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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Analysts Say $127.3 Trillion Liquidity Surge Could Be Rocket Fuel for Bitcoin
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Digital asset investment firm CoinShares predicts a potential surge in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value, suggesting a 65% increase if the cryptocurrency captures a small portion of the global liquidity and gold's market cap. What Happened: CoinShares' report posits that Bitcoin could experience a significant rally if it manages to seize just 2% of the global liquidity (global M2) and 5% of gold's market cap. The predictions are based on the total addressable market (TAM) model, a tool used to estimate the maximum market opportunity available to a product or service. In this case, the model is applied to Bitcoin, assuming it can capture the entire market. Trending: Be part of the breakthrough that could replace plastic as we know it— The report states, 'If you believe bitcoin is unlikely to compete with the cash positions of Corporate Treasuries or FX Reserves (assigning them 0%) but more likely to take a share of Global M2 (let's assume 2%) and Gold (5%), the sum of those contributions would estimate a value of $189,000/BTC.' Currently, the global liquidity (global M2) is valued at $127.3 trillion, while the total market cap of all the mined gold is $23.9 trillion. CoinShares suggests that Bitcoin is 'increasingly likely to obtain a higher share of monetary markets' as it evolves into a 'more useful form of money.' "Bitcoin does not need to replace the global monetary system to be profoundly valuable. Capturing a small share of these enormous markets would be more than enough," the report prediction comes at a time when Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are gaining traction as alternative investment options. The potential for Bitcoin to capture a portion of the global liquidity and gold's market cap could significantly impact its value, making it an attractive option for investors. The report's findings underscore the growing recognition of Bitcoin's potential in the financial market. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $113,352.03. Read Next: $100k+ in investable assets? Match with a fiduciary advisor for free to learn how you can maximize your retirement and save on taxes – no cost, no obligation. If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it? Image: Shutterstock This article Analysts Say $127.3 Trillion Liquidity Surge Could Be Rocket Fuel for Bitcoin originally appeared on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Grayscale Expands Amid ‘Defining Moment' for Digital Assets
Digital-asset-focused investment platform Grayscale—which runs one of the largest spot Bitcoin ETFs and has been a leader in expanding investment products beyond Bitcoin—announced Monday that it's expanding its team. The move reflects the firm's evolution to a platform with more than $35 billion in assets under management across more than three dozen products, including crypto exchange-traded funds, according to the press release. Invest in Gold American Hartford Gold: #1 Precious Metals Dealer in the Nation Priority Gold: Up to $15k in Free Silver + Zero Account Fees on Qualifying Purchase Thor Metals Group: Best Overall Gold IRA 'We've assembled a team that brings together a powerful combination of experience from the world's most respected financial institutions with forward-looking innovation in the digital asset space,' CEO Peter Mintzberg said in a statement included in the release. 'This blend of institutional rigor and entrepreneurial drive shapes every aspect of how we operate at Grayscale, enabling us to deliver clients innovative investment strategies with the operating integrity they expect from a trusted partner.' Grayscale's Expansion Including announcements that were already made this year, the firm is adding four executives to its management team, all of whom will report to Mintzberg. The additions include Diana Zhang, who was deputy to the co-CEO at Bridgewater Associates, as chief operating officer, and Ramona Boston, who joined from Apollo Global Management, as chief marketing officer. Andrea Williams joins the firm as chief communications officer, and Maxwell Rosenthal comes in as chief human resources officer. Grayscale founder Barry Silbert, who also founded Digital Currency Group (DCG), will return as board chairman, replacing Mark Shifke, who will remain on the board. Grayscale is also considering expanding the board further to include independent directors, according to the news release. The Firm's Impact and Trajectory Grayscale has been a major player in getting crypto-related products to market. In addition to its $21.2 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC), the firm has two spot Ether trusts: the $4.2 billion Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and $2.5 billion Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH). In July, the Securities and Exchange Commission placed a stay on Grayscale Investment Trust's Digital Large Cap Fund (GLDC) conversion to an ETF, despite approving the fund, preventing the multi-asset crypto product from launching until further notice. Silbert said via the press release he was honored to rejoin the board at a 'defining moment for both the company and the broader digital asset ecosystem.' Grayscale declined to comment to on the expansion beyond the press | © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved
Cision Canada
23-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
BuzzFeed's Digital Asset Treasury Strategy and Monetization Efforts Proposed By Edge One Capital
RALEIGH, N.C., July 23, 2025 /CNW/ -- Edge One Capital discloses its proposal for BuzzFeed by Varun Gupta. BuzzFeed is at a crucial moment, where it has the chance to create sustainable, long-lasting value. Despite possessing a formidable brand equity, a substantial media footprint, and a wealth of underutilized intellectual property, BuzzFeed has dramatically underperformed relative to its potential. The public markets have lost confidence, not because of a lack of opportunities, but due to missed execution, governance inefficiencies, and strategic inertia. BuzzFeed can unlock substantial shareholder value through a bold, modern transformation across four key areas: 1. Establish a Digital Asset Treasury Strategy BuzzFeed's current balance sheet position, combined with its cultural cache and brand resonance among digital-native audiences, makes it a unique candidate to lead the next era of media and crypto convergence. A growing number of public companies—from MicroStrategy to Strive Asset Management—have adopted digital asset strategies not merely as hedges, but as capital appreciation tools and balance sheet enhancers. BuzzFeed can allocate a portion of its treasury to Bitcoin or Solana, establishing a Digital Asset Treasury (DAT). This would: Signal strategic forward-thinking to investors Tap into new asset appreciation trends while diversifying the balance sheet. Attract a new demographic of crypto-native retail and institutional shareholders. BuzzFeed could pursue partnerships with firms aligned with these goals, such as Strive Asset Management, co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy. Strive is currently going public via Asset Entities, offering a potential alignment of interests. Additionally, BuzzFeed could look to Michael Saylor's playbook at MicroStrategy, whose Bitcoin-centric capital allocation has radically transformed its investor base and market perception. Solana presents a unique opportunity not only to grow asset value but also to create staking rewards, which can generate cash flow. BuzzFeed can go further: acquiring or merging with smaller, cash-rich, or crypto-native companies to consolidate treasury capital while entering new ecosystems and monetizing community engagement through NFTs, creator-based DAOs, or crypto rewards. 2. Immediate Corporate Governance Reforms Are Needed BuzzFeed's current corporate governance model has been criticized for its dual-class share structure, lack of board independence, and inadequate capital allocation discipline. As activist investors, we see this not only as a risk but as a problem that can be solved. We urge the Board to: Sunset or significantly reform the dual-class structure to restore voting equality Appoint independent directors with experience in digital finance, tokenomics, AI, and blockchain strategy. Tie executive compensation more directly to shareholder returns and operational milestones, without immediate vesting. Improve transparency on strategic decisions and resource allocations, particularly regarding BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and new AI initiatives. If these changes are not made proactively, BuzzFeed risks continued stagnation in its stock price and potential shareholder revolt. One of the unspoken challenges in fixing BuzzFeed's corporate governance is that any meaningful reform could put Jonah Peretti and other insiders at personal risk—risk of losing control, influence, or even their positions entirely. It's understandable why there might be hesitation. Addressing corporate governance challenges will help restore investor confidence and expand access to capital markets for new investors, while also creating opportunities for BuzzFeed. Even a start or attempt to address corporate governance challenges will bolster investor confidence. BuzzFeed has chosen to remain silent on many of the issues that investors, such as Bill Pulte, have brought up. Craven avoidance of engagement must be replaced with open and constructive dialogue with all investors. 3. Monetize Intellectual Property Through Products and Tokenization BuzzFeed has decades of IP, formats, and viral characters that remain underutilized. From Tasty and Quiz brands to BuzzFeed Unsolved, this content has potential far beyond ad revenue. The Company should explore: Tokenizing digital IP via NFTs, limited edition creator access passes, or interactive Web3 fan experiences Licensing characters, brands, and formats for physical product lines, games, or metaverse integrations Exploring blockchain-based revenue sharing with creators to deepen loyalty and unlock new monetization models Launching a BuzzToken or TastyCoin tied to exclusive content access, physical merchandise, or fan voting Additionally, partnering with platforms like Solana could give BuzzFeed a first-mover advantage in media-token convergence, with minimal upfront cost and maximum community upside. 4. Repair Investor Relations In the last three quarters, the company's earnings calls have been alarmingly short and uninformative, with one lasting under nine minutes. This level of engagement is simply not enough—if BuzzFeed wants investor support, it must demonstrate that it is putting in the effort to earn it. To repair credibility and expand its valuation multiple, BuzzFeed must start by holding substantial quarterly calls, providing full Q&A time, discussing financials, AI investments, the BF Island timeline (which has been delayed), and monetization efforts. These changes will rebuild investor confidence and revive support for the stock. BuzzFeed is a brand with extraordinary cultural cache and financial upside—if bold action is taken. Through a digital asset treasury strategy, governance reform, IP monetization, and improved investor relations, BuzzFeed can shift from stagnation to revival. This is not a media company in decline; it is a modern digital brand waiting to be reborn through better leadership and sharper strategic execution. Previous Letters: To view the First Letter, click here. To view the Second Letter, click here. To view the Third Letter, click here.
Forbes
16-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Crypto Surges After Trump Sways Republicans To His Stablecoin Bills
Several cryptocurrencies and stocks backed by the industry jumped Wednesday, as regulatory optimism stirred among investors after President Donald Trump said most Republican detractors would advance the GENIUS Act and other pro-crypto legislation in the House. Thirteen Republicans voted against a motion to advance three pro-crypto bills, 12 of whom Trump said ... More would now vote differently. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved The price of bitcoin returned above $119,000 Wednesday morning after increasing by 1.5%, while the values of other cryptocurrencies, including Ether (5.9%), XRP (2.4%), Solana (4.8%) and Binance's BNB (1.9%) rose over the last 24 hours. Trump, writing in a Truth Social post late Tuesday, said he had a 'short discussion' with 11 of 12 Republicans who voted Tuesday against advancing the GENIUS Act, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act in the House, saying they 'agreed' to vote in favor of the bills Wednesday. Shares of stablecoin issuer Circle rose 4% in premarket trading, returning most losses from trading on Tuesday, adding to increases for Coinbase (1.1%), BitMine (17%), SharpLink (15%) and Bit Digital (5%). Whether the three bills advance in the House. Trump noted Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., joined his meeting with the House Republicans and 'looks forward to taking the vote as early as possible.' Key Background Trump has pushed the pro-crypto legislation in recent weeks, writing on Truth Social Tuesday that 'ALL REPUBLICANS' should 'VOTE YES.' House Republicans named the week of July 14 'Crypto Week' as they voted on bills they claimed would make the U.S. the 'crypto capital of the world.' The GENIUS Act would establish the first set of federal regulations for stablecoin issuers, while the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act establishes which agency regulates certain digital assets, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said she voted against the procedural motion Tuesday because Johnson did not allow House members to submit amendments. She argued the GENIUS Act did not include a ban on a central bank digital currency, despite the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act explicitly doing so. Democrats previously expressed concerns over the bills and Trump's dealings with the cryptocurrency industry, including his ties to World Liberty Financial, which issued the stablecoin USD1. Several House Democrats called for the Treasury Department to release documents related to an investigation into WLF and Trump-branded meme coins, alleging possible bribery, corruption and conflicts of interest. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., argued the GENIUS Act's original text would 'supercharge Donald Trump's corruption.' Further Reading Forbes Trump Says Most House GOP Holdouts Have Agreed To Back His Crypto Bills—What To Know By Sara Dorn
Zawya
16-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ripple expands global custody footprint into Middle East with Ctrl Alt
Dubai, UAE — Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, has today announced a strategic partnership with Ctrl Alt, a leading tokenization infrastructure platform. The partnership sees Ctrl Alt using Ripple's institutional-grade digital asset custody technology to support the Dubai Land Department's (DLD) pioneering Real Estate Tokenization Project by delivering scalable and secure storage for Dubai's tokenized real estate title deeds, which are being issued on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Ctrl Alt, which announced its involvement in the DLD project last month, becomes Ripple's first major custody partner in the UAE, underscoring the growing demand for secure, compliant digital asset infrastructure in the region. Ripple's expanding global custody network now includes clients across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. 'The Dubai Land Department's Real Estate Tokenization Project is a perfect example of the type of forward-thinking, innovative initiative that is positioning Dubai at the heart of the global digital asset industry,' said Reece Merrick, Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, at Ripple. 'This is the first time a government real estate registration authority in the Middle East has tokenized property title deeds on a public blockchain. That the DLD has chosen the XRPL for this is really exciting and reinforces the XRPL's credentials as the blockchain of choice for serious financial use cases. We're delighted that Ctrl Alt has chosen our institutional-grade digital asset custody technology to support the delivery of this project.' Ctrl Alt recently secured its VASP license from VARA, becoming the first VASP authorized to conduct Issuer-related services. This regulatory milestone formally connects token issuance with custody of real-world assets, enabling a compliant tokenization process, from asset issuance to secure custody, on-chain settlement, and lifecycle management. 'As the tokenization infrastructure provider for the DLD Project, Ctrl Alt brings deep expertise in financial engineering and digital asset infrastructure, so it makes sense for us to partner with Ripple to use their custody technology to support this initiative,' said Matt Ong, CEO and Founder, Ctrl Alt. 'Partnering with Ripple allows us to leverage proven and trusted technology that meets the highest security and operational standards. We're excited to work with them and bring Dubai real estate investment opportunities to a wider audience.' The DLD Real Estate Tokenization Project represents a significant milestone for asset tokenization and property investment in Dubai. With this move, Dubai is leading the charge toward a more accessible, transparent and efficient real estate market, broadening investor participation and enhancing operational efficiency. Through the tokenization of title deeds, it also enables fractional ownership of real estate, allowing multiple investors to co-own a single property. Ripple has experienced significant positive momentum in the UAE since becoming the first blockchain-enabled payments provider to be licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) earlier this year. In addition to establishing partnerships with Zand Bank, which is also partnering with the DLD project, and Mamo who will utilize Ripple's blockchain-enabled cross-border payments solution, Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD was recently approved as a recognised crypto token by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for use within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Due to its simple, secure, compliant digital asset infrastructure, Ripple is well-positioned to provide the core services that financial institutions need to store, exchange and move digital assets. Ripple has over a decade of experience in the digital asset space and holds 60+ regulatory licenses and registrations in various jurisdictions, including its DFSA license, which was granted in March 2025. About Ripple Ripple is the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions—delivering simple, compliant, reliable software that unlocks efficiencies, reduces friction, and enhances innovation in global finance. Ripple's solutions leverage the XRP Ledger and its native digital asset, XRP, which was purpose-built to enable fast, low-cost, highly scalable transactions across developer and financial use cases. With a proven track record working with regulators and policymakers around the world, Ripple's payments, custody and stablecoin solutions are pioneering the digital asset economy—building credibility and trust in enterprise blockchain. Together with customers, partners and the developer community, we are transforming the way the world tokenizes, stores, exchanges, and moves value. About Ctrl Alt Ctrl Alt is a leading tokenization infrastructure platform, combining blockchain technology with expert financial engineering to deliver tailored, compliant solutions in the alternative assets space. As of July 1, 2025, Ctrl Alt has tokenized over $325 million in assets, spanning real estate, private credit, funds, litigation finance and more. For further information, visit or contact info@ Ctrl Alt Solutions DMCC is licensed by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (reference: VL/25/05/002) as a Broker-Dealer and as an Issuer. Our principal office is located at Level No 12, Uptown Tower, Dubai. Virtual Assets may lose their value in full or in part, and are subject to extreme volatility. Investors in Virtual Assets can lose all their money and do not benefit from any form of financial protection. Media Contacts Ripple - Ian Burge press@ Ctrl Alt - Lawrence Chiu press@
