Grayscale Launches Crypto Trading Frenzy for Brokerages
@Grayscale has filed with the SEC to launch an ETF for the $HYPE token, aiming to capitalize on Hyperliquid’s trading surge, which saw $50B in weekly derivatives volume. #Update #Crypto $HYPE
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DeFi Revolutionizes Fixed-Income for Institutions
@DWFVentures highlights that DeFi is evolving to meet institutional needs by integrating privacy and compliance into tokenized assets, transforming them into active financial instruments. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Crypto Firms Cut 100s Jobs Amid Weak Markets
@AlgoFoundation cuts 25% of its staff due to weak markets, following layoffs at @Gemini and @Crypto.com. The broader crypto sector sees significant job losses amid industry consolidation. #Update #Crypto $ALGO
Wartime Conspiracy Debunked by 5-Cent Contract
Polymarket’s “Netanyahu out by March 31” contract remains at 4-5% probability amid death rumors, signaling skepticism in the conspiracy; trading volume surged to $2.4B as geopolitical bets rise. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Lunch with Trump Costs Up to $6 Million
A seat at Donald Trump’s crypto luncheon on April 25 could cost between $70,000 and over $6 million, based on “Trump Points” from TRUMP token holdings. #Update #Crypto $TRUMP
Oil Trading Boom Soars Amid Iran Conflict
Oil volatility from the Iran conflict is driving traders to decentralized exchanges like @Hyperliquid, with $1.7B in peak daily volume for its perpetual futures. #Update #Crypto $HYPE
Aptos Gains 6.3% as Index Rises
The CoinDesk 20 Index rises 0.2% to 2039.71, led by $APT (+6.3%) and $BCH (+2.5%), while $AAVE (-1.0%) and $NEAR (-0.6%) lag behind. #Update #Crypto $APT
Kalshi Valuation Doubles to $22 Billion
@Kalshi raised over $1 billion in a funding round led by Coatue Management, doubling its valuation to $22 billion amid regulatory scrutiny and insider trading cases. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Hires CFO for IPO
@Ledger appoints John Andrews as CFO, expands U.S. presence with a New York office ahead of its IPO, aiming for a valuation over $4B. #Update #Crypto
Kalshi Faces Temporary Nevada Sports Betting Ban
@Kalshi is under a two-week restraining order in Nevada, halting bets while legal disputes over prediction markets continue; CFTC asserts federal authority over state regulators. #Update #Legal $BTC
Crypto Bill Compromise Advances Market Regulation
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks have reportedly reached a compromise on stablecoin yield in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, potentially advancing crypto legislation. #Update #Crypto
Political Cash Fuels AI PAC Attack on Bores
A PAC linked to tech and crypto donors attacks NY candidate Alex Bores over $100K from Sam Bankman-Fried’s network, as he faces a competitive primary for Congress. #Update #Politics
SEC Approves Nasdaq’s Onchain Stock Trading
@Nasdaq receives SEC approval for a tokenized securities framework, allowing stocks to be traded as blockchain tokens alongside traditional shares, signaling a shift in U.S. equity markets. #Update #Crypto $BTC
CoinDesk PitchFest Ignites Miami Crypto Scene
@CoinDesk PitchFest continues to support early-stage Web3 founders, with recent winners securing funding, including TransCrypts’ $15M round and zkMe Technology’s $4M raise. #Update #Crypto