Expanded – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:35:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Expanded – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Expanded Version of a Tweet I posted to X a Week ago last Wedneday. https://earlybirdsinvest.com/expanded-version-of-a-tweet-i-posted-to-x-a-week-ago-last-wedneday/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/expanded-version-of-a-tweet-i-posted-to-x-a-week-ago-last-wedneday/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:35:38 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/expanded-version-of-a-tweet-i-posted-to-x-a-week-ago-last-wedneday/

What follows is an expanded version of a tweet I posted to X on Wednesday August 27th prior to the much-awaited Nvidia’s earnings release and call after the market closed. I had stopped for a late breakfast at the River View Diner in Edgewater NJ on the west side of the Hudson River. The Diner is 30 years old and likely had a view of New York at one time, but it now is a misnomer with the massive construction in that area. There were two ancient men two booths away from me. They were griping about rising medical costs, Medicare, food prices and their “pain in the ass near death wives. Then one of them drops this gem: “Good thing I held on to my NVIDA after I sold my government bonds in April, I’m told earnings should crush it this afternoon, or so my grandson says, and he and his friends are long up the ass”.

Hearing that reminded me of another incident back in 2000 when the burst in the Tech Bubble was just beginning to deflate. I had left my office on Broad Street after the close and walked down the steps to grab the #4 train uptown to meet clients. As I stood on the crowded platform waiting for the train, I overheard two young Brokers I recognized from Harry’s a few nights before chatting it up. “I sold my tech stocks” said one, “but I’m hanging onto my Biotech stocks”. “Yeah, I agree, they should weather the storm”. What these young bucks failed to consider was Biotech was just as over owned as Beenie Babies in the early 1990’s. Day’s later the CEO and I wrote a one-off published piece that discussed the crazy projected earnings and revenue assumptions that would follow and my technical concerns regarding several of them. The piece was picked up by Barrons and on Monday morning the phones lit up like Christmas trees. One client (who had sizeable Biotech position) screamed, YOU! No More Business for you. The chart below of Biogen shows what happened over the months that followed. I am not even being to say that my partner and I predicted or were responsible for the carnage that followed, only that when everyone owns it who’s left to buy? Very similar to when everyone at the cocktail party is touting something it’s best to run away.

Charts and price data are courtesy of Optuma.

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/expanded-version-of-a-tweet-i-posted-to-x-a-week-ago-last-wedneday/feed/ 0 57330 Kraken expanded access across Latam and launched local funding in Argentina and Mexico https://earlybirdsinvest.com/kraken-expanded-access-across-latam-and-launched-local-funding-in-argentina-and-mexico/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/kraken-expanded-access-across-latam-and-launched-local-funding-in-argentina-and-mexico/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:26:10 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/kraken-expanded-access-across-latam-and-launched-local-funding-in-argentina-and-mexico/

With deepening our investment in Latin America, we deploy local currency funds in Argentina and Mexico, two of the region’s most active crypto markets. This extension reflects our continued commitment to building trustworthy, compliant, localized infrastructure to support crypto adoption around the world.

These new integrations allow clients from both countries to deposit their local currencies (ARS and MXN) through reliable domestic payment methods, providing faster and simpler access to Kraken’s full suite of Crypto services.

Furthermore, within Argentina, Kraken is now officially registered as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) with Argentina’s Comisiónnacional de Valores (CNV), ensuring that it can operate in full compliance with local regulations.

Local funding, global access

By enabling local rails, Kraken eliminates one of the most persistent friction points for crypto users across LATAM. The challenge is to efficiently and safely convert local currency into digital assets. Deposits created through these new payment methods will be automatically converted to USD at competitive, transparent FX rates, reducing the need for international wire or third-party apps.

This upgrade will provide international clients with a seamless, end-to-end experience built on speed, security and trust.

“Argentina and Mexico are one of the most active and resilient crypto communities in the world,” said Mark Greenberg, global consumer director at Kraken. “The local railroads and clarity of regulations make Kraken uniquely positioned to enable clients from both countries to access the global crypto economy with confidence, security and ease.”

The momentum of the code across Ratum

Each of these markets highlights a different dimension of the growing importance of Crypto in this region.

  • Argentina: With inflation rates exceeding 200% in 2023, crypto, especially stubcoin, has become an important tool for Argentina to save money and send money.
  • Mexico: Mexico, a regional powerhouse for cryptocurrency, is at the forefront of blockchain innovation, dollar-controlled demand and retail adoption.

These markets represent millions of current and future crypto clients who need localized tools to fully participate in the ecosystem.

Local experience backed by our global standards

Our Argentine and Mexican clients benefit from:

  • Local currency funds through reliable domestic payment railways
  • Automatic USD conversion at competitive transparent rates
  • Access to over 350 digital assets
  • Industry-leading security and global liquidity
  • Multilingual support for 24/7
  • Localized product experiences and educational content

This expansion reflects a broader strategy in the region. It combines global infrastructure with local relevance to provide the confidence and tools to effectively navigate the crypto economy wherever your clients are.

Long term building

With these launches, Kraken is positioned himself for his long-term impact in Latin America. Product upgrades aren’t the only way to revitalize local payment rails and the clarity of regulations provided by Argentina’s CNV VASP registration. They are strategic milestones that strengthen Kraken’s commitment to financial inclusion, responsible innovation and client empowerment in one of the most promising regions in crypto.

Kraken will continue to expand its presence across Latin America with the same values ​​that have led security, transparency and trust since 2011.

Let’s start today kraken.com And trade with confidence on your terms.

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/kraken-expanded-access-across-latam-and-launched-local-funding-in-argentina-and-mexico/feed/ 0 46986 Expanded USD margin pairs available for MOODENG https://earlybirdsinvest.com/expanded-usd-margin-pairs-available-for-moodeng/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/expanded-usd-margin-pairs-available-for-moodeng/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 22:48:53 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/expanded-usd-margin-pairs-available-for-moodeng/



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We’re thrilled to announce support for a new USD margin pair for Moo Deng (MOODENG) — taking our total to over 220+ markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!

Margin trading is now available for the new trading pair: 

Pair base Pair name Available Leverage Long Position Limit Short Position Limit
MOODENG MOODENG/USD 3x 130,000 130,000

Here’s some more information about the token:

Moo Deng (MOODENG) is a memecoin based on the famous pygmy hippopotamus at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Si Racha, Chonburi, Thailand. The Solana-based token is held by fans of the hippo, whose community congregates on X and Telegram. As a memecoin, MOODENG has no stated utility, its value instead arising from the vibrancy of its community and the virality of Moo Deng the hippo.

Before you start, what you should know:

In order to trade using margin, you will need to hold at least one collateral currency.

The availability of margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria.

Margin trading incurs additional fees for opening, closing and holding a position. Learn more about the different rates and fees.

Will Kraken offer more pairs on margin?

Yes! But our policy is to never reveal any details before launch – not even which pairs we are considering. All of Kraken’s listed margin pairs are available on our website. Our client engagement specialists cannot answer any questions about which pairs we may be listing in the future. 

Trade with caution

There is no guarantee that a limit order will execute. There is no guarantee of margin pool availability at all times. There is also no guarantee of a market order executing at a certain price. The availability and liquidity of the particular digital asset will impact these types of orders. Ready to trade but don’t have a Kraken account yet? Sign up today!



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We’re thrilled to announce support for new USD margin pairs for Kaito (KAITO) and Mantra (OM) —Taking our total to over 220+ markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!

Margin trading is now available for the below pairs: 

Pair base Pair name Available Leverage Long Position Limit Short Position Limit
KAITO KAITO/USD 3x 20,000 20,000
OM OM/USD 3x 4,600 4,600

Here’s some more information about the tokens:

Kaito (KAITO) is the native token of the AI-powered InfoFi network, driving market dynamics, governance, and transactions. It enables token holders to influence content discovery, participate in decentralized decision-making, and facilitate seamless interactions within the ecosystem. KAITO powers an efficient, transparent, and community-driven financial information network.

Mantra (OM) is a DeFi platform offering staking, lending, and governance powered by blockchain technology. Its native token, OM, facilitates transactions, governance, and rewards, enabling community-driven decision-making. MANTRA empowers users with secure, transparent financial tools designed to maximize engagement and optimize returns in the DeFi ecosystem.

Before you start, what you should know:

In order to trade using margin, you will need to hold at least one collateral currency.

The availability of margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria.

Margin trading incurs additional fees for opening, closing and holding a position. Learn more about the different rates and fees.

Will Kraken offer more pairs on margin?

Yes! But our policy is to never reveal any details before launch – not even which pairs we are considering. All of Kraken’s listed margin pairs are available on our website. Our client engagement specialists cannot answer any questions about which pairs we may be listing in the future. 

Trade with caution

There is no guarantee that a limit order will execute. There is no guarantee of margin pool availability at all times. There is also no guarantee of a market order executing at a certain price. The availability and liquidity of the particular digital asset will impact these types of orders.

Ready to trade but don’t have a Kraken account yet? Sign up today! 




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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal that could expand the definition of an exchange to include platforms handling cryptocurrency transactions.

Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda said on March 10 that the agency is now looking at ways to adjust the proposal so that certain crypto-related platforms are not unintentionally affected.

The initial rule, introduced in 2020, was meant to clarify regulations for alternative trading systems, mainly focusing on the US Treasury market. However, Uyeda noted that during Gary Gensler’s time as SEC Chair, the proposal was broadened.

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As a result, it would have required various crypto-related protocols to register as exchanges, which subject them to stricter oversight. Uyeda criticized this approach, stating:

In my view, it was a mistake for the Commission to link together regulation of the Treasury markets with a heavy-handed attempt to tamp down the crypto market.

The proposal has gone through several rounds of public feedback but has yet to be finalized. The SEC describes it as being in the “final rule stage”.

Uyeda pointed out that the proposal refers to “communication protocols that bring together buyers and sellers of securities” but does not clearly define what those protocols are.

He argued that this lack of clarity had expanded the rule beyond its intended focus on government securities, which could unnecessarily affect crypto businesses.

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We’re thrilled to announce supports for new USD margin pairs for Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), yearn.finance (YFI), Jasmycoin (JASMY) and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) —Taking our total to over 200 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!

Margin trading is now available for the below pairs: 

Pair base Pair name Available Leverage Long Position Limit Short Position Limit
FARTCOIN FARTCOIN/USD 3 60,000 60,000
YFI YFI/USD 3 5 5
JASMY JASMY/USD 3 1,000,000 1,000,000
PENGU PENGU/USD 3 2,500,000 2,500,000

Here’s some more information about the tokens:

Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) is a Solana-based memecoin, originally conceived by AI bot Truth Terminal and launched by an anonymous developer. Fartcoin has been praised as the ‘ideal meme,’ with its supply well-distributed and no single entity holding a large portion of its tokens. The FARTCOIN token serves no purpose, operating strictly as a memecoin.

yearn.finance (YFI) is a decentralized yield aggregator running on the Ethereum blockchain. Cryptocurrency deposited on Yearn.Finance is automatically lended out at the highest lending rate possible across a number of other platforms. YFI is the token for Yearn Finance. Holders of YFI can participate in the protocol’s governance and earn a percentage of the fees generated on the various Yearn Finance products through staking.

JasmyCoin (JASMY) develops internet of things (IoT) platforms via edge computing and the use of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) for data storage. Jasmy seeks to decentralize the maintenance and sharing of sensitive information through the use of “personal data lockers” on the Jasmy network. JasmyCoin is used as a payment medium for retrieving personal data from IoT devices and serves as the network’s utility token.

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is the Solana-based token of leading NFT project Pudgy Penguins. Launched in December 2024, a quarter of the supply was airdropped to Pudgy holders, and an additional quarter to various Web3 community members in the hopes of growing the Pudgy community. It’s expected that PENGU will serve as a governance and utility token, allowing holders to weigh in on protocol decisions and unlock gated features.

Before you start, what you should know:

In order to trade using margin, you will need to hold at least one collateral currency.

The availability of margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria.

Margin trading incurs additional fees for opening, closing and holding a position. Learn more about the different rates and fees.

Will Kraken offer more pairs on margin?

Yes! But our policy is to never reveal any details before launch – not even which pairs we are considering. All of Kraken’s listed margin pairs are available on our website. Our client engagement specialists cannot answer any questions about which pairs we may be listing in the future. 

Trade with caution

There is no guarantee that a limit order will execute. There is no guarantee of margin pool availability at all times. There is also no guarantee of a market order executing at a certain price. The availability and liquidity of the particular digital asset will impact these types of orders.

Ready to trade but don’t have a Kraken account yet? Sign up today! 

Availability of margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria. Trading using margin involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Read Kraken’s Margin Disclosure Statement to learn more.

These materials are for general information purposes only and are not investment advice or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, stake or hold any cryptoasset or to engage in any specific trading strategy. Kraken does not and will not work to increase or decrease the price of any particular cryptoasset it makes available. Some crypto products and markets are regulated and others are unregulated; regardless, Kraken may or may not be required to be registered or otherwise authorised to provide specific products and services in each market, and you may not be protected by government compensation and/or regulatory protection schemes. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds. Tax may be payable on any return and/or on any increase in the value of your cryptoassets and you should seek independent advice on your taxation position. Geographic restrictions may apply. See Legal Disclosures for each jurisdiction here.


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