A blockchain expert recently described the idea of launching a Bitcoin reserve as dumb

Bitcoin experienced a significant surge to new highs post-Trump’s re-election, briefly approaching US$110k. Recent comments by the Fed Chair and only two anticipated rate cuts contributed to a 12% drop from these highs. Long-term holders have been consistently taking profits, suggesting the drop might be a temporary correction. Despite this, analysts see potential for increased […]

Dogecoin, after peaking at $0.48, has faced a significant downturn, losing nearly 25% of its value over the past seven days amid broader cryptocurrency price corrections. Meanwhile, the network suffered a technical setback as a vulnerability, exploited by Andreas Kohl on Dec. 12, caused 69% of its nodes to crash, reducing active nodes from 647 […]

A North Korean hacking group stole cryptocurrency worth over $300 million from the Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin, according to Japanese police …

Binance, the top global crypto exchange by trading volume, is rolling out support for the new native token of a “decentralized science” project. Binance Launchpool, which lets users stake coins to farm new assets, says its 63rd project will be BIO Protocol (BIO), a decentralized platform aiming to advance biotechnology through collective funding and the […]

San Jose, Costa Rica, December 23rd, 2024, Chainwire Winna.com, a crypto-focused casino gaming platform launched in the summer of 2024, has successfully raised $15 million in a seed funding round, as first reported by Crunchbase. The investment will support Winna.com in enhancing its product offerings and accelerating its growth. The platform already boasts a thriving […]

A closely followed crypto strategist says Bitcoin (BTC) is forming a bullish pattern similar to what was witnessed earlier this year before sparking massive surges. Analyst Justin Bennett tells his 115,700 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin formed an ascending channel on the daily chart in Q1 of this year when BTC […]

TL;DR HyperLiquid faces a critical situation after recording a record $60 million outflow in USDC, sparking speculation about possible attacks by North Korean hackers. Analysts point out that addresses linked to North Korea might be testing vulnerabilities, incurring losses exceeding $700,000 on the platform. Despite the challenges, HyperLiquid remains a leader in the perpetual futures […]

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The two companies forecasted similar trends for the new year in several key areas. Two Research-Focused Crypto Companies Agree on Major Trends for 2025 After a storybook ending to 2024, complete with a bitcoin (BTC) all-time high, crypto asset manager Bitwise and digital asset index provider CF Benchmarks, both predicted what may be in store […]

Kaspersky says scammers are targeting digital thieves, baiting them with keys to loaded-up crypto wallets and swiping any crypto added to pay fees.

Dogecoin dived toward the $0.2620 support against the US Dollar. DOGE is now recovering losses and might gain traction if it clears the $0.3350 resistance. DOGE price started a recovery wave above the $0.30 level. The price is trading above the $0.320 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a […]

Cocoa has managed to outperform Bitcoin in terms of yearly gains

Ragnarok Landverse: Genesis will launch on Ronin in early 2025, offering a fresh start while planning to migrate assets from other servers to Ronin later. Pre-registration is open, allowing players to connect their Ronin wallets for rewards, with a new Ragnarok blockchain game by DeLabs Games also launching on Telegram in 2025. Ragnarok Landverse, a […]

Ripple’s XRP is facing downward pressure, with price declining in the past day and week. According to CoinMarketCap, the token dropped 3% and 12% in the daily and weekly charts, respectively. XRP’s price decline reflects a broader price correction in the crypto space. Bitcoin is leading the bear market, having dropped 3% in the past […]

Cryptocurrency vs sovereign currencies. The vision of cryptocurrencies as alternatives to sovereign currencies captivates private investors and crypto …

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Ethereum and altcoins are bracing for a swing to the upside as ETH prints the same pattern it did in 2020. In a new video update, crypto strategist Jason Pizzino tells his 344,000 YouTube subscribers that the Ethereum/Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) pair is flashing a “major altcoin signal.” However, he warns […]

Federal prosecutors say an employee at Oklahoma-based BOK Financial Securities drained millions of dollars directly from customers’ accounts. William Shane Garrow – who was senior vice president and a private banker at BOK until being fired early this year – is accused of embezzling $4,277,227 from at least 16 customer accounts and funneling the funds […]

Bitcoin price extended losses and traded below the $95,000 zone. BTC is showing bearish signs and might decline heavily below the $92,000 level. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $95,000 zone. The price is trading below $94,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance […]

MoonPay is reportedly looking to acquire Helio Pay for around $150 million, adding to the crypto firm’s merchant service offerings.

Could Web3Bay Transform the E-commerce Landscape? Latest Updates on Celestia & Tron Prices What’s currently turning heads in the cryptocurrency realm? Celestia’s innovative modular blockchain approach is gathering steam following the debut of its Mainnet Beta, Lemon Mint. Meanwhile, TRON (TRX) continues to grow, with its user base now exceeding 271 million and transaction volumes […]

After a 9.8% drop in Bitcoin’s value over the past week, investors are showing signs of caution, worried about the potential for further declines. Despite this, Japan-based Metaplanet has reaffirmed its confidence by buying nearly 620 BTC. Interestingly, the latest acquisition marks its largest Bitcoin purchase to date. Metaplanet’s Largest Single BTC Acquisition According to […]

AAVE has delivered impressive performance in the cryptocurrency market, experiencing a remarkable 13% rally as open interest in its futures grows substantially. Amid the uncertainty affecting the broader market, AAVE is defying the trend and capturing the attention of the crypto community. While the cryptocurrency market, including major assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and […]

TL;DR Avalon Labs raised $10 million in a Series A funding round aimed at expanding its Bitcoin-based DeFi ecosystem and its USDa stablecoin. The platform allows users to use Bitcoin as collateral to obtain USDa, with a fixed loan rate of 8%. Avalon Labs also offers financial products such as Bitcoin-backed loans, interest-bearing savings accounts, […]

Dogecoin founder Markus triggered heated reaction from community with recent tweet

Donald Trump’s administration is expected to pursue executive orders on day one to push cryptocurrency forward, with potential plans for a national bitcoin reserve and expanded crypto banking access. Crypto Industry Prepares for Possible Day-One Executive Orders From Trump’s White House U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to move swiftly on cryptocurrency initiatives, with industry […]

Google’s breakthrough in quantum computing technology has raised concerns about the security of Bitcoin’s cryptographic keys. Some in the crypto community worry that this advancement could enable hackers to attack Bitcoin, potentially destabilising the market. Prominent blockchain developer Adam Back suggests that quantum computing might actually help secure Bitcoin by spurring developers to create a […]

Digital assets manager CoinShares says institutional investors poured hundreds of millions into crypto investment vehicles last week in spite of market-wide sell pressure. In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows report, CoinShares says that last week, institutional crypto investment products saw net inflows of $308 million. “Digital asset investment products saw a continuation of inflows last […]

“While the first product of its kind, the sports event trading product is similar to other event contracts on cryptocurrency offered by Crypto.com …

A surge in Gen Z crypto investors has taken the market by storm, and the catalyst may just be political. Following Donald Trump’s election win in November 2024, the U.S. president-elect’s pro-crypto stance sparked significant interest among younger generations, particularly Gen Z. Crypto exchange Bitget reported that its Gen Z user base skyrocketed by a […]

Japan-based early-stage investment firm Metaplanet continues its Bitcoin (BTC) buying spree. The company announced today that it has purchased 619.7 BTC for $61 million – including fees and other expenses – making it the firm’s largest Bitcoin acquisition to date. Metaplanet Increases BTC Holdings To 1,762 The recent crypto market downturn from its all-time highs […]

The DeFi protocol aims to capture around 40% of MEV profits from adding Chainlink’s new oracle service.