Latest from James Van Straten
Samara Asset Group Plans up to $32.8M Bond to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
Samara has mandated Pareto Securities to manage bond issuance, which aims to increase bitcoin reserves and expand its investment portfolio.
MicroStrategy Soars to 25-Year High, With 'NAV Premium' the Widest Since 2021
The stock has gained 4% since bitcoin hit an all-time high in March, while bitcoin itself has declined 16%.
Bitcoin Miners at a Crossroads: Gain Market Share or Go All-In on AI?
Investors rewarded mining companies that've diversified into AI and high-performance computing.
U.S. Added Blowout 254K Jobs in September, Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1%
The news seems likely to further cement ideas that the Fed will trim rates just 25 basis points at its next policy meeting in November.
Bitcoin ETFs Register Net Outflows for Third Straight Day
Both bitcoin and ether spot ETFs bleed money as geopolitical tensions weigh over risk assets.
Bitcoin Holder Metaplanet Sells BTC Options to Boost Coin Stash
The company strengthens its bitcoin position with a strategic options sale, generating nearly 24 BTC ($1.44M) in premium.
Short-Term Holders Send $3B in Bitcoin to Exchanges at a Loss as Mideast Tensions Rise
Geopolitical tensions triggered consecutive daily declines of almost 4% in bitcoin’s price.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K After Tuesday's Dump
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 2, 2024.
Grayscale’s High ETF Fee Keeps the Cash Flowing In Even as Investors Withdraw
Grayscale’s fee revenue from GBTC is nearly five times higher than BlackRock’s from IBIT even after a 50% decline in assets under management.
How the Crypto Retail Market Has Changed
Retail investors may not be as plentiful in the current cycle, but they've become increasingly sophisticated, says CoinDesk senior analyst James Van Straten.
