The world of cryptocurrency has seen its fair share of meme coins take the spotlight over the years, but 2025 is shaping up to be an especially electrifying year. With meme coins like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and SafeMoon bringing attention to the space, new and innovative meme coins are rapidly rising to the surface, bringing […]

Crypto exchange Kraken said it will delist five stablecoins, including USDT, for users in the European Economic Area. Describing the move as a difficult decision, Kraken said the changes ultimately ensure its compliance and ability to provide an exceptional trading experience to European clients long term. The exchange said it will halt all spot trading […]

Grayscale, heavyweight US asset manager, introduces new exchange-traded fund on 25 largest Bitcoin (BTC) miners’ stocks

In the past two months, I’ve attended the Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town conference in South Africa and the African Bitcoin Conference in Kenya. I’ve also visited Bitcoin circular economies in both of these countries including Bitcoin Ekasi, Afribit Kibera and Bitcoin Witsand. These experiences have opened my eyes to the fact that developers, community leaders […]

A subsidiary of the New York Stock Exchange wants to convert Grayscale’s XRP Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The ETF and securities exchange NYSE Arca filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to propose the rule change. Grayscale, a crypto asset manager, believes converting the trust into an ETF “would provide […]

Two US lawmakers are accusing seven of the largest American banks by total assets of failing to pass the benefits of a high interest-rate environment to customers. In a letter to the CEOs of Bank of America, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase (JPMC), US Bank, PNC Bank, Truist and Wells Fargo, US senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and […]

TL;DR Ripple’s new AMMClawback feature on the XRP Ledger allows token issuers to recover funds even after they have been sent. RLUSD can now be used in AMM pools on decentralized platforms, expanding its adoption and increasing its liquidity in the DeFi ecosystem. The update strengthens security and facilitates compliance with international financial regulations, ensuring […]

Solana-based meme coin creation platform Pump.fun has been hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing it of violating U.S. securities laws. The suit, filed on January 30, alleges that every token created through Pump.fun constitutes an unregistered security, from which the platform has profited nearly $500 million in fees. Alleged Securities Violations and Investor Losses […]

We’re thrilled to announce that USDR and EURR are now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading Funding for USDR and EURR will be open as of 17:00 UTC today, Jan 31, and trading will be live as of 17:00 UTC, Feb 1 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to […]

A forensic analysis of the accused's mobile phones and bank accounts exposed transactions amounting to Rs 2–3 crore in cryptocurrency, including UDTS, …

Data shows the stablecoins USDT and USDC have been seeing capital inflows recently, something that could turn out to be bullish for Bitcoin. Top 2 Stablecoins Have Seen Their Market Caps Grow Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has discussed about the latest trend in the market caps of […]

Following the influx of new crypto ETF filings in the United States, asset management firm 21Shares has filed to launch a spot Polkadot ETF.

Microstrategy is doubling down on bitcoin, raising over $563 million through preferred stock. With 423,650 BTC already, Saylor envisions a $13 million price future. Microstrategy’s Latest Funding Play Sets Up Its Next Big Bitcoin Move Software intelligence firm Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) has announced the pricing of 7.3 million shares of its 8.00% Series A […]

The second-largest US-based crypto exchange by trading volume is announcing huge upticks in revenue and trading volume last year. According to a new blog post, Kraken says that its revenue and trading volumes doubled in 2024 compared to what it did in 2023. Kraken attributes its growth last year to the company’s focus on improving […]

Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents are exploring a Trump pardon, but it’s unclear if they’ve taken formal steps, per Bloomberg. Polymarket bettors give him a 6% chance of receiving clemency, reflecting skepticism compared to Ross Ulbricht’s strong public support. SBF’s fraud conviction and FTX collapse make widespread support unlikely, despite his claims that many creditors have recovered […]

Ross Ulbricht’s wallets lost $12M on Raydium after mishandling a liquidity operation involving the ROSS token, per Arkham Intelligence. A bot exploited the liquidity pool setup error, initially taking US$1.5M before taking US$10.5M. It’s unclear if Ulbricht controls the wallets, raising questions about his familiarity with modern crypto trading after 11 years in prison. Wallets […]

Ethereum is trending in January 2025, primarily due to its rising DeFi activity and recent network upgrades. At the same time, PlutoChain ($PLUTO) could gain traction with its potential to revolutionize Bitcoin’s ecosystem and add new functionalities to the network. This Layer-2 solution may bring instant transactions, lower fees, and seamless Ethereum compatibility, which could […]

Market not seeing recovery many anticipated

Discussing when and how to sell Bitcoin can be controversial, but if you’re planning to take profits this cycle, it’s essential to do it strategically. While holding Bitcoin indefinitely is an option for some, many investors aim to capture gains, cover living expenses, or reinvest at lower prices. Historical trends show that Bitcoin often experiences […]

“I think the regulatory body of El Salvador and the regulatory body of the United States will talk a lot,” Michele Crivelli said.

After Bitcoin and Ether, companies are now pushing to list spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on US stock exchanges. Recently, Grayscale Investments filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its XRP Trust into an ETF. If approved, the XRP ETF will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). […]

It now includes cryptocurrency … Cabot and Lonoke County can't stop a controversial cryptocurrency mine under construction outside of Cabot and owned …

An unprecedented stablecoin supply of 73% has occurred on the Solana blockchain since the middle of January. A new initiative that has captured the attention of the crypto community, the $TRUMP memecoin, was launched at the same time as this spike. Solana has been a significant actor in the crypto space for a long time; […]

TL;DR Vitalik Buterin holds less than 10% of his portfolio in Bitcoin, with Ethereum dominating his investments, showing his confidence in the network. The SEC has given initial approval to Bitwise’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, opening up new regulated investment opportunities for those interested in these assets. January was a strong month for Bitcoin, with […]

TL;DR Grayscale launched the Dogecoin Trust to enable investment in DOGE without the need to directly own the cryptocurrency. Dogecoin has evolved from a memecoin into an asset with potential in financial inclusion and global payments. Bitwise is also seeking approval for a DOGE ETF, reflecting the growing institutional interest in the crypto market. Grayscale […]

On Jan. 30, the firm announced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF with the ticker MNRS. The product is a passively managed ETF tracking the mining industry and the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index. “MNRS provides exposure to Bitcoin Miners and the global Bitcoin mining industry at a time when we’re seeing unprecedented interest and growth in […]

A widely followed crypto analyst says that one rival of dog-themed meme assets Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) is repeating a move it did previously that caused it to spark a 200% rally. In a new strategy session, pseudonymous crypto trader Inmortal tells his 227,000 followers on the social media platform X that the […]

The parents of former crypto golden boy Sam Bankman-Fried are reportedly taking steps to obtain US President Donald Trump’s pardon for their son. Citing a person familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that in recent weeks, Stanford Law School Professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried met with lawyers and other figures considered close to Trump to discuss […]

Cipher Mining Inc. announced a $50 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) from Softbank Group Corp., positioning the technology-focused investor as a key stakeholder in the company. Softbank Becomes Key Investor in Cipher Mining Cipher Mining’s (Nasdaq: CIFR) transaction involves Softbank purchasing approximately 10.4 million shares of Cipher’s common stock, with the funds directed […]

The stablecoin market cap reached a new record high above $200 billion. Is it a sign that Bitcoin and altcoins will rise higher?

PEPE arrives on leading Japanese crypto exchange

The New Nemesis There is no doubt that the last cycles of elections worldwide, particularly in the U.S., have revealed several “elephants in the room” filled with hypocritic actions, psychological experiments subjecting the proletariat to new forms of manipulation, and through control under the guise of misinformation. The post-Cold War world moved from a good […]