Strategy’s Bitcoin Premium Unsustainable, Says Short-Seller Jim Chanos

Veteran investor Jim Chanos has revealed that he is offloading Strategy’s stock while simultaneously buying bitcoin ( BTC). Selling Strategy Stock to Buy Bitcoin Veteran investor Jim Chanos has revealed that he is simultaneously betting on bitcoin ( BTC) against the stock of Strategy. The former hedge fund magnate said he has taken this approach … Read more

XSY Launches Digital Synthetic Dollar Unity ($UTY) on Avalanche Blockchain, Raises $5 Million in Funding to Advance DeFi Infrastructure

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. May 15, 2025 — XSY.fi, a capital management platform streamlining access to advanced DeFi strategies, today announced the beta release of its flagship product, Unity ($UTY), on the Avalanche blockchain and the close of a $5 million Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by … Read more

What the 10-year Treasury yield means for crypto yields and stablecoins

Understanding the 10-year Treasury yield: Definition and importance The 10-year Treasury yield is the interest rate that the US government pays to borrow money for 10 years. When the government needs cash, it issues bonds called Treasury notes, and the 10-year note is one of the most watched. The “yield” is the annual return you’d … Read more

Wintermute opens New York office, citing improved US crypto rules

Wintermute, a London-based algorithmic crypto trading and market-making firm, has opened an office in New York as part of its expansion into the US. Wintermute announced the opening of its New York office on May 15, citing improved regulatory conditions in the world’s largest economy. “As the US takes a friendlier stance on digital assets … Read more

Tether blacklist delay allowed $78M in illicit USDT transfers — Report

A lag in Tether’s wallet blacklisting process allowed over $78 million in illicit funds to be moved before enforcement actions took effect, according to a new report from blockchain compliance company AMLBot. Tether’s address blacklisting becomes effective only after a considerable delay from when the process is initiated on Ethereum and Tron, according the report … Read more

Bitcoin mining 2025: Post-halving profitability, hashrate and energy trends

After the 2024 halving, Bitcoin mining entered its fifth epoch and block rewards were reduced from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. This forced miners to rethink their operations, optimize efficiency, cut energy costs and upgrade hardware to remain profitable. Cointelegraph Research, with insights from industry experts at Uminers, examines this transformation in its latest report. … Read more

Bitcoin Season 2: Why the next wave of Bitcoin innovation is all about utility

Bitcoin’s (BTC) next evolution isn’t just about price. It’s about potential.  On this week’s episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast, hosts Nathan Jeffay and Gareth Jenkinson sit down with Isabel Foxen Duke, general partner at Unbroken Chain and longtime Bitcoin advocate, to unpack what she calls “Bitcoin Season 2.” Bitcoin beyond money “Bitcoin Season 2 … Read more