Sony has launched the mainnet of its Soneium blockchain network following several months in which the network ran only as a testnet. The launch was somewhat overshadowed by reports that Sony is already censoring content on the network, with several meme tokens reportedly blocked from trading over IP concerns. Vitalik Buterin has shared his thoughts, […]

TRM Labs highlighted that Tron experienced the largest decline in volumes linked to illicit activity during 2024, with a reduction of $6 billion, almost halving the numbers registered in 2023. It stated that this is in part thanks to the actions of the T3 Financial Crime Unit established in August. TRM Labs Report Shows Tron […]

The cryptocurrency market maker Wintermute revealed interesting growth numbers in over-the-counter (OTC) trading volumes during 2024, signaling an important shift in institutional cryptocurrency adoption that’s expected to accelerate through 2025. Wintermute OTC Volume Surges 313% as Institutional Demand Soars The firm’s latest analysis shows its OTC trading volumes surged 313% year-over-year, significantly outpacing the broader […]

US President-elect Donald Trump is planning to release an executive order elevating crypto as a policy priority and giving industry insiders a …

De bekende Solana meme coin, dogwifhat (WIF), is vandaag met zo’n 8% gestegen naar $1,85. Momenteel ligt hij onder een sterke resistance, maar als hij hier bovenuit weet te breken, kan de meme coin met nog eens 50% stijgen. Is WIF klaar voor een comeback of zal hij zijn downtrend voortzetten? De huidige crypto hype […]

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is predicting a triple-digit rally for XRP as he offers his insight on two other altcoins. Martinez tells his 113,700 followers on the social media platform X that XRP could skyrocket by 200% from the current level. Citing on-chain data, the trader says that the third-largest crypto asset by […]

Thankfully, large support zone is just below current price level

Victoria, Seychelles, January 16th, 2025, Chainwire Recently, despite the pressure due to the appeal of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, XRP has shown strength, with market sentiment reaching new highs. Multiple positive factors have driven XRP’s price to soar, and analysts are optimistic about its prospects, predicting a potential breakthrough of the $5 milestone. […]

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, January 17th, 2025, Chainwire Reppo Labs, a Crypto x AI company spun out of Protocol Labs Venture Studio in March 2024, has successfully raised $2.2 million in funding to develop critical infrastructure that enables permissionless collaboration on niche datasets between data owners/warehouses and AI developers and agents. Using Reppo as a […]

Trump’s term may witness the adoption of a US Bitcoin reserve. Is this the only way forward or a rather large nail in the dollar’s coffin?

This week saw Algo through a slight shift in the trend after a month correction. It looks strong on the day and seems set for a fresh rally. After rallying by over 6x in a month, Algo tried to end last year on a strong note but the bears stole the show following a major […]

An Ethereum (ETH)-competitor is printing gains after receiving support from the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume. In a new announcement, Binance says it will be adding support for Sonic (S), formerly known as Fantom (FTM), to many of its programs. “Binance is excited to announce that Sonic will be added to Binance Simple Earn, […]

Donald Trump is planning to release an executive order elevating crypto as a “national imperative or priority,” reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the plans on Jan. 17. The order, which may come shortly after his Jan. 20 inauguration or even on day one, is intended to guide government agencies to work with the crypto […]

Tom Emmer’s new appointment in Congress signals a push to foster an environment where digital asset innovation flourishes under pro-technology, American-led values. The Future of Digital Assets: A Powerful New Direction From Congress Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. The […]

Digital asset infrastructure provider BitGo has elevated Brett Reeves to Head of European Sales while maintaining his existing role as Head of Go Network. His over two decades of experience at leading investment banks in London’s City is expected to support the company’s expansion across the European continent. BitGo Expands European Leadership, Names Brett Reeves […]

Advocates and holders of crypto will soon influence U.S. policy on the emerging technology after a slew of nominations and advisory appointments …

Oroswap, founded by a team of Zignaly Community OGs, announced that it has been building in stealth on ZIGChain – the upcoming purpose-driven blockchain for wealth generation. Giving first-hand visibility to the massive developer ecosystem that ZIGChain has. A full-fledged DEX with Standard AMM & CLMM capabilities together with a robust feature-rich roadmap, Oroswap (“Oro” […]

US Bitcoin ETFs have transformed the cryptocurrency landscape in their inaugural year with BlackRock’s IBIT emerging as a standout performer, accumulating over US$50 billion in assets under management. Kaiko’s analysis reveals the ETFs played a crucial role in maintaining Bitcoin’s price stability during significant market pressures including government liquidations and macro-economic shocks throughout 2024. The […]

The Trump administration is reportedly considering expanding strategic reserves beyond Bitcoin to include other cryptocurrencies like Solana, USD Coin and XRP. A high-profile Crypto Ball organised by David Sacks in Washington DC has sold out with tickets ranging from $2,500 to $1 million, featuring dinner with Trump and major industry leaders. Republican SEC commissioners Peirce […]

XRP has captured nearly a third of Coinbase’s trading volume

Experts predict that under the incoming Trump administration, the capital going into US crypto startups will only increase.

A widely followed crypto analyst says one under-the-radar altcoin is about to break out while updating his outlook on the top two digital assets by market cap. In a new strategy session, crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 763,900 followers on the social media platform X that Clearpool Protocol (CPOOL), a decentralized marketplace […]

The top crypto exchange by trading volume in the United States is launching a new Bitcoin (BTC)-backed loan program for US clients. In a new announcement to the social media platform X, Coinbase says users will be able to borrow USDC against BTC with the new program. “Bitcoin-backed loans are here. Borrow USDC against bitcoin, […]

TL;DR Coinbase launches on-chain Bitcoin-backed loans through Morpho, a DeFi protocol on the Base network.  Customers can borrow up to $100,000 in USDC using their Bitcoin holdings as collateral.  The loans are managed by Morpho, with Coinbase providing the interface for easy and fast access to the services. Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange […]

Investors Flock to Arctic Pablo’s Presale, Goatseus Maximus’ Market Gains, and MEW’s Underdog Resilience in 2025 Cryptocurrency enthusiasts take note! The meme coin market has never been more exciting, with Arctic Pablo, Goatseus Maximus, and Cat in a Dog’s World breaking new ground. From adventurous narratives to unparalleled deflationary mechanisms, these projects redefine how we […]

South Korean financial authorities – Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) – reported a suspect of price manipulation in the virtual asset market to the prosecution. This marks the first case processed through formal investigation procedures under the newly enforced Virtual Asset Act, effective July 19, 2024. The case followed a structured […]

On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa Bitcoin Trade, to operate as virtual asset service providers. Provisional Authorization First Step in Two-Step Licensing Process The Namibian central bank announced on Jan. 13 that it had granted provisional authorization to two entities to operate […]

Instant cryptocurrency exchange Changelly announced today (Thursday) the addition of Revolut’s payment infrastructure to its platform, enabling cryptocurrency purchases for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Changelly Adds Revolut as Payment Provider for European Market The technical integration allows users to purchase cryptocurrencies using Revolut Ramp, expanding the payment options available on Changelly’s platform. […]

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Litecoin has observed a sharp increase of over 19% in the past day. Here’s what on-chain data says could be behind the rally. Litecoin Has Overperformed Market With A Strong Surge In The Last 24 Hours The past day has seen recovery from the cryptocurrency sector as a whole, but Litecoin in particular has stood […]

Prominent Bitcoin supporter Kiyosaki makes stunning Bitcoin price prediction

A Bitcoin price of $150,000 may be “absolutely silly low,” says a crypto trader, citing the expected widespread adoption by countries and corporations that will use it as a store of value.