Stock Futures Surge on Payroll Gains
Stock index futures rose as September’s nonfarm payrolls data indicated positive market sentiment, impacting S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. #Update #Market
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Bitcoin Acquisition Metaplanet Raises $135M
Metaplanet plans to raise ¥21 billion ($135 million) via Class B Preferred Shares to expand its Bitcoin holdings, reinforcing its status as a major corporate Bitcoin holder. Crypto
Ethereum Launches Machi Mode Rewards
Aster launched Machi Mode, a gamified feature on its decentralized exchange rewarding users with points for liquidation events, inspired by trader Machi Big Brother. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Crashes Below Key Cost Levels
Bitcoin fell below key cost-basis levels amid declining ETF demand and weak spot activity. Derivatives show muted engagement, reflecting broader bearish sentiment. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Volatility Plunges Strategy Shares 10%
Bitwise Asset Management will launch its XRP ETF tomorrow, marking its expansion into altcoin markets with institutional-grade exposure. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Ethereum ETF Launches by BlackRock
BlackRock’s iShares filed for a staked Ethereum Trust ETF in Delaware, while SEC eased 19b-4 filing requirements. The REX-Osprey ETH + Staking ETF is the first US Ethereum staking ETF. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Wallet’s Hill Sentenced 4 Years
William Hill, co-founder of @SamouraiWallet, sentenced to four years for laundering over $237M via Bitcoin mixing services. Co-founder Keonne Rodriguez received five years. #Breaking #Legal
Strive Shares Surge Mike Alfred Buys 100K
Hedge fund manager Mike Alfred increased his stake in @StriveAssetMgmt by purchasing an additional 100,000 shares, while the firm led by Vivek Ramaswamy plans to acquire Semler Scientific. #Update #Finance
Zcash Holdings Boosted by $18M Investment
Cypherpunk Technologies acquired $18M in Zcash, enhancing its privacy-focused treasury strategy after rebranding from biotech. #Breaking #Crypto $ZK
Kraken Launches Confidential US IPO Filing
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, confidentially filed for a US IPO with the SEC; specifics await regulatory review and market conditions. #Update #Crypto
Adobe Takeover Rockets Semrush Stock 75%
Semrush shares soared 75% pre-market on news of a $1.9B acquisition by Adobe, enhancing Adobe’s AI-driven marketing tools. #Update #Business
Kraken Secures $800M Valuation Hits $20B
Kraken raised $800M, valuing it at $20B ahead of an IPO, with major investors and a strategic $200M from Citadel Securities. Q1 2025 revenue rose 19% to $472M. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Market Bill Vote Approaches Senate
The Senate Banking Committee will vote on digital asset market structure legislation next month, aiming to enhance US crypto leadership and consumer protections. #Update #Crypto
BlackRock IBIT Crashes with $523M Outflow
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF saw $523M in net withdrawals on November 18, marking its largest single-day outflow amid institutional portfolio adjustments in a volatile market. #Update #Crypto $BTC