Latest from James Van Straten
Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine
Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.
Core Scientific turns lower after Q4 results disappoint
Riot Platforms topped revenue estimates as it reported earnings for the final three months of 2025.
Bitcoin surges above $68,000 amid muted stock market reaction to Iran war
At their worst levels, U.S. stock index futures had been down more than 2%, but equity markets are barely lower one hour into Monday's trading session.
Strategy purchased more than $200 million in bitcoin last week
The latest purchase, funded through common and preferred stock sales, lifted total holdings to 720,737 coins valued at more than $47 billion.
Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap Financial buys 450 bitcoin, steps up share buybacks
The acquisition makes ProCap the 19th largest publicly traded holder of bitcoin, while lowering the company’s average cost basis per coin.
U.S. equity futures fall in pre-market trading as oil, gold retreat from highs
Oil and gold pulled back after surging on the breakout of hostilities in Iran, while equities and crypto stocks face pressure.
Strategy lifts STRC dividend to 11.5% as MSTR extends monthly losing streak to 8
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the annual dividend on its widely-followed preferred STRC ("Stretch") series by 25 basis points.
Bitcoin's five-month slide: why BTC is set for worst losing streak since 2018
With BTC down nearly 50% from its peak, analysts are sparring over whether the slump marks early repricing or signals more pain to come.
Bitcoin sets up potential short squeeze as 'funding rate' plunges to three month low
Negative funding rates, rising open interest and liquidations point to crowded positioning and heightened derivatives activity.
Bitcoin's rebound cancelled as U.S. stocks fall, gold surges, amid mounting macro risks
Between credit stress concerns, a hot PPI inflation reading, and tensions between U.S. and Iran, investors have plenty of reasons to stay away from risk assets.
