Galaxy Digital Launches OTC Prediction Markets Trading Desk
Galaxy Digital becomes one of the first major crypto firms to offer institutional OTC access to prediction markets, MoneyGram rolls out a native stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, HIVE Digital posts a 158% revenue surge, and Charles Schwab brings near-24/7 crypto futures to thinkorswim. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with "Crypto Currents," daily from The Fly. Join us at 2 PM ET for your essential briefing on the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency on FlyCast radio.GALAXY ENTERS PREDICTION MARKETS OTC:Galaxy Digitallaunched an institutional OTC prediction markets trading desk through its Global Markets division, offering derivatives exposure to contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket, as the company. The desk revealed a $10M inaugural trade with crypto hedge fund Arca tied to outcomes associated with the passage of the CLARITY Act, illustrating that legislative risk is now being actively hedged in institutional size.framed the move as Galaxy Digital applying derivatives infrastructure already common in rates and commodities markets to an emerging asset class. The development broadens Galaxy Digital's Global Markets offering into prediction markets and adds a business line linked to event contracts rather than only spot crypto trading, a meaningful distinction given that bitcoin dropped as much as 3% to $69,500 on Tuesday, its lowest level since April 8, on Iran-war anxiety, per.MONEYGRAM LAUNCHES NATIVE STABLECOIN:MoneyGram Internationallaunched MGUSD, a native USD stablecoin built on the Stellar blockchain, issued by Bridge, and integrated with Fireblocks custody and M0 smart contracts, the company. The release confirmed the stablecoin deploys initially in the U.S. market with global expansion planned, positioning MoneyGram's nearly 500,000-location global agent network as on-chain rails rather than legacy wire infrastructure. The move reflects a broader pattern of incumbent payment and remittance companies replacing correspondent banking relationships with self-issued stablecoins. The question is whether MoneyGram can convert its agent network into a distribution moat before fintech competitors and crypto-native platforms capture the same corridors.HIVE REPORTS 158% REVENUE SURGE:HIVE Digitalreported FY26 total revenue of $297.8M, up 158% vs. last year, with bitcoin mining contributing $278.3M and its BUZZ HPC division adding $19.5M, up 94%, as the earnings release. The company mined 2,885 bitcoin during the fiscal year and carries $35M in contracted HPC annualized recurring revenue, with management guiding toward $660M ARR by year-end 2028. To fund a planned 320 MW sovereign AI infrastructure campus in the Greater Toronto Area targeting approximately $360M annualized ARR, HIVE Digital closed a $115M private placement of 0% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2031, netting approximately $109.5M in proceeds. The 0% coupon and capped-call structure, which limits dilution up to a 125% share-price premium, represents a convertible financing template increasingly common among mining operators transitioning to AI infrastructure.SCHWAB OPENS NEAR-24/7 CRYPTO FUTURES:Charles Schwabactivated near-24/7 crypto futures trading on its thinkorswim platform covering bitcoin, ether, solana, and Ripple products, alongside expanded fractional share trading, the company. The rollout narrows the product gap between Charles Schwab's retail brokerage offering and the around-the-clock access that crypto-native platforms already provide, competing directly for the active retail segment.MINERS AND AI PIVOTS:SOLAIcompleted the acquisition of a 51% stake in Singapore-based personal AI node manufacturer Neuraland for approximately $9.18M in newly issued shares, the company. Separately, Cipher Digitalheld its annual meeting of stockholders with governance votes covering board composition and auditor ratification, asshowed Cipher Digital advancing an $11.4B hyperscale revenue pipeline anchored by AWS and Google datacenter leases.TREASURY AND PLATFORM NOTES:Hyperscale Datadisclosed its subsidiaries held 704.3405 bitcoin valued at approximately $51.8M as of May 31, based on a $73,579 closing price, with no new open-market purchases during the week, the press release. KIDz AIannounced it is winding down its solana treasury exposure and repositioning around the Hyperliquidecosystem and yield-bearing USD stablecoins, the release. OCC-chartered BitGo Holdingspartnered with institutional DeFi protocol Concrete to launch an on-chain asset growth platform combining custody with DeFi yield optimization, the companies. Perpetuals.comreported $4.5B in UpsideOnly platform volume and signed a listing agreement with Datavault AIto tokenize real-world commodity assets on its platform, the announcement.PRICE ACTION:As of time of writing, bitcoin was trading at $67,961.30, while ether was trading at $1,937.81,.
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Galaxy Digital Completes Phase I Delivery of Helios Data Center
- Phase I Delivery: Galaxy Digital has completed the Phase I delivery at its Helios data center in Texas, providing approximately 200 megawatts of total power, including 133 megawatts of critical IT load, marking a successful transition to revenue-generating operations that is expected to significantly enhance the company's revenue stream.
- Lease Agreement Details: Under a 15-year lease agreement with CoreWeave, rent for Phase I will commence in Q2 2026, ensuring a long-term stable cash flow and laying the groundwork for the subsequent Phase II development.
- Future Development Plans: The construction of the 260 megawatts of critical IT load for Phase II is progressing on schedule, with data hall deliveries expected to begin in the first half of 2027, further enhancing Helios's capabilities as an AI infrastructure provider to meet growing market demand.
- Strategic Significance: The total approved power capacity of the Helios data center has expanded to 1.63 gigawatts, with potential scalability to 3.6 gigawatts, positioning Galaxy's multi-campus strategy to strongly support long-term growth in high-performance computing and AI sectors.
Galaxy Digital Delivers First Phase Power at Helios Data Center in Texas
- Power Delivery Achieved: Galaxy Digital successfully delivered the first phase of power at its Helios data center campus in Texas, providing approximately 200 megawatts of gross power to CoreWeave under a 15-year lease agreement, marking a significant advancement in the digital assets and data center infrastructure sector.
- Critical Load Support: The delivered power equates to around 133 megawatts of critical IT load, ensuring that the Helios data center can support future AI applications, thereby enhancing the company's competitive edge in hyperscale AI infrastructure development.
- On-Time Project Completion: Phase I was completed on budget and on schedule, with rent commencement expected in Q2 2026, affirming Galaxy's capability in executing hyperscale AI data center development and boosting investor confidence in its future growth prospects.
- Future Development Plans: Phase II data hall deliveries are anticipated to begin in H1 2027, further driving revenue growth for the Helios data center and reflecting Galaxy's strategic positioning in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market.
U.S. Stocks Rise, S&P 500 Hits Two-Week High
- Employment Data Impact: U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 57,000 in June, falling short of the expected 113,000, with May's figures revised down to 129,000, indicating a slowdown in the labor market that could influence the Fed's rate hike decisions, thereby providing support for the stock market.
- Strong Market Performance: The S&P 500 index increased by 0.67%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.85%, reaching an all-time high, reflecting market optimism for a 23% increase in Q2 earnings, particularly as AI infrastructure stocks are expected to contribute nearly 60% of earnings growth.
- International Market Rally: The Euro Stoxx 50 index climbed by 1.32%, hitting a new record high, indicating positive sentiment in global markets, especially against the backdrop of strong U.S. stock performance, which further boosts investor confidence.
- Oil Price Decline Impact: WTI crude oil prices fell by over 1% to a fresh 4.25-month low due to increased global supplies, which lowers inflation expectations and may provide additional support for the stock market, particularly benefiting airlines and cruise companies from reduced fuel costs.
U.S. Stocks Close Higher, Led by Tech Sector Gains
- Tech Sector Rally: Driven by investor anticipation of a strong upcoming earnings season, technology stocks, particularly chipmakers, propelled the Nasdaq 100 index up 1.68%, reaching a one-week high, reflecting optimism surrounding the AI investment boom.
- Labor Market Resilience: The May JOLTS job openings unexpectedly rose by 9,000 to a two-year high of 7.594 million, surpassing expectations of 7.296 million, indicating a robust U.S. labor market that could influence Federal Reserve policy decisions.
- Positive Global Economic Signals: China's June manufacturing PMI increased to 50.3, exceeding expectations of 50.1, suggesting potential for global economic recovery and bolstering market confidence in future growth prospects.
- Oil Price Volatility and Geopolitics: WTI crude oil prices fell over 1% amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with markets closely monitoring U.S.-Iran negotiations, as energy supply levels return to pre-war norms, potentially impacting future oil price trends.
US Stocks Rally as Tech Leads Gains Amid Strong Economic Signals
- Tech Stocks Lead Market: The S&P 500 rose by 0.34% and the Nasdaq 100 by 0.97%, reflecting investor optimism ahead of a strong earnings season, particularly driven by an investment boom in artificial intelligence.
- Strong Labor Market: May JOLTS job openings unexpectedly increased by 9,000 to a two-year high of 7.594 million, indicating a stronger labor market than anticipated, which may influence the Fed's monetary policy direction.
- Positive Global Economic Signals: China's June manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3, exceeding expectations, indicating signs of economic recovery that support global growth prospects and further bolster market confidence.
- Optimistic Earnings Outlook: Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts a 23% increase in Q2 earnings, close to Q1's 30% growth, primarily driven by AI infrastructure stocks expected to contribute nearly 60% of S&P 500 earnings growth.
U.S. Stocks Edge Up, Led by Technology Sector
- Tech Sector Drives Market: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose by 0.08% and 0.50%, respectively, reaching one-week highs, reflecting investor optimism ahead of a strong earnings season, particularly driven by an investment boom in artificial intelligence.
- Economic Data Beats Expectations: The April S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index increased by 1.14% year-over-year, surpassing the expected 0.90%, indicating resilience in the housing market that could further support stock performance.
- China's Economic Recovery: China's June manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3, exceeding expectations of 50.1, signaling improved global growth prospects and boosting market confidence in economic recovery.
- Optimistic Earnings Outlook: Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts a 23% increase in Q2 earnings, close to Q1's 30% growth, indicating that AI infrastructure stocks are expected to contribute nearly 60% of earnings growth, further enhancing market sentiment.
Galaxy Digital Completes Phase I Delivery of Helios Data Center
- Phase I Delivery: Galaxy Digital has completed the Phase I delivery at its Helios data center in Texas, providing approximately 200 megawatts of total power, including 133 megawatts of critical IT load, marking a successful transition to revenue-generating operations that is expected to significantly enhance the company's revenue stream.
- Lease Agreement Details: Under a 15-year lease agreement with CoreWeave, rent for Phase I will commence in Q2 2026, ensuring a long-term stable cash flow and laying the groundwork for the subsequent Phase II development.
- Future Development Plans: The construction of the 260 megawatts of critical IT load for Phase II is progressing on schedule, with data hall deliveries expected to begin in the first half of 2027, further enhancing Helios's capabilities as an AI infrastructure provider to meet growing market demand.
- Strategic Significance: The total approved power capacity of the Helios data center has expanded to 1.63 gigawatts, with potential scalability to 3.6 gigawatts, positioning Galaxy's multi-campus strategy to strongly support long-term growth in high-performance computing and AI sectors.
Galaxy Digital Delivers First Phase Power at Helios Data Center in Texas
- Power Delivery Achieved: Galaxy Digital successfully delivered the first phase of power at its Helios data center campus in Texas, providing approximately 200 megawatts of gross power to CoreWeave under a 15-year lease agreement, marking a significant advancement in the digital assets and data center infrastructure sector.
- Critical Load Support: The delivered power equates to around 133 megawatts of critical IT load, ensuring that the Helios data center can support future AI applications, thereby enhancing the company's competitive edge in hyperscale AI infrastructure development.
- On-Time Project Completion: Phase I was completed on budget and on schedule, with rent commencement expected in Q2 2026, affirming Galaxy's capability in executing hyperscale AI data center development and boosting investor confidence in its future growth prospects.
- Future Development Plans: Phase II data hall deliveries are anticipated to begin in H1 2027, further driving revenue growth for the Helios data center and reflecting Galaxy's strategic positioning in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market.
U.S. Stocks Rise, S&P 500 Hits Two-Week High
- Employment Data Impact: U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 57,000 in June, falling short of the expected 113,000, with May's figures revised down to 129,000, indicating a slowdown in the labor market that could influence the Fed's rate hike decisions, thereby providing support for the stock market.
- Strong Market Performance: The S&P 500 index increased by 0.67%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.85%, reaching an all-time high, reflecting market optimism for a 23% increase in Q2 earnings, particularly as AI infrastructure stocks are expected to contribute nearly 60% of earnings growth.
- International Market Rally: The Euro Stoxx 50 index climbed by 1.32%, hitting a new record high, indicating positive sentiment in global markets, especially against the backdrop of strong U.S. stock performance, which further boosts investor confidence.
- Oil Price Decline Impact: WTI crude oil prices fell by over 1% to a fresh 4.25-month low due to increased global supplies, which lowers inflation expectations and may provide additional support for the stock market, particularly benefiting airlines and cruise companies from reduced fuel costs.
U.S. Stocks Close Higher, Led by Tech Sector Gains
- Tech Sector Rally: Driven by investor anticipation of a strong upcoming earnings season, technology stocks, particularly chipmakers, propelled the Nasdaq 100 index up 1.68%, reaching a one-week high, reflecting optimism surrounding the AI investment boom.
- Labor Market Resilience: The May JOLTS job openings unexpectedly rose by 9,000 to a two-year high of 7.594 million, surpassing expectations of 7.296 million, indicating a robust U.S. labor market that could influence Federal Reserve policy decisions.
- Positive Global Economic Signals: China's June manufacturing PMI increased to 50.3, exceeding expectations of 50.1, suggesting potential for global economic recovery and bolstering market confidence in future growth prospects.
- Oil Price Volatility and Geopolitics: WTI crude oil prices fell over 1% amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with markets closely monitoring U.S.-Iran negotiations, as energy supply levels return to pre-war norms, potentially impacting future oil price trends.
US Stocks Rally as Tech Leads Gains Amid Strong Economic Signals
- Tech Stocks Lead Market: The S&P 500 rose by 0.34% and the Nasdaq 100 by 0.97%, reflecting investor optimism ahead of a strong earnings season, particularly driven by an investment boom in artificial intelligence.
- Strong Labor Market: May JOLTS job openings unexpectedly increased by 9,000 to a two-year high of 7.594 million, indicating a stronger labor market than anticipated, which may influence the Fed's monetary policy direction.
- Positive Global Economic Signals: China's June manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3, exceeding expectations, indicating signs of economic recovery that support global growth prospects and further bolster market confidence.
- Optimistic Earnings Outlook: Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts a 23% increase in Q2 earnings, close to Q1's 30% growth, primarily driven by AI infrastructure stocks expected to contribute nearly 60% of S&P 500 earnings growth.
U.S. Stocks Edge Up, Led by Technology Sector
- Tech Sector Drives Market: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose by 0.08% and 0.50%, respectively, reaching one-week highs, reflecting investor optimism ahead of a strong earnings season, particularly driven by an investment boom in artificial intelligence.
- Economic Data Beats Expectations: The April S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index increased by 1.14% year-over-year, surpassing the expected 0.90%, indicating resilience in the housing market that could further support stock performance.
- China's Economic Recovery: China's June manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3, exceeding expectations of 50.1, signaling improved global growth prospects and boosting market confidence in economic recovery.
- Optimistic Earnings Outlook: Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts a 23% increase in Q2 earnings, close to Q1's 30% growth, indicating that AI infrastructure stocks are expected to contribute nearly 60% of earnings growth, further enhancing market sentiment.
