Bitcoin continues to draw investor attention and interest as prices climb higher and fundamentals strengthen. Matthew Kimmell, digital asset analyst at CoinShares, joined Roxanna Islam, CFA, CAIA, head of sector and industry research at VettaFi in the Alternatives Symposium hosted on the VettaFi platform.
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin inches higher while ether and solana dip a day after the Fed kept rates unchanged. Plus, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon tells CNBC he believes in blockchain and stablecoins, but not bitcoin.
Robinhood Markets on Wednesday (July 30) delivered second-quarter 2025 results that reveal a company pivoting sharply from its roots in commission-free retail trading toward a diversified, multilane financial platform. The company's Q2 2025 earnings showed a 45% year-over-year revenue surge to $989 million and a doubling of diluted earnings per share to $0.42.
As cryptocurrency and blockchain mature under a favorable U.S. regulatory regime, they're being embraced by traditional banks.
Coinbase is evolving from a volatile crypto exchange to the default operating system for on-chain finance, with stable, recurring revenue streams. The GENIUS Act provides regulatory clarity for stablecoins, unlocking a multi-trillion-dollar market where Coinbase already leads in custody and institutional adoption. Coinbase's Base Layer-2 and derivatives expansion create diversified, high-margin revenue streams, making it a core infrastructure for digital finance.
CEA Industries (NASDAQ:VAPE) stock soared more than 6x on Monday after the Canadian vape-maker announced a dramatic pivot into the cryptocurrency space. The company revealed a $500 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) deal with fintech firms 10X Capital and YZi Labs, including $400 million in cash and $100 million worth of Binance's cryptocurrency (BNB).
Western Union's share price continues to fall in spite of a relatively stable core business that enjoys very healthy margins. The CEO's recent interview on stablecoins and their proposed use by the firm has given a temporary boost to the stock. I do not believe that Western Union implementing stablecoins is an idea that will generate any benefit for long-term shareholders.
Cathie Wood is one of Wall Street's most closely followed investment managers. Wood founded Ark Investment Management in 2014 with a focus on disruptive innovation, and has endeared herself to investors with her transparent, social-media-friendly approach to portfolio management.
The past week was a significant moment for the crypto landscape, both in terms of legislation and market momentum. While not all the regulatory developments directly impact crypto ETFs, the effect of increased regulatory clarity and institutional adoption benefits the space broadly.
HOOD, V and IBKR are riding the Bitcoin wave, with strong growth prospects and rising earnings estimates for 2025.
On this week's episode of ETF Prime, Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector & Industry Research at VettaFi, discusses the latest updates in crypto ETFs. Later, Matt Bartolini, Head of Americas ETF Research at State Street Global Advisors, shares insights on recent market trends and SPDR ETFs.
Key Points in This Article: Circle Internet Group‘s (CRCL) stock surged from $31 to nearly $200, driven by USDC's $61 billion market cap and regulatory tailwinds like the GENIUS Act.