Tether Proposes Merger of Twenty-One Capital, Strike and Elektron Energy Into Publicly Traded Bitcoin Giant

Robinhood Ventures Fund I made a significant investment of approximately $75 million in OpenAI, adding to its portfolio of high-growth private companies. The fund allows retail investors to access private company valuations through standard brokerage accounts, eliminating barriers for non-accredited investors.

The documentary "Finding Satoshi" suggests that Bitcoin's creator was a collaboration between Hal Finney and Len Sassaman. The film explores various suspects and the culture surrounding Bitcoin's creation, ultimately concluding that the mystery remains unsolved due to the suspects' deaths.

Security experts have warned about the North Korean Lazarus Group's "Mach-O Man" campaign targeting high-value executives in fintech and cryptocurrency. The group has siphoned over $500 million in the past two weeks alone, emphasizing the need for the crypto industry to recognize Lazarus as a constant threat.

DeFi traders are increasing risks by leveraging Strategy's already risky STRC to boost annual dividends up to 39%. They are using various DeFi protocols to amplify yields, adding leverage and future obligations to their investments.

Altcoins have surged as Bitcoin nears $78,000, with Pudgy Penguins meme coin PENGU leading gains. Analysts predict Bitcoin may reach $80,000, causing leveraged positions worth $418 million to be wiped out.

Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, accusing them of freezing his tokens, stripping his voting rights, and threatening to destroy his holdings without notice. Sun, a major investor in WLFI, claims he just wants fair treatment like other early investors.

Volo Protocol, a DeFi platform on the Sui blockchain, suffered a $3.5 million exploit in specific vaults holding WBTC, XAUm, and USDC. The breach adds to DeFi's $7.78 billion in hacks, raising concerns about smart contract security.

The Coinbase premium index, a key indicator for U.S.-based investors' interest in Bitcoin, has been positive for 14 consecutive days, the longest stretch since October. A positive premium on Coinbase compared to offshore exchanges signals aggressive BTC purchases by U.S. buyers, historically linked to bull runs.

Kevin Warsh faced tough questioning from senators regarding his commitment to the Federal Reserve's independence during a confirmation hearing. Warsh denied being influenced by President Trump and emphasized the importance of monetary policy independence.

Proof-of-stake blockchains like Ethereum and Solana may face quantum computing threats due to vulnerabilities in their cryptographic signatures, as highlighted in a report by Coinbase's Independent Advisory Board. The report emphasizes the importance of preparing for a cryptographic transition before it becomes critical.