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In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency trading, uncovering the strategies of major players can provide valuable insights. Recent on-chain data analysis has shed light on the significant activities of investment manager Abraxas Capital, revealing a substantial position in the market that has resulted in considerable gains. This firm appears to be capitalizing on bearish sentiment through carefully constructed trades. What Are Crypto Short Positions and Why Do They Matter? Before diving into the specifics of Abraxas Capital’s holdings, let’s clarify what a short position is in the context of cryptocurrency. Essentially, short selling is a trading strategy where an investor…

This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. World is the one crypto project that you either love or hate. Since launch, the Sam Altman-backed World (previously Worldcoin) has been roundly criticized for its “low float” tokenomics and faced scrutiny from regulators stemming from data privacy concerns. Yet, World continues to stand out in the industry for trying to do something uniquely innovative. Despite the WLD token’s 88% slump from its 2024 highs, the team announced last week an undiscounted sale of $135 million in WLD to Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto. Mirana Ventures…

Strict crypto regulations in the United Kingdom are prompting institutional clients to seek offshore routes for digital asset exposure, according to Jason Keogh. Speaking at the iFX Expo International 2025, Keogh noted that many UK-based firms are now facing Fusion Capital through entities registered in more flexible jurisdictions. Regulations in the UK “Because of the situation with the uh regulation in UK which is tough, a lot of the institutional clients are going to offshore entities to facilitate their crypto to so when they face us they can face us via the EU, via St lucia, Canada a multi multitude…

Ethereum continues to dominate the blockchain development space, with 1,695 active developers as of June 2025. Analyst Leon Waidmann shared data from Onchain Foundation showing Ethereum significantly ahead of rival networks. Solana placed second with just 533 developers. Ethereum Boasts Over 3x More Active Developers Than Nearest Rival The data ranks the top 10 blockchain ecosystems by active developer participation. Ethereum sits at the top with over three times more contributors than its closest competitor. This significant lead reinforces Ethereum’s role as the most robust and engaged platform for decentralized application (dApp) and smart contract development. Solana follows with 533…

Executives and venture capitalists (VCs) who sold shares into the initial public offering (IPO) of Circle (CRCL) missed out on a rocketship rally. With at least $1.9 billion in opportunity costs through June 6, 2025, calculating the missed profits of selling instead of buying Circle’s IPO is painful. As proceeds for their sales at $29.30 per share, these VCs and executives received about $270 million. Had they simply held those shares for a couple of extra weeks, those same shares could have been worth billions. Circle’s chief product and technology officer, for example, sold 300,000 shares of class A common…

NVIDIA’s recent announcement of a record-breaking $44.06 billion in quarterly revenue can potentially have a big influence on the AI cryptocurrency sector. These massive results, mostly coming from sky-high demand for AI chips, mean a lot more people are now closely watching AI coins like Render (RENDER), Fetch.ai (FET), and Bittensor (TAO) for big moves. Render (RENDER): Decentralized GPU for Creators; Now at $4.41 RENDER powers a decentralized GPU rendering network that enables creators to access distributed GPU power for rendering 3D content, animations, and visual effects. This approach to decentralized GPU rendering addresses the increasing demand for high-quality digital…

Senator Cynthia Lummis has called on Congress to pass the crypto market structure bill now, emphasizing its importance in driving innovation in the US. Speaking at an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Wednesday, the pro-Bitcoin senator issued a clarion yet urgent call for the approval of the crypto market bill. She noted that such legislation should have been approved before now, considering that the United States typically leads in innovation, and urged a change of course, probably before the end of the year. Meanwhile, her comments follow the passage of the GENIUS Act by the US Senate. The stablecoin…

Despite recent volatility, several key indicators are pointing to a bullish undercurrent for Bitcoin (BTC). These include Binance’s rising market dominance, renewed accumulation by long-term holders (LTH), and significant BTC withdrawals from major crypto exchanges. Bitcoin Showing Signs Of Renewed Strength At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading in the mid-$100,000 range – approximately 6.1% below its latest all-time high (ATH) recorded on May 22. The flagship cryptocurrency has declined more than 3.5% over the past seven days amid renewed concerns over global trade tensions and tariffs. However, according to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Amr Taha,…

A new survey of South Korean crypto investors reveals a divided but cautiously optimistic outlook on the market, even after a recent price pullback triggered by the escalating war between Israel and Iran. The survey shows that 34.3% of respondents believe the current crypto bull run will continue despite the geopolitical turmoil. Source: Coinness They believe the latest pullback in crypto prices is temporary and does not define the overall market trend. The survey involved 2,000 respondents, including 1,506 males and 494 females. Related: Top Cryptos Decline Massively as Israel-Iran War Escalates With the US Involvement Survey Reveals Divided Outlook…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Real estate has long been suggested by crypto fans as an area that could benefit from onchain records, whether it’s a blockchain-based deed or other data. Real estate startup Mogul is using blockchain tech to bring fractionalized investment to the sector. It recently launched Mogul Clubs, which are user-created real estate investment groups using the Avalanche C-chain. Now, Clubs are officially out of beta. Avalanche developer Ava Labs has launched its own Mogul Club and is using the blockchain to power stablecoin-based real estate investments. The goal…