Latest from Aoyon Ashraf
MoonPay to Buy Startup Meso to Expand Crypto Payments Further
The deal comes after MoonPay acquired Solana-powered crypto payment processor Helio for $175 million in January.

Ethereum Foundation Starts New AI Team to Support Agentic Payments
Research scientist Davide Crapis announced a new EF unit focused on AI payments, coordination and standards like ERC-8004 to ensure decentralized, verifiable infrastructure.

Bullish Gets a New $55 Price Target from KBW With U.S. Entry Seen as Key Catalyst
The bank assumed coverage of the crypto exchange with a market perform rating and a $55 price target.

GPU Gold Rush: Why Bitcoin Miners Are Powering AI’s Expansion
Bitcoin mining firms are transforming their energy-hungry facilities into AI data centers, chasing stable contracts and higher returns as crypto profitability wanes.

Fed’s Sept. 17 Rate Cut Could Spark Short-Term Jitters but Supercharge Bitcoin, Gold and Stocks Long Term
Markets brace for a widely expected Fed rate cut on Sept. 17, with history suggesting near-term turbulence but longer-term gains for risk assets and gold.

‘Crypto’s Time Has Come’: SEC Chair Outlines Vision for On-Chain Markets and Agentic Finance
U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins used an OECD speech in Paris to outline Project Crypto, promising clear rules for digital assets and urging global cooperation.

SOL Rallies as Novogratz Calls Solana ‘Tailor-Made’ for Financial Markets, Analyst Sees $1,314 Target
SOL gained 6% to trade near $240 as the Galaxy Digital CEO explained why he is bullish on Solana and a top analyst projected a technical breakout pointing toward $1,314.

U.S. Health Care Is 'F***ed,' Says Cardano's Hoskinson, Pitches AI, Blockchain Solutions
Cardano founder is investing $200 million in building a Wyoming clinic powered by AI and blockchain to prove care can be cheaper, smarter and more humane.

Ethereum, Solana Wallets Targeted in Massive 'npm' Attack But Just 5 Cents Taken
The credential stealer harvested username, password, and 2FA codes before sending them to a remote host. With full access, the attacker republished every "qix" package with a crypto-focused payload.

Nasdaq to Invest $50M in Winklevoss Twins' Gemini Crypto Exchange
Nasdaq will partner with Gemini on crypto custody and staking services and also work with Gemini as a distribution partner for its Calypso platform.

