Leeda

Web3 Researcher / Macroeconomics / Web3 📌🔮 • I like hats and I wear many • P.S I’m not a bro

[Leeda @solmagician]

not dead 🤣

[Jan-Philip Grabs @jp_grabs]

Last week, @krakenfx announced a major M&A transaction in the crypto space: the acquisition of @breakoutprop, the leading evaluation-based proprietary trading firm and one of the fastest-growing trading platforms globally.

Our team at @areta_io had the pleasure of supporting the Breakout team as the exclusive sell-side advisor. Another great example of how the Areta platform facilitates strategic transactions across the sector on a global basis. Big kudos to the team!

In just a short time, under the leadership of @unclesendit & @Tradermayne, Breakout has grown into the world’s fastest-scaling proprietary trading platform. Its evaluation-driven model allows qualified traders to access up to $200,000 in capital and keep 90% of their profits.

For Kraken, this deal strengthens their suite of products and underscores their commitment to building performance-based solutions that are open and accessible. Soon, Breakout will be fully integrated into Kraken Pro, giving eligible users seamless access to its funded trading model.

Huge congratulations to the Breakout team for building a stellar platform with an incredible growth trajectory, and to the Kraken team for a major acquisition!

[Areta @areta_io]

1/ From day one, our mission has been to back ambitious founders and guide them through transformative moments. We’re excited to share that we advised @breakoutprop on its acquisition by @krakenfx

This marks a key transaction for the space, and a moment that captures what Areta is here to do.

@Areta_io acted as exclusive sell-side advisor to @breakoutprop

[Areta @areta_io]

July 2025 saw 12 transactions, outpacing last year and reinforcing confidence amid improving global regulatory clarity. While August was seasonally quieter, the strategic weight of deals has remained strong - and the stage is set for a robust Q4, supported by IPO-driven capital flows and clearer rules worldwide.

On Thursday, we’ll be announcing a landmark transaction. Stay tuned and follow @areta_io for full details and more stories around digital assets M&A

As the holiday season winds down, markets typically enter a more active phase. For those considering a strategic exit or acquisition, now is an opportune window to position for the next wave of opportunities heading into year-end

[Areta @areta_io]

Institutional legitimacy in digital assets is no longer a question

Q1 and Q2 2025 marked a shift from speculative interest to formal institutional entry. Circle’s IPO (rallied 600% since their launch). Public crypto vehicles are expanding beyond just $BTC, $SOL, and $ETH, now including altcoins like $HYPE

On the M&A front, @coinbase's $2.9B acquisition of @DeribitOfficial marked the year’s biggest M&A - not just for its size, but for signaling the consolidation of core crypto infrastructure across custody, settlement, data, and wallets.

This institutional interest is no longer theoretical, it’s formal, visible, and increasingly liquid.

[Charan @itscharann]

hear me out, sydney sweeney as the new CMO for Ethereum

[Areta @areta_io]

After an energizing week on-site in Cannes, here are the key takeaways from @EthCC 2025 🇫🇷

1/ Stablecoins dominated conversations, everyone agrees they’re central to DeFi’s future. Plus, whispers say @stripe might launch its own chain soon, which could shake things up

2/ AI is absolutely on fire right now, weaving into so many projects and discussions. Yet to still see Blockchain x AI integrations in full swing.

3/ Side events were where the real magic happened. Every chat felt high-signal. There is still a big opportunity for real use-cases with strong fundamentals.

4/ Tokenized stocks by big players like @RobinhoodApp were hot topics. Capital markets are expanding into new asset classes and user bases.

Oh also, @RobinhoodApp knows how to party.

5/ DeFi feels truly alive. The next few months look promising. @circle Gateway’s move to unify USDC balances across chains without prefunding or custodial risks is a win for seamless liquidity.

6/ Looking ahead, we’re hopeful for a DeFi Renaissance fueled by these innovations, and a stronger regulatory clarity. Cannes was a reminder: the ecosystem’s momentum is real and just getting started.

Grateful to everyone we met; founders, clients, and old friends. The conviction is real, and the energy in Cannes was as intense as the weather!

[Areta @areta_io]

The crypto space spends hundreds of millions on security every year.
Yet, year after year, billions are still lost.

Today, we're publishing the State of Crypto Security 2025.
A breakdown of what’s broken, what’s working, and what’s next.

Here’s what we found 🧵

[Charan @itscharann]

made this in 2 hours on free @Google AI credits using veo3

3 scenes. no wasted takes (prompt guide below)

[Areta @areta_io]

Stablecoins are entering the institutional era.

@circle's IPO is a defining moment for digital assets, not because it’s in trend, but because it’s foundational.

By targeting a $6.7 billion valuation and raising up to $624 million, Circle is bringing stablecoins, the quiet workhorses of crypto, into the heart of public markets. This isn’t another speculative listing. It’s an infrastructure play, and Wall Street is paying attention.

$USDC is Circle’s core product, and it’s already become a preferred settlement rail across the crypto and the world.

This IPO signals something bigger: stablecoins are entering the institutional era.
With @ARKInvest committing up to $150 million in the offering, alongside interest from @jpmorgan, @GoldmanSachs, and @Citi, it's clear that stablecoins are no longer seen as crypto’s sidekick, they’re being recognized as essential financial infrastructure.

Here’s the hook: this isn’t just about Circle. It’s about what comes next
We’re also seeing Public Crypto Vehicles for Bitcoin and Ethereum, Solana and more are warming up.

But as always, scale invites complexity.
The more capital flows in, the more financial engineering we’ll see around stablecoins.

Stay tuned with @areta_io for all things digital assets & advisory

[Leeda @solmagician]

@mbpdefi @launchcoin yooooo!

[Aurelio @mbpdefi]

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[Leeda @solmagician]

@PilotoCripto Is it still relevant?

[Leeda @solmagician]

@wasavi_eth Are they mirrors?

[Leeda @solmagician]

@FanTV_official AHAHHAA KOLs after they dump

[Leeda @solmagician]

@reka_eth that's dope!

[Leeda @solmagician]

gm gm to everyone but people who are bearish on BTC

[Leeda @solmagician]

@PilotoCripto oh which one? blur or the polka girl?

[Leeda @solmagician]

@reka_eth based list

[Leeda @solmagician]

@PimaBTC @BimaBTC gbima

[BIMA @BimaBTC]

Security Update: Our founder @thesidsridhar's X account was compromised earlier today

Nothing has been harmed or lost – all systems, funds, and sensitive information are completely safe!

We’re on top of the situation and working to resolve it swiftly

In the meantime, please avoid interacting with that account or any posts from it for your own security