Last mentioned: Apr 2, 2026
Jury Verdict
A US jury finds Musk liable for misleading shareholders during the acquisition process.
SEC Final Approval
The SEC grants full regulatory approval for Nasdaq to migrate its entire exchange infrastructure to the blockchain.
Settlement Finalized
Justin Sun agrees to pay $10 million to resolve all outstanding SEC charges.
Target Listing Date
Planned window for the public debut on a major U.S. exchange (NYSE or Nasdaq).
Settlement Negotiations
Reports emerge of active settlement talks between Sun's counsel and the SEC.
Pilot Program Success
A limited pilot program involving three mid-cap stocks successfully demonstrates T+0 settlement efficiency.
ASML Equipment Integration
Expected delivery and setup of $7.9B in new lithography tools.
SEC Rule Proposal
Nasdaq formally submits a proposal to the SEC to allow blockchain-based settlement for listed equities.
Motion to Dismiss
Sun's legal team moves to dismiss the case, arguing the SEC lacks jurisdiction over foreign entities.
Indiana Plant Announcement
SK Hynix announces $3.87B investment in a U.S. advanced packaging facility.
Nasdaq Digital Assets Launch
Nasdaq establishes a dedicated division to build DLT infrastructure for institutional clients.
SEC Charges Filed
SEC sues Justin Sun and his companies for fraud and unregistered securities offerings.
Acquisition Finalized
Musk completes the $44 billion purchase of Twitter and takes the company private.
Public Disclosure
Musk finally discloses a 9.2% stake; Twitter shares jump 27% in a single day.
Legal Deadline
The deadline for Musk to disclose his stake to the SEC passes without a filing.
Disclosure Threshold
Musk crosses the 5% ownership threshold in Twitter, triggering a 10-day SEC filing window.
South Korean semiconductor giant SK Hynix has initiated a confidential filing for a US listing in 2026, aiming to raise up to $10 billion. The strategic move is designed to capitalize on the global AI boom and fund massive capital expenditures, including advanced equipment from ASML and new US-based manufacturing facilities.
The intersection of artificial intelligence and digital assets has birthed a new generation of highly convincing investment scams, ranging from deepfake-driven endorsements to fraudulent AI trading bots. As regulators struggle to keep pace, investors must adopt rigorous verification protocols to navigate this increasingly treacherous landscape.
A US federal jury has ruled that Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders during his 2022 acquisition of the social media platform. The verdict concludes a high-stakes class-action lawsuit that could result in significant financial penalties for the billionaire.
MicroStrategy (referred to as Strategy) has acquired an additional 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 billion, bringing its total holdings to 761,068 BTC. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor argues that Bitcoin is the premier 'digital capital' capable of resisting the terminal value compression caused by AI-driven industry disruption.
The SEC has officially approved Nasdaq's plan to integrate blockchain technology into its core market infrastructure, marking a historic shift toward instantaneous settlement. This move is expected to revolutionize capital markets by reducing counterparty risk and paving the way for the tokenization of all traditional equities.
Citigroup has downwardly revised its price targets for major digital assets, citing persistent delays in U.S. crypto legislation. The bank's shift reflects growing institutional frustration with the lack of regulatory clarity surrounding market structure and stablecoin oversight.
A cryptocurrency venture backed by Donald Trump is reportedly offering high-net-worth investors 'guaranteed direct access' in exchange for a $5 million commitment. The move raises significant questions regarding ethics, regulatory compliance, and the intersection of political influence with private financial markets.
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun has reached a $10 million settlement with the SEC, resolving long-standing allegations of market manipulation and the sale of unregistered securities. The agreement concludes a high-stakes legal battle involving the Tron and BitTorrent ecosystems.
Morgan Stanley has selected Coinbase and BNY Mellon as custodians for its upcoming suite of cryptocurrency ETFs, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The move signals a major institutional pivot as the bank seeks to capitalize on renewed positive inflows into digital asset investment products.
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