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The flexibility of Arbitrum’s tech stack may be gaining traction on Wall Street through Robinhood and its stock tokenization push, but the Ethereum layer-2 scaling network’s qualities should eventually make it a go-to hub for game developers, according to Offchain Labs CEO Steven Goldfeder. In an interview, Goldfeder said that companies like Xai Games and Proof of Play are leveraging Arbitrum’s architecture to create custom blockchains for gaming, showcasing how the Nintendos of the world may one day use Arbitrum for crypto-powered experiences. “Gaming is super strong on Arbitrum,” he told Decrypt. “We’re seeing top game builders building on-chain, which…

Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this piece owns shares of Strategy (MSTR). Since the start of this month, a growing divergence has emerged between bitcoin BTC$109,155.72 and bitcoin-HODLer Strategy (MSTR). While bitcoin has climbed approximately 13%, nearing the $110,000 mark, MSTR shares have slipped 3%, trading around $372. This performance gap has become more pronounced since mid-May and raises questions about market sentiment toward the company that pioneered the bitcoin treasury strategy for corporations. Despite playing a leading role in this movement, Strategy’s stock has not mirrored bitcoin’s latest rally. One key factor is the rapid increase in the number…

Three Solana-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the U.S. have quietly pulled in $78 million over the past month, reflecting rising interest in altcoin-backed investment products despite the outsized dominance of bitcoin and ether (ETH) in ETF markets. The Solana REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF (SSK), which launched July 2, has already attracted over $41 million in assets under management, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Meanwhile, Volatility Shares’ leveraged Solana ETF (SOLT) has accumulated $69 million year-to-date, and its regular Solana ETF (SOLZ) holds $23 million. “It’s all much smaller than btc or eth but lot of green numbers = good,”…

Former World Bank President and Purdue University School of Business International Finance Expert David Malpass criticized the FED’s interest rate policy on the Squawk Box program he attended on CNBC. Malpass said the Fed’s interest rates are “still too high” and are holding back growth in the U.S. economy. Malpass criticized Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s statement that Trump’s tariffs had raised inflation expectations and delayed interest rate cuts. Malpass described Powell’s assessment, made in Europe, as “contextual but distracting,” adding, “The real problem is that the Fed is still keeping interest rates too high.” Stating that the European Central Bank…

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of digital assets, institutional movements often signal significant shifts and emerging trends. Grayscale Investments, a titan in the cryptocurrency investment space, has once again captured the market’s attention with its latest strategic update. As part of its June quarterly rebalance, Grayscale announced a pivotal addition to its Crypto Sectors Index: Space and Time (SXT). This move is more than just a portfolio adjustment; it’s a powerful endorsement of the burgeoning decentralized data landscape and a testament to the continuous evolution of the Web3 ecosystem. Understanding the Grayscale Crypto Index: Why Does Inclusion Matter? Grayscale…

As digital asset legislation races through Congress and towards President Donald Trump’s desk for signature, the president’s personal, lucrative crypto dealings have come increasingly under fire.  Democrats have launched protests against “Trump’s crypto corruption” in both the House and Senate, putting up enough of a stink to lead industry policy leaders to conclude that their coveted market crypto structure bill is now doomed. But a new poll out Monday from a pro-crypto nonprofit is attempting to dispel the narrative that the president’s digital asset antics have caused a major impediment to the industry’s legislative agenda.  The poll, conducted between June…

In the fast-paced world of digital assets, few companies manage to consistently capture attention with significant strides. Yet, Bitdeer, a prominent name in the Bitcoin cloud mining industry, has recently made waves with a series of remarkable achievements that underscore its growing influence and strategic positioning. From gaining prestigious financial index inclusion to significantly boosting its operational capacity, Bitdeer is not just participating in the crypto revolution; it’s actively shaping its future. If you’re invested in cryptocurrency, curious about the mechanics of mining, or simply tracking industry leaders, Bitdeer’s latest developments offer compelling insights into the evolving landscape of digital…

Volkswagen’s autonomous vehicle arm has tapped Bee Maps, a decentralized spatial intelligence service built on the Hivemapper network, to support its autonomous driving operations. The collaboration is a notable convergence between traditional automakers and blockchain-powered infrastructure providers. The announcement came via a July 8 social media post by Ariel Seidman, CEO and co-founder of Bee Maps and Hivemapper. “Excited to announce that Volkswagen’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Volkswagen ADMT, has selected Bee Maps (powered by Hivemapper) spatial intelligence services to support its autonomous vehicle testing operations,” Seidman wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Excited to announce that Volkswagen’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Volkswagen…

In a session at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference this morning titled “Making America the Global Bitcoin Superpower“, Bo Hines, White House Executive Director, Tyler Williams, from the US Treasury Department, and moderator Miles Jennings made one thing clear: the United States is going all-in on Bitcoin—and fast. JUST IN: President Trump’s Executive Director said “Bitcoin is the golden standard.””We’re not gonna sell any Bitcoin that we possible have in the US government, period.” pic.twitter.com/F6Dv2nUk9b — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) May 27, 2025 “We are well on our way to becoming the bitcoin superpower of the world,” said Bo Hines. “This is…

US President Donald Trump and his family have reportedly earned $620 million from cryptocurrency ventures in recent months. According to the updated version of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Trump’s total wealth remains stable at $6.4 billion, while cryptocurrency projects now account for a significant portion of his fortune. Previous reports have indicated that Trump has earned over $600 million from various ventures including golf clubs, licensing deals, and crypto. However, this new report includes the first detailed accounting of the Trump family’s expanding crypto investments, including NFT collections, decentralized finance (DeFi) project World Liberty Financial, and memecoins. According to Bloomberg,…