Institutions Go All-in on Solana: Nearly $1 Billion Secured This Week
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This week, several institutions and venture capital firms announced purchases or investments in Solana totaling $1 billion, highlighting the token’s relevance for the wider crypto industry. GSR, Galaxy Digital, SOL Strategies, Astra Fintech, and RockawayX are behind these moves to grow the Solana ecosystem. Solana Ecosystem Gets Attention: Close to $1 Billion Captured in a […]

Meta Lays off Over 100 Metaverse Division Employees
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Meta has reportedly laid off over 100 employees part of Reality Labs, its metaverse-focused division. According to reports, the layoffs impacted ongoing efforts to create experiences for Meta’s virtual reality (VR) headsets and the division in charge of developing VR and metaverse hardware. Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton acknowledged that layoffs did happen, stating that some […]

Bitcoin trades at ‘40% discount’ as spot BTC ETF buying soars to $3B in one week
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Key takeaways: Data suggests that Bitcoin currently trades at a 40% discount. Over 36,000 Bitcoin were withdrawn from Coinbase and Binance on April 25. Bitcoin’s fractal pattern from Q4 2024 could propel prices above $100,000 in April. Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at a 40% discount to its intrinsic value, according to Capriole Investments founder […]

I’m Tired Boss
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Last week marked three weeks of tariff drama, rate cut speculation, and crypto chaos, leaving markets—and market watchers—exhausted. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Markets Need To Catch Their Breath From Sunday through Friday morning, […]

Stablecoin Transactions Surpass Visa—Experts Warn of ‘Redemption Pressure’
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Experts say stablecoins are rapidly growing, with Bitwise reporting their 2024 transaction volume surpassed Visa’s. However, DWF Labs’ Andrei Grachev warns of systemic risks like redemption pressure and reserve management. Stablecoin Transaction Value Surpasses Visa Volumes Stablecoins are experiencing exponential growth, rapidly becoming one of the most significant financial innovations of the last two decades, […]

Strategy’s Treasury Hauls $5.1B in Bitcoin Gains, Michael Saylor Reveals
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Strategy’s powerhouse bitcoin strategy has unleashed a jaw-dropping $5.1 billion gain so far this year, electrifying investors and cementing its dominance as the ultimate bitcoin treasury titan. Strategy’s Bold Bitcoin Bet Pays off in Massive Treasury Gains and Soaring Investor Interest Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), now operating under the name Strategy, published new […]

US Senator Blasts Fed for Fake Crypto Reforms and ‘Lip Service’ Stunts
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The Federal Reserve’s anti-bitcoin agenda is still raging despite a superficial policy retreat, sparking fierce backlash and igniting a new fight for crypto freedom. US Senator Warns Fed’s Anti-Bitcoin Agenda Still Alive After Crypto Policy Retreat U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) openly criticized the Federal Reserve’s recent actions concerning cryptocurrency regulations in a series of […]

SEC Commissioners Urge Urgent Overhaul of Crypto Custody Regulations
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Crypto custody is poised for a groundbreaking transformation as SEC leaders push for smarter rules, stronger protections, and innovation-driven frameworks to redefine digital asset security for the future. SEC Roundtable Sparks Urgent Calls for Crypto Custody Reform U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioners Mark T. Uyeda, Caroline A. Crenshaw, and Hester M. Peirce, joined […]