CEX - Crypto News And Market Updates

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Kraken Parent Payward Aims for $20B Valuation as IPO Preparations Intensify

May 11, 2026 Daniel Moore

Kraken’s parent company Payward is raising fresh capital at a $20 billion valuation, accelerating acquisitions in derivatives and stablecoins ahead of a planned public listing.

Anchorage’s Stablecoin Exit Sends a Clear Signal: Neutrality Now Defines Institutional Crypto Custody

May 11, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Anchorage is stepping back from the stablecoin consortium backed by Robinhood and Kraken, signaling a strategic shift toward custodial neutrality amid tightening regulation and intensifying stablecoin competition.

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Kraken Parent’s Bitnomial Acquisition Marks Aggressive Push Into Regulated Derivatives

May 4, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Kraken parent Payward’s $550M acquisition of Bitnomial secures a full CFTC-regulated derivatives stack, signaling a shift toward institutional-grade compliance.

Coinbase Optimizes Solana Execution Through DFlow Integration

May 4, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Coinbase is integrating DFlow to enhance its Solana order routing, targeting an eight-fold reduction in trade failures to stabilize the user experience.

Bybit Bolsters Market Confidence with 35th Consecutive Proof-of-Reserves Disclosure

May 3, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Bybit releases its 35th Proof-of-Reserves report, confirming 1:1 asset backing for Bitcoin and Ethereum as transparency becomes a core metric for global exchanges.

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Bitcoin Pushes Above $74K As Whale Accumulation And Short Liquidations Collide

April 13, 2026 Daniel Moore

Bitcoin climbed above $74K as whales added billions in BTC and short liquidations accelerated the move.

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A Boring Market, A Sudden 100% FF Spike, And the Optics Problem Crypto Still Can’t Escape

April 11, 2026 Daniel Moore

A “boring market” comment was followed by a sharp FF spike and reversal, exposing how fragile liquidity and narrative-driven trading still are in crypto.

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CZ Offers $1 Billion Bet Amid Public Dispute With OKX CEO Over Personal Claims

April 9, 2026 Paulo Mendes

CZ offered a $1 billion bet during a public clash with the OKX CEO, underscoring how credibility and narrative control are becoming central in crypto.

Altcoin Trading Volumes Collapse as Bitcoin Reclaims the Market’s Attention

March 23, 2026 Daniel Moore

CryptoQuant says altcoin trading volumes have collapsed across major exchanges, pointing to fading investor interest and a more selective market led by Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Whale Activity Surges to 6-Year High as Large Holders Dominate Exchange Flows

March 16, 2026 Daniel Moore

Bitcoin whale activity has reached a 6-year high, with large holders dominating exchange inflows and potentially signaling increased volatility.