Associated Press. PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro has extradited a South Korean mogul known as “the cryptocurrency king” to the United …

The Terraform Labs co-founder was arrested in Montenegro in 2023 for using falsified travel documents as the courts determined whether he would go to the US or South Korea.

A chart pattern suggests an Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling solution altcoin could surge by 2,400%, according to a popular crypto analyst. The trader Ali Martinez tells his 105,800 followers on the social media platform X that Polygon (MATIC) has been building a multi-year descending triangle since 2021. “This pattern shows lower highs pressing towards a […]

TL;DR On January 1, 2025, Ripple will release 1 billion XRP tokens, which could increase selling pressure and create volatility in the price. The U.S. Federal Reserve has lowered its expectations for rate cuts, creating uncertainty and affecting risk assets like XRP. If XRP manages to break resistance levels, it could experience a significant recovery, […]

Here’s how much value really locked in largest cryptocurrency: Metric almost doubled in last year

Although Ethereum is currently up by about 46% from the starting point at the beginning of 2024, December has been underlined by a notable correction. This correction saw Ethereum declining noticeably from a $4,000 price point in the middle of the month, and it now finds itself consolidating below $3,400.  Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade recently […]

Bitcoin analysts predict a rally to $120,000 during the first month of 2025, with nearly $45 billion worth of stablecoin reserves awaiting deployment on Binance.

Seasoned trader Peter Brandt is issuing a warning to investors, saying that Bitcoin (BTC) is flashing a major bull flag. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Brandt tells his 766,000 followers that the top crypto asset by market cap is forming a head-and-shoulders top pattern, indicating that it could crash all […]

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has provided updated guidance for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) operating under the transitional provisions of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This announcement builds on a previous statement issued on 17 October 2024. CySEC Sets Transitional Rules for CASPs CASPs that were providing services in compliance with national […]

Despite recent declines in Bitcoin’s price, short-term holders remain in profit, with an average unrealized gain of +7.9%. The collective cost basis for these holders is $86.8K, marking this as a crucial level for gauging local price momentum. Despite the decline in #Bitcoin price, the average Short-Term Holder continues to hold an unrealized profit (paper […]

Alexey Zhikharev, director of the Renewable Energy Development Association (REDA), revealed that cryptocurrency mining accounts for almost 1% of Russia’s energy consumption. He stated that as the industry grows, miners will increasingly employ renewable energy sources. Russia’s Cryptocurrency Mining Energy Expenditure Nears 1% of the Nation’s Total The growth in Russia’s cryptocurrency mining industry energy […]

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TL;DR According to Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, Bitcoin has reached a value of over $1.03 trillion stored in wallets and exchanges, establishing itself as a powerful store of value. The Bitcoin store of value metric has increased by 85% this year, reflecting the growing interest and trust of investors in the cryptocurrency. Although […]

With the new year just one day away, crypto analyst Alex Wacy (@wacy_time1) shared an overview of what he calls the best altcoins heading into 2025. The analyst, who has amassed an audience of over 190,000 followers on X, highlighted several projects that he believes have the potential to dominate in the potential coming altseason. […]

Tangem said it resolved a bug in its app that risked exposing private keys, but users have criticized its muted response.

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC). Van de Poppe tells his 169,000 YouTube subscribers that he expects Bitcoin to rally by approximately 60% over the course of 2025. According to the analyst, Bitcoin is primed to enjoy an extended bullish cycle over the coming months. “I do […]

Bitcoin whales are liquidating their holdings ahead of New Year

The publicly listed Bitcoin (BTC) miner from Wall Street, HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ: HIVE) announced today (Tuesday) its strategic decision to relocate its headquarters from Vancouver, Canada to San Antonio, Texas, marking a shift in the company’s operational focus toward the U.S. market. HIVE Digital Technologies Shifts Headquarters to Texas The blockchain infrastructure company’s move […]

In Argentina, the country's authorities have made a significant move against cryptocurrency fraud. For the first time, Argentina's justice system has …

The SEC’s approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs in January led to record-breaking adoption, with BlackRock’s fund alone accumulating over US$51 billion in Bitcoin holdings. Donald Trump transformed from a crypto sceptic to an advocate, promising to make the US a global crypto leader after winning the November presidential election. Bitcoin achieved several new all-time highs […]

Data from IntoTheBlock reveals a significant shift in long-term holding trends for Bitcoin and Ethereum over the past year. While the percentage of long-term Bitcoin holders has declined, Ethereum has seen a steady increase, surpassing Bitcoin’s share earlier this year. This chart shows the percentage of long-term Bitcoin and Ether holders over the past year. […]

Jordan’s Council of Ministers has approved the Jordanian Blockchain Technology Policy for 2025, aiming to enhance government services, transparency, and digital security. Key objectives of the policy include improving confidence in government performance and achieve complete security and privacy for citizens’ data. It also aims to reduce time and costs associated with government transactions as […]

From Trey Walsh, Executive Director of The Progressive Bitcoiner I’ll start off by saying I have many reservations about the United States pursuing a Strategic Bitcoin reserve, with the major plans I’ve observed including legislation proposed by Senator Lummis and a draft Executive order from the Bitcoin Policy Institute (this does not include those proposed […]

Ethereum (ETH) – the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization – may finally seize its moment in Q1 2025. Crypto experts have taken to X to share their analyses of a potentially bullish start to the new year for ETH. Ethereum Bullish Price Action In Q1 2025? Although Ethereum is up by almost 43% on a […]

Cointelegraph takes a look back at three absurd memecoins launched this year, some which immortalized viral moments and one which was just hot air.

A prominent nonprofit crypto advocacy group is filing a lawsuit to dispute new reporting rules for decentralized finance (DeFi) brokers. In a new press release, the Blockchain Association says the “midnight” decision by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department to force DeFi protocols to follow the same reporting rules as securities brokers […]

The co-founders of the blockchain analysis platform Glassnode are laying out how Bitcoin (BTC) can reclaim six figures and more. Glassnode and Swissblock co-founders Jan Happel and Yann Alleman, who share the social media handle Negentropic, start by comparing BTC’s current situation to a similar scenario from a few years back. “Let’s look at the […]

TL;DR MicroStrategy increased its Bitcoin reserve to 446,400 BTC with a purchase of 2,138 BTC valued at $209 million. The company requested SEC approval to issue new shares and raise capital for future Bitcoin acquisitions. Its inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 strengthens its financial position and could attract up to $2 billion in passive institutional […]

Bitcoin wallet holding substantial amount of BTC revives after 11 years

A Hong Kong legislator, Wu Jiexhuang, has called for the city to explore the potential of including Bitcoin in its national reserve under the “one country, two systems” policy. Wu, a member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, suggested that the region study the market impact of U.S.-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). He pointed to countries […]

The latest rules reflect how Beijing continues to exercise draconian regulation to root out commercial cryptocurrency activities, such as bitcoin …

Hyperliquid has launched native staking on its mainnet, allowing users to stake HYPE tokens to secure the network and earn rewards.  The protocol’s native token, HYPE, was airdropped in late November, distributing 310 million tokens (31% of the supply) to nearly 100,000 users. One of the most popular decentralised exchanges (DEXs), Hyperliquid, has launched native […]