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Prediction market boom spurs new VC fund backed by Polymarket, Kalshi CEOs
The fund, called 5c(c) Capital, is aiming to raise $35 million to fund startups tied to the rapid growth of event-based trading markets.
BlackRock is betting billions that tokenized funds will do for Wall Street what the internet did to mail
In his annual letter, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink argues that digital wallets and tokenized assets could modernize markets and expand investor access.
Sam Bankman-Fried tries to get on Donald Trump’s good side by backing his Iran strikes
The jailed founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is fueling growing speculation that he is seeking a presidential pardon.
Crypto wallet maker Ledger taps former Circle exec as CFO to help lead IPO push
The crypto security firm is expanding its U.S. footprint and strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for a potential public listing.
Coinbase's bitcoin yield fund goes onchain with Apex's tokenization push
The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund's tokenized share class runs on Base as the $3.5 trillion fund services giant Apex applies tokenization across its business.
Coinbase faces a multibillion-dollar threat from D.C. but a 'rewards' loophole could protect its stablecoin revenue
The proposed rules could ban yield on stablecoins like USDC, though analysts say the exchange may adapt.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin's BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital
American Bitcoin (ABTC) has climbed to become the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, with 6,899 BTC, as firms compete to build bitcoin treasuries.
Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions
Kraken's parent company filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC in November regarding the proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
Large investors are doubling down on crypto, but getting a lot pickier about risk
Most institutional investors plan to increase allocations even as concerns around regulation and risk management continue to grow.
Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal 'a clear answer' to a massive shift in the global payment war
Analysts say the $1.8 billion acquisition shows stablecoins are moving from niche use to global settlement rails.
