SShortSingh.

Crypto & Web3

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

How You Hold Bitcoin Matters as Much as How Much You Hold, Study Shows

Gregory Mall of Lionsoul Global has conducted a backtest examining bitcoin's role within a traditional 60/40 portfolio across different market conditions. The analysis builds on an earlier essay Mall wrote about sizing cryptocurrency risk in investment portfolios. Mall compared three distinct approaches: a direct bitcoin position, a large-cap crypto basket, and a trend-managed allocation sleeve. The backtest was run across bull, bear, and sideways market regimes to assess how each strategy performed under varying conditions. The findings suggest that the method used to hold bitcoin can be just as consequential as the size of the allocation itself.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Strategy's STRC Rebounds 30% Backed by $4B Cash Reserve and Buyback Plan

Strategy's preferred stock STRC has rebounded approximately 30% after a period of decline. The recovery has been supported by the company building a substantial $4 billion cash reserve. Strategy also announced a $975 million share repurchase program, which boosted investor confidence. Bitcoin sales contributed to strengthening the company's financial position. The rebound also coincided with a stabilization in bitcoin's price.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Nomura's Laser Digital invests millions in ZIGChain for UAE private credit

Nomura's digital asset subsidiary Laser Digital has made a strategic investment in ZIGChain, estimated to be in the high single-digit millions. The investment is aimed at advancing on-chain private credit operations in the United Arab Emirates. ZIGChain is positioning itself as a blockchain platform to facilitate private credit markets in the region. The backing from Laser Digital signals growing institutional interest in tokenized credit products across the Middle East.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Crypto markets increasingly driven by headlines despite growing institutional adoption

Despite crypto's growing institutionalization, the market continues to react sharply to news headlines and narratives rather than fundamentals. Analysts observe that price movements are frequently triggered by rumor and sentiment rather than underlying asset value. This behavior persists even as major institutional players have entered the space, suggesting that market maturity has not eliminated speculative reflexes. Experts argue that the real trading edge now lies in analyzing positioning data beneath the surface noise. Understanding what market participants are actually doing, rather than reacting to headlines, is increasingly seen as the key to navigating crypto markets.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Ondo Finance appoints ex-Blockchain.com CFO Adam Schlisman as finance chief

Ondo Finance, a tokenized-assets firm, has hired Adam Schlisman as its new Chief Financial Officer. Schlisman previously held senior finance roles at Blockchain.com and investment firm Monashee. The appointment signals Ondo Finance's ambition to scale its onchain capital markets operations. The company is actively expanding its presence in the growing tokenized real-world assets space.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Galaxy Digital Shares Fall 5% After Q2 Earnings Report

Galaxy Digital saw its shares decline 5% following the release of its second-quarter financial results. The company's Helios division generated data-center revenue for the first time during the period. Phase I of the Helios project is projected to bring in approximately $80 million per quarter beginning in Q3. The milestone marks a notable expansion of Galaxy Digital's operations beyond its core crypto financial services business.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

ElizaOS Token Collapses 97%, Founder Declares Project Dead and Urges Holders to Sell

Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters has publicly declared the ELIZAOS project dead, advising token holders to sell their holdings. The token, which replaced the earlier AI16Z token following a lawsuit and rebranding, has crashed approximately 97% from its peak value. At its height, the project commanded a market valuation of around $2.4 billion. Walters also confirmed that the ELIZAOS foundation is shutting down entirely. The collapse marks a dramatic end to one of the more prominent AI-focused crypto projects in recent memory.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

SpaceX Shares Drop 11% Amid Lockup Expiry and Capital Spending Concerns

SpaceX shares extended their decline by 11% as investors reacted to a combination of negative factors ahead of the market open. The company confirmed it did not sell any Bitcoin holdings during the second quarter, offering some relief on that front. However, investor sentiment remained weighed down by concerns over rising capital expenditure and pressure on free cash flow. An upcoming insider lockup expiration added further uncertainty, as it could lead to increased share selling by early stakeholders.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Yellow Card raises $40M to connect banks with stablecoin payment processing

African crypto exchange Yellow Card has secured $40 million in new funding to expand its stablecoin processing infrastructure. The fresh capital is aimed at bridging traditional banks with stablecoin-based payment systems. This latest round brings the company's total funding to over $120 million since its founding a decade ago. Yellow Card has been operating for ten years and continues to grow its financial technology footprint across Africa.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Circle Shares Rise 10% on Strong Earnings and Institutional Interest in Arc Blockchain

Circle's stock climbed 10% in pre-market trading following the release of its latest earnings report. The stablecoin issuer posted earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, though its revenue fell short of forecasts. Circle also announced that its layer 1 blockchain, Arc, has attracted backing from Wall Street institutions. The dual development of a positive earnings beat and growing institutional adoption of Arc appeared to boost investor confidence in the company.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Bitcoin and Crypto Market Lag Behind as Global Stocks Reach Record Highs

Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market have failed to match the momentum seen in global equity markets, which recently hit record highs. Derivatives data indicate subdued trading activity in the two largest cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ether. However, select altcoins are seeing aggressive speculative positioning, suggesting traders are seeking higher returns in smaller tokens. The divergence highlights a split in investor sentiment between traditional and digital asset markets.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Coldcard Firmware Flaw Prompts Push for Multisig Security in Crypto Self-Custody

A security breach targeting Coldcard, a popular hardware cryptocurrency wallet, revealed a firmware vulnerability that had gone undetected for five years. The hack has drawn significant attention from the self-custody community and industry stakeholders. In response, the industry moved quickly to address the flaw and reassess existing security practices. The incident is now accelerating broader adoption of collaborative multisig security solutions, which require multiple approvals before transactions are authorized.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Bitcoin's '500-Day Halving Rule' Faces Its Toughest Cycle Test

A popular Bitcoin trading strategy known as the '500-day rule' is currently under scrutiny as it faces its most challenging test to date. The rule suggests that purchasing Bitcoin approximately 500 days before a halving event and selling it around 500 days after has historically generated profits. This pattern held true across previous Bitcoin halving cycles, making it a widely referenced strategy among crypto traders. However, analysts at CoinDesk note that current market conditions may put the reliability of this rule to its greatest challenge yet.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Hayes: AI Credit Bubble Collapse Could Drive Bitcoin to $1 Million

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Maelstrom, has predicted that excessive borrowing to fund AI data-center infrastructure will eventually lead to a financial crisis. He argues that when this overleveraged spending collapses, governments will be forced to intervene with bailouts. This intervention, Hayes believes, will require large-scale money printing to stabilize the economy. According to Hayes, the resulting currency debasement could become the next major catalyst propelling Bitcoin's price toward $1 million.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Key 14-Year Bitcoin Ratio Turns Bearish, Signaling Trouble for Bulls

A long-tracked market ratio that had consistently favored Bitcoin for 14 years has now decisively reversed direction. This shift is being viewed as a bearish signal for Bitcoin bulls. The change marks a significant break from a trend that had held since Bitcoin's early days. Analysts suggest the reversal could have notable implications for Bitcoin's price outlook going forward.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

New Ethereum proposal could slash validator rewards to zero at high staking levels

A new Ethereum Improvement Proposal, EIP-8361, has been drafted to aggressively reduce ETH issuance as network staking grows. The proposal would progressively burn a larger share of validator rewards in proportion to the rising staking ratio. Under this mechanism, issuance could be cut entirely to zero if the total value of staked ETH reaches approximately $112 billion. The draft reflects ongoing concerns within the Ethereum community about excessive issuance diluting the value of ETH as staking participation increases.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Victims and Scammers Flood $36M Bitcoin Thief's Wallet With On-Chain Messages

A cryptocurrency wallet containing $36 million in stolen bitcoin has turned into an unusual public message board on the blockchain. The funds were taken in a hack targeting Coldcard, a hardware bitcoin wallet. Victims of the theft have begun paying small transaction fees to embed permanent messages directly on the blockchain, pleading with the hacker to return their funds. Alongside genuine victims, opportunists have also seized the moment, leaving unrelated messages in the same public space. The incident highlights how blockchain's transparent, immutable nature allows anyone to communicate directly with a wallet's owner.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

Bitcoin holds steady at $64,000 as global stocks hit record highs

Bitcoin remained relatively unchanged, hovering around $64,000 while broader financial markets showed strength. The MSCI World Index reached a new record peak during the same period. Brent crude oil prices declined as a potential deal involving the Strait of Hormuz appeared to be drawing closer. Among major cryptocurrencies, Ether stood out as the only one posting a loss for the week.

0
Crypto & Web3CoinDesk ·

SpaceX Beats Revenue Forecast but Reports $540M Loss on Bitcoin Holdings

SpaceX released its first earnings report as a public company, surpassing Wall Street's revenue expectations. However, the Elon Musk-led space firm recorded a $540 million loss tied to its bitcoin holdings. The earnings disclosure came ahead of a significant insider share unlock event. This marks a notable milestone as SpaceX navigates its early days as a publicly traded company.

← NewerPage 57 of 91Older →