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MicroStrategy has repurchased $139 million in stock while expanding its Bitcoin holdings to 845,050 BTC. With $6.4 billion in cash reserves, the company detailed credit metrics based on Bitcoin volatility, reinforcing its long-term conviction in cryptocurrency.
Read MoreFollowing BNB Chain's recent lead over Solana in DeFi TVL, Changpeng Zhao noted that surpassing Ethereum remains a distant goal. He emphasized that the focus should be on continued ecosystem development rather than direct competition, advocating for sustained building and innovation.
Read MoreAsset manager Strive has acquired 469 additional Bitcoin for approximately $36.6 million, raising its total holdings to 25,000 BTC. The CEO confirmed the purchase was fully funded through its SATA channel, which has surpassed $1 billion in nominal issuance.
Read MoreRecent data reveals Strategy paused Bitcoin acquisitions last week, with its US dollar reserves decreasing by $140 million to $6.4 billion. This move highlights a potential shift in institutional asset allocation and suggests a more cautious short-term stance toward Bitcoin.
Read MoreAI startup Discovery Loop, founded by ex-Google chief scientist Jeff Dean, is seeking funding at a $50 billion valuation. The company recently raised $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation, backed by top VC firms. Its team includes key former Google AI researchers.
Read MoreDanish economist Henrik Zeberg warns of a looming 'double collapse' in the U.S. economy and stock market. He predicts the Nasdaq could surge by 2026 before crashing, potentially triggering a financial crisis reminiscent of the 2000 dot-com bubble burst.
Read MoreKaiko, a cryptocurrency market data provider, has closed a $110 million funding round led by S&P Global. The investment, backed by a consortium of major financial institutions, will fuel product development and underscores growing institutional confidence in crypto data infrastructure.
Read MoreU.S. Treasury Secretary Besant warned bond markets have toppled more governments than cannons. This remark, ahead of the Fed's meeting, may offer Chair Wash some leeway amid policy pressures. With strong jobs data, high inflation, and White House expectations, the Fed must balance independence with market forces, where bond yields could dictate the policy pace.
Read MoreIndian regulators have launched a pilot for tokenizing corporate bonds using distributed ledger technology. Three major companies raised 102.5 billion rupees through this platform, marking a key step in modernizing India's $620 billion corporate debt market.
Read MoreSaudi Arabia faces multi-front attacks, but the US rejects military involvement. With key infrastructure hit, Riyadh is now pursuing diplomatic solutions, including seeking China's mediation in the crisis.
Read MoreCiti has shifted its UK interest rate forecast, now expecting the Bank of England to begin raising rates in Q4 2026, a significant change from prior projections of prolonged stability. This pivot reflects reassessed views on persistent inflation and economic resilience.
Read MoreStronger-than-expected US Core CPI data solidified expectations for a 25bps Fed rate hike this week. Crypto markets reacted calmly, with Bitcoin briefly dipping then recovering, suggesting the hike is already priced in. Fund flows diverged, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing outflows while Ethereum ETFs attracted inflows. This analysis covers market implications, volatility, key price levels, and upcoming FOMC events.
Read MoreJapanese NAND flash memory giant Kioxia Holdings is reportedly considering a US IPO aiming to raise $10 billion. Talks with major investment banks are underway, a move that could significantly enhance its global liquidity and reshape competition in the semiconductor memory sector.
Read MoreHTX launches the third round of its TradFi trading mining event, covering 20 perpetual contracts across stocks, indices, commodities, and precious metals. Participants earn HTX rewards, benefit from negative fee trading, and all generated fees will be used for HTX buyback and burn. The event runs until September 20.
Read MoreData shows a crypto whale accumulated PONS tokens through 22 transactions totaling $2,200 two months ago. With no sales since the initial purchase at a market cap of $2,100, the current unrealized profit stands at $1.62 million, representing a staggering 736X return on investment.
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