Gemini, a platform for crypto and Web3 services, has officially launched in France after registering as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) earlier this year. According to the firm, this move aligns with the its strategy to expand its presence in Europe, capitalizing on France’s growing crypto and Web3 market. French users can now access […]

Binance’s token BFUSD has already sparked speculation even before its launch. It all started with Binance’s introduction of the new asset on Monday which offers 19.55% APY, positioning itself as an alternative to conventional stablecoins. Not a Stablecoin, But a Reward-Bearing Asset According to the website, users can earn daily rewards simply by holding BFUSD […]

Quebec provincial police say two more people have been charged in connection with the killing of a cryptocurrency influencer. Kevin Mirshahi's …

Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said that “$1.9 billion is unheard of for day one” as the debut day for options on BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF saw huge volumes.

As the cryptocurrency market gears up for an exhilarating bull run, excitement is building around the potential price movements of Dogecoin, Shiba Inu (SHIB) and WallitIQ (WLTQ). Investors are eagerly anticipating significant gains, with Dogecoin poised for a staggering 4,300% increase, Shiba Inu (SHIB) aiming to break through the $0.0001 barrier, and WallitIQ (WLTQ) set […]

Ethereum price struggled to extend gains above the $3,220 resistance zone. ETH is slowly moving lower and approaching the $3,060 support. Ethereum is consolidating and facing hurdles near $3,200. The price is trading below $3,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,070 on the […]

A U.S. Space Force major aims to shape defense policy by advocating a national bitcoin reserve and highlighting proof-of-work technology’s role in strategic security. Jason Lowery Pushes for Bitcoin Strategy Role in National Security Council Jason Lowery, a major in the U.S. Space Force and a prominent advocate for bitcoin’s role in defense strategies, has […]

Market could be on verge of substantial recovery as things are slowly calming down

Stablecoins are often pitched as a stopgap method, or a friendly tool for people in the developing world who cannot handle the volatility of Bitcoin. They are framed as something complementary to Bitcoin, not in competition with it. Nothing could be further from the truth. Bitcoiners have commonly used the meme of a trojan horse […]

A closely followed crypto strategist believes that top memecoin Dogecoin (DOGE) may be gearing up for an explosive surge. Analyst Ali Martinez tells his 80,000 followers on the social media platform X that DOGE has more upside potential based on the level of public interest relative to its current price level. He uses Google search […]

Italy’s lawmakers are opposing government plans to increase capital gains taxes and widen the scope of its crypto assets. The proposals, central to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s 2024 budget, are being criticized for potentially stifling innovation and affecting smaller businesses. Push for Crypto Tax Compromise Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti proposed raising cryptocurrency capital gains taxes […]

TL;DR El Salvador launches the first public offering of tokenized U.S. Treasury Bonds, making access to these assets easier through tokenization. NexBridge and Bitfinex Securities partner to issue the USTBL product, backed by BlackRock’s iShares Treasury Bond 0-1yr UCITS fund. The goal is to raise $30 million in the initial phase, with the option to […]

TL;DR Paxos has announced the acquisition of Membrane Finance, a regulated financial institution in Finland, to expand its operations in Europe. The purchase is subject to approval by local authorities and will allow the firm to operate as an electronic money institution (EMI) in the EU. Membrane Finance issues the EURe stablecoin, pegged to the […]

Trump Media is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Bakkt, causing Bakkt’s shares to surge over 160%, raising its market cap from US$155M to US$401.5M. The acquisition aligns with Trump’s broader crypto ambitions, including creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve and fostering a pro-crypto regulatory environment. Trump Media, owning Truth Social, saw its shares rise 16%, […]

With the dust beginning to settle from Trump’s historic election as US President, the new administration is starting to take shape. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump is set to meet with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to discuss potential policy leaders in the crypto space. Despite Armstrong publicly endorsing Hester Peirce, it has been […]

Who gets to regulate cryptocurrency? 18 states sued the SEC arguing it should be the states, not the federal agency. Read more.

Rumble shares soared after the bell as its CEO Chris Pavlovski said he’s considering adding Bitcoin to the video streaming firm’s balance sheet. 

Metaplanet has announced the purchase of 124.117 bitcoin for a total of 1.75 billion yen. This brings the company’s total bitcoin holdings to 1,142.287 BTC, valued at around 11.372 billion yen (approximately $73 million). Metaplanet’s Stock Surges 15% According to a post on X, the new purchase was made at an average price of 14,099,600 […]

As the dust settles from the exhilarating 2024 U.S. presidential election, the crypto landscape is buzzing with excitement and opportunity. With both seasoned Web3 citizens and curious newcomers eager to make the most of crypto’s newfound opportunities and market optimism following the election of its first pro-crypto president, demand for genuine, insightful, and grassroots-level discussions […]

Bitcoin (BTC) continues its historic price trajectory, trading in the low $90,000 range at the time of writing. However, a trading firm suggests that Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) falling below a crucial level could signal the start of the long-anticipated altcoin season. Interest Rate Cuts, Trump Administration To Propel Crypto In a recent Telegram broadcast, Singapore-based […]

Two Solana (SOL)-based altcoins are rallying amid sudden support from the South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb. Bithumb announced spot trading support starting on Tuesday for memecoin PONKE (PONKE) and automated market maker (AMM) protocol Raydium (RAY). Amid the news, monkey-themed PONKE has shot up more than 7% in the last 24 hours, trading for $0.77 […]

Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong is proposing a plan that would pay dividends to Americans while making the size of the government leaner. Armstrong says on the social media platform X that President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to “cut the size of government […]

November has seen a notable uptick in stablecoin netflows into derivative exchanges, indicating that traders are preparing for leveraged positions. This shift points to a growing appetite for risk-taking in the crypto market. In November, a surge in stablecoin netflows into derivative exchanges reveals traders are gearing up for leveraged plays, signaling a bold appetite […]

On Tuesday, shortly before bitcoin (BTC) reached a lifetime high of $94,057 per coin, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski sparked interest on X. He posed a question to his 289,300 followers, asking whether Rumble should adopt bitcoin as a strategy and add it to its balance sheet. Michael Saylor Joins Rumble’s Bitcoin Treasury Debate: ‘I’d Be […]

Has growth of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and XRP ended yet?

Let’s get one thing out of the way – The United States already holds more bitcoin than any government in the world. Follow Rizzo on X. https://x.com/pete_rizzo_/ While this data is true, you wouldn’t exactly know this from the obscene amounts of FOMO being generated by industry lobbyists on social media. On X, BTC Inc […]

Options based on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) started trading today (Tuesday), opening a new phase in cryptocurrency investment. In just 60 minutes, the fund posted 73,000 contracts traded on the Nasdaq, ranking the top 20 most active nonindex options, CNBC reported. Options offer investors an alternative way to hedge their Bitcoin exposure or […]

The future commerce secretary is a billionaire whose Wall Street firm has ties to Tether.

President and CEO, Brodie Gunning, states, "The launch of our plug-and-play BESS Mining Rig Containers marks a new era for cryptocurrency mining. We …

Blockchain oracle service provider Chainlink (LINK) is working on a pilot project for Brazil’s proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) called DREX with Microsoft and other firms in the country. In a press release, Chainlink says it is collaborating with Microsoft Brazil, digital bank Banco Inter and blockchain finance firm 7COMm to build a trade […]

The venture capitalist Arthur Cheong is calling attention to one decentralized exchange (DEX) altcoin he thinks is primed for a bullish trajectory. The DeFiance Capital CEO, citing data from the analytics firm Nansen, points out to his 180,800 followers on the social media platform X that Coinbase Ventures has been heavily investing in Aerodrome Finance […]

TL;DR Metaplanet Inc. issues third series of secured ordinary bonds for ¥1,750,000,000. The funds raised will be used to purchase Bitcoin. The guarantee is backed by Simon Gerovich, the company’s representative director, and a property of the subsidiary Wen Tokyo Inc. Metaplanet Inc. has announced the issuance of the third series of ordinary secured bonds […]