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Posts by Kiran Maatman

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Cryptocurrencies

Nubank Secures Conditional OCC Charter; Clears Path for US Crypto Custody

The OCC grants conditional approval for Nubank to form a national bank, explicitly opening the door for federal-level crypto custody services.

January 30, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Bitfarms’ Exit & The $400/MW Arbitrage Draining Bitcoin’s Security

With AI revenue hitting $400/MW versus mining's $100, Bitfarms and Hut 8 are leading a structural exodus that could permanently alter Bitcoin's security model.

January 30, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

DOJ Finalizes $400M Helix Seizure; Legal Title Transfers to U.S. Govt

A federal judge has signed the final forfeiture order transferring $400 million in Helix-linked assets to the U.S. government, clearing the way for potential liquidation.

January 30, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin Surrenders $87,500 as Geopolitical Risk Punches Holes in ‘Safe Haven’ Narrative

Bitcoin drops below $87.5k as Trump's Iran warning and Microsoft's Azure miss trigger a risk-off wave, invalidating the 'digital gold' thesis.

January 29, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Liquity’s BOLD Outranks USDC With ‘A-’ Bluechip Rating; LQTY Retraces

Liquity's BOLD stablecoin secures an A- rating from Bluechip, outperforming USDC and DAI, as the protocol validates its immutable, yield-bearing design.

January 29, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin Capitulates to $85K as $796M Liquidations Trigger ‘Cascade’

Bitcoin hit a 2026 low of $85,200 as $796 million in leveraged positions were wiped out following the Fed's decision to hold rates.

January 29, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

regulations

Senate Ag Markup Begins; ‘Poison Pill’ Credit Card Amendment Dropped

Senators Marshall and Durbin drop the controversial 'swipe fee' amendment, clearing the path for the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act to advance.

January 29, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Robinhood Backs Crypto Infrastructure Play Talos in $150M Series B Extension

The retail brokerage joins Sony and Fidelity in backing the $1.5 billion institutional trading rail.

January 29, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Fidelity Launches ‘FIDD’ Stablecoin on Ethereum; Challenge to Tether Dominance

Fidelity Investments launches its Ethereum-based stablecoin (FIDD) under the new GENIUS Act, targeting the $308B settlement market.

January 29, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

Security

Solana’s 68% Validator Collapse Is A Feature, Not A Bug

The drop to 800 validators isn't just market capitulation—it's the result of the Foundation's aggressive "3-to-1" pruning policy.

January 29, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments