Hedge Funds Embrace Weekend Crypto Trading as 24/7 Markets Expand

The always-on crypto market is reshaping global finance, pushing hedge funds and trading firms to look beyond traditional hours and staff desks through the weekend. Qube Research & Technologies, a global quantitative investment management firm headquartered in London, is hiring for a “Crypto | Quant Trader (Weekend Shift)” role in London, which requires weekend availability … Read more

French Police Arrest Suspects in Brutal Crypto Kidnapping Case

French police have arrested several individuals suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of the father of a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur last month. This incident is part of a troubling trend of kidnappings and extortion attempts targeting families of high-net-worth individuals in the cryptocurrency sector. The kidnapping occurred on May 1 in Paris, where the … Read more

Circle’s $24B IPO Sparks Ethereum Rally—But Cracks Are Forming

Ethereum While Circle’s $24 billion IPO announcement has energized parts of the crypto market, 10x Research warns that Ethereum’s recent surge may be more momentum-driven than fundamentally sound. The firm’s latest report raises red flags about the sustainability of the rally and signals a cautious outlook on ETH’s current trajectory. Rally Fueled by Hype, Not … Read more

A New Era of Digital Companionship

Zach Anderson Jun 11, 2025 15:58 Explore the intersection of AI and blockchain technology as they redefine digital companionship, focusing on user control and censorship resistance, according to a16z crypto. The Rise of AI Companions The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life is reshaping how individuals interact with technology. As … Read more

Alchemy Pay Enters RWAs With Kraken’s Tokenization Partner

Cryptocurrency payment platform Alchemy Pay is expanding into real-world assets (RWA) through a new partnership with tokenization firm Backed, the company said in a June 12 announcement shared with Cointelegraph. The company plans to launch 55 tokenized US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and stocks on its RWA platform via Backed’s xStocks integration. The rollout will enable … Read more