Strive CEO Discusses the Future of DATs as Stocks Slide

Edward Woodford, CEO of zerohash, emphasized the anticipated surge in account-to-account movements during his appearance on Bloomberg Crypto, highlighting the increasing adoption of stablecoins and digital assets by banks and institutions in the U.S. The company, founded in 2017, has already processed over $65 billion in transactions, showcasing its significant role in the evolving crypto infrastructure landscape.

Nvidia's largest buyer in Southeast Asia, Megaspeed, is currently under investigation for potential chip smuggling, as authorities scrutinize the importation of significantly more chips than Nvidia's records indicate. This probe raises concerns about the legality of Megaspeed's operations and its impact on Nvidia's reputation.

Strive CEO Matt Cole discussed the recent decline in digital asset treasury (DAT) stocks during an appearance on Bloomberg Crypto, highlighting the rapid growth of DATs in 2025 and the ongoing debate regarding MSCI's potential exclusion of companies with significant digital asset holdings from its Global Investable Market Indexes.

The U.S. government is investigating Nvidia's largest buyer in Southeast Asia, Megaspeed, over allegations of smuggling chips into China, raising concerns about compliance with export regulations. This scrutiny follows discrepancies in chip importation records, suggesting potential illegal activities.

Fiona Scott Morton, a Professor of Economics at Yale, highlighted the complexities in defining competition within the streaming industry during her discussion on Bloomberg Tech, particularly in relation to Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.