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Prediction Markets Evolving Into Mainstream News Tracking Tool A report from Bitget and Polymarket reveals that prediction markets are evolving into a $240 billion industry driven by retail users who are trading more frequently on everything from crypto to politics, according to the report. The

Adam Back has again denied being Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, after weeks of renewed speculation. The New York Times reported in early April that Back was the most credible candidate yet for Satoshi Nakamoto after analyzing writings from the early cypherpunk era.

Canadian pension fund AIMCo has returned to an investment in Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company Strategy, according to available reports. The fund is now sitting on a $69 million unrealized gain from the position. Investment History AIMCo had previously exited its position in Strategy

Ripple is expanding its financial infrastructure beyond cross-border payments into corporate treasury management through Ripple Treasury, a platform developed in partnership with GTreasury. According to the company, Ripple Treasury operates as an on-chain corporate treasury system integrating fiat c

A Paradigm researcher has outlined a new model designed to protect dormant bitcoins, including those belonging to Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, from potential quantum computing threats. Dan Robinson introduced what he calls "Provable Address-Control Timestamps" (PACTs), a proposal that would a

CoinShares, a European crypto asset management company, recorded $165.7 million in full-year revenue for 2025 following its Nasdaq listing via a $1.2 billion merger with special purpose acquisition company Vine Hill earlier this month, according to the firm's first annual report since going public i

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz submitted an 18-page comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Friday, supporting the CFTC's position against state-level crackdowns on prediction

The United Arab Emirates formally withdrew from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ mechanism on May 1 (local time), according to reports. The move is viewed as a landmark event in which Middle Eastern oil-producing nations are reassessing security, market

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

The Clarity Act text released Friday blocks cryptocurrency firms from offering stablecoin yield offerings that resemble bank deposits, though "bona fide" transactions remain permitted under the framework. The regulation distinguishes between yield offerings structured as deposit-like products—which

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