Solana treasury firms resist Forward Industries’ consolidation push
Two Solana treasury firms rejected acquisition proposals from Forward Industries, while a third offer expired without a response. Go to Source
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Spot HYPE ETFs Draw $153 Million in First Month as Volume Nears $900 Million
Spot HYPE exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have pulled in roughly $153 million in net inflows and nearly $900 million in cumulative trading volume in their first month, with the figures spanning three competing U.S. products launched within weeks of one another. A Strong Debut for a New Asset Class Three spot HYPE ETFs have attracted about … Read more
Bitcoin doesn’t need Ethereum-style yield, says Strategy’s Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin does not need staking or inflation, outlining a five-layer “Digital Asset Stack” that generates returns through credit and equity products built around BTC. Go to Source
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: ‘Time to Revisit’ US Accredited Investor Laws
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong called for an overhaul of U.S. accredited investor laws, arguing the rules lock ordinary Americans out of the market’s biggest gains. He said companies now stay private far longer, leaving retail investors to buy in only after the upside is gone. Armstrong Targets the ‘Accredited Investor’ Gate In a post on … Read more
Binance Research: April DeFi Exploits Triggered $13 Billion in Outflows
A wave of April exploits drove roughly $13 billion out of decentralized finance, sharply compressing total value locked and pushing onchain leverage back to 2021 levels. A $13 Billion Wipeout in Days Binance Research reported that April’s decentralized finance ( DeFi) exploits triggered around $13 billion in outflows, draining total value locked (TVL) across lending … Read more
Bitcoin miner IREN enters Europe with Nostrum acquisition as AI pivot accelerates
The acquisition adds about 490 megawatts of secured power in Spain as IREN expands beyond Bitcoin mining and builds its European AI cloud platform. Go to Source
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Hits $1.3 Trillion as SpaceX Nears $3 Trillion Valuation
Elon Musk’s net worth climbed to roughly $1.3 trillion as SpaceX shares extended a blistering post-listing rally toward a $3 trillion valuation. The surge followed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history and widened Musk’s lead as the richest person on the planet. SpaceX Rally Pushes Musk Past $1.3 Trillion Musk’s fortune rose by … Read more
Securitize Brings AAA CLO Fund to Solana as Ethena Commits $250 Million
Securitize has expanded its tokenized AAA CLO fund, STAC, to Solana, with Ethena Labs planning a $250 million allocation. The move adds one of the largest tokenized structured credit commitments yet to Solana’s growing real-world asset market. Ethena Backs Solana RWA Push With Investment in Securitize Fund Securitize is bringing its tokenized AAA CLO fund … Read more
Bitcoin recovery rests on US-Iran deal as momentum remains weak
LVRG Research director Nick Ruck says Bitcoin could face a “volatile path” if a recently agreed peace deal between the US and Iran breaks down. Go to Source
Bybit and Plume Launch RWA Earn With Access to PIMCO Fixed Income Products
Plume has partnered with Bybit to bring institutional fixed income products to users through Bybit Earn. The new RWA Earn offering lets eligible users deploy idle stablecoins into tokenized products tied to PIMCO and CMB International strategies. Bybit Lets Users Deploy Stablecoins Into Tokenized Bond Products Plume has partnered with Bybit to launch institutional fixed … Read more