale, has pleaded guilty to several dishonesty offenses in an Australian court, admitting to the illegal transfer of over AU$681,000 (approximately US$490,000) in company funds consisting primarily of client deposits. The misuse

Morgan Stanley has outlined five strategic reasons for its bullish outlook on cryptocurrencies, according to statements from Amy Oldenburg, the company's Head of Digital Asset Strategy, in a recent interview detailing the firm's 2026 vision. Tokenization as Infrastructure Foundation Oldenburg

Polymarket and Kalshi's combined lifetime trading volumes crossed $150 billion in April, according to The Block's data. However, April marked the first monthly decline in total sector trading activity since the platforms began experiencing explosive growth in September, ending a seven-month streak o