Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Michael Saylor's Strategy Hangs on to Spot in Nasdaq 100 Index
The annual Nasdaq 100 rebalance saw six companies dropped and three new additions, with changes taking effect on December 22, but bitcoin treasury company Strategy hung onto its spot.

Vanguard Exec Likens Bitcoin to ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access
Executive John Ameriks emphasized Vanguard's core view of the crypto sector hasn't changed, seeing the asset class as highly speculative.

Tether’s Bid to Buy Italian Soccer Club Juventus Rejected by Majority Shareholder Exor
The stablecoin giant, which currently has a 10% stake in Juventus, recently offered to buy out the Agnelli family’s 65.4% stake in an all-cash deal.

Brazil’s Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge Against FX, Market Shocks
The recommendation is in line with other global asset managers like BlackRock and Bank of America suggesting small portfolio allocations to the largest cryptocurrency.

Backed, Chainlink Unveil xBridge to Move Tokenized Stocks Between Solana and Ethereum
The bridge uses Chainlink's CCIP to ensure consistent behavior across chains, mirroring the behavior of underlying assets.


TON Slips 3.3% to $1.59 as Broader Crypto Market Weakens
The token is consolidating below resistance at $1.65, with support forming above $1.59, and traders are watching for a breakout above $1.70 to regain momentum.

BNB Drops Below $865 as Crypto Market Moves Lower
The token is now trading in a tight range, with buyers defending the $864-$867 zone and sellers capping gains near $868.50.

Coinbase Taps Chainlink CCIP as Sole Bridge for $7B in Wrapped Tokens Across Chains
The integration enables users to move these assets across different networks and applications, leveraging Chainlink's secure oracle networks.

Nexo Agrees to Buy Argentina’s Buenbit to Expand Crypto Services Across Latin America
The deal gives Nexo access to Buenbit's user base and enables it to offer crypto-backed loans, high-yield savings accounts and trading tools.

