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Bitcoin Gains Drive Strategy's $20.9B Q3 Operating Profit
The company spent $2.04 billion buying back STRC through Oct. 25, while preferred dividends totaled $419.6 million in the quarter.

Datavault Shares Plunge Nearly 50% After Biconomy Bitcoin Disclosure
The company plans to restate four financial periods and expects to remove $49 million from its June 2026 assets after reassessing a bitcoin-funded equity deal.
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Bitcoin Gains Drive Strategy's $20.9B Q3 Operating Profit
The company spent $2.04 billion buying back STRC through Oct. 25, while preferred dividends totaled $419.6 million in the quarter.

Datavault Shares Plunge Nearly 50% After Biconomy Bitcoin Disclosure
The company plans to restate four financial periods and expects to remove $49 million from its June 2026 assets after reassessing a bitcoin-funded equity deal.

Robinhood Plans 2027 UAE Launch With Dubai Retail License
The DFSA register lists Robinhood MENA Limited’s license from July 20, including permission to arrange crypto deals and custody for retail clients.

Alpha Modus Reports $250 Million-Plus Bitcoin Holding From Share Swap
The Nasdaq-listed company exchanged 51.6 million shares and matching warrants for 3,170 BTC, expanding its asset base while diluting existing shareholders.

OKX Combines Euro and EURC Liquidity in One Spot Order Book
Eligible EEA users can convert euros to EURC at 1:1 and choose either settlement asset, with fees depending on their tier and transaction.

1inch Winds Down Card, Urges Balance Withdrawals by Dec. 18
Existing cards and accounts remain accessible for now, but the issuer and provider—not 1inch—control when card functionality ends.

Strive Prices $630 Million SATS Preferred Offering at $90
The $100 dividend base implies a 16.7% simple annual yield at the offer price, above SATA's initial 15%.

OKX Opens Onchain Spot and Perps Beta With Simulated TradFi Trading
The points competition shares a 250,000 USDT reward pool with Outcomes. Funded trading is scheduled to follow after the contest ends.

Ledger Launches Wrapped-Bitcoin Loans Through Morpho
The wallet app defaults to 50% loan-to-value and charges a 1% borrowing fee, while pledged collateral remains subject to liquidation.

Robinhood Unveils In-App AI Agents for Crypto and Stock Trading
Trade approvals will default to on, while a planned Loops feature will let users run recurring strategies around the clock.