Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Crypto Daybook Americas: Fintechs, Funds ‘Hoarding Bitcoin’ Even as Bulls Pause for Breath
Your day-ahead look for May 16, 2025

MoonPay Mastercard Launch Crypto Card, Allowing Users to Make Merchant Payments With Stablecoins
The partnership is set to allow crypto wallets to issue virtual Mastercards, expanding access to real-world stablecoin payments

Metaplanet’s Leverages Its Bitcoin Stash of Over 5K BTC to Generate Record Profit of $4M
The company’s aggressive bitcoin accumulation has made it the 11th-largest public company by bitcoin holdings globally

Crypto Daybook Americas: Retail Shift to Riskier Tokens Jolts Bitcoin, Ether
Your day-ahead look for May 15, 2025

Jim Chanos is Buying Bitcoin and Shorting Strategy
Investor Jim Chanos says Strategy overvalued and is backing bitcoin directly in a long-short strategy

JPMorgan’s Kinexys Connects With Public Blockchain on Ondo Chain Testnet Debut
The testnet deal links JPMorgan’s Kinexys payments network to Ondo Chain using Chainlink’s cross-chain tech

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Invites Ex-DOGE Staff to Join Crypto Exchange
The move comes after a former DOGE staffer, Ethan Shaotran, praised the team’s mission and work ethic despite the backlash he faced.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Altcoins Rally as ‘Complacent’ Bitcoin Points to Renewed Volatility
Your day-ahead look for May 14, 2025

Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage
GSR’s Josh Riezman on Regulation, Risk, and Readying Crypto for the Next Phase
The market-maker, investor and asset manager aims to be a “one-stop shop for market participants,” says its Chief Strategy Officer. Riezman is a speaker at Consensus 2025 May 14-16.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Trump Trade Tease Lifts Market While Movement's Fees Evaporate
Your day-ahead look for May 8, 2025

