Author: Tristan Lodenberg

Strategy has significantly increased its exposure to Bitcoin after purchasing an additional 17,994 BTC for approximately $1.28 billion. The acquisition was made at an average price of $70,946 per bitcoin during the period between March 2 and March 8. Following the latest purchase, the company’s total Bitcoin holdings have climbed to 738,731 BTC. The accumulated position was built at an average purchase price of $75,862 per bitcoin, bringing the total acquisition cost to roughly $56 billion including related fees and expenses. With these holdings, Strategy now controls more than 3.4% of Bitcoin’s total fixed supply of 21 million coins. Based…

Dubai’s real estate market has experienced a rapid correction, with property prices falling around 20% within five days, according to tradingview data. The sudden decline has raised concerns among investors as market sentiment weakens amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The sharp drop comes during a period of broader financial volatility across the region. Analysts say the speed of the decline has fueled fears that the market could face deeper pressure if geopolitical risks continue to intensify. Dubai Stock Market Slides After Trading Resumes Equity markets in the United Arab Emirates also reacted strongly after a temporary shutdown…

Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, acquired a 6.31% stake in London-listed bitcoin treasury company Stack BTC through his Thorn In The Side Ltd. vehicle. The investment of £215,000 ($286,000) is part of a larger fundraising round that raised £260,000 ($346,000), also supported by Blockchain.com. Stack BTC Expands Bitcoin Strategy Stack BTC, chaired by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, currently holds 21 BTC and plans to grow its bitcoin treasury while building a portfolio of cash-generative UK businesses. The company sold 5.2 million new shares at 5 pence each, with trading on the Aquis Growth Market set to begin…

Bitcoin-focused exchange traded products (ETPs) attracted $619 million in net inflows last week, marking the second consecutive week of investor demand, according to CoinShares. The surge occurred despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices, which pressured global markets. Most of the inflows originated in the United States, totaling $646 million, while funds in Europe, Asia, and Canada experienced minor withdrawals. Regional and Asset Breakdown Bitcoin based funds dominated investor allocations, drawing $521 million during the week. Ethereum-linked products added $88.5 million, and Solana funds received $14.6 million. Short-bitcoin products also recorded $11.4 million in inflows,…

Coinbase has officially rolled out crypto futures trading for users across 26 European countries, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The platform’s Advanced users can now access a suite of derivatives through its MiFID-regulated entity, marking Coinbase’s first direct offering of futures in the region. Product Offerings and Trading Features The new product lineup includes perpetual style futures with five-year expiries, as well as dated contracts with monthly and quarterly expirations. Perpetual futures use an hourly funding system to keep prices aligned with the underlying assets. Dated contracts are cash-settled at expiry and marked to market daily. Traders can access…

Former Christopher Giancarlo says the proposed Digital Asset Market Clarity Act could benefit banks more than cryptocurrency companies. According to Giancarlo, traditional financial institutions require clear regulations before committing significant investments to blockchain-based payment infrastructure. Giancarlo noted that banks face internal pressure from legal teams advising caution. Without regulatory certainty, financial institutions are unlikely to allocate billions of dollars toward building new digital financial systems. While crypto firms already operate within the digital asset ecosystem, banks remain hesitant due to compliance risks and evolving regulatory frameworks. Stablecoin Rewards Remain a Key Point of Dispute A major obstacle preventing progress on…

Australian crypto exchange BTC Markets has informed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission of its intention to apply for a markets license that would allow the platform to offer regulated trading of tokenized real-world assets. The initiative reflects a broader shift in financial markets where traditional assets such as equities, bonds, and other financial instruments are being represented on blockchain networks. The exchange’s leadership says the goal is to build infrastructure that enables tokenized assets to be offered to the public in a regulated environment. In this model, tokenized securities could be traded alongside cryptocurrencies while markets operate continuously and…

Artificial intelligence is widely promoted as a tool that can streamline tasks and improve efficiency, but new research suggests that excessive use may be creating unexpected mental strain for employees. A study conducted by researchers from Boston Consulting Group and the University of California found that some workers are experiencing what they call “AI brain fry,” a form of mental fatigue linked to frequent interaction with AI tools. The survey examined responses from nearly 1,500 full-time workers in the United States. Around 14% of participants reported symptoms associated with this condition, including brain fog, headaches, slower thinking, and difficulty concentrating.…

Orbital data center startup Starcloud has announced plans to begin mining Bitcoin in space later this year. The initiative is expected to launch alongside the company’s second spacecraft, potentially making Starcloud the first company to operate Bitcoin mining infrastructure beyond Earth. Chief executive Philip Johnston said the company views space computing as a highly efficient environment for crypto mining. He noted that application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners are significantly cheaper to operate than GPUs in space-based systems. ASIC Mining Seen as Cost-Efficient for Space Computing According to Johnston, ASIC devices can deliver much lower energy costs compared with graphics processors.…

Crypto fundraising has increased nearly 50% year over year between March 2025 and March 2026, even as the number of deals dropped significantly. Data shared by Messari shows that venture capital activity has shifted toward fewer but much larger funding rounds. According to the report highlighted by CEO Eric Turner, the average crypto deal size climbed to $34 million, representing a 272% increase compared with the previous year. During the same period, the number of active investors declined 34.5% to about 3,225, reflecting growing capital concentration in select projects. Mega-Rounds Drive Most of the Capital Large strategic investments played a…