B2C2, a cryptocurrency market maker owned by Japan’s SBI Holdings, has opened a new Singapore office and will apply for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence in the city-state. Announced today (Monday), the move comes as the company is set to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, labelling it as a “growth phase.” Betting […]

In an exchange on X, Ripple‘s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, also known as JoelKatz, responded to queries about the strikingly similar price movements of XRP and Stellar (XLM). This discussion has brought to light not just the intertwined market dynamics of these two major cryptocurrencies but also the complex factors influencing their valuation. […]

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Billionaire venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya believes that the US economy is already in the midst of a downturn. In a new episode of the All-In Podcast, Palihapitiya explores why more than half of Americans believe the economy is in a recession even though the GDP rose by 1.6% last quarter. According to Palihapitiya, the negative […]

TL;DR Chainlink secures 12 integrations across 9 different platforms to boost its adoption and relevance within the blockchain ecosystem. The integrations encompass various services, such as its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), Mainnet Integration, and Price Feeds. Platforms like Seamless Protocol, Mind Network, and FlashLiquidity have integrated Chainlink’s services with specific goals, such as calculating collateral […]

On May 20, 2024, Binance announced that it was seeking applicants from small —and medium-cap projects to foster a more diverse and sustainable cryptocurrency market. Binance made this move to address the low circulating supply experienced by recent token listings and to enhance crypto market conditions. By inviting promising small-cap projects, like RCO Finance (RCOF), […]

Cointelegraph heard from Gracy Chen, the newly appointed CEO of Bitget, to understand her strategy leading a top crypto exchange as a female in a male-dominated industry.

In a strikingly optimistic forecast amidst favorable market conditions, cryptocurrency analyst and trader Edrag Crypto, has provided a bullish review for XRP, predicting that a massive run for the digital asset could be on the horizon. The analysis explores a confluence of positive market indicators and trends that demonstrates the potential for XRP to attract […]

Aptos hit a new daily transaction record of over 115 million, nearly tripling Solana’s figures, partly due to the new Tapos Cat game. Despite a slight decrease from April, the Total Value Locked (TVL) on Aptos has shown consistent growth. Aptos Ascend, in partnership with Microsoft, SK Telecom, and BCG, aims to enhance institutional engagement […]

Over a year since the Dencun upgrade went live on Ethereum, attention has shifted to Pectra, which is scheduled for release by early 2025. After evaluating various timeline options, Ethereum developers said they have decided against rushing a release before Devcon in November 2024. Instead, they’re choosing a more careful approach to incorporate additional user […]

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stressed the importance of managing U.S. borrowing needs amid higher long-term interest rates, emphasizing the need to boost revenue in budget negotiations. “We’ve raised the interest-rate forecast. That does make a difference. It makes it somewhat more challenging to keep deficits and interest expense under control,” Yellen told Bloomberg […]

Solana stays in touch with market, staying above crucial price threshold

BitMart, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the addition of the Euro (EUR) to its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading marketplace. This new feature aims to provide European users with enhanced opportunities for cryptocurrency trading. Diverse Exchange Rates for User-Seller Deals The P2P trading platform at BitMart allows users to interact with multiple sellers who offer various […]

Former President Donald Trump is continuing to express his support for the crypto industry, saying that he will protect the right of 50 million Americans to self-custody digital assets. Speaking to his supporters in Washington D.C., the 2024 Republican candidate says that he’s going to “crush” the Biden Administration’s anti-crypto stance. Trump goes on to […]

Cryptocurrency Price Today: Bitcoin sits above $68k, Ethereum around $3900 https://t.co/xmOiEkc5Ln.

The unfortunate trader suffered a loss of over 99% on his initial $1.16 million investment following a smart contract exploit.

TL;DR Phantom’s Leadership: Phantom Wallet, designed for Solana, has become the top finance app on Google Play in the U.S., surpassing CashApp and PayPal, with 770,000 downloads in April 2024. Innovative Features: Phantom offers a user-friendly interface, robust security with hardware wallet support, and an integrated decentralized exchange, contributing to its rapid adoption and popularity. […]

TL;DR XRP trading volume has increased by 52.5% in the last 24 hours, surpassing $865 million, coinciding with its approach to the $30 billion market capitalization mark. Perpetual futures trading has grown by 11.29% in the same period, reaching $608.21 million, according to CoinGlass. Despite a 3.9% increase in price in the last week and […]

BlockDAG’s Meteoric Rise: A Top Crypto Investment Opportunity alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP BlockDAG is quickly becoming a top contender for your crypto portfolio, boasting impressive technology and presale success. With over $33.5 million raised in presale funding and a 800% surge in coin price, experts predict BlockDAG could reach $30 by 2030.  This […]

Crypto expert Michael van de Poppe has outlined an important price level from which Bitcoin must break out. He claims that once it achieves a successful breakout, the flagship crypto will see a new all-time high (ATH).  Bitcoin Needs To Break Through $70,000 Van de Poppe mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that Bitcoin […]

A widely followed analyst in the crypto space says that markets still haven’t fully adjusted to Bitcoin’s recent halving, which slashed BTC miners’ rewards in half. In a new video update, pseudonymous trader Rekt Capital tells his 77,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin has historically ignited a parabolic rally after the halving. But the trader notes […]

Prominent US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced the launch of a new initiative called ‘Tech Against Scams’ along with industry leaders Meta, Ripple, Gemini, Kraken, Match Group, and GASO. This coalition aims to tackle online fraud and financial schemes while simultaneously protecting and educating users, highlighting that scams are a tech-wide issue, not restricted to social […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Venezuela seizes over 11,000 bitcoin miners to save energy, Paraguay cracks down on illegal bitcoin mining, and Brazil aims to finalize crypto regulations this year. Venezuelan Authorities Announce Bitcoin Mining Ban, Confiscate Over […]

ETH ETFs approval might fuel the long-awaited Ethereum price surge

Cryptocurrency world is facing a wave of uncertainty as a string of social media accounts belonging to celebrities have been compromised.

The MAGA memecoin has seen drastic price rallies following pro-crypto comments from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

New data from market intelligence firm Kaiko Analytics shows that hedge funds are net short on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). In a new research article, the crypto analytics platform says that while hedge funds are net short on both BTC and ETH on the CME, it does not […]

BlockDAG’s Dashboard Upgrade and $0.009 Surge Leads as Ripple XRP Case and ICP Innovate The Ripple XRP case has taken a dramatic turn, with Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, criticising SEC Chair Gary Gensler, adding political complexity to the legal battle. Meanwhile, ICP price shows potential stability as the DEFINITY Foundation updates its AI-focused […]

During the first quarter, the foundation committed $4.34 million in new grants and disbursed $2.79 million in previously committed grants.

The former Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reportedly says that Senator Elizabeth Warren and her anti-crypto agenda are losing their battle. In a new interview with Forbes, former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo reveals that he’s bullish on the future of digital assets and says that the anti-crypto wing is a “shrinking iceberg.” […]

The controversial Worldcoin project has faced yet another setback. Hong Kong’s privacy regulator, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), ordered the Worldcoin Foundation to halt all its operations in the region, citing that its practices violate local privacy regulations. The PCPD released a statement this week revealing that Worldcoin had collected […]

Microsoft South Africa (SA) has entered into a $70.5 million artificial intelligence (AI) investment agreement with the Southern African nation’s Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC). The investment aims to support the development of black-owned small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in both tech and non-tech sectors over the next 10 years. Approximately 200 […]