How to start a Fidelity Bitcoin IRA
Fidelity offers US adults aged 18 and older the ability to hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin in Roth, traditional, or rollover IRAs. These accounts feature zero…
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Bitcoin
Riot Platforms’ post-halving profitability: myths vs facts
Riot Platforms reported $174.2 million in total revenue for Q2 2026, driven by $23.2 million in data center revenue and a $9.1 billion contract with an AI lab. The…
Charts & flows
Markets & Analysis
Messari’s evolution from free research to enterprise AI
Messari transitioned from a free Lite tier in 2018 to a high-end enterprise model following a $61.25 million Series B funding round. The platform now focuses on…
Open finance
DeFi
Jupiter gains market share as Solana trading volume climbs
Solana daily trading volume reached $2,493,797,691, marking a 45.20% increase that fuels liquidity for decentralized applications like Jupiter. This massive throughput…
Ownership online
NFT & Web3
Policy & law
Regulation
Why the SEC’s Ripple XRP appeal deadline matters now
The Second Circuit's dismissal of appeals means Judge Analisa Torres's ruling remains the governing law, clarifying that programmatic XRP sales are not unregistered…
Hong Kong vs Singapore: The crypto hub divergence
Hong Kong offers more retail access through strict suitability tests while Singapore maintains a tighter regulatory perimeter by restricting advertising. Hong Kong's…
Risks in Kraken’s SEC settlement compliance overhaul
Kraken faces operational pressure and technical vulnerabilities following a $30 million SEC penalty regarding its staking service. The exchange must navigate new…
SEC proposed crypto custody framework for advisers and funds
SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins aims to modernize digital asset management through a new regulatory framework effective October 1, 2026. The proposal allows state trust…
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Blockchain Tech
The economics of W staking rewards
Wormhole stakers receive a 4% base yield and protocol revenue through a Reserve mechanism fueled by cross-chain message volume. The system links token value to usage…
The people shaping Sui’s Move-based DeFi ecosystem
Sui reached $810.5 million in Total Value Locked following the integration of USDC and significant liquidity surges. Key protocols like NAVI Protocol and Scallop Lend…
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