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FalconX is in talks to acquire Arbelos Markets, a crypto derivatives startup. Despite previous setbacks in recent years, FalconX recently posted a record quarter, and is looking to carry out major acquisitions. The CEO predicted a “wave of consolidation” in 2025, and Arbelos’ position in the growing derivatives market makes it an attractive target. FalconX to Acquire Arbelos FalconX, a long-standing platform for digital asset trading and brokerage, is looking to purchase Arbelos Markets. The firm’s heyday was in 2021, securing major funding and quintupling its value in five months. Since then, FalconX experienced major setbacks, with 18% of total…
MiCA is now live across the European Union, marking a milestone for digital asset oversight. Industry participants now operate under an EU-wide framework that covers stablecoins, token issuances, and services such as custody and exchange. As the Bretton Woods Committee wrote, the process involved years of consultation and negotiations, culminating in a rulebook that addresses oversight gaps and promotes transparency. Companies that issue e-money tokens (EMTs) must be incorporated in the EU or hold relevant e-money licenses, while asset-referenced tokens face higher disclosures and governance requirements when they reach certain volume or user thresholds. The measures also include stricter rules…
On Jan. 2, 2025, the publicly traded company Bitfufu announced its latest strategic move, securing a partnership with Bitmain to acquire a whopping 80,000 Antminer S units from the prominent ASIC bitcoin mining machine producer. Bitfufu’s Bold Move With Bitmain In a recent disclosure to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nasdaq-listed Bitfufu shared details of a fresh two-year framework agreement with Bitmain. Under this pact, Bitfufu will scoop up to 80,000 S-series miners from Bitmain, including models like the S21 XP and S21 Pro. Bitmain is celebrated globally for its cutting-edge digital asset mining hardware. Bitfufu offers a…
Bitcoin’s recent price action has created a double divergence, signaling potential movement. Reclaiming the $95,000 level could lead to a renewed push toward Bitcoin’s six-figure target. A breakout above $95,000 could trigger additional buying momentum and challenge Bitcoin’s all-time high. The Bitcoin price verified recently the previous local high levels and this activated a technical signal that attracted the attention of observers. The cryptocurrency has now locked in what analysts are calling a ‘double divergence,’ meaning that the market could be setting itself up for a possible continuation. The cryptocurrency is now within a whisker of a major breakout point…
Crypto venture capital funding is projected to reach approximately $18 billion in 2025, according to a PitchBook analyst. This is because, following Donald Trump’s victory, venture capitalists are anticipating a favorable regulatory environment. 2025 Crypto Investments Set to Soar In an interview with CNBC, analyst Robert Le predicted $18 billion in crypto investments in the new year, citing the return of ‘generalist’ investors following Bitcoin’s post-election rally. This represents a 50% jump from 2024 levels. “Our prediction is we’re going to see $18 billion or more in venture capital dollar in 2025,” said Robert Le of PitchBook. Talking about funding…
Some tiers of Dogecoin (DOGE) holders could find themselves joining the millionaire’s club if DOGE reaches ambitious targets like $10. In this ongoing bull run, Dogecoin stands as one of the crypto assets with the most promising prospects, given its meme-inspired nature and strong backing from billionaire Elon Musk. Since the beginning of this year, the price of Dogecoin has grown by 375%, as it currently trades at $0.4250. Given its already impressive performance, market participants are expecting even more from the meme coin. Accordingly, The CryptoBasic analyzes the potential portfolio worth for investors holding 10K, 50K, and 100K units…
Gary Gensler, the current SEC chairman and former Goldman Sachs exec, is stepping down, and Paul Atkins, chosen by President Trump, is taking over. Gensler has been tough on crypto, and Atkins, on the other hand, believes in letting the free market thrive and views crypto as revolutionary technology. Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton reacted sarcastically to the news of Gensler stepping down from the SEC, saying “too long.” Deaton has been a vocal critic of Gensler’s approach to crypto, particularly in regard to XRP. His comment reflects the frustration many in the crypto community have felt under Gensler’s leadership, especially…
Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA), a leading Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm, announced a significant expansion of its BTC holdings on X. It has acquired BTC worth over $67 million recently as it continues aggressive buying following MicroStrategy’s lead. MARA’s Bitcoin Buying Spree Today, the company revealed the acquisition of an additional 703 BTC. This brings the company’s total holdings to approximately 34,794 BTC, currently valued at $3.3 billion, based on a spot Bitcoin price of $95,000. The acquisition was funded through Marathon’s $1 billion 0% convertible notes offering. The firm stated that its average purchase price for the 703 BTC…
This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. One word might be enough to sum up crypto investing in 2025, according to Franklin Templeton’s Roger Bayston. Diversification. The asset management titan, alongside competitors, launched bitcoin and ether ETFs last January and July, respectively. The SEC earlier this month approved 19b-4s for crypto index funds (from Franklin and Hashdex) that would hold both assets — and potentially other coins in the future. “It feels like ETF legal staffs will be busy in the first part of the year,” Bayston, the firm’s digital assets lead, told…
In a significant move to support decentralized AI innovation, Matchain, a blockchain designed for AI identification, has partnered with io.net, the leading decentralized compute network. This collaboration marks a milestone for the blockchain industry, as io.net will provide GPU infrastructure to power applications across Matchain’s ecosystem.—As Matchain’s official compute partner, io.net will simplify the complexity of infrastructure management for developers by offering decentralized GPU resources. This aligns with io.net’s mission to make high-performance decentralized computing more accessible, helping developers meet the growing demand for computing power.Building Scalable, Affordable GPU InfrastructureBy tapping into io.net’s decentralized GPU clusters, Matchain projects will gain…