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Coinbase's $2.9B Deribit Deal a 'Legitimate Threat' for Peers, Wall Street Analysts Say
The acquisition makes Coinbase the largest crypto derivatives platform and a credible rival to Binance.

In $2.9B Deal, Coinbase Agrees to Buy Deribit to Expand in U.S. Crypto Options Market
The deal includes $700 million in cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase Class A common stock.

Trump Crypto Adviser David Bailey in Talks to Launch Bitcoin Investment Company: The Information
Bailey, who advised President Donald Trump on crypto policy during his 2024 presidential campaign, is reportedly raising $300 million to buy bitcoin.

Robinhood Developing Blockchain-Based Program To Trade U.S. Securities in Europe: Bloomberg
The brokerage firm is reportedly considering Arbitrum, Ethereum and Solana for the new platform.

Strive Asset Management to Go Public, Launch Bitcoin Treasury Strategy With Merger
The combined company plans to stockpile Bitcoin and offer tax-free equity swaps to accredited holders.

Coinbase Earnings Pain Likely as Retail Activity Slumps, Wall Street Analysts Warn
Barclays, JPMorgan, Compass Point and Oppenheimer all cut their first-quarter forecasts last month, citing weaker crypto trading.

MARA Holdings Cut to Sell at Compass Point Ahead of Earnings, Citing Cash Burn
Compass Point slashed Marathon’s price target to $9.50, warning of dilution and premium bitcoin exposure.

VanEck Submits Proposal to Launch First BNB ETF in the U.S.
If approved, the fund would be the first exchange-traded fund tied to BNB in the U.S.

SEC Further Delays Litecoin ETF, Requests Public Comments
Experts predict Litecoin to have the best chances of approval by the end of this year.

Bitcoin Likely Still 'Rat Poison' at Berkshire Hathaway Even Without Warren Buffett
The Oracle's crypto skepticism runs deep and successor Greg Abel is unlikely to chart a new course.

