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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A Bitcoin-focused company based in Paris wants to raise $340 million through a unique kind of share sale that happens day by day. Blockchain Group, known for stacking Bitcoin on its balance sheet, announced plans to partner with asset manager TOBAM to make it happen. The money, if raised, will go straight into buying more Bitcoin. Right now, the company holds 1,471 BTC, which is about $158 million in value. That total includes 624 BTC recently purchased, along with 847 BTC already in its treasury. Shares Sold…
Have you ever looked at a trading chart filled with lines, clouds, and colors and thought, “What in the world is this mess?” If so, you’re not alone. The Ichimoku Cloud is one of those indicators that can look complicated at first glance. But once you understand it, it can become a game-changer in your trading strategy.In this guide, we’ll break it down step by step. No fancy jargon, no confusing math—just a simple explanation of what the Ichimoku Cloud is, how to use it, and its pros and cons. Ready? Let’s dive in!What Is Ichimoku Cloud?The Ichimoku Cloud, also…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, business intelligence firm MicroStrategy may face significant tax liabilities on its unrealized Bitcoin (BTC) gains, valued at $19 billion. MicroStrategy, notably the world’s largest corporate BTC holder, currently holds more than 430,000 BTC on its balance sheet. Unrealized Bitcoin Gains Could Pose Challenges For MicroStrategy As of now, MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin holdings are worth over $47 billion, with $19 billion in unrealized gains. Over the years, the US-based company has raised funds through stock and debt offerings to…
Germany’s Allianz SE (ALVG.DE) accepted to pay over $6 billion and its U.S. asset management unit accepted charges of criminal securities fraud over the collapse of a group of investment funds early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Allianz’s settlements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are some of the largest in corporate history, and the smallest earlier settlements acquired under President Joe Biden’s leadership. Gregoire Tournant, the former chief investment officer who created and managed the now-defunct Structured Alpha funds, was also charged with conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction, while two other previous…
Bloomberg Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) analyst James Seyffart shared his perspective on the long-awaited altcoin season and how it may differ from previous cycles following the boom of Digital Asset Treasuries and institutional adoption. Related Reading Altseason Already Here? In a recent interview with Jay Hamilton from Milk Road, James Seyffart, senior analyst and ETF expert at Bloomberg, reaffirmed his stance that the four-year cycle theory has “lost a lot of value,” at least for this cycle. “I’m one of those people not necessarily saying this time is different, but I don’t think we’re going to, you know, peak in later…
Decentraland price has staged a strong bullish reaction from support at the value area low, reclaiming its point of control. With accumulation phases maturing, price action suggests continuation toward higher resistance levels. Summary MANA rebounded from confluence support at the value area low and bullish order block. Market structure remains bullish with higher highs and higher lows intact. Upside targets sit at $0.30 and $0.38 with volume confirmation. Decentraland (MANA) price has bounced strongly from a technical confluence zone where the value area low intersected with a bullish order block. This move has carried price above the point of control,…
Say you’re at a party. Some people are talking about Bitcoin, others about Ethereum, and a few about Solana. They’re all excited about their own blockchains. But here’s the catch—these blockchains don’t naturally talk to each other. It’s like a room full of people speaking different languages with no translator.That’s where blockchain bridges come in. They act as translators, allowing blockchains to communicate. Bridges let you transfer assets, like cryptocurrencies, or even information between different blockchains. What Exactly Is a Blockchain Bridge?Blockchain bridge is like a literal bridge connecting two islands. Each island is a blockchain with its own unique rules, currencies,…
TLDR: U.S. Bancorp has restarted crypto custody services following an SEC rule change that eased capital restrictions for banks. The bank halted its crypto custody program in 2022 due to unclear regulatory guidance on handling digital assets. Institutional clients will once again be able to store Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets through U.S. Bancorp. Analysts say the move strengthens institutional access to crypto while offering secure custody under a regulated framework. U.S. Bancorp is bringing back its crypto custody service after a regulatory shift cleared earlier hurdles. The bank had paused the program while waiting for clarity on how to…
BBVA’s Turkish unit currently consolidates its lead in innovative digital payment solutions by creating a new dimension to card transactions with digital receipts, a first in the Turkish banking industry. Interestingly, Garanti BBVA debit and credit card transaction slip details through Garanti BBVA POS terminals can be tracked easily from the bank’s mobile shopping appBonusFlaş. The card users can view a digital version of the paper slip automatically freeing them from the need to retain printed slips. The latest move also reduces paper consumption and the carbon footprint by consumer consent for “only digital slip” for all contactless transactions under…
Crypto and on-chain analysis company Chainalysis announced today that it raised $100 million in a Series D funding round with increased the company’s valuation to more than $2 billion. Crypto investment company Paradigm led the latest funding round along with TIME Ventures, the investment fund of Marc Benioff. Other participants included Addition and Ribbit Capital, the companies that participated in Chainalysis’ earlier Series C and B rounds. According to data from CrunchBase, Chainalysis has so far raised a total of $266.6 million across eight funding rounds. A previous one took place on 23 November last year where the company raised…