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Riot Platforms, a publicly traded Bitcoin mining company, sold nearly $200 million worth of Bitcoin in the last two months of 2025 to close the year with a balance of 18,005 BTC. Matthew Sigel, the head of digital asset research at VanEck, suggested that the proceeds from the BTC sales were just enough to kickstart Riot’s 2026-27 AI build-out. A snapshot report shared on social media by Sigel revealed that the company sold 383 BTC in November 2025 for approximately $37 million and 1,818 BTC in December for roughly $161.6 million, an 8% increase MoM. The total BTC sales over…
The Federal Reserve (Fed) is set to inject about $6.8 billion into financial markets on December 22, 2025, via repurchase agreements. This marks its first liquidity operation of this kind since 2020, with around $38 billion deployed over the past 10 days as part of its year-end liquidity management. This move comes in response to year-end liquidity strains and recent adjustments to the Fed’s standing repo facilities. While officials describe these steps as routine, crypto investors see them as bullish signals for risk assets. Understanding Repo Operations and Market Impact Repurchase agreements, or repos, are a core tool for managing…
SUI Group (SUIG), a Nasdaq-listed company tied to the Sui blockchain ecosystem, has appointed Brian Quintenz as an independent director to its board, the firm said in a press release on Tuesday. Quintenz will also serve on the board’s audit committee, the company said. SUIG shares are lower by 2.2% on Tuesday. The SUI token continued its 2026 rally, higher by 14% over the past 24 hours. His appointment follows the transition of SUI Group chief financial officer Joseph A. Geraci II from a board seat to a board observer role. With the change, the board now has five members,…
American venture capitalist and entrepreneur Fred Wilson said on Monday that he believes crypto will become more user-friendly in 2026. He argued that the market’s breakthrough this year will only come from making blockchains invincible to their end users. Wilson’s forecast for the crypto market is part of a larger set of predictions for 2026. His prediction also aligns with his long-held view: blockchain’s promise depends on ease of use, not technical horsepower. Wilson calls for a user-friendly blockchain interface Wilson argued that more user-friendly interfaces can help mask the complexities of blockchain. He believes that those interfaces ease the…
Nike has quietly sold RTFKT. Its digital products unit focused on NFTs and virtual sneakers. The sale happened in December 2025. According to OregonLive, the company didn’t share who bought RTFKT. It also did not reveal the price or deal terms. The company only said the sale took effect on December 16. According to OregonLive, Nike quietly sold its digital products subsidiary RTFKT in December 2025, which it had acquired in 2021. RTFKT previously announced it would end its Web3 services in January 2025. Nike’s Converse brand reported a 30% drop in quarterly sales in December… — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain)…
Metaplanet approved an overhaul of its capital structure on Monday, allowing Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder to raise funds through dividend-paying preferred shares aimed at institutional investors. Investors approved five proposals that collectively expand Metaplanet’s ability to issue preferred shares, introduce new dividend mechanics and open participation to overseas institutional capital, said Dylan LeClair, the company’s Bitcoin strategy director. The approved measures include reclassifying capital reserves to allow for preferred share dividends and potential buybacks, doubling the authorized number of Class A and Class B preferred shares and amending dividend structures to introduce floating and periodic payouts. In addition, Metaplanet…
The US Supreme Court announced a session on Friday where various decisions will be announced. This date marks the first potential ruling from the court in the case against President Donald Trump regarding global tariffs. The court does not specify in advance which cases will be decided. However, it is stated that verdicts may be delivered in previously heard cases at this session, where the judges will take the stand at 10:00 Washington time. The fact that the case regarding Trump’s tariffs has been handled expedited so far has also strengthened the expectation that a decision may be made at…
Key Takeaways CertiK and YZi Labs have introduced a $1 million audit grant to bolster security for early-stage startups in the EASY Residency Incubation Program. The partnership aims to provide comprehensive security solutions, including Skynet Boosting and AI scanning services, to incubated projects. Leading web3 security services provider CertiK and global investment firm YZi Labs have teamed up to enhance the security infrastructure for startups in the EASY Residency Incubation Program, which supports founders who build long-term value in web3, AI, and biotechnology. As part of the partnership, CertiK will provide a $1 million auditing grant, along with security services…
While global crypto markets fluctuate, a fascinating trend is emerging in one of the world’s largest economies. A recent report provides a rare glimpse into the investment minds of China’s wealthy. It reveals that Chinese HNWIs crypto investment strategies are evolving, blending caution with a clear appetite for future growth in digital assets. What Does the Hurun Report Say About Crypto Adoption? Hurun Research, a leading firm tracking China’s wealth, published insightful data. It shows high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in China currently dedicate a modest slice of their portfolio—approximately 2%—to cryptocurrency. However, the forward-looking sentiment is more telling. A significant 25%…
U.S. senators met Tuesday to begin talks again on the crypto bill that will set the market structure for digital assets, according to people familiar with the situation, though no further accords have been announced on the several points of debate between Democratic and Republican negotiators. One of those meeting today, Senator John Kennedy, told Punchbowl News that the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Tim Scott, was planning for a bill markup next week on January 15. The committee would likely have to release an updated draft bill before the markup, but the latest draft was shared months ago.…