Month: May 2026

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Trump Media withdrew its bitcoin ETF filing as analysts pointed to fee pressure, weak demand and fierce competition in the crowded spot bitcoin ETF market....

Variational’s funding could intensify competition in the crypto derivatives market, potentially driving innovation and lowering trading costs. The post Variational raises $50M Series A led by Dragonfly Capital to build zero-fee derivatives trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The freeze in tech buyouts signals a shift in investment focus towards AI infrastructure, impacting exit strategies for software companies. The post Tech private equity buyouts freeze as market grapples with AI uncertainties appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Alec Beckman on why BTC-backed lending is not a crypto story, but a capital efficiency story. Then, Serena Sebastiani on how stablecoins aren’t a crypto product; they’re becoming the settlement infrastructure global finance forgot....

European crypto exchange WhiteBIT is entering the United Kingdom (UK) market with the launch of a dedicated platform, marking a strategic push into one of the world’s most established financial hubs. WhiteBIT Launches UK Platform On Wednesday, WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, announced the launch of...

Ivan breaks down why crypto and tech IPOs tend to disappoint on listing day, using Coinbase and Robinhood as real examples. His take: waiting to see how supply and demand play out is almost always the smarter move. IPO hype rarely reflects fair value. Price discovery takes time. Watch...

The pipeline deal could reshape global energy markets, enhance China’s energy security, and challenge the dollar’s dominance in trade. The post Russia and China agree on Power of Siberia 2 pipeline route, accelerating de-dollarization of energy trade appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Binance holds 85% of its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in quantum-exposed outputs, while Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) sits at 5%, according to Glassnode data analyzing which coins are vulnerable to future quantum computer attacks. 6.04M BTC Currently Quantum Exposed At Rest Glassnode identified 6.04 million BTC, or 30.2% of issued...

Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) shares are compounding gains on Wednesday, driven by Wall Street’s growing enthusiasm for the company’s high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence infrastructure strategy. Morgan Stanley Leads Bullish Price Forecast Revisions Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd fueled Wednesday’s momentum by maintaining an overweight rating on Cipher...