Ex-Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald’s Investment Firm Buys Four Validators, Including Solana (SOL) Network’s, for Nearly $18M

The Toronto-based firm, formerly known as Cypherpunk Holdings, will buy the validators from Cogent Crypto, a high-performance validator operating within the Solana ecosystem, according to a statement on Thursday. The total value of the investment is nearly $18 million, broken into three tranches: $1 million cash and about $1 million in company shares at the closing of the deal, and the rest distributed over three years in shares, Sol Strategies said. Source

Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s Home Is Raided by FBI

“This is obvious political retribution by the outgoing administration against Polymarket for providing a market that correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections.” Source

Bitcoin’s Next Move: Mining, ETFs, and Post-U.S. Election Trends With Uphold’s CEO Simon McLoughlin

Uphold is a leading digital asset platform, empowering individuals and enterprises to engage with a wide range of assets—from cryptocurrencies to precious metals. Serving over 10 million users across 150+ countries, Uphold delivers a seamless experience with deep liquidity across 300+ assets, plus a robust suite of products that includes innovative storage solutions, interest-bearing accounts, […] Original

Trump Declared 47th US President, JPMorgan CEO Claims World War III Has Begun, and More — Week in Review

Trump declared 47th US president, JPMorgan CEO claims World War III has begun, Global Dollar Network launches, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Donald Trump has been declared the 47th U.S. president. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that World War III may have started, citing unprecedented global risks. In fintech, a […] Source CryptoX Portal

What’s Next for XRP? Ripple CEO Discusses Crypto Landscape Shift

Ripple and XRP could face a turning point as new pro-crypto regulatory shifts promise renewed hope and potential resolution to years-long legal battles. XRP’s Future: Ripple CEO Hints at a New Chapter on the Horizon Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared his views on social media platform X Friday, highlighting potential regulatory shifts for cryptocurrency under […] Source CryptoX Portal