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UBS Tests ZKSync's Layer-2 Tech, Showing Deeper TradFi Interest in Crypto
The Swiss banking giant, which has been experimenting with blockchain, tapped the layer-2 firm to test whether it could scale its current Key4 Gold program.
Bitcoin Miner Cipher Surges on $50M SoftBank Investment
SoftBank said it will buy $10.4 million shares of Cipher.
OpenAI's Reported $340B Valuation Could Bode Well for AI-Linked Crypto
Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI is in talks to raise new $40 billion funding, at a valuation of $340 billion.
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Targeted by Second Activist Investor: Reuters
The move comes after another activist investor, Starboard, had taken a stake in the miner late last year.
Trump Media Starts New Fintech Platform Truth.Fi Focusing on Crypto, ETFs
Truth.Fi is the latest endeavor of Donald Trump-affiliated companies into the digital asset space after World Liberty Financial and launching an "official" memecoin.
Jupiter’s Acquisition Spree, Buyback Plan Spark Solana Ecosystem Dominance Concerns
While some view it as a positive move for long-term growth, others worry it could lead to monopolistic behavior and harm innovation in the Solana ecosystem.
Worldcoin Rival Humanity Protocol's Valuation Jumps to $1.1B After Fresh Fund Raise
The protocol aims to rival OpenAI founder Sam Altman's Worldcoin project, which is built around scanning users' irises.
Nasdaq Files for In-Kind Redemptions for BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF
The Securities and Exchange Commission had previously only allowed cash redemptions when the spot bitcoin ETFs were approved last January.
Real Estate Firm Propy Is Rolling Out Crypto-Backed Loans to Buy Houses
Bitcoin and ether holders can get loans to acquire tokenized properties — and use their crypto as collateral.
Binance Labs Gets Major Overhaul With CZ Taking Active Role in Investments
The former venture capital arm of Binance will become the family office of CZ and Binance co-founder Yi He, Bloomberg reported.
