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Key takeawaysBitMine has announced it possesses 3,864,951 ETH, having acquired 138,452 ETH in just one week, asserting that this treasury represents over 3.2% of the total ETH supply.This accumulation occurs amid risk-off trends, indicated by significant spot Ether ETF outflow days and a reported increase in net outflows to Binance.BitMine positions its strategy as both catalyst-driven (the Fusaka upgrade) and operational, highlighting plans for staking via its upcoming MAVAN initiative in early 2026.Opinions vary, with some interpreting this move as strong conviction positioning while others view it as a concentrated treasury bet sensitive to market flows, liquidity, and volatility.BitMine is…
In a landscape dominated by memecoins and dog tokens, Guy Young, founder and CEO of Ethena Labs, established one of the most crucial infrastructures in the crypto space.This feature is part of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2025 list.Within just two years, Young transformed Ethena from a concept — admittedly inspired by BitMEX co-founder and crypto expert Arthur Hayes — into a $15 billion protocol through aggressive expansion, severing distribution agreements with exchanges and on-chain platforms, and launching its synthetic dollar, USDe, along with yield-bearing sUSDe into every corner of the market. The outcome was a novel classification of digital tokens, or…
Stani Kulechov, the founder and CEO of Aave, announced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded a four-year investigation into the decentralized finance platform.In a post on X on Tuesday, Kulechov shared an SEC letter dated Aug. 12, indicating that the agency “does not intend to recommend an enforcement action” against Aave. The letter implied that the protocol had been under potential scrutiny by the SEC since the investigation initiated almost four years ago.“We’re pleased to move past this as we embark on a new chapter where developers can genuinely shape the future of finance,” Kulechov remarked. Source:…
The Bitcoin BTC$87,439.33 derivatives market is signaling stability across a wide range, rather than experiencing a drastic climb or sudden crash. Activity in the options listed on Deribit indicates robust support around the $85,000 mark, driven by significant put selling (writing) as traders provide insurance against declines below that threshold. Concurrently, some traders are hedging against potential bullish movements past the $95,000-$100,000 range by writing call options at these levels, thereby establishing resistance, as reported by market maker Wintermute. This suggests that volatility may remain confined within this spectrum as both put and call sellers reap premiums from their options…
Stani Kulechov, CEO and founder of Aave, announced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded a four-year investigation into the decentralized finance platform.In a post on X, Kulechov shared an SEC letter dated August 12, indicating the agency’s decision not to pursue enforcement action against Aave. The letter implied that Aave was facing potential enforcement from the SEC stemming from an investigation that began four years prior.“We’re pleased to move past this as we embrace a new chapter where developers can genuinely innovate the future of finance,” stated Kulechov. Source: Stani KulechovRecords available on the SEC’s website do…
The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio, showcasing the ounces of gold needed to buy one BTC, has dropped to 20 ounces per BTC, a decline of about 50% from approximately 40 ounces in December 2024. This significant change does not indicate a drop in Bitcoin (BTC) demand; rather, it reflects the peculiar macroeconomic conditions of 2025, where gold’s performance as an asset outshone that of cryptocurrency.Key takeaways:The BTC–gold ratio decreased from 40 to 20 ounces per BTC between December 2024 and Q4 2025.Gold attracted ongoing investments as central banks acquired 254 tonnes by October, and global gold ETF holdings rose by 397 tonnes…
When Jerome Powell’s term as chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System concludes in May 2026, he will have held this position through segments of three presidential administrations: Trump I, Biden, and Trump II.This feature is part of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2025 list.Powell is likely to be primarily noted for his confrontations with U.S. President Donald Trump, the very individual who appointed him as chair in early 2018 (he was later re-nominated for a four-year term by President Biden in 2022). However, his more enduring legacy may well be his response to the 2020 COVID-19 crisis. The…
Historically, Russia’s ruble has seen minimal international demand. However, a stablecoin tied to the nation’s currency is gaining traction and becoming a notable element at conferences beyond the Western influence.Despite being one of the largest global energy exporters, representing over 10% of the world’s oil supply, most transactions are conducted in dollars, euros, or increasingly in China’s renminbi. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) does not feature any ruble currency pairs among the major foreign exchange turnovers, highlighting how peripheral the currency has become in global markets.In 2025, a ruble-based stablecoin known as A7A5 emerged as one of the most…
Key takeawaysBitMine reports holding 3,864,951 ETH, having added 138,452 ETH in just a week, characterizing its treasury as more than 3.2% of the total ETH supply.This accumulation is occurring amidst risk-off trends, including significant outflow days from spot Ether ETFs and an increase in net outflows to Binance.BitMine positions its strategy as both catalyst-driven (the Fusaka upgrade) and operational, highlighting plans for staking through the MAVAN initiative set for early 2026.Perspectives vary, with some interpreting this shift as conviction-based positioning, while others regard it as a concentrated corporate treasury gamble sensitive to liquidity and market volatility.BitMine is intensifying its Ether…
American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC) acquired an additional 54 bitcoin during Monday’s significant selloff, increasing its total holdings to 5,098 coins, valued at just under $450 million based on BTC’s current price of $87,600.This positions the company, co-founded by Eric Trump, who acts as its chief strategy officer, within the top 20 of publicly traded bitcoin treasury firms, as reported by bitcointreasuries.net.The Nasdaq-listed firm stated that its accumulated holdings were obtained via a mix of self-mining and targeted purchases, including bitcoin secured in custody or pledged under a miner purchase agreement with Bitmain.The company also pointed out a 96.5% bitcoin yield…