1 day ago
Real-world ****** et (RWA) deposits across DeFi lending platforms and decentralized exchanges more than tripled from $2.3 billion to $7.4 billion over the past year, even as total DeFi deposits fell about 15%, according to a new report from CoinShares and Token Terminal.
Spot trading volumes for tokenized ****** ets on decentralized exchanges increased 220% year over year, while crypto-native DEX volumes declined roughly 70%, per the report.
Products such as tokenized Treasury funds, multi-strategy funds and private credit account for most RWA deposits, as investors seek ****** ets that continue generating income while being used as collateral.
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Spot trading volumes for tokenized ****** ets on decentralized exchanges increased 220% year over year, while crypto-native DEX volumes declined roughly 70%, per the report.
Products such as tokenized Treasury funds, multi-strategy funds and private credit account for most RWA deposits, as investors seek ****** ets that continue generating income while being used as collateral.
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3 days ago
For most of the last two decades, the anxiety in power planning was about demand: would consumption grow fast enough to justify new capacity, and how would an aging fleet keep pace? That question has inverted. Demand is no longer the uncertain variable—it is the one thing forecasters are confident about. The uncertainty now sits on the supply side: whether the workforce, the equipment, and the political and economic conditions needed to build and run generation can keep up with a demand curve that is accelerating for the first time in a generation.The International Energy Agency (IEA) put a number on the demand side in its Electricity 2026 report, projecting that global electricity demand will grow by an average of 3.6% per year through 2030, roughly 50% faster than the average over the previous decade, driven by industrial electrification, electric vehicles, air conditioning, and data centers. For the first time in three decades outside of a crisis period, electricity demand has begun to grow faster than the global economy itself. The demand is coming. The open question is deliverability.That framing—supply-side constraints as the binding risk—runs through recent research from Verdantix, a UK-based **** yst firm whose Industrial Dislocation Index scores nine major economies on how far their operating conditions have diverged from their own 30-year norms. For power generation specifically, Verdantix identifies four factors that carry disproportionate weight: politics, geo-economic friction, energy prices, and production inputs.
The clearest signal in the Verdantix data for a power audience is the energy sub-index, which scores each country on how far its energy position has moved from its own historical baseline. The spread is wide. The U.S. sits at the resilient end, with the lowest energy-dislocation score in the study at 1.83, a reflection of its position as a net exporter of natural gas, crude, and coal, with electricity and fuel costs below the global average. At the other end is the UK, at 7.33, the highest in the study—a measure of how sharply its energy position has diverged from what UK industry was historically built around. Germany (5.67) and France (5.50) sit high as well; **** an (4.50), India (3.50), China (3.17), Saudi Arabia (3.00), and Canada (2.67) fall in between.What that gap looks like on the ground varies by market, and Verdantix's country profiles fill it in. The UK's high score traces to underinvestment in nuclear, the grid-modernization costs of shifting to decentralized renewables, and windfall taxes on oil and gas—a combination severe enough that Verdantix notes chemical producers citing UK energy costs as a reason to pull back operations. France is Europe's largest net electricity exporter thanks to its nuclear fleet, but that same concentration is a vulnerability: recent questions about the quality of French reactor maintenance, Verdantix observes, show how quickly a strength can turn into a present-day problem. ****
The clearest signal in the Verdantix data for a power audience is the energy sub-index, which scores each country on how far its energy position has moved from its own historical baseline. The spread is wide. The U.S. sits at the resilient end, with the lowest energy-dislocation score in the study at 1.83, a reflection of its position as a net exporter of natural gas, crude, and coal, with electricity and fuel costs below the global average. At the other end is the UK, at 7.33, the highest in the study—a measure of how sharply its energy position has diverged from what UK industry was historically built around. Germany (5.67) and France (5.50) sit high as well; **** an (4.50), India (3.50), China (3.17), Saudi Arabia (3.00), and Canada (2.67) fall in between.What that gap looks like on the ground varies by market, and Verdantix's country profiles fill it in. The UK's high score traces to underinvestment in nuclear, the grid-modernization costs of shifting to decentralized renewables, and windfall taxes on oil and gas—a combination severe enough that Verdantix notes chemical producers citing UK energy costs as a reason to pull back operations. France is Europe's largest net electricity exporter thanks to its nuclear fleet, but that same concentration is a vulnerability: recent questions about the quality of French reactor maintenance, Verdantix observes, show how quickly a strength can turn into a present-day problem. ****
5 days ago
On July 21, one of OpenAI's large language models (LLMs) escaped from its test environment where it was being evaluated for its cyberintrusion capabilities, got to the open internet, and then proceeded to hack into the artificial intelligence (AI) hub called Hugging Face. OpenAI had previously deactivated certain safety features, and it had also prompted the model to ace the ExploitGym hacking benchmark at any cost. Now, the company has a convenient new story about how powerful its technology can be.
For crypto investors, however, this could be bearish news because it shows that a big new risk is in play. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) are the two chains that are the most exposed at the moment, so let's break down the potential threat here.
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The OpenAI incident was an accident that was made possible by how readily advanced LLMs can find and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses. Hacking into Hugging Face was unintentional behavior from the perspective of the users evaluating the AI's performance on the benchmark.
When such powerful models are eventually jailbroken and subsequently prompted for the purpose of stealing money, they will be able to accomplish the task, especially with some skilled human help at the ready. For the decentralized finance (DeFi) segment of crypto, which is comprised of many thousands of small projects that hold ***** ets worth $74.8 billion in total value locked (TVL), that's an incredibly frightening proposition. Each of those projects is a system of computer code, which means that there are an astronomical number of exploits silently waiting to be found by the wrong AI.
#llms
For crypto investors, however, this could be bearish news because it shows that a big new risk is in play. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) are the two chains that are the most exposed at the moment, so let's break down the potential threat here.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The OpenAI incident was an accident that was made possible by how readily advanced LLMs can find and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses. Hacking into Hugging Face was unintentional behavior from the perspective of the users evaluating the AI's performance on the benchmark.
When such powerful models are eventually jailbroken and subsequently prompted for the purpose of stealing money, they will be able to accomplish the task, especially with some skilled human help at the ready. For the decentralized finance (DeFi) segment of crypto, which is comprised of many thousands of small projects that hold ***** ets worth $74.8 billion in total value locked (TVL), that's an incredibly frightening proposition. Each of those projects is a system of computer code, which means that there are an astronomical number of exploits silently waiting to be found by the wrong AI.
#llms
7 days ago
The market for tokenized stocks is expanding rapidly as more traditional financial institutions embrace blockchain technology, and Ondo Finance continues to lead the sector by total value issued.
Tokenized stocks are blockchain-based versions of traditional financial ******* ets such as publicly traded shares, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and index products. Unlike conventional equities, they can be stored in self-custodied digital wallets, transferred without intermediaries, traded around the clock, and used as collateral across decentralized finance applications.
The growing interest from both crypto-native companies and traditional financial firms suggests tokenized equities are becoming one of the strongest examples of blockchain's integration with Wall Street.
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The momentum is reflected in market data.
#ondo
Tokenized stocks are blockchain-based versions of traditional financial ******* ets such as publicly traded shares, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and index products. Unlike conventional equities, they can be stored in self-custodied digital wallets, transferred without intermediaries, traded around the clock, and used as collateral across decentralized finance applications.
The growing interest from both crypto-native companies and traditional financial firms suggests tokenized equities are becoming one of the strongest examples of blockchain's integration with Wall Street.
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The momentum is reflected in market data.
#ondo
7 days ago
1inch, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, just announced the launch of it's new shared liquidity protocol, Aqua. It promises to improve efficiency and unlock liquidity for users across networks.
Sergej Kunz, co-founder and CEO at 1inch, joined TheStreet Roundtable to talk about the launch and describe where those efficiency gains are actually being made.
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Kunz frames Aqua's efficiency as a new model of liquidity provisioning built for the tokenized-asset wave.
"RWAs are coming into DeFi, and RWAs need our infrastructure to be able to have proper liquidity in our ****** e," he said.
A recent study, commissioned by 1inch, found that roughly 80% of liquidity on decentralized exchanges sits idle at any given time. That equates to around $1.6 billion that isn't earning anything.
#liquidity #efficiency #aqua
Sergej Kunz, co-founder and CEO at 1inch, joined TheStreet Roundtable to talk about the launch and describe where those efficiency gains are actually being made.
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Kunz frames Aqua's efficiency as a new model of liquidity provisioning built for the tokenized-asset wave.
"RWAs are coming into DeFi, and RWAs need our infrastructure to be able to have proper liquidity in our ****** e," he said.
A recent study, commissioned by 1inch, found that roughly 80% of liquidity on decentralized exchanges sits idle at any given time. That equates to around $1.6 billion that isn't earning anything.
#liquidity #efficiency #aqua
14 days ago
Brasada Capital Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The market landscape in the past quarter has been significantly influenced by the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), overshadowing other concerns like geopolitical conflicts. Currently, the AI boom is so substantial that it affects the entire market cycle. Key factors include a 400% increase in memory demand due to AI, a slow supply response that takes years to catch up, and minimal demand destruction. The Fund's investment strategy focuses on essential infrastructure that maintains competitive advantages, rather than chasing speculative momentum. The firm emphasizes secular long-term growth, regardless of which AI technologies prevail. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Brasada Capital Management highlighted Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH). Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) is a leading manufacturer of electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors serving a broad range of end markets. On July 22, 2026, Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) closed at $157.51 per share. One-month return of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) was -4.63%, and its shares gained 50.78% over the past 52 weeks. Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) has a market capitalization of $193.77 billion.
Brasada Capital Management stated the following regarding Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of connectors, sensors, and interconnect systems, essentially producing the nervous system for modern electronics. The company designs solutions that allow power, signal, and data to flow reliably across demanding applications. Rather than selling off-the-shelf commodities, Amphenol acts as a crucial design partner, engineering the vast majority of its 500,000 SKUs as custom or semi-custom solutions tailored to the exact mechanical, thermal, or electrical requirements of its customers.
What makes Amphenol a high-quality business lies in its production of mission-critical components that represent a very small percentage of a customer's total cost of goods. Because the cost of failure is exceptionally high, whether in a commercial aircraft flying at 40,000 feet or a 1,000-volt EV battery, OEMs face significant switching costs and are reluctant to change suppliers once a component is proven reliable. This dynamic is further reinforced by a highly decentralized operating structure where general managers run their business units autonomously, enabling rapid, localized responses to customer needs. Additionally, the company is diversified across eight major end markets, with no single sector accounting for more than 25% of sales, which acts as a powerful shock absorber during cyclical downturns..." (Click here to read the full text)
#amphenol
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Brasada Capital Management highlighted Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH). Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) is a leading manufacturer of electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors serving a broad range of end markets. On July 22, 2026, Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) closed at $157.51 per share. One-month return of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) was -4.63%, and its shares gained 50.78% over the past 52 weeks. Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) has a market capitalization of $193.77 billion.
Brasada Capital Management stated the following regarding Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of connectors, sensors, and interconnect systems, essentially producing the nervous system for modern electronics. The company designs solutions that allow power, signal, and data to flow reliably across demanding applications. Rather than selling off-the-shelf commodities, Amphenol acts as a crucial design partner, engineering the vast majority of its 500,000 SKUs as custom or semi-custom solutions tailored to the exact mechanical, thermal, or electrical requirements of its customers.
What makes Amphenol a high-quality business lies in its production of mission-critical components that represent a very small percentage of a customer's total cost of goods. Because the cost of failure is exceptionally high, whether in a commercial aircraft flying at 40,000 feet or a 1,000-volt EV battery, OEMs face significant switching costs and are reluctant to change suppliers once a component is proven reliable. This dynamic is further reinforced by a highly decentralized operating structure where general managers run their business units autonomously, enabling rapid, localized responses to customer needs. Additionally, the company is diversified across eight major end markets, with no single sector accounting for more than 25% of sales, which acts as a powerful shock absorber during cyclical downturns..." (Click here to read the full text)
#amphenol
14 days ago
Bristol Gate Capital Partners, an investment management company, published its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "US Equity Strategy". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy lagged the S&P 500 Total Return Index in the quarter in terms of returns, but outperformed in dividend growth. Despite debate over capital cycle returns, AI remained the dominant market theme, expanding from early adoption to broader enterprise adoption. The firm continues to focus on high-dividend-growth companies while maintaining discipline around valuation and earnings durability. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Bristol US Equity Strategy highlighted W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB). Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) is an insurance holding company operates as a commercial line writer. On July 22, 2026, W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) closed at $72.36 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $26.85 billion. W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) posted a one-month return of 4.43%, while its shares gained 5.57% over the past 52 weeks.
Bristol US Equity Strategy stated the following regarding W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) is a property-and-casualty insurer with a long record of dividend growth and disciplined value creation, precisely the profile our process is designed to find. The company runs a decentralized model of more than 50 business units, each tailored to its market, with a focus on specialty and excess-and-surplus lines that demands deep underwriting expertise and generates high, durable returns on capital. Berkley has raised its dividend for 25 consecutive years, a five-year compound annual growth rate of roughly 11.6%, and regularly returns excess capital through special dividends when its balance sheet allows. That combination of free-cash-flow generation and shareholder-friendly capital allocation is exactly what our model favors.
Berkley is family-run, with a conservative underwriting culture and balance sheet. Its earnings are relatively insulated from the economic cycle, and we believe the position adds ballast to the portfolio: a more defensive, lower-volatility holding that can help steady returns at a time when AI is widening the range of outcomes across many sectors. With the shares trading at an attractive valuation relative to the quality and returns of the business, we initiated the position."
#corporation
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Bristol US Equity Strategy highlighted W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB). Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) is an insurance holding company operates as a commercial line writer. On July 22, 2026, W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) closed at $72.36 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $26.85 billion. W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) posted a one-month return of 4.43%, while its shares gained 5.57% over the past 52 weeks.
Bristol US Equity Strategy stated the following regarding W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) is a property-and-casualty insurer with a long record of dividend growth and disciplined value creation, precisely the profile our process is designed to find. The company runs a decentralized model of more than 50 business units, each tailored to its market, with a focus on specialty and excess-and-surplus lines that demands deep underwriting expertise and generates high, durable returns on capital. Berkley has raised its dividend for 25 consecutive years, a five-year compound annual growth rate of roughly 11.6%, and regularly returns excess capital through special dividends when its balance sheet allows. That combination of free-cash-flow generation and shareholder-friendly capital allocation is exactly what our model favors.
Berkley is family-run, with a conservative underwriting culture and balance sheet. Its earnings are relatively insulated from the economic cycle, and we believe the position adds ballast to the portfolio: a more defensive, lower-volatility holding that can help steady returns at a time when AI is widening the range of outcomes across many sectors. With the shares trading at an attractive valuation relative to the quality and returns of the business, we initiated the position."
#corporation
16 days ago
Uniswap (UNI) has gone up by nearly 23% in the past 30 days, outpacing all of the tokens with a higher market cap during this period following the launch of the Robinhood Chain.
Meanwhile, in the past 24 hours alone, the token has jumped by 7% to $3.68, as trading volumes experienced a strong 66% boost.
At $190 million, daily volumes currently account for over 8% of the **** et's circulating market cap, indicating that buying pressure continues to be strong as the token approaches a key resistance area.
On July 1, Robinhood, the popular U.S.-based zero-commission trading platform, launched its very own blockchain to support its tokenized stocks.
Uniswap is the decentralized alternative that users can rely on to buy these stocks on the Robinhood Chain. These **** ets are available 24/7 and can be bought as any other cryptocurrency by using this popular DEX.
#robinhood #market #strong
Meanwhile, in the past 24 hours alone, the token has jumped by 7% to $3.68, as trading volumes experienced a strong 66% boost.
At $190 million, daily volumes currently account for over 8% of the **** et's circulating market cap, indicating that buying pressure continues to be strong as the token approaches a key resistance area.
On July 1, Robinhood, the popular U.S.-based zero-commission trading platform, launched its very own blockchain to support its tokenized stocks.
Uniswap is the decentralized alternative that users can rely on to buy these stocks on the Robinhood Chain. These **** ets are available 24/7 and can be bought as any other cryptocurrency by using this popular DEX.
#robinhood #market #strong
17 days ago
Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: $HYPE) has announced plans to add decentralized prediction markets to its platform as it diversifies into new revenue streams.
Hyperliquid is a decentralized Layer-1 blockchain with an integrated decentralized exchange designed for spot and perpetual futures trading. It's now getting into prediction markets.
Going forward, anyone will be able to offer a prediction market on Hyperliquid's platform, subject to approval from validators.
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Hyperliquid is a decentralized Layer-1 blockchain with an integrated decentralized exchange designed for spot and perpetual futures trading. It's now getting into prediction markets.
Going forward, anyone will be able to offer a prediction market on Hyperliquid's platform, subject to approval from validators.
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22 days ago
Key Takeaways
Depositing into DeFi lending protocols or liquidity pools no longer triggers immediate capital gains tax.
Tax liability defers until a genuine economic disposal: a sale, a swap outside DeFi, or a fiat conversion.
CARF reporting from UK platforms to HMRC began on January 1, 2026, expanding surveillance alongside the relief.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed on February 12, 2026, that the UK government is advancing a No Gain, No Loss, or NGNL, tax treatment for specific decentralized finance activities covering lending and liquidity provision.
Depositing into DeFi lending protocols or liquidity pools no longer triggers immediate capital gains tax.
Tax liability defers until a genuine economic disposal: a sale, a swap outside DeFi, or a fiat conversion.
CARF reporting from UK platforms to HMRC began on January 1, 2026, expanding surveillance alongside the relief.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed on February 12, 2026, that the UK government is advancing a No Gain, No Loss, or NGNL, tax treatment for specific decentralized finance activities covering lending and liquidity provision.
22 days ago
Bitmine Immersion climbed by 11.50 percent on Tuesday to finish at $16.29 apiece after expanding its Ethereum treasury to $10.5 billion, solidifying its stance as the largest holder of the said token in the world.
In a statement on the same day, Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) said that it boosted its Ethereum holdings to 5.77 million units following the acquisition of 27,801 Ethereum tokens last week.
Ultimately, the acquisition further advances its strategy of positioning itself as a publicly traded vehicle for investors seeking exposure to Ethereum.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) also pointed to the growing adoption of ETH as having boosted its confidence and ownership of the latter following the launch of Robinhood Chain—a Layer 2 network built on Arbitrum that focuses on tokenized real-world ******* ets.
"One of the biggest crypto success stories in 2026 is the breakaway success of the Robinhood Chain L2 mainnet on July 1, built on Arbitrum. Already, dollar volumes have exceeded $1 billion, and Robinhood Chain now has more trading volume than any other decentralized exchange (DEX), demonstrating the outstanding utility and product market fit for Ethereum, which is the underlying chain," said Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) Chairman Thomas Lee.
In a statement on the same day, Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) said that it boosted its Ethereum holdings to 5.77 million units following the acquisition of 27,801 Ethereum tokens last week.
Ultimately, the acquisition further advances its strategy of positioning itself as a publicly traded vehicle for investors seeking exposure to Ethereum.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) also pointed to the growing adoption of ETH as having boosted its confidence and ownership of the latter following the launch of Robinhood Chain—a Layer 2 network built on Arbitrum that focuses on tokenized real-world ******* ets.
"One of the biggest crypto success stories in 2026 is the breakaway success of the Robinhood Chain L2 mainnet on July 1, built on Arbitrum. Already, dollar volumes have exceeded $1 billion, and Robinhood Chain now has more trading volume than any other decentralized exchange (DEX), demonstrating the outstanding utility and product market fit for Ethereum, which is the underlying chain," said Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) Chairman Thomas Lee.
30 days ago
With a market cap of $78.9 billion, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is a global multi-industrial manufacturing company, recognized for delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions across seven industry-leading business segments. Guided by the ITW Business Model, the company empowers approximately 43,000 employees worldwide to drive sustainable growth, industry-leading margins, and strong returns through its decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.
The Glenview, Illinois-based company is expected to release its fiscal Q2 2026 results soon. Ahead of this event, ***** ysts project Illinois Tool Works to report an EPS of $2.80, an 8.5% rise from $2.58 in the year-ago quarter. It has exceeded Wall Street's bottom-line estimates in each of the last four quarters.
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The Glenview, Illinois-based company is expected to release its fiscal Q2 2026 results soon. Ahead of this event, ***** ysts project Illinois Tool Works to report an EPS of $2.80, an 8.5% rise from $2.58 in the year-ago quarter. It has exceeded Wall Street's bottom-line estimates in each of the last four quarters.
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1 month ago
On July 1, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) made a move that may prove to be defining for one market in particular. Its newly launched Robinhood Chain now routes trading in perpetual futures contracts, leveraged derivatives with no expiration date, through Lighter (CRYPTO: LIT), a decentralized derivatives exchange. Lighter's token, LIT, was up about 35% in the seven-day period ended July 7.
For holders of Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE), the reigning decentralized perpetuals venue, this new deal between Robinhood and Lighter is yet another competitive threat among the many that are rising. So which is the better coin to buy, Hyperliquid or Lighter?
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The case in favor of Lighter starts with the fact that the deal with Robinhood is no small thing. Robinhood serves nearly 28 million customers, and its wallet now lets users deposit stablecoins into Lighter's smart contracts as collateral for trading perpetuals.
Presently, Lighter is the third-largest decentralized perpetuals exchange, with $1.3 billion in 24-hour trading volume on July 7. On an annualized basis, revenue generated from its trading fees could total $95 million.
For holders of Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE), the reigning decentralized perpetuals venue, this new deal between Robinhood and Lighter is yet another competitive threat among the many that are rising. So which is the better coin to buy, Hyperliquid or Lighter?
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The case in favor of Lighter starts with the fact that the deal with Robinhood is no small thing. Robinhood serves nearly 28 million customers, and its wallet now lets users deposit stablecoins into Lighter's smart contracts as collateral for trading perpetuals.
Presently, Lighter is the third-largest decentralized perpetuals exchange, with $1.3 billion in 24-hour trading volume on July 7. On an annualized basis, revenue generated from its trading fees could total $95 million.
1 month ago
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) is one of the 8 Hidden Multibagger Stocks to Buy Now. On June 19, Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.1056 per share for holders of its 9.5% Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend will be paid in cash on July 10, 2026, to shareholders. This announcement reflects the company's commitment to returning capital to its preferred shareholders. BMNR is expanding bitcoin mining into Ethereum treasury operations and staking infrastructure. Moreover, with the volatility and regulatory uncertainty surrounding digital ****** et markets, the company believes it is stable and can manage risk well.
Earlier on June 15, BMNR announced that its combined crypto holdings, cash, marketable securities, and moonshot ****** ets reached $10.4 billion. As the company is shifting towards the Ethereum treasury, it now holds 5.62 million Ethereum worth approximately $9.7 billion. According to Chairman Tom Lee, Bitmine is now 93% of the way toward its goal of acquiring 5% of all Ethereum. He noted that AI systems that operate independently are creating more demand for neutral public blockchains like ETH.
Thomas Lee, Chairman of Bitmine, commented:
"The best years for crypto remain ahead, in our view. Tokenization and the rapid progress in AI are expected to drive exponential demand growth for blockchain and decentralized crypto."
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) operates as a blockchain technology company. The company engages in ETH treasury operations. It also offers digital ****** et ecosystem services, including consulting/advisory and disciplined digital ****** et treasury management. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Earlier on June 15, BMNR announced that its combined crypto holdings, cash, marketable securities, and moonshot ****** ets reached $10.4 billion. As the company is shifting towards the Ethereum treasury, it now holds 5.62 million Ethereum worth approximately $9.7 billion. According to Chairman Tom Lee, Bitmine is now 93% of the way toward its goal of acquiring 5% of all Ethereum. He noted that AI systems that operate independently are creating more demand for neutral public blockchains like ETH.
Thomas Lee, Chairman of Bitmine, commented:
"The best years for crypto remain ahead, in our view. Tokenization and the rapid progress in AI are expected to drive exponential demand growth for blockchain and decentralized crypto."
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) operates as a blockchain technology company. The company engages in ETH treasury operations. It also offers digital ****** et ecosystem services, including consulting/advisory and disciplined digital ****** et treasury management. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
1 month ago
Aave crypto was trading near $70 when Standard Chartered's head of digital ***** ets research, Geoff Kendrick, initiated coverage on June 25, 2026, with an end-of-2030 price target of $3,500.
The leading DeFi protocol token is up around 25% since that day last week, trading at $92 and up +4.2% on the day, one of the few major cap coins in the green on this Monday.
This would mark a roughly 50x return that Kendrick stated would outperform both Bitcoin and Ethereum over the same horizon. AAVE rose approximately 15% on the day the note was published, according to Binance Square coverage of the initiation.
This is not simply a bullish price call. It is a structural argument that decentralized finance (DeFi) lending is entering a phase in which institutional capital flows and tokenized real-world ***** ets (RWA) converge on protocols that already control the majority of on-chain credit.
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The leading DeFi protocol token is up around 25% since that day last week, trading at $92 and up +4.2% on the day, one of the few major cap coins in the green on this Monday.
This would mark a roughly 50x return that Kendrick stated would outperform both Bitcoin and Ethereum over the same horizon. AAVE rose approximately 15% on the day the note was published, according to Binance Square coverage of the initiation.
This is not simply a bullish price call. It is a structural argument that decentralized finance (DeFi) lending is entering a phase in which institutional capital flows and tokenized real-world ***** ets (RWA) converge on protocols that already control the majority of on-chain credit.
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1 month ago
Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE) is a blockchain that operates as a decentralized exchange (DEX) for perpetual futures -- a type of financial derivative that tracks an ***** et's price without expiring. It captures around 80% of all decentralized perpetual contract trading volume, making it a leader in the rapidly growing segment.
Furthermore, the network has accepted no venture capital funding, and a recent upgrade opened the platform to trading pre-IPO names, including highly popular stocks that have since launched, such as ***** e Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX). So, does Hyperliquid live up to the hype, and does it deserve a place in your portfolio?
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The hype around Hyperliquid stems from its core economics, with annualized revenue near $874 million. Much of that growth is from traders who want to trade the perpetual futures contracts for select stocks and cryptocurrencies using leverage. There's likely plenty more growth where that came from.
HIP-3, the upgrade activated in October 2025, lets anyone staking 500,000 Hype tokens, or about $31 million at its current price, deploy a new perpetual futures market for nearly any ***** et. That threshold lets the platform host markets for perpetuals and exotic underlying ***** ets without a centralized listing committee or the need to hold large volumes of various ***** ets, thereby enabling it to keep its head count at just 11 people, including the founder.
Furthermore, the network has accepted no venture capital funding, and a recent upgrade opened the platform to trading pre-IPO names, including highly popular stocks that have since launched, such as ***** e Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX). So, does Hyperliquid live up to the hype, and does it deserve a place in your portfolio?
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The hype around Hyperliquid stems from its core economics, with annualized revenue near $874 million. Much of that growth is from traders who want to trade the perpetual futures contracts for select stocks and cryptocurrencies using leverage. There's likely plenty more growth where that came from.
HIP-3, the upgrade activated in October 2025, lets anyone staking 500,000 Hype tokens, or about $31 million at its current price, deploy a new perpetual futures market for nearly any ***** et. That threshold lets the platform host markets for perpetuals and exotic underlying ***** ets without a centralized listing committee or the need to hold large volumes of various ***** ets, thereby enabling it to keep its head count at just 11 people, including the founder.
1 month ago
NHL Draft Tracker 2026: Full Results, List of Picks From Rounds 1-7 originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft wrapped up on Saturday in Buffalo as the league officially welcomed its next generation of stars. The two-day event kicked off with a prime-time first round on Friday night at KeyBank Center — making Buffalo the first city to host the draft in its new decentralized format — before concluding with Rounds 2 through 7 on Saturday afternoon.
Leading the class was exceptional-status forward Gavin McKenna, who was selected No. 1 overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs, followed by Anton Stenberg to the San Jose Sharks at No. 2 and Caleb Malhotra to the Vancouver Canucks at No. 3.
On Saturday afternoon, Rounds 2 through 7 of the draft came and went in Buffalo, with 192 players selected through the afternoon. Whether international players, ones in the American leagues, or amateurs prepping for the collegiate level, teams picked up valuable pieces to add to their prospect pools.
One of the most fascinating storylines of the weekend came from the Pittsburgh Penguins, who kept an incredible family dream alive by drafting twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck. GM Kyle Dubas selected Liam, a goal-scoring winger, at No. 22 overall on Friday, before calling his twin brother and elite playmaker, Markus, at No. 39 on Saturday. The dynamic duo finished top-two in WHL scoring with Medicine Hat last season and will now head to the pros together.
But the draft wasn’t just about picks. There were some major trades.
The Boston Bruins traded the No. 23 overall pick and a 2028 first-round pick (top-10 protected) to acquire winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth. Around the NHL, the New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev, the St. Louis Blues traded for Mason McTavish, and the Carolina Hurricanes picked up the rights to John Carlson.
As eyes shift towards free agency on July 1, franchises will walk away from the KeyBank Center pleased with how they bolstered their futures. Soon enough, some of these players will be the future of the NHL.
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft wrapped up on Saturday in Buffalo as the league officially welcomed its next generation of stars. The two-day event kicked off with a prime-time first round on Friday night at KeyBank Center — making Buffalo the first city to host the draft in its new decentralized format — before concluding with Rounds 2 through 7 on Saturday afternoon.
Leading the class was exceptional-status forward Gavin McKenna, who was selected No. 1 overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs, followed by Anton Stenberg to the San Jose Sharks at No. 2 and Caleb Malhotra to the Vancouver Canucks at No. 3.
On Saturday afternoon, Rounds 2 through 7 of the draft came and went in Buffalo, with 192 players selected through the afternoon. Whether international players, ones in the American leagues, or amateurs prepping for the collegiate level, teams picked up valuable pieces to add to their prospect pools.
One of the most fascinating storylines of the weekend came from the Pittsburgh Penguins, who kept an incredible family dream alive by drafting twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck. GM Kyle Dubas selected Liam, a goal-scoring winger, at No. 22 overall on Friday, before calling his twin brother and elite playmaker, Markus, at No. 39 on Saturday. The dynamic duo finished top-two in WHL scoring with Medicine Hat last season and will now head to the pros together.
But the draft wasn’t just about picks. There were some major trades.
The Boston Bruins traded the No. 23 overall pick and a 2028 first-round pick (top-10 protected) to acquire winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth. Around the NHL, the New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev, the St. Louis Blues traded for Mason McTavish, and the Carolina Hurricanes picked up the rights to John Carlson.
As eyes shift towards free agency on July 1, franchises will walk away from the KeyBank Center pleased with how they bolstered their futures. Soon enough, some of these players will be the future of the NHL.
1 month ago
In March, SIREN (CRYPTO: SIREN) hit a market cap of $1.7 billion and was one of the 50 largest cryptocurrencies. The crypto token is worth about $50 million as of June 21, and it lost over 95% of its value in just one week.
It's the biggest crypto failure of the year and a cautionary tale for investors.
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SIREN is an artificial-intelligence-themed cryptocurrency launched in February 2025 on the BNB Chain. Its core product was SirenAIAgent, an AI agent that would've conducted blockchain **** ysis and highlighted investment opportunities for users, although it's unclear whether this product was ever available. The SIREN team also had plans for an AI-powered decentralized crypto exchange and an AI trading agent, neither of which ever launched.
However, on-chain investigators found that SIREN was largely abandoned soon after its launch. It looked like a typical failed crypto project that tried to piggyback on the narrative around AI stocks. The price didn't move much for about a year, until it suddenly soared in value during February and March.
It's the biggest crypto failure of the year and a cautionary tale for investors.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
SIREN is an artificial-intelligence-themed cryptocurrency launched in February 2025 on the BNB Chain. Its core product was SirenAIAgent, an AI agent that would've conducted blockchain **** ysis and highlighted investment opportunities for users, although it's unclear whether this product was ever available. The SIREN team also had plans for an AI-powered decentralized crypto exchange and an AI trading agent, neither of which ever launched.
However, on-chain investigators found that SIREN was largely abandoned soon after its launch. It looked like a typical failed crypto project that tried to piggyback on the narrative around AI stocks. The price didn't move much for about a year, until it suddenly soared in value during February and March.
1 month ago
Key Takeaways
BlackRock recommends a 1%-2% Bitcoin allocation for investors seeking diversification and long-term return potential within traditional portfolios.
The ****** et manager views Bitcoin as a complementary diversifier, citing its decentralized structure and relatively low long-term correlation with traditional ****** ets.
The move could accelerate advisor adoption of Bitcoin exposure, providing wealth managers with a formal framework for discussing crypto allocations with clients.
BlackRock, the world's largest ****** et manager, has formally recommended that investors consider allocating 1% to 2% of their portfolios to Bitcoin, marking another milestone in the cryptocurrency's growing acceptance among institutional investors.
BlackRock recommends a 1%-2% Bitcoin allocation for investors seeking diversification and long-term return potential within traditional portfolios.
The ****** et manager views Bitcoin as a complementary diversifier, citing its decentralized structure and relatively low long-term correlation with traditional ****** ets.
The move could accelerate advisor adoption of Bitcoin exposure, providing wealth managers with a formal framework for discussing crypto allocations with clients.
BlackRock, the world's largest ****** et manager, has formally recommended that investors consider allocating 1% to 2% of their portfolios to Bitcoin, marking another milestone in the cryptocurrency's growing acceptance among institutional investors.
2 months ago
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is now 65% below last August's $5,000 peak, which, at least to some investors, might seem like a whopper of a bargain waiting to be seized. It's the dominant home of decentralized finance (DeFi), the busiest smart-contract platform, and a leading chain for tokenizing real-world ***** ets, which is a major emerging growth segment in crypto.
So, is this the time to add Ethereum to your portfolio, or is there a smarter move available?
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The catch with this ***** et is that the mechanism that's meant to convert activity on the Ethereum network into better returns for holders has stalled. To make matters worse, the scheduled protocol upgrades arriving over the next two quarters are engineered to widen the gap rather than close it.
Holding Ether is supposed to pay in three ways: getting a share of the transaction fees that get burned, capturing a 3% to 4% staking yield, and via exposure to the network's growth. But none of those mechanisms are working as advertised right now anyway.
So, is this the time to add Ethereum to your portfolio, or is there a smarter move available?
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The catch with this ***** et is that the mechanism that's meant to convert activity on the Ethereum network into better returns for holders has stalled. To make matters worse, the scheduled protocol upgrades arriving over the next two quarters are engineered to widen the gap rather than close it.
Holding Ether is supposed to pay in three ways: getting a share of the transaction fees that get burned, capturing a 3% to 4% staking yield, and via exposure to the network's growth. But none of those mechanisms are working as advertised right now anyway.
2 months ago
Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) is one of the best NASDAQ stocks with high upside potential. On June 17, Coinbase Global introduced "Coinbase Advisor," an AI-powered investment tool designed to help users optimize their portfolios. Currently available to US "Coinbase One" premium subscribers, the tool is one of the first SEC-registered AI investment advisors in the country. It provides personalized guidance on trade execution, market ******* ysis, and tax-loss harvesting.
This launch is a key component of CEO Brian Armstrong's strategy to transform Coinbase into a comprehensive "everything exchange." By integrating trading, payments, and automated financial management into a single platform, the company aims to move beyond its crypto-native roots and compete directly with traditional financial institutions and brokerages.
The move comes as competition intensifies among platforms seeking to offer a unified destination for stocks, digital ******* ets, and tokenized products. By using AI to automate complex wealth-building strategies, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) is attempting to deepen user engagement and diversify its revenue streams, positioning itself as a central hub for both legacy and on-chain finance.
Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) provides a trusted platform that serves as a compliant on-ramp to the on-chain economy, allowing users to engage in a wide range of activities with their crypto ******* ets through proprietary and third-party product experiences that are enabled by access to decentralized applications.
While we acknowledge the potential of COIN as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
This launch is a key component of CEO Brian Armstrong's strategy to transform Coinbase into a comprehensive "everything exchange." By integrating trading, payments, and automated financial management into a single platform, the company aims to move beyond its crypto-native roots and compete directly with traditional financial institutions and brokerages.
The move comes as competition intensifies among platforms seeking to offer a unified destination for stocks, digital ******* ets, and tokenized products. By using AI to automate complex wealth-building strategies, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) is attempting to deepen user engagement and diversify its revenue streams, positioning itself as a central hub for both legacy and on-chain finance.
Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) provides a trusted platform that serves as a compliant on-ramp to the on-chain economy, allowing users to engage in a wide range of activities with their crypto ******* ets through proprietary and third-party product experiences that are enabled by access to decentralized applications.
While we acknowledge the potential of COIN as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
2 months ago
Turtle Creek ******* et Management, an investment management company, recently published its Q1 2026 report. A copy is available to download here. Turtle Creek ******* et Management's Q1 2026 report covers key market factors currently at play. The escalation of the Iran conflict has pushed oil and gas prices higher, while AI's impact on various sectors, especially enterprise software, continues to grow. The firm increased rebalancing activity in the quarter amid heightened market volatility and the momentum in AI-related trades. In this environment, Turtle Creek Equity Fund returned -4.8% for the quarter. Additionally, you can review the Portfolio's top 5 holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Turtle Creek ******* et Management highlighted The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG). The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) is a healthcare company that offers home health services, and hospice services. On June 17, 2026, The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) closed at $34.58 per share. One-month return of The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) was -0.03%, and its shares gained 23.24% over the past 52 weeks. The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) has a market capitalization of $1.20 billion.
Turtle Creek ******* et Management stated the following regarding The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) provides home health care and hospice services in the United States and was 'spun' out of The Ensign Group six years ago. Ensign is the largest and leading skilled nursing facilities operator in the United States, and we added Ensign to the portfolio a year ago. Our work on Ensign led us to Pennant. Like Ensign, the company has a highly decentralized, "locally-led" operating model. Rather than relying on a rigid top-down corporate structure, Pennant empowers local clinical and operational leaders to make decisions tailored to the specific needs of their respective communities. This approach fosters entrepreneurship, accountability, and a strong focus on delivering high-quality patient care."
The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 24 hedge fund portfolios held The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 30 in the previous quarter. In Q1 2026, The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) reported revenue of $285.4 million, up $75.5 million, or 36%, from Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Turtle Creek ******* et Management highlighted The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG). The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) is a healthcare company that offers home health services, and hospice services. On June 17, 2026, The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) closed at $34.58 per share. One-month return of The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) was -0.03%, and its shares gained 23.24% over the past 52 weeks. The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) has a market capitalization of $1.20 billion.
Turtle Creek ******* et Management stated the following regarding The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) provides home health care and hospice services in the United States and was 'spun' out of The Ensign Group six years ago. Ensign is the largest and leading skilled nursing facilities operator in the United States, and we added Ensign to the portfolio a year ago. Our work on Ensign led us to Pennant. Like Ensign, the company has a highly decentralized, "locally-led" operating model. Rather than relying on a rigid top-down corporate structure, Pennant empowers local clinical and operational leaders to make decisions tailored to the specific needs of their respective communities. This approach fosters entrepreneurship, accountability, and a strong focus on delivering high-quality patient care."
The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 24 hedge fund portfolios held The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 30 in the previous quarter. In Q1 2026, The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) reported revenue of $285.4 million, up $75.5 million, or 36%, from Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
2 months ago
SpaceX (NASDAQ: $SPCX) perpetual futures contracts have become the biggest market on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: $HYPE).
Hyperliquid's ****** eX perps, as perpetual futures are known, recorded $1.4 billion U.S. in trading volumes on June 12, the day of the ****** eX initial public offering (IPO).
That makes ****** eX perps the biggest market on Hyperliquid, accounting for about 30% of all trading volume on the exchange.
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Hyperliquid's ****** eX perps, as perpetual futures are known, recorded $1.4 billion U.S. in trading volumes on June 12, the day of the ****** eX initial public offering (IPO).
That makes ****** eX perps the biggest market on Hyperliquid, accounting for about 30% of all trading volume on the exchange.
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2 months ago
Leading Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies made its largest ETH-denominated purchase of 2026 last week, adding 126,971 ETH or around $214 million worth of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
The firm’s major acquisition comes amid what the firm sees as a “strengthening case” for Ethereum following the AI-assisted discovery of a vulnerability in privacy protocol Zcash. Uncertainty over whether the vulnerability was actually exploited led to a 40% plunge in the price of Zcash’s ZEC token last week, though it has since recovered some of those losses.
“The broad selloff in crypto, in our view, is a superficial take,” said BitMine Chairman Tom Lee, in a statement. (Disclaimer: Lee is an investor in Decrypt’s parent company, Dastan).
“AI systems are going to find flaws in centralized financial services rails and weak decentralized protocols,” he said. “We believe this actually strengthens the use case and product market fit for hardened and reliable decentralized blockchains like Ethereum.”
Ethereum has rebounded around 4% in the last 24 hours, but has still fallen nearly 15% in the last week of trading, recently changing hands around $1,686.
The firm’s major acquisition comes amid what the firm sees as a “strengthening case” for Ethereum following the AI-assisted discovery of a vulnerability in privacy protocol Zcash. Uncertainty over whether the vulnerability was actually exploited led to a 40% plunge in the price of Zcash’s ZEC token last week, though it has since recovered some of those losses.
“The broad selloff in crypto, in our view, is a superficial take,” said BitMine Chairman Tom Lee, in a statement. (Disclaimer: Lee is an investor in Decrypt’s parent company, Dastan).
“AI systems are going to find flaws in centralized financial services rails and weak decentralized protocols,” he said. “We believe this actually strengthens the use case and product market fit for hardened and reliable decentralized blockchains like Ethereum.”
Ethereum has rebounded around 4% in the last 24 hours, but has still fallen nearly 15% in the last week of trading, recently changing hands around $1,686.
3 months ago
Better Buy in 2026: Bitcoin or Gold? The Answer Is Crystal Clear.
Gold is a popular hedge against political and economic turmoil because it is a globally recognized store of value. It's held by governments and even central banks all over the world, so investors feel safe parking their money in the precious metal when they see trouble on the horizon.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is a cryptocurrency that many investors also view as a store of value because of its fixed supply and decentralized structure. Some investors have even likened it to a digital version of gold, but that thesis crumbled in 2025 when it significantly underperformed the shiny yellow metal.
Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on a little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly," providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need.
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The first few months of 2026 have provided further evidence that one of these ******* ets is a much better buy than the other in the face of geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and soaring government spending. Read on.
Bitcoin is technically a scarce ******* et because of its capped supply of 21 million coins, and its decentralized nature makes investors feel secure because it can never be controlled by any person, company, or government. However, it doesn't produce anything, so investors buy it purely in the hope that someone else will come along and pay a higher price in the future. This is known as the "greater fool theory."
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Gold is a popular hedge against political and economic turmoil because it is a globally recognized store of value. It's held by governments and even central banks all over the world, so investors feel safe parking their money in the precious metal when they see trouble on the horizon.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is a cryptocurrency that many investors also view as a store of value because of its fixed supply and decentralized structure. Some investors have even likened it to a digital version of gold, but that thesis crumbled in 2025 when it significantly underperformed the shiny yellow metal.
Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on a little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly," providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need.
Continue »
The first few months of 2026 have provided further evidence that one of these ******* ets is a much better buy than the other in the face of geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and soaring government spending. Read on.
Bitcoin is technically a scarce ******* et because of its capped supply of 21 million coins, and its decentralized nature makes investors feel secure because it can never be controlled by any person, company, or government. However, it doesn't produce anything, so investors buy it purely in the hope that someone else will come along and pay a higher price in the future. This is known as the "greater fool theory."
https://finance.yahoo.com/...
4 months ago
Washington moves to cut China out of the machines powering US Bitcoin mining
The new Mined in America Act tries to reshore Bitcoin mining hardware, reduce China-linked supply risk, and fold the industry into America’s broader digital-asset strategy.
Gino Matos is a law school graduate and a seasoned journalist with six years of experience in the crypto industry. His expertise primarily focuses on the Brazilian blockchain ecosystem and developments in decentralized finance (DeFi).
America holds roughly 38% of global Bitcoin mining capacity, and the specialized hardware powering that positi
The new Mined in America Act tries to reshore Bitcoin mining hardware, reduce China-linked supply risk, and fold the industry into America’s broader digital-asset strategy.
Gino Matos is a law school graduate and a seasoned journalist with six years of experience in the crypto industry. His expertise primarily focuses on the Brazilian blockchain ecosystem and developments in decentralized finance (DeFi).
America holds roughly 38% of global Bitcoin mining capacity, and the specialized hardware powering that positi
6 months ago
Veteran ****** yst warns of shocking Bitcoin crash to $10K
Bitcoin (BTC), the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, was launched in 2009 in the wake of the global financial crisis in 2008. The goal was to give financial autonomy to the people and liberate them from the clutches of Wall Street.
But the way Bitcoin has increasingly become integrated into the mainstream financial system, macroeconomic forces now tend to affect King Crypto's price trajectory.
That is exactly what happened when U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat against China led to a massive liquidation in the
Bitcoin (BTC), the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, was launched in 2009 in the wake of the global financial crisis in 2008. The goal was to give financial autonomy to the people and liberate them from the clutches of Wall Street.
But the way Bitcoin has increasingly become integrated into the mainstream financial system, macroeconomic forces now tend to affect King Crypto's price trajectory.
That is exactly what happened when U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat against China led to a massive liquidation in the
6 months ago
Ethereum remains the top platform for developing decentralized apps.
Polkadot provides developers more flexibility with its parachains.
The blue chip leader might have more upside potential than the tiny underdog.
10 stocks we like better than Ethereum ›
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Polkadot (CRYPTO: DOT) generally attract different types of cryptocurrency investors. Ether, the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, is the world's second-most-valuable cryptocurrency after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). It's often considered a "blue chip" token, more stable than smaller altcoins or meme coins. A $1
Polkadot provides developers more flexibility with its parachains.
The blue chip leader might have more upside potential than the tiny underdog.
10 stocks we like better than Ethereum ›
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Polkadot (CRYPTO: DOT) generally attract different types of cryptocurrency investors. Ether, the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, is the world's second-most-valuable cryptocurrency after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). It's often considered a "blue chip" token, more stable than smaller altcoins or meme coins. A $1
6 months ago
Gold has been a widely recognized store of value for thousands of years, whereas Bitcoin only sprung into existence in 2009.
Many investors consider Bitcoin to be a digital version of gold because of its decentralized nature and capped supply.
However, in the face of heightened political and economic uncertainty last year, Bitcoin wasn't investors' ****** et of choice.
10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin ›
Gold is a precious metal, and it has been considered a store of value for ages because of its scarcity. Even to this day, investors buy it hand over fist during times of heightened pol
Many investors consider Bitcoin to be a digital version of gold because of its decentralized nature and capped supply.
However, in the face of heightened political and economic uncertainty last year, Bitcoin wasn't investors' ****** et of choice.
10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin ›
Gold is a precious metal, and it has been considered a store of value for ages because of its scarcity. Even to this day, investors buy it hand over fist during times of heightened pol
9 months ago
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The latest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) correction is raising a deeper question: are traders and institutions finally moving on from the crypto king?
According to a widely circulated ****** ysis from Pillage Capital, the answer is yes — and the reason isn't temporary market weakness, but structural irrelevance.
What Happened: Pillage Capital argues that Bitcoin has already fulfilled its original mission.
It was never designed to become humanity's end-state currency, it was a decentralized batterin
The latest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) correction is raising a deeper question: are traders and institutions finally moving on from the crypto king?
According to a widely circulated ****** ysis from Pillage Capital, the answer is yes — and the reason isn't temporary market weakness, but structural irrelevance.
What Happened: Pillage Capital argues that Bitcoin has already fulfilled its original mission.
It was never designed to become humanity's end-state currency, it was a decentralized batterin
