HONG KONG – Hong Kong's securities regulator on Wednesday approved four cryptocurrency exchanges in the city's latest effort to stay competitive in a …

In a report published on December 17, analysts at cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex stated that a combination of rising institutional adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) and bullish technical indicators could push the leading cryptocurrency as high as $200,000 by mid-2025. The report also predicts that any price corrections during 2025 are likely to ‘remain mild.’ Bitcoin Pullbacks […]

Memecoins were also tipped by the survey respondents as a top source of market growth next year, behind AI tokens.

Crypto exchange Coinbase has cited risks linked to Tron-founder Justin Sun during a lawsuit over its delisting of Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC). In a recent complaint, the wBTC custodian and Sun-affiliated BiT Global accused Coinbase of using wBTC – the tokenized representation of Bitcoin (BTC) on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain – as a “cash grab” before delisting […]

Bulls will likely have to defend $100,000 level

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When I saw Nic Carter’s recent Bloomberg interview, I couldn’t help but shake my head. Nic, who’s been a long-time Bitcoiner and someone I respect, said that the US shouldn’t—and won’t—buy Bitcoin for its strategic reserves because it would supposedly signal weakness in the dollar on the global stage. I get his argument, but I […]

Polkadot and Bonk Face a New Rival: Meet This Game-Changing Altcoin FXGuys In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, where giants like Polkadot (DOT) and meme-inspired tokens like Bonk (BONK) dominate headlines, a new contender has emerged to capture the attention of savvy investors. FXGuys ($FXG) is not just another token—it’s a game-changing altcoin redefining utility […]

Russia criticized U.S. threat diplomacy as BRICS advances efforts to reduce reliance on the dollar, citing flawed U.S. policies and escalating global economic tensions. Russia Calls Out US ‘Threat Diplomacy’ Amid Dollar Power Struggle The standoff over the global role of the U.S. dollar has intensified, with BRICS nations readying to counter President-elect Donald Trump’s […]

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.350 zone. The price retested the $2.20 support zone and is currently attempting a recovery wave. XRP price started a fresh decline from the $2.720 zone. The price is now trading below $2.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming […]

TL;DR Arthur Hayes predicts a potential crypto market crash as Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, approaches. Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $108,260 following Trump’s victory, fueled by promises of pro-crypto measures such as a national strategic reserve of BTC. Maelstrom will reduce its crypto exposure before January 20, 2025, though it may reinvest […]

Arthur Hayes predicts a market downturn is coming following Trump’s inauguration, despite initial optimism. The crypto market celebrated Trump’s re-election, but excitement has faded overnight following the Fed’s announcement of fewer-than-expected rate cuts in 2025. However, Hayes remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s long-term prospects. He suggests that EU financial repression may push investors towards Bitcoin as […]

Kraken has launched its Layer-2 scaling solution, Ink, ahead of schedule as part of Optimism’s broader “Superchain” project. Ink, built on Optimism’s OP stack, received 25 million OP tokens from Optimism to enhance Ethereum’s efficiency and interoperability. Early features include developer toolkits, ETH token bridges and access to several dApps. Have you ever heard of […]

Leading US publicly-listed Bitcoin (BTC) miners from Wall Street are strengthening their financial positions through significant capital raises as Bitcoin trades above $108,000. Industry heavyweights CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) and Bitfarms (NASDAQ: BITF) announced major financial moves to fuel their expansion plans. CleanSpark Raises $650 Million in Zero-Coupon Note Sale CleanSpark has secured a landmark $650 […]

… falling victim to a new type of scam. These scams involve fraudulent investments where the scammer requests payment in cryptocurrency. […]

Rune Christensen, the co-founder of Sky, says the ultimate goal is to turn MKR into a wrapper that represents 24,000 SKY.

Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, today revealed its user survey on the current state of the crypto market and expectations for 2025. The survey polled over 27,000 Binance users from six continents, including Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and Latin America, with their insights into […]

A popular crypto analyst thinks that Ethereum (ETH) is on the verge of printing a massive breakout rally also known as a god candle. Pseudonymous analyst Inmortal tells his 221,100 followers on the social media platform X that Ethereum’s two-hour chart looks similar to Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action over the last two weeks. The analyst […]

Follow Nikolaus On 𝕏 Here For Daily Posts Yesterday, BlackRock released a new video aimed at educating people interested in Bitcoin on the asset class. The video is quite good, honestly. I think they took inspiration from Saifedean Ammous’ book “The Bitcoin Standard,” which discusses the history of money from the beginning of time and […]

Market witnessing setback, but things may become better in future

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The Dogecoin (DOGE) price appears primed for a significant bullish reversal, supported by technical indicators and market sentiment data. Despite recent downward pressures, several factors suggest a potential upward trajectory for the popular memecoin. #1 Dogecoin Bounces Off Key Support Level (1D Chart) Crypto analyst CRG (@MacroCRG) highlighted the resilience of Dogecoin and PEPE, another […]

This Altcoin Could Outshine Usual and Chainlink in the Coming Rally As the cryptocurrency market prepares for the next major bull rally, all eyes are on the most promising altcoins. While Chainlink has been a consistent player and Usual brings innovation with its decentralized fiat stablecoin model, there’s a rising star capturing the market’s attention—FX […]

PRESS RELEASE. The second stop of HTX DAO’s “Confidence Journey” in China concluded successfully on December 13, 2024. The event, hosted by HTX DAO and co-organized by the SUNDOG Community, Balance, and HTX, featured prominent figures like Jiang En, founder of the China DOGE Association; Cheng Qian from the DOGE community; and Molly, spokesperson for […]

Bitcoin price sold off, and the wider crypto market corrected following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish 2025 outlook on inflation.

A Bitcoin (BTC) whale that last transacted about 44 months ago has awakened and moved over half a billion dollars worth of the flagship crypto asset, according to on-chain data. Blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence says that the Bitcoin whale, which last transacted in April 2021, has moved the large BTC stash to two new […]

The price of Bitcoin is testing $100,000 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell issued a statement on the central bank’s ability to hold BTC. Powell took questions from reporters after announcing the Fed has lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point in its third consecutive reduction. When asked if he sees any value […]

The cryptocurrency market is facing a short-term correction after a sustained bull run since early November. Among the altcoins, Binance’s native token, BNB, has dropped 1.5% in the past day but is up 1.64%. This is despite the latest legal challenges facing the exchange in Australia. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is suing […]

Offering cryptocurrency payments can be a way for companies to brand themselves as innovative rather than “a stuffy old brand selling to the …

Dubai, India, December 18th, 2024, Chainwire Sophon has launched its mainnet, introducing the first-ever Validium on ZKsync powered by Avail DA. With over $500M in Total Value Locked (TVL) through the Sophon farming program, and a growing ecosystem of established partners, Sophon is paving the way for scalable, consumer-focused blockchain applications. The launch comes with […]

SAN FRANCISCO, United States, December 18th, 2024, Chainwire Pepeto: The God of Frogs with Utility and a Vision Unlike other memecoins’ trading-centric approach, Pepeto offers a comprehensive utility-driven ecosystem. Pepeto, known as the God of Frogs, aims to adopt all future memecoins and elevate the sector through its zero-fee cross-chain exchange and bridge technology. Pepeto’s Ecosystem Highlights: Zero-Fee Exchange: A listing platform for […]

French lawmaker Sarah Knafo proposed that the European Union establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in a bid to follow the example of US President-elect Donald Trump. Germany’s ex-finance minister echoed similar concerns, lamenting missed opportunities with Bitcoin while the US advances, pointing to Germany’s decision to sell over 50,000 BTC in the summer instead of […]