Author: John Smith

SharpLink is executing a complex treasury strategy that moves beyond simple staking. Its capital will flow through Consensys’ Layer 2 to EigenLayer, actively securing new services like verifiable AI and generating yield. Summary SharpLink will deploy $200 million in ETH to Linea via ether.fi and EigenCloud to unlock institutional restaking yields. The move supports new services like verifiable AI while maintaining compliance and Anchorage Digital custody. The partnership with Consensys aims to build institutional capital markets tools as SharpLink expands its 859,000+ ETH treasury. According to a press release dated Oct. 28, SharpLink Gaming is set to deploy $200 million…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As the crypto industry tightens under global scrutiny, Nobitex, one of the Middle East’s largest exchanges, is proving that transparency and trust can be engineered even under sanctions. Summary Built entirely in-house, Nobitex’s infrastructure includes proprietary trading, AI-driven monitoring, and real-time sanctions screening. After the 2025 Predatory Sparrow cyberattack, Nobitex fully reimbursed users and restored operations, reinforcing its accountability. Despite operating under sanctions, Nobitex upholds strict AML/KYC compliance, serving over ten million users with transparency-first systems. As regulators around…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The crypto industry has an infrastructure problem that’s rarely discussed directly: we’ve been building financial systems on blockchains that weren’t designed for finance, which requires us to rethink blockchain architecture. Summary General-purpose blockchains struggle with finance. Sequential execution creates bottlenecks; financial transactions need parallel processing to scale efficiently. Composability drives ecosystem value. Shared infrastructure primitives allow protocols to build on each other, reducing fragmentation and enabling capital-efficient, yield-bearing products. Institutional adoption requires infrastructure, not just features. Permissioned…

Hyperliquid price rally appears to be cooling as a TD Sequential sell signal hints at short-term weakness despite strong on-chain catalysts. Summary Hyperliquid trades at $48.30, down 2.8% in 24 hours. TD Sequential indicator warns of a possible short-term pullback. HIP-3 upgrade and listings keep long-term outlook bullish. Hyperliquid was trading around $48.30 at press time, down 2.8% in the past 24 hours. Even with the daily drop, the token is still up 33% over the week and 6.4% in the past month, holding about 20% below its all-time high of $59.3 set on Sept. 18. Market activity has eased…

Metaplanet is seeking to maximize its Bitcoin returns be exercising a massive share buyback program. Summary Metaplanet approves a ¥75B share buyback covering 13.1% of its float. Program aims to raise BTC Yield and support valuation amid market volatility. Funded by a $500M Bitcoin-backed credit facility for flexible execution. Metaplanet’s board has approved a large-scale ¥75.4 billion (~$500 million) share repurchase program as part of its Bitcoin-focused capital strategy.  Announced on Oct. 28, the plan allows the company to buy back up to 150 million shares, around 13.1% of its outstanding stock, over the next year. The move aims to improve capital efficiency and raise its “BTC Yield,”…

In the first-ever rating for a Bitcoin treasury company, S&P just rated Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. a B- junk credit. Summary S&P has assigned Strategy a B- junk rating. Rating cites Bitcoin exposure, low liquidity, and concentrated risk. Marks first-ever rating for a Bitcoin treasury-focused company. S&P Global Ratings has assigned Strategy Inc., the Bitcoin-treasury company formerly known as MicroStrategy, a B- credit rating, placing it six notches below investment grade. The report, published by Bloomberg on Oct. 27, stated that the rating reflects Strategy’s deep concentration in Bitcoin (BTC) and limited diversification, as well as concerns about liquidity and risk-adjusted…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy continues to buy Bitcoin, despite the asset trading near historic highs. Summary Michael Saylor bought an additional 390 Bitcoins for $43 million, for $111,111 each This was the third Bitcoin purchase the company has made in October Strategy remains the largest corporate Bitcoin owner, with 640,808 BTC While markets debate whether bitcoin is overheated, Michael Saylor is still buying, showing his continued confidence in BTC’s long-term trajectory. On Monday, September 27, Strategy reported purchasing an additional 390 Bitcoin for $43 million, for $111,117 each. Strategy’s latest Bitcoin acquisitions and key metrics | Source: Strategy In the latest…

Robinhood stock price continued its strong bull run and is slowly nearing its all-time high.  Summary Robinhood share price has jumped by 440% in the last 12 months. The company’s business is doing well, with its revenue and profits rising.  Technical analysis points to a potential reversal. Robinhood has jumped by 440% in the last 12 months, bringing its market capitalization to over $130 billion. It has soared by almost 2,000% from its all-time low in 2022. Why HOOD stock has surged HOOD stock has had numerous catalysts this year. It recently entered the blue-chip S&P 500 Index, where it…

Summary Bitcoin price is consolidating near $115K as miner reserves stabilize, easing recent sell pressure and improving sentiment. Strength above $118K–$120K could trigger a breakout toward $125K–$130K on stronger miner profitability and on-chain activity. A drop below $110K risks renewed miner capitulation, weaker fees, and macro-driven downside pressure. Bitcoin price is consolidating around $114,000 as miner reserves stabilize, relieving one of the main causes of sell pressure observed in recent months. A significant change is now visible following the post-halving downturn that compelled miners to sell Bitcoin in order to pay for operating expenses; miner holdings have leveled out, and…

Solana ETF preparations are now entering final stages after the NYSE certified Bitwise’s staking product for listing. The formal listing notice signals that all exchange-level requirements are now met, pending a final operational launch. Summary NYSE approved Bitwise Solana Staking ETF, clearing a key listing step. The fund could launch as soon as October 28 alongside Litecoin and HBAR ETFs. The approval marks a milestone for Solana’s institutional adoption in U.S. markets. According to a notice filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 27, the NYSE Arca has formally certified its approval to list and register shares…