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Strategy loss, Bullish acquisition, Coinbase layoffs, PayPal cuts

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Strategy loss, Bullish acquisition, Coinbase layoffs, PayPal cuts

In today’s episode of Crypto Daily Download, Jane King covers several significant developments in the cryptocurrency space. First, Jane highlights MicroStrategy’s wider loss as its Bitcoin holdings reach $64 billion. Notably, Michael Saylor has proposed selling some Bitcoin to fund dividend payments for its stretch bond, indicating a shift towards actively managing their balance sheet to enhance the value of Bitcoin per share.

Jane also highlights Bullish, a crypto exchange led by former NYSE president Thomas Farley, which announced its acquisition of transfer agent Equiniti for $4.2 billion. This move will provide Bullish with access to a regulated transfer agent, essential for tracking registered shareholders and supporting its operations.

In other news, Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, revealed plans to lay off about 14% of their workforce, citing a profound shift in the company’s strategy. He mentioned that Coinbase will focus on smaller teams that manage AI agents and digital bots for coding tasks, alongside human managers.

Lastly, Jane touches on PayPal’s decision to cut 20% of its staff over the next two to three years, which translates to approximately 4,700 positions. This reduction is part of PayPal’s strategy to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and streamline costs.

Jane King with the latest from the NYSE.

Morgan Stanley and CME Group Signal Wall Street’s Deepening Crypto Push

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Morgan Stanley and CME Group Signal Wall Street’s Deepening Crypto Push

Andy Baehr, Managing Director of Asset Management at GSR, joins Remy Blaire on the sidelines of Consensus 2026 in Miami to share insights on the current state of the crypto market, highlighting a renewed sense of energy as the market emerges from what he describes as a long crypto winter.

He notes that many in the traditional finance (TradFi) space are now engaging with the crypto space, with significant developments such as Morgan Stanley offering spot trading through E-Trade and CME launching volatility futures on Bitcoin. This shift indicates a growing acceptance and integration of crypto within traditional financial systems.

They discuss the sentiment on the ground, which Andy characterizes as one of relief, particularly with Bitcoin surpassing the $80,000 mark. He emphasizes the importance of institutional investors seeking yields and how GSR’s products, like their Crypto Core3 ETF, are designed to meet these needs by allowing assets to work for investors through staking and active management.

Andy also touches on the evolving lending markets, where high-quality crypto assets can now be used as collateral for loans, making the financialization of these assets more sophisticated.

Inside Bitzero’s Strategy to Scale AI Compute With Renewable Energy in Europe

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Inside Bitzero’s Strategy to Scale AI Compute With Renewable Energy in Europe

In this episode of Market Movers, Remy Blaire is joined by Kevin O’Leary, a strategic investor in Bitzero & Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Mohammed Bakhashwain, Founder, President & CEO of Bitzero Holdings. The trio dive into the issue of sustainable energy infrastructure in the tech industry, particularly as demand for AI continues to surge.

Mohammed shares news about Bitzero’s recent announcement, which positions the company to meet the growing demand for AI compute. He highlights their strategic assets and partnerships, particularly in Norway and Finland, where they are developing significant energy capacity. With plans for expansion and a focus on leveraging various power sources, Bitzero is poised to capitalize on the evolving market.

Kevin emphasizes the importance of stability and attractive power contracts in Bitzero’s strategy, especially in light of geopolitical tensions. He points out that while many companies are announcing data center projects, few are securing binding letters of intent, which makes Bitzero’s recent $100 million deal noteworthy.

Mohammed elaborates the competitive advantages of Bitzero, including their timely asset acquisitions and the stability of the Nordic region’s energy grid, which is predominantly powered by renewable sources like hydro and nuclear. He states that Bitzero can bring online meaningful capacity at scale much faster than other operators in Europe.

Bitcoin Is Holding Above $80K as Momentum Builds Toward a Potential $1 Million Future 

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Bitcoin Is Holding Above $80K as Momentum Builds Toward a Potential $1 Million Future 

At Consensus 2026, Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, joins to break down a pivotal moment for Bitcoin as it continues to surge up 12% in April and holding above the $80,000 level. While market momentum remains strong, Back dives into the bigger picture, emphasizing that institutional adoption is still in its early innings. From ETFs to pension funds, he explains that long-term investors are increasingly focusing on Bitcoin over other crypto assets, driven by its position as a more established and less speculative store of value.

Back also addresses one of the biggest looming concerns in the space, quantum computing. While acknowledging ongoing research and the need for preparation, he notes that the real threat is likely still years away, with potential solutions like post-quantum cryptography already being explored. On the ground, sentiment remains optimistic, fueled by regulatory progress and major financial institutions expanding access to Bitcoin for millions of users. As the lines between traditional finance and crypto continue to blur, Back believes the next wave of growth will come from deeper institutional integration into portfolios. Looking ahead, he even hints at bold long-term predictions including a potential $1 million Bitcoin by 2028, underscoring just how much room the market may still have to run.

Crypto’s Evolution: From Speculation to Financial Infrastructure 

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Crypto’s Evolution: From Speculation to Financial Infrastructure 

At Consensus 2026 in Miami, Reeve Collins, co-founder of Tether, STBL & WeFi joins to discuss how crypto has evolved far beyond speculation and into the foundation of modern financial infrastructure. While early attention focused on the volatility of Bitcoin, Collins explains that the real breakthrough was stablecoins, bringing traditional fiat currencies onto blockchain rails to enable faster, cheaper, and more efficient transactions. He says the industry is now at a major turning point, with institutions and governments increasingly leaning in as regulatory clarity improves, unlocking broader adoption across both traditional finance and decentralized systems.

Collins emphasizes that stablecoins are not about replacing money, but upgrading the infrastructure that moves it. By putting currencies like the U.S. dollar on blockchain networks, transactions become near-instant, globally connected, and significantly more efficient, particularly for underbanked regions and countries facing high inflation. He predicts that by 2030, most currencies will likely operate on some form of blockchain infrastructure, transforming everything from cross-border payments to everyday financial services. For consumers, this could mean faster payments, lower transaction costs, and seamless global transfers.

Looking ahead, Collins says regulation will play a critical role in determining how quickly innovation scales, particularly in the U.S. While policymakers are working to create safeguards, he argues that overly restrictive rules could slow progress, especially around issues like yield-sharing on stablecoin products. Still, he remains confident that the shift toward on-chain banking and upgraded financial services is inevitable, describing it as the natural next step in the evolution of global finance.

Crypto’s Next Phase: Institutions Are Here, But Risks Are Rising

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Crypto’s Next Phase: Institutions Are Here, But Risks Are Rising

At Consensus 2026 in Miami, Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research, Galaxy joins to unpack the biggest themes shaping crypto right now from institutional adoption to the long-term risks of quantum computing. While quantum remains a background concern, Thorn explains that the industry especially the Bitcoin community is beginning to align around solutions like post-quantum cryptography. On markets, he notes Bitcoin hovering above $80K but suggests the current price action may still be range-bound unless it decisively breaks higher, signaling that the broader trend remains uncertain in the near term.

On regulation, Thorn points to growing momentum behind the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, calling it a strong step toward long-term industry stability despite potential hurdles in the Senate. He remains broadly bullish, emphasizing that institutional players are no longer “coming”, they’re already here driving demand for infrastructure like tokenized assets and custody solutions. In a world shaped by rising debt and geopolitical uncertainty, Thorn reinforces the case for Bitcoin as “digital gold,” a scarce store of value outside traditional financial systems. He also highlights the rise of prediction markets, noting their growing influence and the ongoing debate around regulation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, particularly when it comes to complex issues like insider trading.

Kevin O’Leary on the Future of Alternative Assets: From Rare Collectible Sports Cards to Crypto

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Kevin O’Leary on the Future of Alternative Assets: From Rare Collectible Sports Cards to Crypto

Kevin O’Leary, famously known as Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank and the Chairman of O’Leary Ventures, joins Remy Blaire at Consensus 2026 in Miami, to share his insights on alternative assets, particularly his recent foray into collectible sports cards. He highlights the impressive appreciation of rare cards, mentioning a significant investment in a Kobe-Jordan dual auto card that has nearly doubled in value.

They discuss the liquidity of sports collectibles and how they compare to traditional investments. Kevin emphasizes the growing demand for unique pieces, especially in the Asian market, and reassures potential investors about the liquidity of these assets.

Shifting gears to the crypto market, they explore the current state of Bitcoin and Ethereum amid volatility and the impact of institutional interest. Kevin expresses concerns about the future of altcoins, calling many “poopoo coins,” and emphasizes the importance of focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum for serious investors.

Discover the role of artificial intelligence in the market and how it has influenced productivity and margins across various sectors. Kevin shares his strategy of investing in the foundational elements of AI, such as power and data centers, rather than trying to pick individual winners.

Finally, they discuss the challenges of diversification for average investors compared to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, particularly in the current crypto landscape, where many have narrowed their focus to just Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The Debrief: April, Wrapped

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The Debrief: April, Wrapped

April is the month of contradictions: it is warm but it is still wet, lighter but still dark; AI is transformative but terrifying; stablecoins dominate but the regulation wouldn’t settle; institutions are tokenizing, but the composability vs. privacy challenge persists.

Our monthly Debrief is a summary of the headlines that caught our attention in April. We analyzed over 570 stories related to fintech, and picked out the ones we think are most worth paying attention to, or best explain the state of digitalized finance today:

•⁠  ⁠⁠AI Advancements
•⁠  ⁠DeFi Security
•⁠  ⁠The Quantum Question
•⁠  ⁠Prediction Markets
•⁠  ⁠Digital Payments Infrastructure
•⁠  ⁠Institutional Adoption

Click here to download this month’s Debrief

Markets at Record Highs: The AI Boom vs the Real Economy 

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Markets at Record Highs: The AI Boom vs the Real Economy 

Ted Thatcher, President of Bright Lake Wealth Management, joins in to break down today’s market action as stocks continue pushing to all-time highs. With the S&P 500 closing at record levels, Thatcher highlights the strength and resilience across markets, driven largely by returns finally materializing from the massive $750 billion in capex spending by mega-cap companies. While Wall Street is celebrating, he draws a clear distinction between the financial markets and the real economy, noting that Main Street is still feeling pressure from persistent inflation and elevated oil prices, with recent PCE data showing costs remain sticky for consumers.

A major driver behind this market strength is hyperscale AI spending, which continues to fuel corporate earnings, though Thatcher points out a shift in the narrative from simple market concentration in the “Mag 7” to bottlenecks within the AI supply chain. Companies like Micron Technology and Advanced Micro Devices are benefiting from rising demand, particularly in memory and chip production. On monetary policy, Thatcher notes that while current projections suggest rate cuts may not come until late 2027, incoming Fed leadership under Kevin Warsh could shift that timeline, especially with the argument that AI may have deflationary effects though risks remain if cuts come too early while inflation pressures persist.

SpaceX, Artemis & the Future of Space Business

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SpaceX, Artemis & the Future of Space Business

Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Voyager Technologies, joins in to break down the company’s momentum and the bigger picture shaping the future of space. With a record backlog and raised guidance, Taylor highlights how Voyager is strategically positioned across national security, defense, and space three sectors seeing major investment and rapid growth. From initiatives like Golden Dome to low Earth orbit and lunar strategy, he emphasizes that the company’s technologies are aligned with the infrastructure driving the next wave of innovation. As commercialization accelerates, Taylor points to milestones like SpaceX’s anticipated IPO and the excitement surrounding the Artemis II mission as clear signals that space is no longer a distant frontier it’s happening now.

He also dives into the growing role of public-private partnerships, noting Voyager’s involvement in private astronaut missions to the International Space Station as a stepping stone toward building its own commercial station, Starlab. With the ISS set to retire in the coming decade, Taylor explains how multiple commercial stations will rise to meet and exceed current research capacity, unlocking new opportunities in biopharma, semiconductor development, and beyond. Ultimately, what excites him most is the return to the Moon not just for exploration, but for building sustainable infrastructure. It’s a vision where humanity doesn’t just visit space, but lives and works there marking the beginning of a truly transformative era.

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