Strategy Would 'Consider' Bitcoin Sales When Advantageous: CEO

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, purchased $4 million in Coinbase and $12 million in Robinhood during a market dip caused by war uncertainty. Despite recent rebounds, both stocks remain down significantly over the past six months.

Tether has invested $50 million in Eight Sleep, a sleep technology startup, to develop new AI health features using Tether’s QVAC architecture. Eight Sleep's sensor-equipped sleep systems track biometrics like heart rate and temperature, adjusting mattress temperature based on real-time data.

The Sui Dollar (USDsui), a stablecoin on the Sui blockchain, will reinvest income from its backing assets back into the ecosystem. Yield from bonds and assets will be used for buybacks, DeFi protocols, and market making.

Tron, with a $26 billion market cap, stands out as the most profitable blockchain network, generating $624 million in revenue last year with minimal inflationary costs. Ethereum and Solana, on the other hand, faced losses in 2025, highlighting the importance of financial performance as institutions scrutinize the industry.

Ripple Prime, a subsidiary of Ripple, was mistakenly believed to be settling $4 quadrillion on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) due to a listing in a DTCC subsidiary directory. However, the listing only signifies an authorization for OTC trades, not involving XRPL settlements.

White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt refuted JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's suggestion to regulate stablecoin issuers like banks, emphasizing that the Genius Act prohibits lending reserves backing tokens. Dimon argued for equal regulations for stablecoin issuers offering interest, sparking a debate on U.S. crypto regulation and the distinction between rewards and interest.

Kraken's banking unit has obtained approval for a Federal Reserve "master account," enhancing fiat deposit movement in digital-asset markets. The account, overseen by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, offers efficiency in accessing the Fed's core payment systems. This move aligns with the trend of crypto firms integrating into the traditional financial system.

Bitcoin surged past $71,000 due to rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty, triggering $433 million in liquidations. Experts believe its sustainability depends on global liquidity and market sentiment, with a 51% chance of rallying to $84,000 next.

Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, saw a 13% increase in its HYPE token value as traders turned to it to price geopolitical risk in real time during US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Analysts note a paradigm shift as traders no longer rely solely on Bitcoin for speculation.

According to analyst Matt Hougan, the US and Israeli bombing of Iran led to a surge in trading volume on Hyperliquid and Tether's tokenized gold. This event highlighted the need for traditional markets to accelerate their shift to blockchain technology for faster reactions to global events.