Alex Enumah in Abuja. A financial expert, Dr. Kingsley Chibuzor has warned against the approval of cryptocurrency in Nigeria, stressing that its …

A venture capitalist says emerging markets, particularly India, are becoming hubs for Web3 development due to attractive funding, talent, and ecosystems. India: Go-to Place for Recruiting Web3 Companies According to Tak Lee, CEO of Hashed Emergent, the declining share of Web3 development activity in North America and Europe is being offset by a surge in […]

TL:DR; Enemy number one for Ripple and many other cryptocurrency projects in the US will be leaving in January. XRP already reacted with a massive surge after the news broke, but how high can it go? This is the answer from ChatGPT and Perplexity. Gensler Leaves, XRP Surges The current chair of the US Securities […]

Analysts are eyeing a potential $20,000 cycle top for the Ether price, which is expected to gain momentum in the first half of 2025.

Cboe, the derivatives exchange for digital assets and securities trading, is set to make a big addition to the crypto landscape by launching the first cash-settled index options linked to Bitcoin’s (BTC) spot price movements. Scheduled to debut on December 2, these options will be based on the Cboe Bitcoin ETF Index, which tracks a […]

A widely followed analyst is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid the flagship’s rally of close to 50% over the past 30 days. The analyst pseudonymously known as Pentoshi tells his 821,000 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could go up by around 82% from the current level. But the analyst notes […]

Bitcoin recently reached record highs of $99,860

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is turning bullish on a large-cap altcoin that has more than doubled in price over the past two weeks. The analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 436,700 followers on the social media platform X that XRP is primed to reach a new all-time high a “lot […]

TL;DR Charles Schwab, with over $9.9 trillion in assets under management, is preparing to enter the cryptocurrency ETF market, depending on regulatory clarity in the U.S. The firm is already exploring the crypto market through its Crypto Thematic ETF, but it seeks to offer direct access to digital assets. An internal survey revealed that nearly […]

TL;DR Deribit will integrate Ethena’s stablecoin USDe into its cross-collateral system starting in January 2025, allowing rewards for its use in derivative trades. The adoption of USDe opens new opportunities for structured products within the derivatives ecosystem. The ENA token saw a 9% increase in 24 hours and a 62% increase in the last 30 […]

Bitcoin has shattered previous records, breaking through $98,000 to set a new all-time high of $98,151. Analysts at QCP Capital note that Bitcoin is closer than ever to the symbolic $100K milestone. Throughout the week, aggressive demand for March and June call options indicates strong investor confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential. The BTC ETF boom […]

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Funtico’s CCO says early Web3 games failed due to poor infrastructure but says the industry has shifted its focus to improving this. Collaboration: A Win-Win for Web2 and Web3 Gaming Doron Wesly, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Funtico, argues that early Web3 games struggled to compete with their Web2 counterparts due to limitations in infrastructure. […]

A Texas judge tossed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial “dealer rule,” handing crypto stakeholders a regulatory victory. Earlier this year, the SEC adopted a new rule requiring market participants “who engage in certain dealer roles,” like providing liquidity, to register with the Commission and comply with federal securities law. Private fund managers, alternative […]

Layer-1 blockchain Aptos (APT) has announced a plan to integrate fintech giant Stripe’s payment services and the stablecoin USDC. Stripe’s payment services will provide a fiat on-ramp for the Aptos network, according to a new press release from the layer-1 project. Circle chief executive Jeremy Allaire says the new development is part of the stablecoin […]

The ongoing Bitcoin bull market has sparked renewed interest in on-chain metrics to fully understand the bullish trend behind the scenes. Earlier today, Avocado Onchain, a CryptoQuant analyst, shared his perspective on Bitcoin’s market performance, focusing on the widely-used Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio. This indicator is often used to assess Bitcoin’s valuation […]

Coin Center says that while a Trump administration will undoubtedly be positive for crypto, there are still several ongoing cases that could prove troublesome to investors and developers.

Bitcoin tried and tried to break into a six-digit price territory but was stopped just inches below $100,000 and has been pushed south by around a grand. Its dominance over the alts has slumped in the past day, as many, such as DOGE, ADA, AVAX, and DOT, have charted double-digit surges. BTC Fails at $100K […]

Bitcoin ETFs are shaping up to be biggest investment story of year

Peak Bitcoin, hardly. Follow Rizzo on X. https://x.com/pete_rizzo_/ As I wrote in Forbes in 2021, the world is waking up to a new reality in regards to Bitcoin – the unlikely truth that Bitcoin’s programming has cyclical effects on its economy. This has led to at least 4 distinct market cycles where Bitcoin has been […]

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Binance expands its compliance team to meet the growing needs of the crypto industry and its user base. Compliance Remains Vital for Binance By the end of the year, Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, plans to have 645 full-time compliance staff members—a 34% increase from November 2023—as it continues to expand its […]

JPMorgan Chase has now paid more than $40 billion in total fines and settlements to regulators, enforcement agencies and lawsuits related to anti-competitive practices, securities abuses and other violations. That’s according to new numbers from the public Violation Tracker, a corporate misconduct database that tracks cases from the year 2000 until now. In the last […]

TL;DR Crypto market faces volatility as over $3 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire. Bitcoin’s put/call ratio reflects bearish sentiment, while Ethereum shows growing optimism. Contract expirations could lead to price fluctuations, affecting the short-term trajectories of BTC and ETH. The cryptocurrency market is at a critical juncture as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum […]

TL;DR XRP is up 30.37% in the last 24 hours, reaching $1.44. Gary Gensler’s resignation as SEC chairman sparks optimism in the crypto market. Uncertainty over XRP’s status could be resolved with a change in SEC management. The XRP cryptocurrency has seen a significant increase in its value, rising by 30.37% in the last 24 […]

The 2025 bull run is on the horizon, and the crypto market is full of activities with savvy investors watching out for analysis and even predictions for coins like WallitIQ (WLTQ) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) that will lead them to the next big investment package. Recently, the crypto scene has been buzzing with the revelation […]

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is currently consolidating after a massive rally earlier this month, which saw the token surge to $0.00003046 (on Binance). However, the momentum waned as SHIB retraced to levels below $0.00002303. With Bitcoin witnessing a push towards $100,000, SHIB investors have urged the development team to implement strategies that could catalyze a substantial […]

Van Eck says BTC can reach a price of $180,000 this cycle but warned that elevated funding rates could be showing early signs of “overheating.” 

Bitcoin is approaching US$100k, a surge supported by the rapid growth of US spot Bitcoin ETFs, which now manage over $100 billion in assets. The 11 Bitcoin ETFs are now closer to overtaking gold ETFs, which currently hold US$120B in assets. Market observers are predicting Bitcoin could exceed $100,000 by the end of 2024, spurred […]

The race to launch the first Solana-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) is heating up, with four major issuers filing applications with the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). This development seems to have triggered a charge leading to the price of Solana’s native SOL token to a new all-time high (ATH), pushing it almost past $263 only […]

Market might retrace if more selling pressure is provided

Follow Aaron on Nostr or X. As I’ve explained previously, I don’t think Donald Trump actually gives a damn about Bitcoin; at best, he’s a shitcoiner who wants in on the scam. Having said that, it is fair to say that Trump adopted a pro-crypto stance during his campaign. And indeed, his promise at Bitcoin […]