The post Capital B and Adam Back Raise €1.1M for Bitcoin Strategy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Capital B has raised €1.1 million alongside Adam Back while revising its B-04 convertible bond terms to speed up its Bitcoin treasury plan. The adjustment lowers the conversion price and improves incentives for future conversion into equity. This move is part of Capital B’s wider strategy to accumulate more Bitcoin and strengthen its position as a Bitcoin-focused treasury company amid rising institutional participation in digital asset markets.

The post GameStop Bids $56B To Acquire eBay at $125 Per Share appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has proposed a $56 billion acquisition of eBay at $125 per share, after quietly building a 5% stake. The offer is non-binding and financed through a mix of cash reserves, bank debt, and newly issued shares. Cohen aims to merge GameStop’s physical retail network with eBay’s online marketplace, focusing on collectibles, live shopping, and operational cost cuts. While both stocks jumped on the news, eBay has not responded, and a potential proxy battle could follow if talks stall.

The post Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Strong Inflows on May 1 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

On May 1, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded strong net inflows of $630 million, signaling renewed institutional demand and continued dominance in crypto investment products. At the same time, spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $101 million in inflows, marking a recovery after recent outflows and showing steady investor interest. Together, these flows highlight growing confidence in regulated crypto exposure, as ETFs remain a key gateway for institutional capital entering the digital asset market.

The post a16z Says “Stablecoins” May Not Stand The Test Of Time appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Research from Andreessen Horowitz crypto suggests the term “stablecoin” could lose relevance as the space matures. What began as a tool to reduce volatility is now standard, with stability no longer the key differentiator. These assets are rapidly becoming essential financial rails, powering instant global payments, real-time settlement, and direct ownership. The bigger shift is toward programmable money, where value moves like software, likely leading to new terms such as digital dollars or on-chain currencies.