Whales have reduced their ETH holdings by over 21% since the October peak. Ethereum’s native coin finally managed to break its all-time high during the 2025 rally, but only mildly compared to other assets, such as BTC. Its subsequent behavior has been quite painful, as it now trades over 53% away from its peak
Anthropic raise talks are targeting a $900bn valuation and up to $50bn in fresh capital, sources told the Financial Times. Summary Anthropic is in talks to raise up to $50bn at a pre-money valuation of $900bn, which would surpass OpenAI’s March valuation of $852bn. The round could close within two months, with Dragoneer, General Catalyst,
The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 10 individuals and companies across the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe for helping Iran’s military acquire weapons components and materials. The action specifically targets procurement networks that supply parts for weapons systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones. This isn’t
ONDO and JUP have stolen the show from the top 100 alts today. Bitcoin’s price slide below $80,000 didn’t last long, as the asset reclaimed that level yesterday following US President Trump’s announcement of a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. Many altcoins have produced a lot more impressive gains today, led by ONDO,
Kraken’s Etana fraud case alleges a Ponzi-like scheme diverted more than $25m in client funds. Summary Kraken parent Payward filed a second amended complaint in Colorado federal court accusing Etana Custody and CEO Dion Russell of misappropriating over $25m in client funds. The complaint alleges Etana commingled custodial assets with operating funds, made risky bets
Bitwise has assembled a ranking of traditional banks with the widest-ranging cryptocurrency exposure, and the names at the top read less like a fintech disruptor list and more like the guest roster at a Davos dinner party. BNY Mellon and JPMorgan Chase, two institutions that collectively hold the gravitational center of global finance, lead the
Kalshi’s valuation has hit $22bn after a $1bn Series F led by Coatue, doubling its worth in just five months. Summary Kalshi raised $1bn in a Series F round led by Coatue at a $22bn valuation, doubling the $11bn it achieved just five months ago. Institutional trading volume on the platform surged 800% in six
Key Takeaways Organizations are increasingly hesitant to use public AI providers due to data privacy concerns. Go Abacus focuses on providing AI infrastructure tailored for regulated industries. Banks and healthcare institutions prefer local AI solutions to maintain data privacy and control costs. The Go One device enables on-premises AI by connecting to employee PCs and
SIREN price surged 22% on Binance perpetuals on May 8, hitting $1.2965 before a sharp 4H reversal warned of seller resistance. Summary SIREN’s Binance perpetual contract rose 22.82% on May 8, touching a session high of $1.2965 on volume of 139.23M tokens. The 4H spot chart on MEXC printed a long upper wick at $1.2207
The US isn’t trying to remake China’s economy. It just wants a fairer deal. That’s the message from US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, who stated on May 8 that the administration’s goal is “balanced trade” with China under the current tariff framework. The phrasing matters. It’s a deliberate step back from the more combative posture