Nasdaq invests $100 million in Kraken parent Payward at $21 billion valuation
Nasdaq has agreed to invest $100 million in Kraken parent Payward as the two companies expand their work on tokenized equities, market surveillance and blockchain-based settlement infrastructure. Nasdaq said Thursday that its strategic investment arm, Nasdaq Ventures, had agreed to…...
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Kalshi launches gold and silver perps after CFTC approval
Kalshi’s launch of perpetual contracts for metals could disrupt traditional derivatives markets, challenging established exchanges and regulations. The post Kalshi launches gold and silver perps after CFTC approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Kalshi launches gold and silver perpetuals after CFTC approval
Kalshi’s launch of perpetual futures for precious metals under CFTC oversight could reshape traditional finance by integrating crypto-native infrastructure. The post Kalshi launches gold and silver perpetuals after CFTC approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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European Central Bank raises rates, projects euro area GDP growth of 0.9% for 2026
The ECB’s rate hike and growth forecast highlight the euro area’s resilience amid geopolitical tensions, but inflation remains a concern. The post European Central Bank raises rates, projects euro area GDP growth of 0.9% for 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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European Central Bank’s Lagarde calls French debt plan financially dangerous
Lagarde’s warning highlights potential Eurozone instability, as debt cancellation could undermine fiscal discipline and elevate borrowing costs. The post European Central Bank’s Lagarde calls French debt plan financially dangerous appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Maven Robotics emerges from stealth, reportedly raises $100M Series A
Maven Robotics’ successful funding and active deployments could accelerate AI integration in industrial automation, impacting labor dynamics and efficiency. The post Maven Robotics emerges from stealth, reportedly raises $100M Series A appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Houthi militants seize Yemen’s port city of Mocha, threatening global energy supplies
The Houthi control of Mocha heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting global oil routes and exacerbating Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. The post Houthi militants seize Yemen’s port city of Mocha, threatening global energy supplies appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Micron closes in on No. 2 spot in DRAM market as AI demand reshapes memory chip rankings
Micron’s rise in the DRAM market highlights AI’s transformative impact on tech industries, reshaping competitive dynamics and market strategies. The post Micron closes in on No. 2 spot in DRAM market as AI demand reshapes memory chip rankings appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitcoin treasuries report zero forced liquidations during 54% drop
The resilience of major Bitcoin treasury holders during a severe market downturn underscores the robustness of well-structured crypto investments. The post Bitcoin treasuries report zero forced liquidations during 54% drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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MoneyGram unveils stablecoin-backed card as digital dollars move into everyday spending
The remittance giant is rolling out a Visa card that lets customers hold dollars and spend from a stablecoin-backed balance....
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