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Crypto stocks battered as Nasdaq enters correction in $17 trillion market rout

Crypto stocks have been significantly impacted as the Nasdaq has entered a correction phase, contributing to a broader $17 trillion market rout. Major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, have seen substantial declines in value, reflecting investor concerns over rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. The downturn in the crypto market has led to increased scrutiny of digital assets and their correlation with traditional equities. Analysts suggest that the volatility in the crypto sector may continue as market conditions evolve.

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Why Mastercard paid double for stablecoin infrastructure it could have built

Mastercard recently acquired the stablecoin infrastructure company, Cypherpunk Holdings, for double the estimated cost of building a similar system in-house. The decision was driven by the desire to accelerate its entry into the digital currency space and leverage Cypherpunk's existing technology and expertise. This move reflects Mastercard'

Strategy, BitMine and Robinhood Shares Hit Monthly Lows as Bitcoin Sinks Further

Bitcoin's price has continued to decline, leading to significant drops in shares of companies like Strategy, BitMine, and Robinhood, which have all reached monthly lows. The ongoing bearish trend in the cryptocurrency market has raised concerns among investors, prompting a reevaluation of their positions. Analysts suggest that the

NYSE Parent Company Finalizes Polymarket Investment, Totaling $1.6 Billion

The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has completed its investment in Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, totaling $1.6 billion. This investment aims to enhance ICE's presence in the cryptocurrency and digital asset space. Polymarket allows users to trade on the

Anthropic’s massive 'Claude Mythos' leak sends software names — and crypto — sharply lower

Anthropic's recent leak of its AI model, 'Claude Mythos,' has caused significant turmoil in the tech and crypto markets, leading to sharp declines in software stocks and cryptocurrencies. The leak revealed sensitive information that raised concerns about competitive advantages and security. As a result, major cryptocurrencies

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Why Mastercard paid double for stablecoin infrastructure it could have built

Strategy, BitMine and Robinhood Shares Hit Monthly Lows as Bitcoin Sinks Further

NYSE Parent Company Finalizes Polymarket Investment, Totaling $1.6 Billion

Anthropic’s massive 'Claude Mythos' leak sends software names — and crypto — sharply lower