Crypto VC Paradigm raises $1.2B to push into AI
Crypto venture firm Paradigm is widening its investment gaze toward AI and other frontier industries with its latest fund. Source：Cointelegraph
Mark Cuban-backed DeFi dashboard Zapper shutters after 7 years
Zapper provided crypto market data to over 2 million monthly active users and oversaw more than $13 billion in processed transactions during its peak.…
Crypto could benefit if Fed steps in to backstop US stock market: Analysts
The size and scope of the US stock market “gives policymakers a strong incentive to backstop major drawdowns,” said Bitget Wallet COO, Alvin Kan.…
Tokenized stock transfers surge 105% in a month to $8.4B
Industry data shows trading activity and market value accelerating as crypto companies and traditional financial institutions expand tokenized equity…
Officials set to revise MiCA to cover non-EU stablecoin issuers: Report
EU officials reportedly plan to consider changes to the Markets in CryptoAssets framework, dubbed by some as “MiCA 2.0,” in response to a US stablecoin law and…
Bank of England governor denies Farage lobbying swayed CBDC policy: Report
Andrew Bailey reportedly said Bank of England policy remained independent after a meeting with Nigel Farage that included discussions on cryptocurrency.…
Crypto Long & Short: With MSTR concerns assuaged, look to traditional signals around BTC
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, FalconX’s Gaspar Martin writes that BTC is reaching a market bottom and is poised for a turnaround. Source：CoinDesk
Crypto VC Paradigm launches $1.2 billion AI fund as it broadens beyond digital assets
The firm's latest fund backs AI and robotics startups but leadership says it remains committed to crypto investing. Source：CoinDesk
Bull Bitcoin asks French court to strike down DAC8 implementing decree
The noncustodial Bitcoin exchange petitioned to annul a French decree implementing DAC8, arguing the rules could create surveillance and physical risks for up…
India crypto tax filings lag trading activity: Report
India’s tax department reportedly found that fewer than a quarter of the 645,000 people who made crypto transactions reported them on tax returns.…
Kazakhstan president signs decree to accelerate crypto adoption
Kazakhstan targets gaspowered electricity for mining, income tax exemptions for regulated crypto transactions and crossborder stablecoin payments in a new…
ESMA turns spotlight on crypto custody risks after MiCA transition
The EU securities regulator will assess custody providers’ key management, incident response and reliance on thirdparty technology providers.…