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True Markets Raises $11M in Series A, Launches Mobile-First DeFi Trading App on Solana
The funding round was co-led by Accomplice and RRE Ventures, with participation from Reciprocal Ventures, Variant Fund and PayPal Ventures.

Government-Backed Funds Expanding MSTR Holdings Show Rising BTC Demand: Standard Chartered
Holdings of the stock by government bodies reflects a desire to gain bitcoin exposure where in some cases local regulators do not allow direct ownership, the report said.

Bitcoin Network Hashrate Rose Slightly in First Two Weeks of May: JPMorgan
Mining gross margins expanded sequentially this month, which is encouraging, the bank said.

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Pantera's Dan Morehead Sees Decades of Bitcoin Upside Ahead
The CEO and founder of the crypto VC firm advised investing in a wide spectrum of tokens and venture equity.

Morgan Stanley Crypto Chief Exits to Launch DeFi Fund in Switzerland: Bloomberg
Andrew Peel plans to start fundraising for the new venture soon, according to the story.

Coinbase Shares Could See $16B of Buying Pressure From S&P 500 Index Inclusion: Bernstein
The exchange is the first and only crypto company to join the S&P 500 index.

From Early Michael Saylor Bet to Billions in Deals: How Jefferies Became a Crypto Powerhouse
The firm has advised on 120 transactions with over $150 billion of deal value across fintech, market structure, and exchanges since 2015.

Stablecoins to Go Mainstream in 2025 After U.S. Regulatory Progress: Deutsche Bank
Stablecoins are increasingly becoming strategic assets, and support dollar dominance, the report said.

David Bailey's Nakamoto Holdings Going Public Via Merger With KindlyMD; Shares Soar 650%
The company has raised $710 million to pursue its bitcoin treasury strategy.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Stock Surges Despite Earnings Miss as Analysts Applaud Cost Cutting
Both Jefferies and H.C. Wainwright analysts said MARA's focus on lowering power cost, that differentiates the miner from its peers.

