Stacy Elliott

5 days ago | decrypt.co | Stacy Elliott

In briefBitcoin miner MARA posted a less than stellar quarterly report this week. Coinbase likewise swung and missed on earnings. The good news? Meta might be back in the stablecoin game. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEPublic Keys is a weekly roundup from Decrypt that tracks the key publicly traded crypto companies. This week: Bitcoin miners wrangle with malaise, Coinbase tries a little misdirection ahead of its earnings miss, and sources say Meta is stablecoin curious.

1 week ago | decrypt.co | Stacy Elliott

In briefStrategy announced its 42-42 Capital Plan to amass $42 billion in equity and fixed income by 2027 despite posting a fifth consecutive quarterly loss. Cboe reported record earnings with 21% EPS growth and highlighted its expanding crypto ecosystem including new Bitcoin index options and futures products. Robinhood saw 100% year-over-year growth in crypto transaction revenue, but experienced a quarterly decline as it works to diversify beyond crypto trading.

2 weeks ago | decrypt.co | Stacy Elliott

In briefFormer Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is advising countries on establishing crypto strategic reserves following the U.S. government's decision to create its own Bitcoin reserve. Zhao praised Bhutan for embracing crypto adoption while criticizing Europe (with the exception of Montenegro) for lagging behind in blockchain implementation.

2 weeks ago | decrypt.co | Stacy Elliott

Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENECelsius Network founder Alex Mashinsky’s customers want him behind bars for life. More than 200 victim impact statements, many reviewed by Decrypt, have been submitted to U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl ahead of Mashinsky’s May 8 sentencing, with the overwhelming majority demanding the severest possible punishment for the mastermind behind the failed crypto lender.

2 weeks ago | decrypt.co | Stacy Elliott

In briefTwenty One Capital is set to become the third-largest Bitcoin treasury company after merging with Cantor Equity Partners and receiving major Bitcoin contributions from Tether and Bitfinex. CME Group will launch XRP futures on May 19, entering a $3.9 billion market where Coinbase and Kraken are already active. Upexi shares soared 335% after announcing a $100 million raise to build a Solana treasury, adopting a long-only strategy focused on SOL. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub.