Author: James Wilson

Strategy raised $21B in 2025, shifting to preferred equity and maintaining record pace, to expand its bitcoin holdings and attract institutional investors. Summary $21B raised through common equity, preferred equity, and convertible debt, up to November 2025. Preferred equity forms a major part of 2025 funding, unlike prior years. Pace of capital raising supports Strategy’s large corporate bitcoin accumulation strategy. Strategy announced it has raised $21 billion in capital year-to-date in 2025, according to a company statement released with detailed funding breakdowns. The capital raise reflects a shift in the company’s funding structure compared to fiscal year 2024, when Strategy…

Crypto prices today are showing signs of recovery as easing fed rate expectations and renewed risk appetite lift major assets. The total crypto market capitalization has risen 2.4% to $3.1 trillion. Bitcoin traded at $88,590, up 1.6% over the past… Source link

Franklin Templeton launches its XRP ETF on NYSE Arca, offering US investors regulated XRP access after Ripple’s settlement with the SEC. Summary Franklin Templeton’s XRP Trust provides regulated XRP investment alongside Bitwise, Grayscale, and others. The launch follows Ripple’s August 2025 SEC settlement, easing previous XRP trading restrictions. The ETF offers daily transparency, SEC oversight, and traditional brokerage access for institutional investors. Franklin Templeton launched its XRP exchange-traded fund, the Franklin XRP Trust, on NYSE Arca on Monday, providing U.S. investors with regulated access to the XRP token. The asset manager joins existing issuers including Bitwise, Grayscale and Canary Capital…

Revolut’s $75 billion valuation highlights its rapid global expansion, crypto banking and record revenues, amid an industry surge in public listings. Summary Revolut’s $75 billion share sale lets employees cash out equity and affirms major investor interest. Company’s banking licenses and MiCA approval signal expansion across Mexico, Colombia, India, and EU. 2025 saw multiple crypto companies listing on NYSE and Nasdaq, reflecting growth and investor demand. Digital banking firm Revolut has completed a share sale valuing the company at $75 billion, according to an announcement made Monday. The transaction was led by investment firms Coatue, Greenoaks, Fidelity and Dragoneer, with…

Paxos has taken its next step in multi-chain stablecoin infrastructure with a targeted launch across key networks. Summary Paxos introduced USDG0, a fully backed omnichain version of its regulated USDG stablecoin using LayerZero’s OFT standard. Plume, Hyperliquid, and Aptos were selected as the first networks to deploy USDG0. New tooling such as the USDG0 Portal and cross-chain APIs supports unified liquidity and reduces the risks tied to traditional bridges. Paxos has named three fast-rising networks as the first venues for its new omnichain stablecoin, setting the stage for regulated liquidity across multiple ecosystems. According to a Nov. 24 press release…

The Grayscale spot DOGE ETF opened far below projections and well under expectations set by recent altcoin exchange-traded fund launches. Summary GDOG posted $1.41M in day-one volume versus the $11–12M forecast. The fund launched with $1.71M in net assets, 94,700 shares outstanding, and a three-month 0% fee waiver. GDOG is the first spot Dogecoin ETF in the U.S., converted from Grayscale’s private Dogecoin Trust. Grayscale’s new Dogecoin ETF fund (ticker: GDOG) opened on the NYSE with softer-than-expected activity, drawing modest trading on its first day. According to data from SoSoValue, GDOG recorded $1.41 million in first-day trading volume, with net…

Prediction-market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are in discussions with Galaxy Digital as institutional interest begins shifting toward event-driven trading. Summary Galaxy Digital is in talks to act as a market maker on Polymarket and Kalshi as institutional firms examine the growing event-trading sector. Prediction-market volume and valuations have surged, supported by Google Search integration, new funding rounds, and major trading firms joining. Regulatory steps, including Polymarket’s QCEX acquisition and Kalshi’s CFTC approvals, have opened the door to broader U.S. participation. Galaxy Digital is in discussions to provide liquidity on Polymarket and Kalshi as prediction markets draw new attention from major…

JPMorgan upgraded Cipher and CleanSpark, and cut targets for MARA, RIOT due to the increased risk of shareholder dilution. Summary JPMorgan cut targets for MARA and RIOT due to dilution of shares. Mining firms have up to 33% more shares than accounted for. Cipher and CleanSpark are in a strong position on disciplined issuance. Bitcoin miners are increasingly diversifying their operations from hashrate to high-performance computing. This targeting of AI compute demand did not go unnoticed on Wall Street. In a report published on Monday, November 24, JPMorgan noted this pivot to AI, but also highlighted risks for several firms…

Solana price is flashing a daily bullish divergence while holding key support at $131, suggesting early signs of strength and the possibility of a short-term reversal toward higher resistance levels. Summary Momentum shift emerges as Solana steadies at a long-tested support zone Market behavior reflects early accumulation after extended sell pressure Divergence hints that downside exhaustion may be forming beneath recent lows Solana’s (SOL) latest price action is showing encouraging signals after an extended period of downside pressure. A clear bullish divergence has formed on the daily chart, hinting that momentum may be shifting back toward buyers. With price holding…

Dogecoin started the week in the green, defying its reputation for moving mostly on memes and tweets. This time, the bump is tied to something tangible: anticipation around the debut of Grayscale’s Dogecoin ETF on the New York Stock Exchange. Summary Dogecoin rose early in the week ahead of the Grayscale Dogecoin ETF launch. Technical indicators show mixed signals, including a bounce from a key Fibonacci level but continued negative momentum on the MACD. While institutional investment and ETF inflows provide support, Dogecoin’s price is still heavily influenced by meme-driven enthusiasm. The recently launched Rex-Osprey fund also posted stronger-than-usual first-day…