1M Block Trade in $4 Calls Hits the Tape Amid Falling Prices

1M Block Trade in $4 Calls Hits the Tape Amid Falling Prices

XRP call options at the $4 strike have experienced heavy block trading activity this week, despite the price decline. Data tracked by Amberdata shows that one million contracts of the $4 call option expiring on Dec. 26 changed hands via a block trade on Monday. Contracts on Deribit are sized 1,000 XRP. A block trade…

BAY Miner Expands Cloud Mining Platform to Bridge Traditional Finance and Digital Assets

BAY Miner Expands Cloud Mining Platform to Bridge Traditional Finance and Digital Assets

BAY Miner, a global cryptocurrency cloud mining provider, today announced the expansion of its platform and mobile application, highlighting growing interest from both traditional finance professionals and cryptocurrency investors. The company positions itself at the intersection of Wall Street experience and blockchain innovation, providing users with a secure and accessible way to participate in cloud…

A Native Cryptocurrency Of The UNFI Protocol DAO Platform

A Native Cryptocurrency Of The UNFI Protocol DAO Platform

The UNFI coin, also known as UNFI, is the native cryptocurrency token of the UNFI Protocol DAO platform. UNFI Protocol DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) is a blockchain project that aims to provide decentralized financial solutions and yield farming opportunities within the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ecosystem.  UNFI Protocol DAO offers yield farming opportunities for…

AI Trading Bots in 2025: Promise, Risks, and How to Use Them Wisely

AI Trading Bots in 2025: Promise, Risks, and How to Use Them Wisely

ai trading bots 2025 benefits risks explained Artificial intelligence has firmly established itself in financial markets, transforming the way traders analyze data and execute strategies. In 2025, the rising popularity of AI trading bots—from casual enthusiasts on Reddit to institutional desks at Goldman Sachs—is approaching a fever pitch, fueled in part by viral stories like…

Up to 10x Leverage, Full Transparency, and Built-In Risk Controls

Up to 10x Leverage, Full Transparency, and Built-In Risk Controls

Advertisment VIENNA, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the launch of d Spot Margin Trading on its EU platform, unlocking greater trading flexibility for European users through up to 10x leverage — with full regulatory alignment, built-in transparency, and robust risk management tools. This new feature…

Bitcoiner Chamath Palihapitiya files for $250M SPAC Focused on DeFi, AI

Bitcoiner Chamath Palihapitiya files for $250M SPAC Focused on DeFi, AI

Early Bitcoin investor and billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya has filed to raise $250 million in blank-check company “American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp A,” targeting the decentralized finance, AI, energy and defense sectors. The special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) would be led by Social Capital managing partner Steven Trieu as CEO and Palihapitiya as chairman, according to the…

Traders Tilt Bearish on August BTC, ETH Targets as Retail Lags Institutions

Traders Tilt Bearish on August BTC, ETH Targets as Retail Lags Institutions

Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. As East Asia begins its trading day, BTC is trading at…

Metaplanet maintains bullish stance amid fresh BTC purchase

Metaplanet maintains bullish stance amid fresh BTC purchase

Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has purchased another 775 BTC worth around $93 million. The firm is pressing ahead with its bullish stance, which is coming after Bitcoin dropped by 2.39%. The purchase was announced by President Simon Gerovich, who mentioned that Metaplanet purchased the additional BTC at an average price of $120,006 each. The…