Jayson Derrick

Montreal

News Editor at Crypto News

Host at The Crypto.News Show

In the world of finance, I'm your storyteller-in-chief.

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Trump adviser hints China tariffs could drop 'within weeks' as Bitcoin rallies

1 week ago | crypto.news | Jayson Derrick

Share The U.S. could reduce its current 145% tariff rate on China “within a few weeks,” White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Stephen Miran said in an interview. Speaking to Bloomberg TV on Friday, Miran said that while he is not directly involved in negotiations, he believes President Donald Trump is committed to reaching a deal and has a strong track record in doing so.
Strategy’s BTC gains prompt bullish $521 price target from H.C. Wainwright

1 week ago | crypto.news | Jayson Derrick

Share MicroStrategy sharply increased its capital-raising target and 2025 bitcoin acquisition goals in its earnings report, prompting a bullish revision from analysts at H.C. Wainwright. In a research note dated May 2, analyst Mike Colonnese turned incremenetally bullish on Strategy’s stock with a price target lifted from $480 to $521, citing increased BTC holdings forecasts and strong execution on capital raising.
Robinhood crushes Q1 report, analyst declares it is no longer a 'joke for millennials'

1 week ago | crypto.news | Jayson Derrick

Share Robinhood reported one of its strongest quarters yet, with Q1 revenue rising 50% year-over-year to $927 million and net income more than doubling to $336 million. Robinhood reported first quarter results after Wednesday’s closing bell. Earnings per share of 37 cents was up 106% from last year while revenue of $927 million was up 50% year-over-year.
New AI alliance aims to end Big Tech dominance with user-owned data

1 week ago | crypto.news | Jayson Derrick

Share Cheqd, DataHive, Nuklai, and Datagram have launched the Sovereign AI Alliance, a new initiative aimed at developing an open-source framework for decentralized artificial intelligence using user-owned data. Announced on May 1 via a press release shared with crypto.news, the alliance will focus on building technical infrastructure that supports privacy-preserving AI systems.
Mercado Bitcoin taps Wormhole to scale $200m in tokenized assets

2 weeks ago | crypto.news | Jayson Derrick

Share Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil’s largest crypto exchange, announced on Wednesday a new partnership with Wormhole to expand the reach of its tokenized financial assets. This new partnership aims to expand over $200 million in tokenized assets, including private credit offerings, across more than 30 blockchain ecosystems.
Exclusive: SecondSwap expands to Avalanche to boost locked token trading

2 weeks ago | crypto.news | Jayson Derrick

Share SecondSwap announced on Tuesday its expansion to the Avalanche blockchain ecosystem following a successful launch on Ethereum earlier this year. The integration is designed to offer a transparent and accessible secondary market for tokens subject to vesting schedules or early contributor lockups, crypto.news can exclusively report. According to a Tokenomist report earlier this year, the sector is estimated to hold more than $100 billion in value.
Bradley Tusk: U.S. leads in AI innovation, China leads in cheap production

2 weeks ago | crypto.news | Jayson Derrick

Share Bradley Tusk, co-founder and managing partner at Tusk Venture Partners, stated on Monday that China remains dominant in producing cheap artificial intelligence products at scale but the United States still leads in creating the world’s best technology and innovation. Speaking on CNBC’s “The Exchange,” Tusk emphasized that free-market competition, not heavy government control, is the key for U.S. companies to maintain their edge in the global artificial intelligence race.
Treasury's Bessent vows to keep U.S. 'the best place for capital to arrive'

2 weeks ago | crypto.news | Jayson Derrick

Share U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Monday morning, offering a wide-ranging update on trade negotiations, global capital flows, and the administration’s economic strategy amid intensifying tariff discussions with China. Bessent reiterated on CNBC that while various branches of the U.S. government remain in contact with Chinese officials, it is ultimately up to China to take steps toward a trade de-escalation.
Nasdaq soars 6% for the week as Bitcoin eyes $100k retest

2 weeks ago | crypto.news | Jayson Derrick

Share Stocks ended the week on a strong note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posting solid gains despite ongoing uncertainty around global trade. The S&P 500 gained 0.5% to close the week, while the Nasdaq added 0.9%. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind other indices, recording a small 47-point, or 0.1%, decline. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, appeared to have boosted investor confidence after topping first-quarter earnings estimates.
Theta Labs CEO on Rockets’ ClutchBot

2 weeks ago | crypto.news | Jayson Derrick

Share The Houston Rockets announced earlier this week “ClutchBot,” a generative AI-powered mascot as part of a partnership with Theta Labs. The collaboration marks the NBA’s first use of artificial intelligence to improve fan interaction. The project wants to change how fans follow the team through real-time updates, statistics, and ticketing information through the Rockets’ website and app. The AI platform is built on Theta Labs’ decentralized EdgeCloud infrastructure.