Francisco Rodrigues

Francisco is a reporter for CoinDesk with a passion for cryptocurrencies and personal finance. Before joining CoinDesk he worked at major financial and crypto publications. He owns bitcoin, ether, solana, and PAXG above CoinDesk's $1,000 disclosure threshold.

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Finance

Stripe to Acquire Crypto Wallet Startup Privy in Bid to Expand Web3 Capabilities

Privy’s technology, used by platforms like OpenSea and Blackbird, will be integrated into Stripe’s crypto tools.

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Markets

Litecoin Rebounds, Holds Firm Near $93 on Potential ETF Positioning

Analysis suggests market participants may be positioning for a potential litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval.

Litecoin price (CoinDesk Data)

Markets

BNB Pushes Higher Despite Market Turbulence, Testing Resistance Near $674

The token's performance is being closely watched, particularly around the $674 resistance level, which could indicate a breakout if surpassed.

BNB price chart (CoinDesk Data)

Markets

Bitcoin Holder GameStop Gets an ETF From Bitwise

The crypto-focused asset manager is offering a covered call strategy to provide share price exposure to GME while generating income.

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Markets

Bitcoin Miner IREN to Raise $450M From Convertible Debt Offering

The firm plans on using the proceeds to offset potential equity dilution and market risk.

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Markets

BNB Price Climbs in Strong Rebound as Trump-Musk Spat Uncertainty Fades

The rebound comes amid fading uncertainty surrounding a public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, as well as improving fundamentals on the BNB Chain.

BNB price chart (CoinDesk Data)

Markets

KULR Plans to Raise Up to $300M to Fuel Bitcoin Purchases

The energy-management firm will fund additional bitcoin purchases, working capital and R&D with the “at the market” share sales.

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Markets

The Blockchain Group Starts 300M-Euro ATM Share Sale to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

The program allows French asset manager TOBAM to buy shares at its discretion, potentially increasing its shareholding to as much as 39%. It currently holds 3%.

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