C&M Software, the service provider that connects Brazil’s Central Bank to local banks and other financial institutions, was hacked on Wednesday, leading to 800 million Brazilian reais ($140 million), in stolen funds from six institutions connected to the central bank. The hack occurred after an employee of C&M allegedly sold his login credentials to the […]
Ondo Finance and Pantera to Invest $250M in Tokenized Real-World Assets
DeFi protocol Ondo Finance and venture firm Pantera Capital plan to ramp up investments in real-world assets (RWAs), highlighting the industry’s increasing focus on tokenization amid favorable regulatory developments in the United States. Both companies informed Axios that they plan to invest $250 million in RWAs through a new fund called Ondo Catalyst. Ondo’s chief […]
LTC Eyes Q4 Breakout Amid ETF Hopes And Bullish Data
Key takeaways: LTC’s spot cumulative volume delta flipped positive for the first time since December 2024, signaling a positive shift in market sentiment. A potential LTC ETF could trigger institutional investor demand and align with its historically strong Q4 performance. Litecoin (LTC) has slipped below the $90 mark, and while the price action may appear […]
SEC to expedite crypto ETF listing process?
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly exploring a simplified listing structure for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would automate a significant portion of the approval process. Under the proposed overhaul, ETF issuers could potentially sidestep 19b-4 application filings, the form entities submit to the SEC before listing a financial product on […]
Bitcoin Rally Above $110K Depends on 3 Factors
Key takeaways: Bitcoin (BTC) has remained within a tight range since Wednesday, marking six consecutive days with price fluctuations under 3%. This unusually low volatility has prompted traders to speculate whether a breakout could be influenced by a weakening US dollar, particularly as the country’s fiscal position continues to deteriorate. While the US dollar’s movement […]
Bitcoin Chases New Highs As LINK, BCH, HYPE, SEI Breakout
Key points: Bitcoin aims for its highest weekly close above $109,000, but higher levels are likely to attract sellers. HYPE, BCH, LINK, and SEI could extend their rallies if Bitcoin price stays above $105,000. Bitcoin (BTC) made a solid comeback this week, rising more than 6%, indicating strong buying near the $100,000 level. The bulls […]
Only a handful of Bitcoin treasury companies will survive: Report
Only a few Bitcoin (BTC) treasury companies will stand the test of time and avoid the vicious “death spiral” that will impact BTC holding companies that trade close to net asset value (NAV), a business entity’s total assets minus its liabilities, according to a report from venture capital (VC) firm Breed. The health of Bitcoin […]
Solana Gains DEX Marketshare But SOL Price Fails To Follow
Key takeaways: Solana’s DEX volume surpassed Ethereum’s, but overall activity remains far below the levels seen in January. Hyperliquid’s dominance in perpetual futures trading weakens investors’ confidence in Solana’s long-term lead. Solana’s native token SOL (SOL) has declined 15% since failing to reclaim the $168 level on June 12. This bearish movement followed a period […]
Meta Hires Ex-OpenAI Top Talent For AI Research
Tech company Meta has hired Trapit Bansal, a former key researcher at artificial intelligence company OpenAI, who was central to developing the firm’s o1 reasoning AI model. Bansal is the latest ex-OpenAI researcher to join the Meta team, following the addition of Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai, according to TechCrunch. The hires are […]
BTC Spot ETF Demand Proves Bitcoin Is A Macro Asset
Key takeaways: Avenir Group and Glassnode data conclude that a significant portion of spot BTC ETF inflows are unhedged, long-only positions, indicating genuine institutional conviction rather than reliance on short-term arbitrage strategies. BTC continues to behave like a traditional macro asset with strong correlations to equities, gold, and liquidity cycles, while inversely tracking the dollar […]