Variational raises $50M Series A led by Dragonfly Capital to build zero-fee derivatives trading
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....
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Tech private equity buyouts freeze as market grapples with AI uncertainties
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....
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Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin-backed loans belong in the cost-of-capital conversation
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....
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Top Crypto Exchange Expands Into UK With New Local Platform
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...
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Russia and China agree on Power of Siberia 2 pipeline route, accelerating de-dollarization of energy trade
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....
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Coinbase’s Bitcoin Is (Mostly) Quantum-Proof—But Binance’s Is Not
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...
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Why Cipher Mining Stock Is Surging On Wednesday?
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...
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Bitfinex margin longs hit a 2.5-year high as traders bet big on Bitcoin
The surge in Bitfinex margin longs could trigger significant market volatility, with potential for either a breakout rally or a sharp downturn. The post Bitfinex margin longs hit a 2.5-year high as traders bet big on Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Ark Invest buys $4.4M in Bullish shares as stock rebounds from five-day slide
Ark Invest purchased $4.4 million in Bullish shares across three ETFs as the stock rebounded from a 15.4% five-day decline following mixed Q1 earnings. The post Ark Invest buys $4.4M in Bullish shares as stock rebounds from five-day slide appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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European Commission opens consultation on MiCA updates for stablecoins and DeFi
The consultation could reshape EU crypto regulation, impacting stablecoin interest, DeFi oversight, and asset classification, influencing global standards. The post European Commission opens consultation on MiCA updates for stablecoins and DeFi appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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