Kraken has introduced new cash-settled options contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum that settle entirely in US dollars, eliminating the need for traders to hold any cryptocurrency as collateral. These European-style options will initially be available to professional and institutional clients outside Europe, North America, and Australia via a request-for-quote system on Kraken Pro. The move aims to attract institutional investors who prefer dollar-denominated products without dealing with crypto volatility or blockchain interaction. Kraken plans to expand access to European clients later in 2026 and eventually offer a public order book for broader participation.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy clarified that the company's $200 billion investment in artificial intelligence is based on solid business foundations, not just speculation. A key part of this investment is Amazon's Trainium chip business, which is already gen...
Microsoft's stock has fallen 28% from its 52-week high, but strong growth in Azure cloud services and Copilot AI tools position it as a leading AI winner. The current low valuation resembles late 2022 before a major rally, indicating potential upside...
Allbridge, a cross-chain bridge protocol for stablecoins, was exploited by an attacker who stole about $1.65 million. The attacker moved the stolen funds from the Solana blockchain to Ethereum and converted them into ETH. This follows previous securi...
Samsung Biologics has made a $1.8 billion all-cash offer to acquire Switzerland's PolyPeptide Group, a leader in peptide-based pharmaceutical ingredients. This acquisition aims to diversify Samsung's portfolio by entering the fast-growing peptide the...
Pump.fun surged 22.33% to $0.002022, becoming the top gainer in today's crypto market due to recent platform updates and community interest. Other notable gainers include ADI, Pi Network, Pepe, and Canton, each rising between 3% and 14%. Meanwhile, M...
