Author: Tristan Lodenberg

Crypto exchange Gemini has introduced Agentic Trading, a new feature designed to allow artificial intelligence models such as Claude and ChatGPT to directly connect to user trading accounts. The system enables AI tools to autonomously monitor markets, place trades, execute orders, and manage risk according to predefined strategies. Gemini described the rollout as the first agentic trading tool available through a regulated United States-based crypto exchange, signaling a shift toward automated financial decision-making powered by artificial intelligence. The company stated that agentic trading represents a new model where AI manages execution and discipline while users remain focused on strategy and…

Bitcoin treasury firm Strive, led by CEO Matt Cole, has continued its aggressive accumulation strategy with the purchase of 789 BTC valued at approximately $61.43 million. The latest transaction was completed at an average price of about $77,890 per bitcoin, further strengthening the company’s position among the largest corporate holders of the digital asset. Following this addition, Strive’s total bitcoin reserves have reached 14,557 BTC, worth roughly $1.3 billion at current market prices. This places the firm as the ninth-largest corporate bitcoin holder, ranking ahead of bitcoin mining company Hut 8 while remaining behind major crypto platform Coinbase, according to…

The coordinated DeFi United initiative has surpassed $300 million in total contributions, following a major commitment of 30,000 ETH from Joseph Lubin and blockchain development firm Consensys. The effort aims to address losses linked to the recent Kelp DAO exploit, which caused significant bad debt across decentralized finance protocols. The coordinated DeFi United initiative has surpassed $300 million in total contributions, following a major commitment of 30,000 ETH from Joseph Lubin and blockchain development firm Consensys. The effort aims to address losses linked to the recent Kelp DAO exploit, which caused significant bad debt across decentralized finance protocols. The latest…

Ethereum (ETH) has climbed more than 10% in April, briefly reaching a monthly high of around $2,430, supported by renewed market optimism and steady institutional demand. However, the rally has coincided with continued ETH sales from the Ethereum Foundation, sparking debate over treasury management and market impact. The foundation has sold approximately 20,000 ETH in 2026, generating more than $45 million in proceeds. Recent transactions include a 5,000 ETH sale for roughly $11 million in DAI, followed by a larger 10,000 ETH over-the-counter sale to investor Tom Lee’s Bitmine at an average price of about $2,387, raising nearly $23.9 million.…

A new initiative known as the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) is being developed to address fragmentation across Ethereum’s expanding layer-2 ecosystem. Blockchain infrastructure company Gnosis, working with zero-knowledge virtual machine project Zisk, introduced the proposal on March 29 to create tighter integration between Ethereum’s base layer and its rollups. The EEZ framework keeps Ether (ETH) as the primary gas token and settlement layer while enabling smart contracts to communicate across different networks using atomic execution. This means transactions across Ethereum and connected rollups can occur simultaneously, improving efficiency and reducing duplication of applications across multiple chains. The concept aims to…

Bitcoin has recorded its first weekly close above the 21-week exponential moving average (EMA) since October 2025, when prices were last near $115,000. The move comes as BTC attempts another push toward the $80,000 level, signaling renewed momentum in a volatile market environment. The 21-week EMA has acted as a major resistance zone since late 2025 and now forms part of the broader bull market support structure alongside the 20-week simple moving average (SMA), currently near $76,550. Analysts note that reclaiming this range is historically important, as failure to hold it previously led to downside pressure toward the mid-$70,000 region.…

The USD/JPY pair remains elevated near the ¥159.30–¥160.00 range as traders prepare for critical interest rate decisions from both the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve this week. The ¥160 level is widely viewed as a significant psychological threshold, often drawing increased attention from Japanese authorities concerned about excessive yen weakness. The current trend reflects ongoing interest-rate divergence between the United States and Japan. Higher borrowing costs in the U.S. continue to support the dollar, while Japan’s comparatively low rates maintain downward pressure on the yen. Bank of Japan Policy Outlook and Intervention Risks The Bank of Japan is…

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has expanded its digital asset treasury with the purchase of 101,901 Ether (ETH) valued at approximately $236 million, pushing its total holdings to 5,078,386 ETH. The accumulation represents about 4.21% of Ether’s circulating supply, marking a major milestone reached within roughly 10 months since the company shifted its strategy from bitcoin mining to a digital asset treasury model in June. The latest acquisition continues a pattern of consistent weekly purchases, even as many other treasury-focused firms have slowed accumulation. Alongside its Ether position, the company holds 200 Bitcoin, about $940 million in cash, and equity investments in…

Luxembourg-based Banking Circle has launched new stablecoin settlement services after securing a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg regulators on April 15. The approval allows the institution to expand regulated fiat-to-stablecoin and stablecoin-to-fiat settlement services for institutional clients under the European Union’s MiCA framework. The new offering supports transactions involving Circle’s USDC, Paxos USDG, and Banking Circle’s own euro stablecoin EURI, extending its digital asset infrastructure beyond its original 2024 EURI launch. The bank currently serves over 750 payment companies, financial institutions, and marketplaces, processing more than €1.5 trillion ($1.7 trillion) annually, highlighting its scale in global payments…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has acquired an additional 3,273 BTC for approximately $255 million, at an average price of $77,906 per bitcoin, according to a recent regulatory filing. The latest purchase brings the company’s total holdings to 818,334 BTC, reinforcing its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The firm’s total Bitcoin stack is now valued at roughly $63.7 billion, acquired at an average cost of $75,537 per BTC, bringing its total investment cost to around $61.8 billion including fees. This places Strategy’s holdings at approximately 3.9% of Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply, highlighting its large-scale accumulation strategy. Equity Sales Fund Continued…