Key Takeaways: Ripple CTO Emeritus, David Schwartz, claimed that Bitcoin is a “technological dead end” and upgrades do not count towards its success. His words were made in the context of a discussion regarding decentralization, history of the XRP Ledger, and governance of Bitcoin. Schwartz cited previous incidents in Bitcoin and emphasized that market dominance […]
Cardano’s ADA has been struggling lately, with its price nosediving to a five-year low at the start of February. While bulls might be eager to see a decisive revival in the short term, the recent actions of the large investors suggest another move south could be on the way. The Whales Know Something We Don’t? […]
It is unlikely that we will see a market reversal while Bitcoin stays under the radar due to the gold’s enormous market rally.
Bitcoin Magazine DDC Enterprise ($DDC) Adds 100 Bitcoin, Treasury Holdings Reach 1,988 BTC DDC Enterprise Limited ($DDC) announced it has acquired an additional 100 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 1,988 BTC as the company continues to expand its corporate treasury strategy. The purchase marks the fifth consecutive week of Bitcoin acquisitions for DDC, which […]
‘Ondo Finance has integrated Chainlink as its official oracle to provide live, on-chain price feeds for tokenised US stocks, including SPYon, QQQon, and TSLAon (Tesla). These tokenised assets are now usable as collateral on the Euler lending protocol, allowing users to borrow stablecoins against their stock holdings without selling them. The move aims to transform […]
The EU is finalising its 20th sanctions package, set for adoption on February 24, which proposes a blanket ban on all cryptocurrency transactions and platforms tied to Russia. The measures shift from targeting specific firms to blocking entire “crypto rails,” including the digital ruble and the fast-growing A7A5 stablecoin, to prevent evasion through successor platforms. […]
Bitcoin’s price is $67,925 this morning at 8 a.m. EST, giving the asset a market capitalization of $1.35 trillion, with $51.15 billion in 24-hour trading volume and an intraday range between $65,932 and $68,371. The leading crypto asset is consolidating beneath a heavy resistance band as a relief rally collides with a structurally bearish higher-timeframe […]
Onchain data shows nearly 49,000 BTC moved from miner wallets in two days, but public disclosures suggest the transfers do not reflect broad capitulation.
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is taking another decisive step into digital assets. The firm has announced plans to launch its Treasury-backed BUIDL token on the decentralized exchange Uniswap, marking a notable intersection between traditional finance and decentralized finance. The move positions BlackRock directly inside the DeFi ecosystem rather than simply observing it from […]
At its most fundamental level, a cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual asset secured by cryptography. Unlike "fiat" currencies (such as the US Dollar …
Bitcoin is facing renewed selling pressure after losing the key $70,000 level, a breakdown that has pushed the market into a more defensive phase. The inability to hold this psychological support has weighed on sentiment. With traders increasingly cautious as volatility rises and liquidity conditions remain uncertain. Price action near the mid-$60,000 range now represents […]
TL;DR: Trend Research, led by Jack Yi, has permanently closed its $2.1 billion leveraged Ethereum long position. The trading firm recorded total losses of $869 million following the price drop toward the critical $1,750 level. Despite the leverage collapse, accumulating addresses now control 23% of Ether’s circulating supply. The crypto sector witnessed a massive Ethereum […]
Ripple’s CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has provocatically labeled Bitcoin a “technological dead end.”.
Bitcoin Magazine MoonPay Launches Crypto Deposits Feature to Enable Cross-Chain Funding in Wallet in Telegram MoonPay has launched a new product called MoonPay Deposits, in hopes of making wallet-to-wallet crypto transfers easier by automatically handling swaps, bridging, and cross-chain routing behind the scenes. The company said the service allows users to fund applications with crypto […]
U.S. lawmakers challenged SEC Chair Paul Atkins over a sharp decline in crypto enforcement actions, raising concerns about dismissed lawsuits and alleged political ties to Trump-linked crypto ventures. Lawmakers Question Paul Atkinson on Dropped Crypto Cases Tensions over crypto regulation resurfaced on Capitol Hill this week as lawmakers questioned Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair […]
Popular meme coins, including Pepe, have been trading in the red for almost a month after shedding 40% as the broader market remains under pressure. Despite multiple attempts, the token has not been able to stabilize since the October crash last year. Since then, PEPE whales have accumulated 23 trillion tokens. Heavy Whale Accumulation In […]
The current market downswing could be driven by institutional investors exiting positions, as crypto still presents too much risk for them.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the firm can reach a US$1 trillion valuation, a 25x increase from its current US$40 billion mark. The company is diversifying via multi-billion dollar acquisitions, including prime broker Hidden Road, treasury firm GTreasury, and stablecoin provider Rail. Recent integrations with Securosys and Figment shift Ripple’s focus toward institutional custody and […]
The Malaysian central bank’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub has launched three pilot initiatives to explore the use of stablecoins and tokenised deposits. The initiatives will explore the use of Malaysian ringgit-pegged stablecoins and tokenised deposits for both domestic and cross-border transactions, with the outcomes used to inform future policy direction including the possible future launch […]
The price of Robinhood, Coinbase, and Strategy fell as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency prices slipped again.
Bitcoin is printing on-chain loss-taking on a scale last seen during the Luna/UST meltdown, but at a radically different price point, a distinction that changes what the signal likely means for this drawdown. Axel Adler Jr. said Bitcoin’s Net Realized Profit/Loss has sunk deep into negative territory, with the 7-day moving average falling to -$1.99 […]
LayerZero steps into a new phase of blockchain infrastructure with the announcement of “Zero,” a new institutional-grade blockchain designed to address scalability and privacy challenges slowing Wall Street’s adoption of decentralized technology. According to Fortune, the project aims to provide the performance and reliability required by traditional financial institutions that demand high throughput and secure […]
Key Takeaways: SAFU fund of Binance accumulated 10,455 BTC, equivalent to about $733 million after the recent sell-offs. Everything has recently started to become serious when this exchange has just converted approximately $1 billion of stablecoin to Bitcoin. SAFU is still a “safety net” when Binance can guarantee to supplement if the fund value decreases […]
Peter Schiff has predicted that Bitcoin is on track for a catastrophic plunge to $10,000.
The author of the personal finance bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad just issued a warning about the scarcity of gold. Robert Kiyosaki says he remains a big believer in precious metals, but he would choose to buy Bitcoin if allowed to hold only one asset. “I am often asked: Which is a better investment? Gold […]
Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock Says 1% Crypto Allocation in Asia Could Drive $2 Trillion in Inflows BlackRock executive Nicholas Peach said that even a small shift in Asian portfolio allocations toward crypto could generate enormous inflows for the digital asset market. Speaking during a panel at Consensus Hong Kong, Peach noted that if advisors recommended just […]
Bitcoin’s rejection at $70,000 and the large liquidity void below leave $60,000 vulnerable, a move analysts see as likely in the coming days.
TL;DR: CME Group is developing a futures contract for Neodymium and Praseodymium (NdPr), vital components for electric vehicle motors and defense technology. This initiative aims to offer financial protection against price volatility in a market where China currently controls 90% of global processing. The launch would allow Western producers to secure bank financing by providing […]
TL;DR: The Department of Justice sentenced Paxful Holdings Inc. to pay a million-dollar fine for lacking effective anti-money laundering controls. Prosecutors revealed the platform knowingly profited from transfers linked to extortion, fraud, and sex trafficking between 2015 and 2022. While the initial penalty was estimated at $112 million, the amount was reduced due to the […]
XRP optimism intensified as Ripple leadership reinforced unwavering commitment to the crypto asset’s long-term utility, signaling alignment between strategy and execution while positioning XRP at the core of expanding institutional finance infrastructure. Ripple Leadership Reinforces XRP’s Central Role as Bullish Momentum Builds Optimism around XRP strengthened as Ripple leadership emphasized confidence in the crypto asset’s […]
Banks and crypto executives met again at the White House this week to settle a dispute over stablecoin rewards, but the talks ended without agreement ahead of a March 1 deadline set by the administration. The standoff centers on whether crypto firms can offer yield on dollar-pegged tokens without draining deposits from traditional banks. White […]
Stablecoins promise cheaper, faster money transfers into Africa, but new data shows that the real cost of turning digital dollars into local cash often remains high and depends heavily on who controls each corridor. A January review of 66 African stablecoin routes by payments firm Borderless.xyz shows that users on the continent face the widest […]