MARA Holdings has announced a significant strategic acquisition, agreeing to purchase Long Ridge Energy & Power from FTAI Infrastructure for $1.5 billion. This transaction represents a pivotal shift for one of the prominent publicly traded bitcoin mining companies, as it…
Tether-backed wallet startup Oobit has introduced “Agent Cards,” virtual corporate expense cards designed to enable AI agents to conduct purchases directly using USDT balances. This innovation aims to facilitate autonomous transactions without requiring immediate human intervention for every approval, while…
The legislative push for comprehensive cryptocurrency market structure regulation is experiencing renewed momentum, with key figures in the Senate indicating a potential markup session could occur as early as mid-May. However, the path forward remains complicated by unresolved disputes over…
Gemini has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with the acquisition of a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) license from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This license empowers Gemini’s Olympus unit to function as an in-house clearinghouse for regulated derivatives trading,…
U.S. Senate Enacts Ban on Prediction Market Trading for Members The United States Senate has unanimously passed a resolution barring its members from trading on prediction markets. This measure, effective immediately, follows growing concerns regarding insider trading and the potential…
fetchpriority=”high” alt=”X logo. Image: Shutterstock/Decrypt” width=”1778″ height=”1000″ decoding=”async” data-nimg=”1″ class=”” style=”color:transparent” srcSet=” 1x, 2x” src=””> New data from X, formerly Twitter, reveals a surprising trend: cryptocurrency-related content is the most frequently muted topic on the platform’s “For You” feed.…
Stablecoin payment solutions provider KAST has appointed Stephanie Allen, a former senior advisor to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as its new head of corporate and policy communications. This strategic hire aims to enhance KAST’s engagement with policymakers,…
Get ready, crypto explorers, because Tether is making some serious moves in the Bitcoin ecosystem. They’re not just dipping their toes in; they’re orchestrating a massive three-way merger that could reshape the landscape of listed Bitcoin companies. With a staggering…
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden have initiated an inquiry into Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick concerning a reported loan extended to a family trust benefiting Lutnick’s children. The senators’ correspondence targets both…
Meta has announced a forthcoming price adjustment for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S virtual reality headsets, with increases of $50 to $100 set to take effect on April 19. The company cited escalating component costs as the primary driver…