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Digital Asset Treasuries and Microcap or Nanocap companies
This episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez focuses on Digital Asset Treasuries and Microcap or Nanocap companies, the benefits and misconceptions, as well as the cost of missed opportunities
Scams and Fraud, Mining, Gold, Diamonds, Crypto and more
Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, the topic is Scams and Fraud, Mining, Gold, Diamonds, Crypto and more. We jumped into the various scams out there that investors should be aware of to protect themselves.
Tokenization The Future of Financial Markets
Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, Topic is Tokenization The Future of Financial Markets
Nasdaq Delisiting Microcaps, Digital Asset Treasuries
Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, Nasdaq Delisiting Microcaps, Digital Asset Treasuries
Cryptocurrency, blockchain, tradfi, defi, fintech
Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, Cryptocurrency, blockchain, tradfi, defi, fintech
Private Equity, Digital Asset Treasuries, Private Equity, Cryptocurrency
Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, Digital Asset Treasuries, Private Equity, Cryptocurrency

Digital Asset Treasuries, The Unexpected Lifeline Reviving Struggling Public Companies
A quiet revolution is unfolding across the public markets, a shift not led by new products or blockbuster earnings, but by an emerging financial strategy: digital asset treasuries. Faced with cash burn, rising interest rates, and increased delisting pressures, a growing number of publicly traded companies, especially in capital-intensive industries like biotech and pharma, are The post Digital Asset Treasuries, The Unexpected Lifeline Reviving Struggling Public Companies first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Blockchain and Crypto News.
Western Union Bets on Stablecoins, USDPT Aims to Bring Digital Dollars to 100 Million Customers
Western Union, the 170-year-old remittance giant once synonymous with telegraphs and money orders, is staking a claim in the next era of payments. The company announced plans this week to launch a dollar-backed stablecoin, the U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT), with an expected debut in the first half of 2026. The token will run on The post Western Union Bets on Stablecoins, USDPT Aims to Bring Digital Dollars to 100 Million Customers first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Blockchain and Crypto News.
Crypto.com Files for U.S. National Trust Bank Charter, Signaling Major Shift in Crypto Institutions
Crypto.com announced on October 24, 2025 that it has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a National Trust Bank charter in the United States. A national trust bank charter, distinct from a full-service commercial bank, authorizes a federally regulated entity to engage in fiduciary, custodial and The post Crypto.com Files for U.S. National Trust Bank Charter, Signaling Major Shift in Crypto Institutions first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Blockchain and Crypto News.
Retail Chain Bealls Embraces Crypto Payments Across Multiple Blockchains
In a move that signals the accelerating convergence of physical retail and digital-asset infrastructure, Bealls Inc., the U.S. department store operator founded in 1915 and now running over 660 locations, has announced that it will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments from any wallet app across “more than a dozen” blockchain networks. The rollout is made possible The post Retail Chain Bealls Embraces Crypto Payments Across Multiple Blockchains first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Blockchain and Crypto News.
Kraken’s Ascension, The Crypto Exchange Quietly Positioning Itself To Be The Top Dog
For years, Coinbase has dominated the U.S. crypto market as the undisputed household name for digital asset trading. But while the spotlight has stayed fixated on Coinbase’s regulatory battles and institutional product launches, another player has been methodically building a far more formidable empire, one that could soon dethrone Coinbase as the leading crypto exchange The post Kraken’s Ascension, The Crypto Exchange Quietly Positioning Itself To Be The Top Dog first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Blockchain and Crypto News.
Ferrari Takes the Checkered Flag Into Crypto, Le Mans Legend to Be Sold Using Exclusive Digital Tokens
In a move that blends motorsport heritage with future-focused finance, Ferrari is officially stepping into the world of cryptocurrency with the auction of its iconic Le Mans-winning race car, available exclusively through digital tokens. This marks the first time in Ferrari’s storied history that a piece of its racing legacy will be made available via The post Ferrari Takes the Checkered Flag Into Crypto, Le Mans Legend to Be Sold Using Exclusive Digital Tokens first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Blockchain and Crypto News.
Facing Delisting, Nasdaq Companies Find a Lifeline in Digital Asset Treasury Strategies
As NASDAQ continues to tighten compliance thresholds, a growing number of small-cap companies are scrambling to avoid delisting. But one firm may have found a novel lifeline, not in traditional restructuring, but through blockchain. A NASDAQ-listed company recently issued a notice of noncompliance due to its share price falling below the $1.00 minimum and its The post Facing Delisting, Nasdaq Companies Find a Lifeline in Digital Asset Treasury Strategies first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Blockchain and Crypto News.
Coinbase Acquires Echo for $375 Million, A Strategic Leap into Capital Formation
In a move that signals its ambition to go beyond being just a crypto exchange, Coinbase Global has agreed to purchase Echo , a blockchain investment platform, for approximately $375 million in cash and stock. Echo, founded by crypto trader Jordan Fish (also known as “Cobie”), specializes in helping crypto-based companies raise capital by offering The post Coinbase Acquires Echo for $375 Million, A Strategic Leap into Capital Formation first appeared on The UCW Newswire : Blockchain and Crypto News.

From Beanie Babies to the New Craze, Why We Can’t Stop Falling in Love With the Next Big Thing
There’s a moment in every cultural phenomenon when logic leaves the room and mass hysteria takes the wheel. It’s the moment when rational adults trample each other for a stuffed bear, camp overnight outside toy stores, or more recently spend hours refreshing TikTok to snag a limited-edition Labubu dolls (yes, that’s the actual name). If The post From Beanie Babies to the New Craze, Why We Can’t Stop Falling in Love With the Next Big Thing first appeared on The UCW Newswire.
Investment Veteran Joe Naggar Spins Off from Republic to Launch Feynman Point Asset Management
Veteran investor Joe Naggar is charting a new course in the digital-asset world, launching a new firm, Feynman Point Asset Management, after steering the crypto and digital-asset arm of Republic Digital. The firm, which emerges independently from Republic, is reportedly going live with around $300 million in assets under management focused on frontier technologies and The post Investment Veteran Joe Naggar Spins Off from Republic to Launch Feynman Point Asset Management first appeared on The UCW Newswire.
Cleveland-Cliffs Isn’t Just Digging for Rare Earths, It’s Digging Into America’s Next Economic Identity
The markets didn’t just react to Cleveland-Cliffs’ announcement that it plans to mine rare-earth materials—they exploded. Shares surged more than 20% as investors piled into what they view as the next great resource play. But this isn’t merely a case of commodity speculation. It’s a signal that corporate America is entering a new era, one The post Cleveland-Cliffs Isn’t Just Digging for Rare Earths, It’s Digging Into America’s Next Economic Identity first appeared on The UCW Newswire.
Nasdaq’s New Delisting Push May Force Struggling Firms to Get Creative and Crypto Could Offer a Lifeline
Nasdaq is about to raise the bar for staying listed, proposing changes that would make it easier to pull the plug on companies that fall below minimum thresholds. For small-cap issuers already struggling with thin liquidity or regulatory shortcomings, the changes could feel like a tightening noose. But for some, a bold pivot into a The post Nasdaq’s New Delisting Push May Force Struggling Firms to Get Creative and Crypto Could Offer a Lifeline first appeared on The UCW Newswire.
MegaHoot Technologies and the Future of Blockchain, An Exclusive Interview with CEO Louis Velazquez
In a digital landscape where blockchain projects rise and fall at lightning speed, few companies have demonstrated long-term conviction and strategic patience quite like MegaHoot Technologies. At the center of that vision stands Louis Velazquez, the company’s CEO, who has steered MegaHoot through multiple evolutions in blockchain technology, from early experimentation with Bitcoin to full The post MegaHoot Technologies and the Future of Blockchain, An Exclusive Interview with CEO Louis Velazquez first appeared on The UCW Newswire.
Private Equity’s Digital Evolution, An Exclusive Interview with Justin Belle of FGA Partners on the Convergence of TradFi and DeFi
In an era where the boundaries between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) continue to blur, private equity firms are beginning to look beyond blockchain as a speculative investment vehicle and instead, as an operational advantage. I sat down with Justin Belle, Managing Director of FGA Partners, to discuss how this convergence is reshaping The post Private Equity’s Digital Evolution, An Exclusive Interview with Justin Belle of FGA Partners on the Convergence of TradFi and DeFi first appeared on The UCW Newswire.
The Great ESG Retreat, How Corporations Are Abandoning the “Woke Economy” for Growth and Investor Value
For years, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics were hailed as the future of responsible capitalism. Global corporations rushed to adopt sustainability frameworks, hire ESG officers, and plaster annual reports with commitments to carbon neutrality, gender equity, and social governance. Investors were told that aligning with ESG wasn’t just good ethics, it was good business. The post The Great ESG Retreat, How Corporations Are Abandoning the “Woke Economy” for Growth and Investor Value first appeared on The UCW Newswire.
Russia’s Crypto Gambit, A New Front in the Global Financial Power Struggle
Rumors are swirling through the international finance and technology sectors that Russia is exploring the creation of its own national cryptocurrency infrastructure—a move that, if true, could alter the balance of global financial power. The initiative reportedly involves establishing a regulated blockchain ecosystem that would enable Moscow to bypass Western sanctions, settle international trade, and The post Russia’s Crypto Gambit, A New Front in the Global Financial Power Struggle first appeared on The UCW Newswire.

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