Viking Global Makes $157 Million Bet On Riot Platforms, Signals Bullish Crypto Outlook
Andreas Halvorsen‘s Viking Global, just made a bold move into one of crypto’s most volatile corners. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the hedge fund initiated a new $157 million position in Riot Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:RIOT), signaling rising conviction that the crypto bull cycle still has room to run....
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XRP Ledger Launches ‘Members-Only’ Exchange For Banks, But XRP Can’t Break $1.50
XRP Ledger has activated the XLS-81 “Permissioned DEX” amendment enabling gated trading venues for regulated institutions, but XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is still struggling to regain momentum. The Members-Only Exchange XLS-81 creates controlled versions of XRPL’s built-in decentralized exchange where only approved participants can place and accept trades. Think of...
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Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Wealth Funds Buy The Bitcoin Dip
Two Abu Dhabi-linked investment vehicles disclosed sizeable additions to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in new US filings, signaling that at least part of the region’s sovereign capital used the late-2025 drawdown to scale regulated Bitcoin exposure rather than step away. Abu Dhabi Wealth Funds Add Bitcoin On The...
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XRP Ledger activates permissioned DEX for regulated institutions on mainnet
The activation of a permissioned DEX on XRPL may enhance institutional blockchain adoption, bridging traditional finance with decentralized markets. The post XRP Ledger activates permissioned DEX for regulated institutions on mainnet appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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2027 Could Be An ‘Amazing Year’ For Crypto, Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Says—And 2026?
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, says the crypto market is currently experiencing a classic bear phase, similar to prior “crypto winters” in 2018 and 2022. Still A Traditional 4-Year Cycle? Hougan argues that crypto continues to follow its traditional four-year cycle, even if the original...
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Joe Lubin: Banks must adopt blockchain to survive the DeFi revolution | Epicenter
Banks are increasingly adopting blockchain technology to improve efficiency and adapt to the rise of decentralized banking. The shift to Web3 presents a risk of being undermined by legacy financial institutions maintaining control. Progressive decentralization is crucial for a significant societa… The post Joe Lubin: Banks must adopt blockchain...
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Bitcoin’s plunge signals coming AI crisis, but massive Fed response will drive new record high: Arthur Hayes
The rise of artificial intelligence is likely to displace millions of workers in quick order, triggering sizable credit defaults, said Hayes....
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Hyperliquid starts DeFi lobbying group with $29 million token backing
Jake Chervinsky, CEO of the Hyperliquid Policy Center, said markets are migrating to blockchain, and the U.S. need to adopt new rules of risk being left behind....
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Tokenized pre-IPO shares topic ignites legal debate at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
Ultan Miller touts a blockchain-based pre-IPO index, while critics warn unauthorized equity tokenization risks legal and investor fallout....
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Peter Thiel Backed ETHZilla At $107 And Got Out Now At $3: What Went Wrong?
Billionaire Peter Thiel and Founders Fund fully exited ETHZilla (NASDAQ:ETHZ) after riding shares from $107 in August to $3—a 97% collapse that turned a high-profile Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) treasury play into a cautionary tale. The Spectacular Collapse Thiel and Founders Fund acquired a 7.5% stake in August 2025 when...
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