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Steve Aoki liquidates crypto and fake app drains $9.5 million
DJ Steve Aoki, once one of the most visible celebrity NFT advocates, is liquidating his remaining crypto holdings. His seven Bored Ape NFTs, purchased for over $800,000, are now worth roughly $97,000 total. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
The case for $50M bitcoin and Patrick Witt 'cautiously optimistic' on Clarity Act
On this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys at the New York Stock Exchange, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by White House Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors on Digital Assets Patrick Witt for the latest on the Clarity Act and why stablecoin yield poses limited risk to banks. EMJX CEO Eric Jackson explains his Gen 2 digital asset treasury strategy and makes the case for $50 million Bitcoin by 2041. Plus, Morgan Stanley Managing Director and Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg discusses the firm's spot Bitcoin ETF launch and its expanding crypto product suite.
Invesco takes over Superstate’s $900M fund; Franklin Crypto in focus
On this episode of CoinDesk’s Public Keys from the New York Stock Exchange, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by 250 Digital Asset Management CEO Chris Perkins to discuss his firm’s acquisition by Franklin Templeton. Superstate CEO Robert Leshner and Invesco’s Kathleen Wrynn break down their partnership, with Invesco becoming the investment manager of Superstate’s Short Duration US Government Securities Fund (USTB). Plus, NYSE Senior Market Strategist Michael Reinking unpacks the macro environment.
Kraken’s IPO Play: Why the Crypto Exchange Is Racing Toward the Public Markets
The exchange’s confidential filing comes amid clearer regulatory signals, a market pullback and a wave of crypto firms testing public markets.
Gemini Slumps After Missing Earnings Estimates in First Report Since IPO
Despite revenue doubling to $50.6 million, Gemini posted a $159.5 million net loss due to high marketing and IPO-related costs.
Crypto Firm Bullish Seeks to Raise Up to $629M in New York Share Sale
At the top end of the $28-$31 price range, the company would have a valuation of about $4.2 billion.
Coinbase Acquires Token Management Platform LiquiFi for Undisclosed Amount
Terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
A Startup Raises $15M, Led by Paradigm, Aiming to Rival HyperLiquid
The exchange, GTE, hopes to emulate levels of latency seen on centralized venues like Binance.
Crypto Exchange WhiteBIT's Token Jumps 30% Over Juventus Partnership
The exchange became the the team's "official cryptocurrency exchange" and "official sleeve partner."
Bitcoin Falters Near Record, but 'Realized Price' Analysis Suggests Optimistic Outlook
Tracking average exchange withdrawal prices reveals signs of capitulation and a shift toward recovery.
