Diego Whitfield
Diego Whitfield covers business for Doctorcrypto, with a focus on breaking news and the day’s biggest stories.
Trump Jr.-linked 1789 Capital leads Polymarket’s $1B raise: Report
Prediction market platform Polymarket is reportedly closing a massive $1 billion funding round led by 1789 Capital, an investment firm connected to Donald Trump Jr., a deal that…
OpenAI’s ‘Trust Us’ TIME cover raises an old warning for AI bulls
OpenAI's founders landing on the cover of TIME magazine may signal more than mainstream validation for the artificial intelligence boom — it could be flashing a contrarian warning…
BlackRock drives $217M Bitcoin ETF rebound as altcoin funds continue streaks
US spot Bitcoin exchangetraded funds staged a comeback on the strength of BlackRock's flagship fund, hauling in roughly $217 million in fresh capital and reversing a recent slump,…
Bitcoin steady above $78,000, HYPE leads as majors slip on hawkish Fed bets
Bitcoin held firm above $78,000 on Monday, showing remarkable resilience even as several major cryptocurrencies retreated amid growing expectations of a more hawkish Federal…
Trump Jr's firm leads $1 billion Polymarket raise at $21 billion value: Report
Prediction market platform Polymarket is reportedly raising roughly $1 billion in a new funding round that values the company at $21 billion, with a venture firm tied to Donald…
CME’s share of XRP futures jumps as token rallies 40% in a week
XRP's recent price surge is coinciding with a notable shift in where traders are placing their futures bets, as the regulated CME exchange captures a growing share of open…
Thailand SEC proposes retail access to regulated overseas crypto derivatives
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission is weighing new rules that would allow retail investors in the country to access regulated overseas cryptocurrency derivatives,…
As Public Fury Mounts, Texas Pulls the Plug on Flock Surveillance Funding
Texas has moved to cut off state funding for Flock Safety's controversial licenseplate reading cameras, with Gov. Greg Abbott directing state agencies to halt payments amid a…
Strive Adds $143 Million in Bitcoin as Treasury Firms Pile Back In
Strive, the Nasdaqlisted asset management firm, has scooped up roughly $143 million worth of Bitcoin, expanding its corporate treasury holdings during a fresh wave of buying…
Ireland excludes crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
Ireland has unveiled plans for a new type of taxadvantaged investment account that will exclude cryptocurrency and derivatives, classifying them as higherrisk products unsuitable…
George Santos Bet on Whether He'd Show Up to the State of the Union—Kalshi Just Banned Him for Life
Prediction market platform Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Representative George Santos after determining he traded on markets tied to his own attendance at the State of…
Russia's Sberbank Sees $46 Billion in Crypto Trading, Plans Ethereum and USDT-Backed Loans
Russia's largest lender, Sberbank, is projecting a booming market for cryptocurrency trading, with a senior executive estimating volumes could reach 4 trillion rubles — roughly…
Hyperliquid in Talks With Kraken Parent to Bring Crypto Perps to US Traders
Hyperliquid, one of the largest decentralized derivatives platforms, is reportedly in discussions with the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken to offer its perpetual futures…
Former SEC, CFTC Officials Urge Lighter Touch to Bring Crypto Perps Trading Onshore
Former officials from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission are calling on regulators to adopt a lighter regulatory approach if they…
Bitcoin Holds Steady as US Strikes on Iran Rattle Stocks and Lift Oil
Bitcoin has proven remarkably resilient this week, holding above $78,000 even as US military strikes on Iran sent shockwaves through global markets, dragging down equities and…
Bitcoin begins volatile monthly close as US bond yields eye new 20-year high
Bitcoin entered a turbulent monthly close on Monday, with the leading cryptocurrency swinging sharply inside its recent trading range as rising US Treasury yields threatened to…
Sony Argues in Court That Digital Games Can't Be Owned
Sony is pushing back against a California classaction lawsuit that accuses the company of misleading consumers with "Buy Now" buttons on its digital storefronts, arguing in court…
Bitmine now controls 4.9% of Ethereum supply after adding 53.5K ETH
Bitmine has expanded its Ethereum holdings once again, adding 53,500 ETH to its treasury and pushing its control of the total Ether supply to roughly 4.9%, even as the broader…
Kalshi lays down first lifetime ban for ex-member of Congress George Santos
Kalshi has issued the first lifetime ban in its history, permanently barring former U.S. Representative George Santos from its prediction market platform after determining he…
Strive buys 1,800 Bitcoin for $143M, becomes fifth-biggest corporate holder
Strive, the asset management firm cofounded by former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has acquired 1,800 Bitcoin for roughly $143 million, pushing its total holdings to…
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