Crypto, Startups, and Technology News by Jacquelyn Melinek
Robinhood introduces blockchain and tokenized stocks even as crypto revenue drops, Jacquelyn Melinek notes
Jacquelyn Melinek reports that Robinhood made several announcements today, including the launch of its blockchain on mainnet. The company also unveiled tokenized stocks and agentic trading within ...
Jacquelyn Melinek: U.S. markets should be open 24 hours daily
Jacquelyn Melinek argues that U.S. markets should operate 24 hours a day. She points out that as the trading day progresses, market participants face limited access due to standard trading hours, ...
Token supply limits prompt tense exchange at Paris dinner, Jacquelyn Melinek notes
Jacquelyn Melinek shared an encounter from a late night dinner in Paris where a discussion unfolded about token generation events. According to Melinek, one participant suggested that limiting ...
Jacquelyn Melinek: Crypto teams seek investor relations strategies as institutions enter
Jacquelyn Melinek highlights a growing trend among crypto teams seeking to establish investor relations strategies as more institutions engage with the industry. She notes that many teams issuing ...
Pilates instructor leaves corporate finance job, Jacquelyn Melinek notes
Jacquelyn Melinek shared that her Pilates instructor announced to the class that she had quit her corporate finance job. The class responded by cheering at the ...
Jacquelyn Melinek: DeFi protocols must rethink risk for on-chain institutional adoption
Jacquelyn Melinek examines the evolving risk frameworks that decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols should consider as institutional interest in deploying on-chain grows. She highlights insights ...
Three letter crypto exchange paved way for Kalshi, Jacquelyn Melinek notes
Jacquelyn Melinek, industry influencer, references an unnamed three-letter crypto exchange as a precursor to Kalshi's development. The comment suggests that earlier actions by a major crypto ...
Jacquelyn Melinek: Bitcoin infrastructure and adoption trends discussed with Blockstream expert
Jacquelyn Melinek, industry influencer, recently interviewed a leading figure from Blockstream about the evolution of bitcoin. The discussion covered how bitcoin infrastructure has expanded over ...
Tokenization could transform capital markets and drive institutional demand, Jacquelyn Melinek notes
Jacquelyn Melinek, industry influencer, reports on an episode of Talking Tokenization featuring Xin Song, CEO of GSR. The discussion covers how tokenization may reshape capital markets, evolving ...
Jason Choi: Over $300 million raised in DeFi relief effort after exploits in April
Jason Choi, industry influencer, commented on the recent wave of DeFi exploits in April, stating that although these incidents have challenged the sector, strong community support remains evident. ...
Forgd looks to bring more transparent data-driven tools to market, _TalkingTokens notes
_TalkingTokens, industry influencer, highlighted insights from a podcast discussion with Shane Molidor, founder and CEO of Forgd. The conversation touched on the need to overhaul token generation ...
Jacquelyn Melinek: Projects must protect over $70 million in assets after exploit
Jacquelyn Melinek raises the issue of how projects should act when over $70 million in assets are connected to an exploit. She questions whether it is reasonable to let such a large amount ...
Attacker exploits Kelp DAO bridge for $292 million, Jacquelyn Melinek reports
An attacker has exploited Kelp DAO’s LayerZero bridge, draining about $292 million, according to details shared by Jacquelyn Melinek. This breach now stands as the largest exploit of 2026, ...
Jacquelyn Melinek: Stablecoins reach $300B market cap amid volatility
Stablecoins have become a central topic in the digital asset space, according to Jacquelyn Melinek. She highlights that stablecoins currently boast a market capitalization exceeding $300 billion ...
Sky deploys $1 billion and generates hundreds of millions in profit, Jacquelyn Melinek notes
In a recent interview, Jacquelyn Melinek spoke with the founder of Sky about the team's evolution from its MakerDAO roots to becoming a major crypto player. Sky is now among the few large crypto ...
Jacquelyn Melinek: Token Relations parent company rebrands as Strata Media
Token Relations is marking its 2 year anniversary and entering a new phase with a corporate rebrand. According to Jacquelyn Melinek, the parent company is now named Strata Media. Melinek notes ...
Figure expands public equity network and processes about $1 billion monthly, Jacquelyn Melinek reveals
Figure is processing around $1 billion in tokenized mortgages every month, according to Jacquelyn Melinek. The firm is also focusing on expanding its onchain public equity network. During the ...
Jacquelyn Melinek: Comparing Tether to Kim Kardashian on CryptoAmerica livestream
During a livestream hosted by CryptoAmerica, Jacquelyn Melinek made a comparison between Tether and Kim Kardashian. She encouraged listeners to tune in to the broadcast to hear her explanation on ...
Stablecoin growth depends on strong distribution, Jacquelyn Melinek notes
Stablecoin adoption is mirroring the early days of fintech, according to Jacquelyn Melinek, who spoke with a representative from Modern Treasury on @_TalkingTokens. The discussion covered the ...
Bitcoin price prediction: Jacquelyn Melinek expects BTC to reach $1,000,000 by 2030
Bitcoin is trading below its all-time highs, but founder Muneeb Ali believes it could reach $1,000,000 by 2030. Jacquelyn Melinek reported on his outlook and thesis during an episode of Talking ...
SEC and CFTC aim for harmonized digital asset rules, Jacquelyn Melinek notes
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Mike Selig presented their shared vision for digital asset regulation during the DC Blockchain Summit. Jacquelyn Melinek reported a full audience as the ...
