Diego Whitfield
Diego Whitfield covers business for Doctorcrypto, with a focus on breaking news and the day’s biggest stories.
SpaceX tops Wall Street revenue forecast, posts $540 million loss on bitcoin holdings
SpaceX exceeded Wall Street's revenue expectations in its debut earnings report as a publicly traded company, but the aerospace giant recorded a $540 million loss tied to the…
US, UK reaffirm support for stablecoins, tokenization in joint financial regulation talks
The United States and United Kingdom have deepened their collaboration on digital asset regulation, reaffirming a shared commitment to stablecoins and tokenization during…
Open USD rattled Circle's stock, but its key backers still support USDC
Circle's stock took a hit after the launch of Open USD, but the company's most important partners are signaling they remain committed to USDC, easing fears that the new stablecoin…
Alibaba Just Gave Away Its Best AI Model For Free, Almost Matching Claude and ChatGPT
Alibaba is preparing to release the first version of its flagship Qwen Max artificial intelligence model with publicly available weights, making a toptier system free to download…
Samsung is poised to become a dominant stablecoin distributor, analysts say
Samsung is positioning itself to become a major force in stablecoin distribution, with analysts suggesting the electronics giant could leverage its enormous global device…
BNY to offer institutional crypto staking through Galaxy partnership
BNY Mellon is expanding its digital asset offerings beyond simple custody, partnering with Galaxy to provide institutional clients with cryptocurrency staking services that allow…
Hashdex to Shut Down Bitcoin ETF After Struggling to Gain Assets
Brazilbased crypto asset manager Hashdex is preparing to close its U.S. spot Bitcoin exchangetraded fund later this month, bringing an end to a product that struggled to attract…
Bitcoin coils at $64K as Hormuz reopening timeline sends S&P 500 to $70T record
Bitcoin steadied above $64,000 on Tuesday as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled a broad riskon rally, propelling the S&P 500 to a record valuation of roughly…
Bitdeer expands AI infrastructure with long-term $4.7B data center lease
Bitdeer Technologies has signed a longterm data center lease valued at $4.7 billion, securing 121 megawatts of computing capacity in Norway as the crypto mining firm accelerates…
Bitcoin’s $63,000 zone emerges as key battleground for buyers: Glassnode
Bitcoin's price near the $63,000 level has become a critical zone where both retail traders and largescale holders are stepping in to buy, according to fresh analysis from onchain…
Polymarket targets $20 billion valuation as competition heats up in prediction market sector
Polymarket is reportedly seeking a fresh round of funding that would value the blockchainbased prediction market platform at roughly $20 billion, according to reports, as it looks…
Intesa Sanpaolo slashed IBIT stake by 94% in 2Q, tripled ether ETF holding as crypto prices slumped
Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank, dramatically reduced its exposure to BlackRock's flagship spot bitcoin ETF during the second quarter, cutting its position in the iShares…
Dinari brings tokenized U.S. stocks to American investors as equity race heats up
Dinari has begun offering tokenized U.S. stocks to eligible American investors, extending its custodial tokenization model to the domestic market as competition among firms…
Apple's AI Slop Problem Left a $200K macOS Exploit Unreported
A Milanbased cybersecurity startup says it discovered a critical macOS vulnerability capable of granting full control over a Mac, only to find itself unable to report the bug…
Sorry everyone, Bitcoin is headed down to $43,500: Michael Terpin
Transform Ventures founder Michael Terpin has issued a sobering forecast for cryptocurrency investors, warning that Bitcoin could still fall to around $43,500 before the market…
As Clarity Act teeters, mystery group hammers away at crypto in Washington ads
As the Clarity Act's fate hangs in the balance on Capitol Hill, a shadowy advocacy group has launched an aggressive advertising campaign in Washington warning of the dangers posed…
Morning Minute: Saylor Sells Bitcoin Again
Michael Saylor's Strategy offloaded roughly $104 million worth of Bitcoin last week, marking a rare move for a company that has built its identity around relentless accumulation…
Tether Gold reserves rise 9.5% as gold posts worst quarter in 13 years
Tether Gold, the stablecoin issuer's tokenized bullion product, expanded its gold reserves by 9.5% during the third quarter, even as gold prices suffered their steepest quarterly…
BNY to add crypto staking to digital asset custody platform
BNY, the world's largest custody bank, is preparing to bring crypto staking to its digital asset custody platform, tapping Galaxy to supply the underlying infrastructure as it…
Coldcard urges users to move bitcoin as exploit is still in progress
Coldcard, the popular bitcoin hardware wallet manufacturer, has issued an urgent warning to its customers, advising them to move their funds after confirming that an active…
- Senate Punts Clarity Act Vote to September as Democrats Hold Out
- CleanSpark misses Wall Street revenue estimates as shares sink
- Catapult Draws KuCoin Ventures Backing as Fundraising Round Continues
- Coldcard fallout shows up onchain as 210,000 bitcoin leaves old wallets
- Stripe-owned Bridge joins EU MiCA register after Luxembourg approval
