Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse reveal surprising Bitcoin discussions between Tether co-founder Brock Pierce and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. The conversations occurred after Epstein’s 2008 conviction but before his 2019 death. These revelations emerge as US lawmakers continue investigating Epstein’s network and its political connections.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekPolymarket Eyes $15B Valuation in New Funding Round
Prediction market platform Polymarket is negotiating a massive new funding round that could value the company between $12-15 billion, representing a staggering 10-fold increase from its $1 billion valuation just four months ago. The platform’s rapid ascent comes amid growing mainstream adoption through partnerships with major brands including DraftKings and the NHL, while rival Kalshi also seeks funding at over $10 billion, signaling explosive growth across the prediction market sector.
about Polymarket Eyes $15B Valuation in New Funding RoundBitMine Acquires 2.5% of ETH Supply, Aims for 5% Target
BitMine Immersion Technologies has crossed a significant milestone by accumulating over 2.5% of Ethereum’s total supply, establishing itself as the world’s largest ETH treasury. The company is now halfway toward its ambitious ‘alchemy of 5%’ target while demonstrating exceptional stock liquidity and maintaining strong institutional backing. This strategic accumulation occurred during recent market volatility that BitMine leadership characterizes as creating prime buying opportunities for long-term investors.
about BitMine Acquires 2.5% of ETH Supply, Aims for 5% TargetPolymarket Teases POLY Token After NYSE Parent’s $2B Investment
Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan has ignited crypto speculation with a mysterious hint about a potential native POLY token, coming just days after Intercontinental Exchange—owner of the New York Stock Exchange—confirmed a massive $2 billion investment that values the prediction platform at $9 billion. The timing suggests strategic alignment between traditional finance’s boldest crypto move and Polymarket’s potential token evolution, creating ripples across both crypto and traditional financial circles.
about Polymarket Teases POLY Token After NYSE Parent's $2B InvestmentICE Invests $2B in Polymarket at $9B Valuation
Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has made a landmark $2 billion investment in prediction market platform Polymarket at a $9 billion valuation, marking the largest single investment in the sector and signaling institutional validation for prediction markets as crypto’s next frontier. The deal positions the emerging sector for mainstream adoption through NYSE infrastructure and global data distribution, following recent regulatory clearance that has already fueled explosive market growth.
about ICE Invests $2B in Polymarket at $9B ValuationBitMine Holds 2.65M ETH, Targets 5% of Supply
BitMine Immersion Technologies has emerged as the world’s largest Ethereum treasury, holding over 2.65 million ETH tokens representing more than 2% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply while pursuing an ambitious ‘alchemy of 5%’ target. With crypto and cash holdings totaling $11.6 billion and BMNR stock ranking as the 26th most traded security in the United States, the company is leading crypto treasury peers in both asset accumulation velocity and trading liquidity, backed by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK’s Cathie Wood and Fundstrat’s Thomas Lee.
about BitMine Holds 2.65M ETH, Targets 5% of SupplyPlasma’s XPL Token Surges 113% After Mainnet Launch Volatility
Plasma’s XPL token experienced dramatic volatility following its September 25 mainnet launch, crashing before staging an impressive 113% recovery to $1.54. The initial sell-off was driven by airdrop recipients liquidating their positions, but strong fundamental metrics supported the rapid rebound. Despite overall market weakness, XPL’s performance highlights investor confidence in the stablecoin-focused blockchain platform.
about Plasma's XPL Token Surges 113% After Mainnet Launch VolatilityBitMine Holds 2% of ETH Supply, Targets 5% in $11.4B Treasury
BitMine Immersion Technologies has crossed a significant threshold, now holding over 2% of the entire Ethereum supply as it aggressively pursues an unprecedented ‘Alchemy of 5%’ strategy. With combined crypto, cash, and strategic investments totaling $11.4 billion, the company has established itself as the world’s largest Ethereum treasury. Backed by a who’s who of institutional investors and boasting one of the most actively traded stocks in the US market, BitMine is positioning Ethereum as the cornerstone of what Chairman Thomas Lee calls a financial ‘supercycle’ driven by Wall Street and AI adoption of blockchain technology.
about BitMine Holds 2% of ETH Supply, Targets 5% in $11.4B TreasuryPolymarket Eyes $10B Valuation in US Return with CFTC Relief
Blockchain prediction market platform Polymarket is set to return to the US with regulatory approval from the CFTC, according to a Business Insider report. The company is also seeking new funding that could elevate its valuation from $1 billion in June to as high as $10 billion, reflecting surging investor interest in prediction markets and crypto ventures. Polymarket had previously raised $200 million in a round led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, known for backing high-profile companies like OpenAI and Palantir. This development underscores the maturation of prediction markets as a legitimate financial tool and the broader acceptance of crypto projects within regulatory frameworks.
about Polymarket Eyes $10B Valuation in US Return with CFTC ReliefPlasma & EtherFi Partner on $500M Stablecoin Integration
Plasma, a stablecoin-focused neobank backed by Bitfinex, has partnered with EtherFi—the sixth-largest DeFi protocol with over $11 billion TVL—to integrate $500 million worth of ETH staking vault assets. The collaboration enables EtherFi’s liquid staking tokens to be used as collateral on Plasma’s EVM-compatible Bitcoin sidechain, offering users access to stablecoin yield products, gasless transactions, and confidential cross-border payments. The partnership highlights institutional momentum behind stablecoin infrastructure, following Plasma’s recent $1 billion deposit surge in June and backing from investors like Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino. Analysts, including former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes, view EtherFi as a key player poised to capture value from the expanding stablecoin ecosystem.
about Plasma & EtherFi Partner on $500M Stablecoin IntegrationEight Sleep Raises $100M for AI Mattress Tech
Eight Sleep, maker of AI-driven smart mattresses, raised $100 million in a Series D round led by Founders Fund, Y Combinator, and other investors including F1 figures. The funding values the company at around $500 million and will support expansion into medical applications like sleep apnea and menopausal sleep issues. The Pod system adjusts bed temperature and tracks biometrics via sensors, but faces user complaints about leaks, glitches, and opaque AI data. Despite these issues, the company has attracted celebrity users like Elon Musk and Scarlett Johansson and aims to secure FDA approval for medical use.
about Eight Sleep Raises $100M for AI Mattress TechPeter Thiel’s ETHZilla Stake Triples Stock Price
ETHZilla, previously known as 180 Life Sciences, experienced a meteoric rise in its stock price, more than tripling after Peter Thiel acquired a 7.5% stake. The biotech company, which shifted focus from inflammatory disease research to Ethereum accumulation, rebranded as ETHZilla to reflect its new direction. Thiel’s investment follows his recent 9.1% stake in BitMine, another Ethereum-focused firm, highlighting his bullish stance on crypto. Ethereum’s price surge to $4,500 further underscores the growing institutional interest. Thiel’s influence extends beyond finance, with close ties to the Trump administration, which has enacted pro-crypto policies, including allowing 401(k) exposure to digital assets. His long-standing support for Ethereum dates back to a 2014 grant to co-founder Vitalik Buterin.
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