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SOL Strategies Secures $500M to Buy More Solana

21 hours ago | decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo

In briefSOL Strategies, a Canadian investment firm, has secured a $500 million deal with ATW Partners. It will use a convertible note to buy SOL. The firm currently holds 267,151 SOL—over $40 million of the cryptocurrency. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub.
Bitcoin Critic Mark Carney's Chances of Winning Canadian Election Climb

21 hours ago | decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo

In briefCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s chances of winning the upcoming election are improving on prediction markets. Meanwhile, Bitcoin fan and Elon Musk favorite Pierre Poilievre has a dwindling chance, per betting markets and traditional models. Poilievre was well ahead in the polls to be the next Prime Minister of Canada back in January. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub.
Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back Big, Adding Nearly $1 Billion in a Single Day

1 day ago | decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo

In briefAmerican Bitcoin ETFs collectively saw about $913 million worth of inflows on Tuesday. The last time they received such a high amount of cash was on January 17. The price of Bitcoin was trading above $93,000 on Wednesday after falling below $75,000 earlier this month. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub.
Bitcoin Sparks Short Liquidation Cascade Over $300M as Price Blasts Past $94K

1 day ago | decrypt.co | Vince Dioquino

In briefToday's action has seen the largest short liquidation event since October 2022. Bitcoin has continued to reach new local highs in lockstep with gold. The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has revved from 29 to 72 in just a week. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEBitcoin briefly surged past $94,000 early Tuesday morning at around 4am ET, triggering a massive unwinding of short positions that accelerated its upward momentum.
Jay Clayton Takes Helm at SDNY, Returning to Government With Crypto Record in Tow

1 day ago | decrypt.co | Vince Dioquino

In briefFormer SEC Chair Jay Clayton has assumed the role of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a key post with jurisdiction over Wall Street. At the SEC, Clayton led 57 crypto-related enforcement actions, including the Ripple case, and later advised crypto firms after stepping down. His appointment comes as the SEC moves toward a resolution in the Ripple case, which Clayton initiated in 2020. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub.
Cantor Teams With SoftBank, Tether, Bitfinex on Possible $3B Bitcoin Deal: Report

1 day ago | decrypt.co | Vince Dioquino

In briefBrandon Lutnick's 21 Capital will receive $3 billion pooled from SoftBank, Tether, and BitfinexThe vehicle wants to follow MicroStrategy's success as a public Bitcoin-focused companyPartners will convert Bitcoin contributions to shares at a $85,000 per coin valuation. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub.
Bitcoin Breaks $90K as Markets Steady Following Trump's Federal Reserve Attacks

2 days ago | decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo

In briefBitcoin jumped above $90,000 Tuesday for the first time in more than a month. Stocks are also rebounding after plunging Monday following President Trump's attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEThe price of Bitcoin passed $90,000 per coin for the first time since early March on Tuesday as stocks and other risk assets jumped.
Australian Federal Court Backs Crypto Lender in Landmark Win Over ASIC

2 days ago | decrypt.co | Vince Dioquino

In briefThe Full Federal Court of Australia ruled that Block Earner’s crypto lending product was a fixed-term loan arrangement, not a financial product. An appeal from the regulator ASIC to impose penalties on Block Earner was dismissed. The decision sets a precedent for regulating crypto under existing Australian financial laws. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub.
Unofficial Catholic Meme Coin LUCE Surges as Bettors Wager On Next Pope

2 days ago | decrypt.co | Vince Dioquino

In briefLUCE token price up 45% with 24-hour volume jumping to $60 million. Cardinal Parolin leads papal succession odds at 37%, followed by Cardinal Tagle at 27%. Pope Francis was a vocal critic of AI, saying it represents the "highest-stakes gamble of our future.”Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEThe death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday sparked a flurry of activity in crypto markets and prediction platforms, as traders and bettors sought to profit on the news.
Paul Atkins Returns to SEC Helm as Trump Reasserts Influence Over Agency Watchdog

2 days ago | decrypt.co | Vince Dioquino

In briefAtkins was sworn in as SEC chair after a 52-44 Senate vote earlier this month confirmed his seat. The new chairman owns up to $6M in crypto and helped develop digital asset industry standards. Over 70 crypto ETF applications are in line for him to decide on as the SEC shifts from the Gensler eraDecrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub.