At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Swiss-based Moonberg unveiled QuantFi, a quantitative trading platform designed to democratize institutional-grade crypto data infrastructure. By providing a no-code interface and integration with AI systems, the platform aims to break down the technical barriers that have historically reserved sophisticated quantitative trading for well-resourced institutions. This launch represents a strategic move to position Moonberg as critical infrastructure as cryptocurrency markets evolve toward AI-native trading systems.
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Airbnb Shares Rise 2.5% as Recovery Gains Momentum
Airbnb shares surged nearly 2.5% in recent trading, signaling renewed investor confidence in the travel platform as the stock extends its recovery from a challenging three-month period. Despite this positive momentum, ABNB continues to trail its year-ago performance with a negative 1-year total shareholder return of -7.7%, highlighting the ongoing volatility in travel-related stocks as market conditions evolve.
about Airbnb Shares Rise 2.5% as Recovery Gains MomentumBill Nygren’s Q2 Value Stock Picks: WBD, ABNB, CRM
Legendary value investor Bill Nygren’s Oakmark Select fund made strategic moves in the second quarter, targeting undervalued stocks in a seemingly expensive market. The fund’s picks—Warner Bros. Discovery, Airbnb, and Salesforce—represent compelling value opportunities despite broader market overvaluation concerns, highlighting Nygren’s confidence in overlooked segments where patient investors can find significant potential.
about Bill Nygren's Q2 Value Stock Picks: WBD, ABNB, CRMTether Seeks $20B Raise at $500B Valuation
Tether Holdings, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is reportedly planning a monumental private placement that could value the company at a staggering $500 billion. According to Bloomberg sources, the El Salvador-based firm aims to raise $15-$20 billion by selling approximately 3% of the company, potentially placing it in the same valuation league as artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI and Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This ambitious fundraising effort signals both Tether’s explosive financial performance and the growing institutional acceptance of stablecoins following recent regulatory developments in the United States.
about Tether Seeks $20B Raise at $500B ValuationGemini IPO: $3B Crypto Exchange Goes Public Friday
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is launching its IPO on Friday with 16.67 million shares priced between $24-26, potentially raising approximately $433 million. Despite increasing its price range from an initial $17-19, the offering is reportedly oversubscribed by 20 times, reflecting strong investor interest. The IPO comes amid a wave of successful crypto public offerings, including Circle, Bullish, and Figure, which have seen significant first-day pops. Gemini generated $142.2 million in revenue last year but reported a net loss of $158.5 million, with losses widening to $282.5 million in the first half of 2024. The company plans to use IPO proceeds to expand its product suite, grow internationally, and enhance derivative offerings while competing with established players like Coinbase and Binance.
about Gemini IPO: $3B Crypto Exchange Goes Public FridayARK Invest Shifts to Ethereum, Dumps Coinbase & Roblox
ARK Invest has significantly restructured its portfolio, offloading $90.5 million in Coinbase (COIN) shares and $57.7 million in Roblox (RBLX) stock to acquire $174 million worth of Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) shares. This marks ARK’s first major investment in an Ethereum-native treasury firm, signaling a strategic shift toward ETH. Bitmine, led by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, holds over 300,000 ETH ($1.1B), making it the second-largest Ether reserve globally. Other firms like Bit Digital Inc. have also transitioned from Bitcoin to Ethereum, raising capital to build ETH treasuries. The move reflects broader institutional interest in Ethereum as a key asset in crypto portfolios.
about ARK Invest Shifts to Ethereum, Dumps Coinbase & RobloxAirbnb Scams Target UEFA Women’s EM 2025 Travelers
The UEFA Women’s EM 2025 in Switzerland has exposed a troubling trend on Airbnb, where hosts cancel bookings at the last minute, leaving travelers without accommodations. Popular cities like Basel, Bern, and Zürich are particularly affected, with guests paying premium prices only to be left scrambling. Despite the platform’s policies, many victims report little to no support from Airbnb, raising concerns about accountability in the short-term rental market during major events.
about Airbnb Scams Target UEFA Women's EM 2025 TravelersFigma Files for IPO with $70M in Bitcoin Holdings
Figma, a San Francisco-based design platform, has filed for an IPO under the ticker ‘FIG’ and disclosed $70M in Bitcoin ETF holdings alongside $30M in USDC for future crypto purchases. Founded in 2012, Figma has grown rapidly, securing $749M in revenue by 2024 and raising over $332M in funding. The company’s valuation soared to $10B before a high-profile but ultimately blocked $20B acquisition attempt by Adobe in 2022 due to regulatory concerns. Figma now joins a growing list of corporations holding Bitcoin, with public and private companies collectively owning 5.7% of the circulating supply. The IPO is highly anticipated, marking a new chapter for the design tool favored by major firms like Netflix and Airbnb.
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