DeFi
Bitmine to slow down ether purchases as it nears accumulation goal, Tom Lee says
At the current pace of purchases, Lee said his Ethereum treasury giant would reach its 5% ether accumulation goal in six weeks, then shift its…
AI
'DeFi is not dead,' it’s going mainstream with AI agents, crypto executives agree
DeFi and its underlying technology have already proved themselves at scale, said eToro CEO Yoni Assia. Read Full Story at Coindesk.com →
Regulation
Donald Trump Jr. denies rumors World Liberty Financial is falling apart
World Liberty Financial co-founder Donald Trump Jr. and co-founder and CEO Zach Witkoff pushed back on recent online rumors as the crypto firm battles Justin…
Institutional
‘Polkadot Is Kind of Done.’ The Once Hyped Layer 0 Faces Falling Usage, and Controversy
Former Polkadot insiders report lack of direction and support from leadership, treasury overspending, and even failure to pay contributors for their work. Read Full Story…
AI
The AI boom looks like dot-com mania, but Bitcoin bulls have one profitable reason to keep buying
Bitcoin’s macro setup is increasingly tied to the same forces driving the S&P 500 to new highs: liquidity, concentration, rate expectations, and investor tolerance for…
Institutional
Kalshi Officially Confirms $1B Raise at $22B Valuation
Kalshi’s co-founder said the new capital will be used to accelerate that institutional adoption. Read Full Story at Thedefiant.io →
Markets
Crypto Markets Slide While S& P 500 Notches Fresh Record on Iran Peace Hopes
Strategy’s Q1 earnings call signaled a departure from Saylor’s “never sell” mantra, with Bitcoin slipping below $81,000 in the aftermath. Read Full Story at Thedefiant.io…
Markets
Prediction Market Kalshi Boosts Valuation to $22 Billion With Fresh $1 Billion Investment
Kalshi has another billion dollars to play with as the U.S. prediction market leader continues to grow at a rapid pace. Read Full Story at…