SSV Network proposed a new permissionless staking module for Lido, aiming to improve decentralization and staking infrastructure for institutional participants. SSV Network proposed a permissionless staking module that leverages SSV’s Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) to integrate node operators (NOs) into the operator set of Lido on Ethereum. If approved, the proposal would add the first … Read more
Cryptocurrency custody firm Taurus, which counts the likes of Deutsche Bank and State Street among its clients, has expanded its footprint to Turkey. Taurus is now providing custody services to Istanbul-based BankPozitif, marking the first such time a Turkish bank has implemented institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure, according to an emailed announcement on Tuesday. As well … Read more
Ricardo Salinas, an outspoken Mexican billionaire, has revealed that his investment portfolio is mostly allocated to bitcoin (BTC), gold and shares in his companies. The Mexican billionaire, whose net worth is estimated to be around $5.8 billion, is a known BTC proponent who on numerous occasions showed support for the cryptocurrency. Four years ago, Salinas … Read more
The total market cap of the 14 publicly-listed U.S. miners that Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) tracks dropped 22% in February as the bitcoin (BTC) price declined and mining economics came under pressure. Bitcoin miners with high performance computing (HPC) exposure fell following the DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) announcement, and due to concerns about demand … Read more
Payments-focused cryptocurrency XRP peaked at $3.40 in January but has since dropped 30% to $2.40. Despite this decline, the $5 call option remains the most favored bet on Deribit, offering significant upside potential for buyers if the price exceeds that level. However, this does not necessarily indicate an outright bullish positioning among traders. At press … Read more
El Salvador’s bitcoin dreams will now exist in a “confined” manner as part of an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, approved on Feb. 26 by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The 40-month, $1.4 billion EFF arrangement is aimed at addressing macroeconomic imbalances and boosting growth prospects with an immediate disbursement of US$113 million — but … Read more
Turkish digital bank BankPozitif is set to launch cryptocurrency custody services in collaboration with Swiss crypto platform Taurus, making it the latest financial institution in Turkey to embrace digital assets. On March 4, BankPozitif announced a strategic partnership with Taurus, enabling its institutional clients to store crypto assets with the bank. The service is expected … Read more
Infrared, the first proof of liquidity (PoL) staking protocol on Berachain, has raised $14 million in a Series A round led by Framework Ventures. It brings the total amount raised up to $18.75 million after a $2.25 million strategic round led by Binance Labs and a $2.5 million seed round. Berachain is a layer-1 blockchain … Read more
By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The CME bitcoin (BTC) futures chart is in focus once again as bitcoin’s recent 12% retracement has filled the latest CME gap—caused by the exchange’s weekend closure and bitcoin’s price run up to $95,000. According to RiggsBTC, a post on X highlights a striking statistic: … Read more
“Ask for 1,000 to settle at 500.” This classic real estate negotiation strategy involves starting with an extreme demand, creating leverage over the counterparty to ultimately seal the deal at a lower price, which was your intended goal all along. U.S. President Donald Trump, formerly a real estate tycoon, is seemingly employing the same strategy … Read more