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Tether Boosts Stake in Italian Football Giant Juventus
Leading stablecoin issuer Tether significantly increased its stake in Juventus Football Club on April 15, 2025, now holding more than 10.12% of shares and 6.18% of voting rights. Tether Backs Juventus’ Future Prospects and Growth Potential Tether Investments, S.A. de C.V., a key member of the Tether Group, has significantly increased its ownership stake inSource link
Nvidia Continues to Keep Crypto at Arm’s Length
Arbitrum (ARB) was set to make a splash.The Layer 2 network, home to a growing number of decentralized AI platforms, was preparing to announce a milestone: it had been named Nvidia’s exclusive Ethereum partner for the chipmaker’s new Ignition AI Accelerator, an offshoot of its Inception program that supports promising AI startups with infrastructure credits and mentorship.Then came the pivot.“We received some last-minute comms from Nvidia requesting to pause the announcement, however, they didn’t provide any specific details as to why,” a spokesperson told CoinDesk in an email.It’s a telling moment, and a reminder that despite crypto’s continued efforts to align with the booming AI sector, Nvidia’s programs still explicitly exclude crypto-related projects. A quick look at the Inception Accelerator’s...
SOL Strategies Secures $500M to Increase Solana Holdings
The funds were raised via convertible notes and will be used to purchase and subsequently stake solana tokens with the goal of generating yield. Half-Billion Dollar Bet: SOL Strategies Gets Cash to Bulk up Solana Stash Canadian crypto company SOL Strategies has secured a $500 million convertible note facility from New York-based investment firm ATWSource link
Securitize and Mantle Launch MI4 Fund—Crypto’s Answer to the S&P 500
Securitize has partnered with Mantle Ecosystem to launch an institutional-grade digital asset product designed to provide professionally managed and regulated exposure to top crypto assets. Mantle Commits $400 Million to Fund The leading real-world assets (RWA) platform, Securitize, has partnered with Mantle Ecosystem to launch an institutional-grade digital asset product known as Mantle Index FourSource link
Russian Ministry of Finance and Central Bank to Launch Elite-Only Crypto Exchange
A bold crypto revolution is underway as Russia launches a regulated crypto exchange for elite investors, dragging digital assets into legality, led by the Finance Ministry and the central bank. Russian Central Bank and Finance Ministry Aim to Drag Crypto out of the Shadows Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced at a recent Ministry ofSource link