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James Wynn’s second $100M Bitcoin bet: ‘They are hunting me’
3.6.2025
Wynn has asked the crypto community for donations to help him fight the “market-making cabal” that he says is hunting for his liquidation
James Wynn’s second $100M Bitcoin bet: ‘They are hunting me’
3.6.2025
Wynn has asked the crypto community for donations to help him fight the “market-making cabal” that he says is hunting for his liquidation
James Wynn Goes Long on PEPE Hours After Losing $100M on Leveraged Bitcoin Bet
30.5.2025
The pseudonymous Wynn either has a serious gambling addiction or is a marketing account drawing eyes to Hyperliquid, X users debate
Hyperliquid Whale Places New Bet on PEPE-Based Memecoin: ‘Once a Degen, Always a Degen’
26.5.2025
The trader known as “James Wynn,” or “moonpig” on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, has made waves again by placing a nearly $2 million bet on the memecoin kPEPE, just days after his record high position on bitcoin on the same platform. This significant move marks a shift from high-stakes...
James Wynn, the Trader Who Bet $1B on Bitcoin, is Now Long Pepe
26.5.2025
The pseudonymous trader on Hyperliquid closed their billion-dollar notional position for a $17 million loss over the weekend and is now betting on downside
Asian Food Company’s Bitcoin Treasury Bet Begins With 21 BTC Acquisition
26.5.2025
The multi-brand Asian consumer food company DDC Enterprise has acquired 21 bitcoin in a share exchange deal, marking the first step in its multi-year plan to accumulate 5,000 BTC as part of a broader corporate treasury strategy. DDC Kicks off Bitcoin Strategy With Initial Acquisition DDC Enterprise...
Crypto Trader Opens $1.1B Long Bitcoin Bet on Hyperliquid Using 40X Leverage
22.5.2025
The trade marks a new phase of capital migration from centralized finance to DeFi — one where whales, not just retail, are willing to place big bets outside the traditional system
Hyperliquid sees $1.1B Bitcoin long bet opened at 40x leverage
22.5.2025
A crypto whale has expanded an existing 40x leverage long Bitcoin bet to $1.1 billion on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, which has stunned the crypto community and is believed to be the first-ever position exceeding $1 billion on the platform.The X account “James Wynn” claims...
Blackstone buys $1M worth of Bitcoin ETF in first crypto bet
21.5.2025
Blackstone, which bills itself as the “the world’s largest alternative asset manager,” disclosed its first-ever crypto-related purchase, buying shares in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.However, Blackstone’s investment, reported in a May 20 filing with...
Blackstone buys $1M worth of Bitcoin ETF in first crypto bet
21.5.2025
Blackstone, which bills itself as the “the world’s largest alternative asset manager,” disclosed its first-ever crypto-related purchase, buying shares in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.However, Blackstone’s investment, reported in a May 20 filing with...
Hyperliquid Daredevil: $508M Bitcoin Long Bet, No Fiat Left, and ‘Paper Hands Will Burn’
19.5.2025
After bitcoin vaulted beyond the $107,000 mark, the leading digital asset retraced and dipped below the $103,000 threshold. Amid this sharp recalibration, the notorious Hyperliquid whale intensified its 40x leveraged bitcoin long position, which now carries a valuation of $508 million. Hyperliquid...
Hyperliquid Whale’s 40x Bitcoin Long Bet Erupts Online—$95K Liquidation Line Drawn
18.5.2025
Over the weekend, countless social media accounts buzzed with discussion about a prominent Hyperliquid whale, who’s currently holding an exceptionally high-leverage bitcoin position—valued at approximately $392 million and executed with an aggressive 40x long. Crypto Crowd Stunned as Trader Piles...
Tariff doubts push NFL, NBA to bet big on digital merch
15.5.2025
As more and more businesses are impacted by tariff volatility, some executives, like Ridhima Kahn, vice president of business development at Dapper Labs, are viewing the assault on the cost of physical goods as another use case for digital markets powered by blockchain to shine.“I’m...
From Early Michael Saylor Bet to Billions in Deals: How Jefferies Became a Crypto Powerhouse
13.5.2025
The firm has advised on 120 transactions with over $150 billion of deal value across fintech, market structure, and exchanges since 2015
South Koreans Bet Big on XRP, Dogecoin as Easing Trade War Fuels Risk Taking
12.5.2025
Korean crypto markets are experiencing a rally, influenced by a $1 billion short squeeze and improving geopolitical sentiment
Asia Gaming Invests $50 Million in WillBet – A Bet on the Future of Global Gaming
8.5.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. In a move reminiscent of SoftBank’s legendary 8-minute decision to back Jack Ma, Asia gaming has announced a $50 million strategic investment in WillBet, signaling a major shift in the global betting landscape. This was not a decision made...
Markets Bet on Fed Pause in May Even as Trump Rattles the Cage
30.4.2025
On April 12—just over two weeks prior—expectations surrounding a potential cut to the federal funds rate were in flux, with markets assigning a 39.8% probability that the U.S. Federal Reserve would lower the rate by 25 basis points. Fast forward to seven days ahead of the next Federal Open Market...
Prediction Markets Traders Bet Big on Easy Liberal Win as Canadians Head to the Polls
28.4.2025
Political betting platforms show Mark Carney leading with a 78% chance of becoming Canada's next Prime Minister, while Pierre Poilievre has a 22% chance
Sovereign Wealth Funds Bet on Bitcoin as Gold Alternative, Says Coinbase Institutional Strategist
24.4.2025
John D’Agostino, Head of Strategy at Coinbase Institutional, revealed that sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors have become key drivers of bitcoin accumulation in April, contrasting with retail investors’ retreat from exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Institutional Demand and Sovereign...
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto — No Longer the Wild West?
24.4.2025
Crypto has evolved from a speculative bet to a strategic asset that now plays a credible role in institutional portfolios. It’s not the Wild West anymore