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Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals
The largest deals of the year included Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, Kraken's $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader, and Ripple's $1.25 billion buyout of Hidden Road.
HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round
The HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV aims will invest in blockchain infrastructure and applications with real-world use cases.
Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026
Bank of Russia outlined a new framework intended to let retail and qualified investors buy crypto under defined tests and caps by 2027.
Solana treasury-focused Upexi files for up to $1 billion capital raise
The company manages a portfolio of consumer brands and holds about 2 million SOL, making it the fourth-largest solana treasury of any public company.
Amplify ETFs targeting stablecoin and tokenization sectors open for trade
The two funds — STBQ and TKNQ — each come with a 69 basis point expense ratio.
Bitcoin's growing roadblock: The trendline from $126,000 limits gains
Trendline from record highs capped BTC's recovery attempt Monday.
Hut 8’s AI data center deal is bigger than meets the eye: Benchmark lifts price target to $85
Shares of the bitcoin miner jumped higher last week on its $7 billion pact with Google-backed Fluidstack.
Prediction markets beat Wall Street in forecasting inflation, Kalshi says
Kalshi's markets aggregate information from diverse traders with financial incentives, creating a "wisdom of the crowd" effect, the platform said.
Prediction markets may offer a tax loophole for gamblers under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, Coinbase says
A tax change in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill may steer gamblers toward blockchain-based prediction markets to reduce their IRS bill, Coinbase said.
Hong Kong proposes new rules to tap insurance capital into cryptocurrencies
Public consultation on the proposal will occur from February to April, with legislative submissions expected later in the year.
