Popular healthcare-turned-Bitcoin (BTC) company KindlyMD, Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) announced on Jan. 21 that it has changed its corporate name to Nakamoto Inc. The corporate rebrand intends to integrate its corporate identity with its long-term strategy in the Bitcoin ecosystem, the company said. Related: Nasdaq sends delisting threat to another crypto firm Healthcare firm turns into Bitcoin company in 2025 2025 marked the year when different companies from around the world flocked to digital assets, and mo ...

What BNB Does BNB functions as the native token of the BNB Chain ecosystem, powering transactions across BNB Smart Chain, opBNB Layer 2 networks, and BNB Greenfield storage, according to CoinMarketCap. Token holders use BNB to pay transaction fees and participate in the network's on-chain governance. The network also implements a quarterly "burn†mechanism that permanently removes BNB from circulation, creating deflationary pressure on token supply. The broader stablecoin network, which BNB Chain supports, p ...

Market sentiment for Ethereum took a dive today as users on Myriad now think there's a 62.5% chance ETH slips to $2,500 before it sees $4,000 again. Myriad, a prediction market owned by Decrypt parent company Dastan, previously showed Ethereum bears and bulls were equally split on ETH's next move as recently as Tuesday, Jan. 20. And just a day prior to that, Myriad traders had placed 55% odds on Ethereum bouncing back to $4,000, which would mark a nearly three-month high. At the time of writing, Ethereu ...

Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary said infrastructure is the future of crypto and artificial intelligence, and he is betting big. O'Leary said in an interview with CoinDesk that he now controls 26,000 acres of land across multiple regions, aimed at powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing and crypto. That figure includes 13,000 acres in Alberta, Canada — already disclosed — and another 13,000 acres in undisclosed locations currently undergoing permitting. O'Leary, who has been an investor ...

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Core Insights - The traditional concept of market hours is becoming obsolete as digital assets trade 24/7, blurring the lines between traditional equities and digital markets [3] - Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is making significant moves to capture the always-on trading economy, highlighted by its $1 billion investment in Polymarket, which legitimizes prediction markets as a viable asset class [4] - The tokenization of stocks by ICE is not a setback for the crypto market but rather an opportunity for different investment strategies, positioning ICE as a crypto infrastructure investment and Coinbase as a leader in digital derivatives [5] Company Performance - ICE's financial strength is underscored by its ability to fund expansion through cash flows from established businesses, contrasting with startups that often rely on cash burn [6] - In Q3 2025, ICE reported net revenues of $2.4 billion, reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase, and an operating cash flow of $3.4 billion year-to-date [7] Market Positioning - ICE is revitalizing its mortgage technology segment and expanding into decentralized markets to drive future growth [8] - Coinbase has established a strong position in the global crypto derivatives market through strategic acquisitions and subscription service growth, complementing ICE's initiatives [8]

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison left federal custody after 440 days, closing one of the most visible chapters of the FTX collapse. Crypto prices barely moved on the news, which tells you something important: markets already priced in the legal fallout. The bigger story now sits off the charts, inside courtrooms and creditor wallets. This release lands as crypto faces tighter oversight and a long cleanup from the 2022 exchange blowups. Regulators still point to FTX as the reason the rules cha ...

Japan’s government bond market jolted global finance this week after yields jumped fast, forcing officials to step in. US Treasuries wobbled in response, while Bitcoin hovered near recent ranges as traders paused. This fits a bigger macro story where bond stress, central banks, and risk assets keep colliding. For crypto beginners, this sounds distant. It isn’t. Bond markets sit under everything, including Bitcoin. DISCOVER: Top Ethereum Meme Coins to Buy in 2026 What Just Happened in Japan, and Why Bond ...

Iran reportedly built up more than $500 million in USDT, according to blockchain-tracking firm Elliptic. This happened while Bitcoin remained near recent highs and the total supply of stablecoins barely changed, suggesting traders are still using dollar-pegged tokens as a place to park money rather than as a trading asset. At the same time, governments and regulators are paying closer attention to stablecoins as part of global finance, not just another corner of crypto. USDT, also known as Tether, closel ...

Crypto traders are still active on prediction markets, but fewer are willing to take risk. New on-chain analysis from BeInCrypto shows that high-conviction crypto trading on Polymarket has cooled steadily since early January, after peaking twice in late December and the first week of the new year. The data does not track casual users or passive viewers. Instead, it focuses on wallets that actively placed orders and provided liquidity on crypto-related markets, offering a clearer signal of trader sentiment. ...