📊 CryptoDiffer: The annual dynamics of #DeFi TVL show a significant #shift from passive staking to active lending, re-staking, and stablecoin ecosystems. #crypto
🏦 Bakkt to Acquire Distributed Technologies #Research in Stablecoin Payments Push
Bakkt has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies #Research (DTR), strengthening its push into global stablecoin settlement and programmable payments. #crypto
NEW: 🟠 H100 has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Future Holdings AG, a Swiss-based #Bitcoin treasury company. The proposed transaction marks H100’s #expansion into Switzerland and strengthens our #Bitcoin treasury and capital markets capabilities. Source:
Raymond James says DOJ subpoenas tied to Chair Powell are unlikely to have a lasting market impact. However, a leadership #transition near the May 20 end of Powell’s term could limit the next Fed chair’s ability to pursue aggressive rate cuts. #crypto
📈 Strategy bought 13,627 #Bitcoin for ~$1.25B using ATM proceeds, including ~$1.13B from common stock and $119M from STRC, increasing holdings to 687,410 BTC. 📰
2025 #crypto exchange activity in review. Spot volume reached $18.6T (+9% YoY) while perpetuals surged to $61.7T (+29%), with #Binance dominating spot, $BTC perps, liquidity, and reserves. #Growth is derivative-led, and market power continues to concentrate at the top. #crypto