FTX Sells Cursor Stake for $200K Today Worth $3B
@FTX’s bankruptcy estate sold a 5% stake in @Cursor for $200,000 in April 2023; it’s now worth $3 billion after @SpaceX’s acquisition agreement at a $60 billion valuation. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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@FTX’s bankruptcy estate sold a 5% stake in @Cursor for $200,000 in April 2023; it’s now worth $3 billion after @SpaceX’s acquisition agreement at a $60 billion valuation. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, alleging defamation and misconduct related to the freezing of $1 billion in $WLFI tokens. World Liberty claims Sun’s accusations are meritless. #Update #Legal $WLFI
@KelpDAO’s cross-chain bridge was exploited for $292 million, draining 116,500 rsETH, leading to Aave’s exposure and potential bad debt of up to $230 million. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (-8) ↘
@Kalshi has disciplined three political candidates for insider trading, imposing five-year suspensions and fines totaling $7,053. The firm emphasizes strict enforcement against unfair trading practices. #Update #Legal
@Tempo introduces private enterprise stablecoin transactions with its new architectural proposal, indicating a shift towards privacy in blockchain. Institutions now face a choice between trusted operators or cryptographic guarantees. #Update #Crypto
A coalition of U.S. bank trade associations has requested the Treasury Department extend comment periods on the GENIUS Act, aiming for comprehensive evaluation amid ongoing stablecoin regulatory efforts. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin ($BTC) rises to $79,000 post @MicroStrategy’s STRC ex-dividend date, marking a six-month recovery. STRC shares gain over 9%, supporting further bitcoin purchases. #Update #Crypto $BTC
The CoinDesk 20 Index is at 2157.12, up 3.4% since Tuesday, with $APT leading at +5.5% and $ICP at +5.3%; laggards include $XLM (+0.9%) and $CRO (+1.9%). #Update #Crypto $APT
Bitcoin ($BTC) tests $78,000 resistance, with $180M in futures liquidations expected; altcoins rally as CoinDesk indexes gain 1.5%-3.4% amid positive market sentiment following U.S. political developments. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@VoloProtocol suffered a security breach, losing approximately $3.5 million from three vaults, while assets in other vaults remain safe. The protocol is working to trace the stolen funds. #Breaking #DeFi $USDC
Bitcoin ($BTC) surged to $78,100 after President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire and @MicroStrategy purchased 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion, marking a significant market development. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+7) ↗
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has sued @Coinbase and @Gemini, claiming their prediction markets violate state gambling laws, labeling them as illegal gambling operations. #Breaking #Legal $BTC $ETH
The documentary “Finding Satoshi,” directed by Tucker Tooley, explores the mystery of Bitcoin’s creator, emphasizing its origins as a privacy tool. The film releases on April 22, 2026. #Update #Crypto
April’s timeline for the U.S. Senate’s crypto Clarity Act faces delays, with potential committee hearings in May; final vote needed by July amid stablecoin yield concerns. #Update #Crypto $BTC