Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has fully divested from ETHzilla Corp., exiting a 7.5% stake disclosed in August, according to a U.S. SEC filing. The sharp crypto downturn and the October 2025 flash crash forced the company to liquidate assets, selling more than $100 million in ether to fund buybacks and repay debt. A Volatile Transition […]
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Abu Dhabi Funds Top $1 Billion in Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF
Abu Dhabi-backed funds held over $1 billion in Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) at year-end 2025, increasing positions in Q4. However, bitcoin’s decline has reduced the current value of those holdings to roughly $803 million. Sovereign Wealth Doubles Down on Spot Bitcoin ETF Abu Dhabi’s sovereign capital is leaning further into bitcoin exposure. New […]
Read MoreBitcoin Stagnates as ‘Satoshi Freeze’ Debate Collides With Middle East War Drums
Bitcoin traded flat near $66,000 on Feb. 18, showing little momentum despite sharp intraday swings. The day’s debate centered on comments from Cryptoquant’s CEO, Ki Young Ju, who questioned whether dormant coins — including Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1.1 million bitcoins — should ever be frozen at the protocol level. Bitcoin Stagnates in Narrow Range Bitcoin exhibited […]
Read More‘I’ve Never Been More Bullish’ — Eric Trump Reaffirms $1M Bitcoin Prediction
Eric Trump says bitcoin will reach $1 million per coin, telling CNBC on Feb. 18 that he has “never been more bullish” on the leading cryptocurrency despite the recent market pullback. Eric Trump Touts Stablecoins, Reaffirms Bitcoin Price Outlook Appearing alongside Donald Trump Jr. in an interview with CNBC anchor Sara Eisen during coverage of […]
Read MoreMixed Start for ETFs as Ether Gains $49 Million While Bitcoin Sheds $105 Million
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a sharp $105 million outflow on Tuesday, dragged lower by heavy redemptions from Blackrock’s IBIT. Meanwhile, ether and solana funds attracted fresh capital, while XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Bitcoin Funds Slide While Ether and Solana See Fresh Inflows A split screen defined Tuesday, Feb. 17’s crypto exchange-traded fund […]
Read MorePremium Staking on Solana: Ilya Tarutov on Tramplin.io and Savings-Style Rewards for Smaller Holders
Crypto yield generated significant excitement when it emerged in 2017, particularly in DeFi, due to its earning potential. However, small holders were often excluded. Standard staking offered minimal rewards, while riskier options threatened capital. Today, we focus on addressing these challenges. Ilya Tarutov believes there’s a better solution. As the founder of Tramplin.io, he spoke […]
Read MoreEtoro Outperforms Expectations With Record Q4 Profit, Stock Rallies
Etoro shares jumped this week after the trading platform posted record fourth-quarter net income, even as cryptocurrency-related revenue declined sharply. ETOR Jumps Despite 38% Drop in Etoro’s Crypto Revenue The Israel-based multi-asset brokerage Etoro reported GAAP net income of $69 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, up 16% from $59 million a year […]
Read MoreSteak ’n Shake Links Dramatic Sales Surge to Bitcoin Adoption
Steak ’n Shake says same-store sales have climbed sharply since it began accepting bitcoin nine months ago. The company now holds about 161 BTC in a corporate reserve and is using part of it to fund employee bonuses. Fast Food Chain Builds 161 BTC Treasury Nine months after rolling out bitcoin payments, Steak ’n Shake […]
Read MoreMizuho Analysts See Institutional Tailwinds Lifting Bitgo Shares
Mizuho Securities is betting that Bitgo’s institutional-grade custody model will outweigh its bruising 50% post-IPO decline, initiating coverage with an Outperform rating and a $17 price target. ‘Military-Grade’ — Mizuho Backs Bitgo’s Infrastructure Play Despite Stock Slump In a Feb. 17 note, Mizuho analysts Dan Dolev and Alexander Jenkins launched coverage of Bitgo Holdings Inc. […]
Read MoreGamma Prime Brought the Tokenized Capital Summit to Hong Kong on February 9, Showcasing its Tokenized Global Marketplace for Private Investments
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. On February 9 in Hong Kong, Gamma Prime held the Tokenized Capital Summit 2026, bringing together over 2,000 attendees from across the global investment landscape. The audience included family offices, institutional investors, and representatives of leading investment firms, reflecting the growing convergence between traditional capital and […]
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