Intellectual property blockchain network Story Protocol has introduced a theoretical framework it says could revolutionize the crypto AI agent economy.

TL;DR MicroStrategy buys an additional 15,350 BTC for $1.5 billion, bringing its total holdings to 439,000 Bitcoin. The company’s total investment in BTC reaches $27.1 billion. The company has positioned itself as one of the largest institutional holders of Bitcoin. MicroStrategy has acquired 15,350 BTC for an approximate value of $1.5 billion, part of its […]

Key points of the news: Anchorage Digital has received approval for the BitLicense from NYDFS, allowing it to offer cryptocurrency trading services to institutions in New York. The company will provide its institutional clients with access to a secure environment, deep liquidity, and competitive fees through its trading desk. The company supports ETH liquid staking […]

Ethena Labs is announcing the launch of a new US dollar-pegged stablecoin that will be backed by BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL). According to a new announcement from the Arthur Hayes-backed crypto protocol, the new stablecoin, USDtb, will be Ethena’s second stablecoin offering, following the project’s flagship stablecoin USDe. USDtb differs from other […]

A widely followed crypto strategist believes that massive rallies are on the table for payments-focused altcoin XRP. Pseudonymous analyst Credible tells his 448,500 followers on the social media platform X that XRP appears to be gearing up for wave three of its five-wave surge on the four-hour chart. Credible practices the Elliott Wave theory which […]

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin debuts on Uphold, offering rewards and exclusive benefits, solidifying its role in digital payments and boosting value for XRP investors. Ripple’s RLUSD Launches on Uphold—Where XRP Community Gains More Uphold, a leading Web3 financial platform, has confirmed that Ripple’s new USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, will be fully accessible on its platform starting Dec. […]

XRP price started a fresh increase from the $2.320 zone. The price is now rising and might soon aim for a move above the $2.55 resistance. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.35 zone. The price is now trading above $2.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a […]

Bitcoin hit a new high of US$106k after Donald Trump suggested the US might create a Bitcoin reserve. Japanese lawmaker Satoshi Hamada proposed exploring Bitcoin as part of Japan’s national reserves. Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra recommended Thailand study crypto trends, not necessarily invest. Bitcoin has hit a fresh new high of US$106k (AU$166k) on […]

Ripple has announced that its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), will be available on global exchanges starting tomorrow, December 17, 2024. The RLUSD stablecoin is USD-denominated and designed for enterprise use. It is backed by Ripple’s experience in both the cryptocurrency and traditional financial systems. The token will be available on both the XRP Ledger and […]

Jeremy Rubin released a proposal two weeks ago titled Un’FE’d Covenants (FE = Functional Encryption). Given the ongoing debate over covenant proposals for Bitcoin the last year or two, his proposal marks a new practical option. All covenant proposals so far require a soft fork (actual opcodes), the development and implementation of unproven cryptography (Functional […]

Ethena’s USDtb has already amassed more than $65 million in total value locked on the opening day.

Market back in grow mode, as Bitcoin updates ATH

A pastor in the state of Washington has been accused of swindling $5.9 million from churchgoers through a fraudulent cryptocurrency scam.

President-elect Donald Trump’s crypto project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is loading up on decentralized finance (DeFi) altcoins, on-chain data shows. Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham reports that WLFI’s treasury acquired $50 million worth of different DeFi coins in preparation for its launch. “UPDATE: DONALD TRUMP’S WORLD LIBERTY FI ACQUIRED $50 MILLION OF DEFI COINS The World […]

Digital assets manager CoinShares says institutional investors poured a record $3.2 billion into crypto investment vehicles last week. In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows report, CoinShares says that last week, institutional crypto investment products saw net inflows that brought yearly flows to $44.5 billion, a new record. “Digital asset investment products saw a continuation of […]

Plus Wallet: Mastering Multi-Chain Management Against Bitamp’s Bitcoin Assurance & Altcoin Instability In the ever-evolving cryptocurrency environment, choosing the right crypto wallet is crucial for both security and adaptability. Bitamp appeals to Bitcoin aficionados with unmatched privacy, ensuring that private keys remain on the user’s device and promoting transparency with its open-source nature. As Bitcoin […]

A known market analyst sees the $6 per coin prediction for XRP crypto being claimed by some experts as too conservative. Crypto Bitlord suggested that the real target for XRP is $589 per coin, adding that those skeptical about this target are “not delusional enough.” Three-Figure XRP Price Data showed that XRP is the top-performing […]

TL;DR The ONDO token reached a new all-time high of $2.14, driven by the purchase of 134,216 tokens by Donald Trump’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial. The acquisition amounts to $250,000 USDC and generated a 9% increase in the last 24 hours, with a 27% weekly growth and 114% monthly growth. The price increase is […]

Miami, Florida, December 16th, 2024, Chainwire Floki is set to make its mark at the 2024 World Tennis League (WTL), one of the most exciting mixed-gender exhibition tennis tournaments in the world.  Held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi from December 19 to December 22, this year’s event combines world-class tennis with live music, […]

The market valuation of tether (USDT) has now ballooned to a staggering $140 billion. On Dec. 16, this stablecoin’s market cap makes up 3.75% of the colossal $3.73 trillion crypto universe. Tether’s Market Share Soars in 2024 The journey of the dollar-pegged digital economy has been quite the adventure since stablecoins first hit the scene, […]

We have entered into an agreement with FTX Trading Ltd. (“FTX”) and its affiliated debtors (the “FTX Debtors”) to assist in distributing recoveries to retail customers in supported jurisdictions in accordance with the U.S. bankruptcy court-approved FTX Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. To ensure clients receive funds when distribution starts, they can complete the necessary […]

Collapsed cryptocurrency exchange, FTX will start distributing funds to investors who incurred losses through partner crypto firms, including Kraken and BitGo. The company announced today (Monday) that its court-approved Plan of reorganization will become effective on January 3, 2025. Given the necessary requirements, FTX anticipates the first wave of distributions within 60 days following the […]

As Bitcoin continues to mature, one of the most telling indicators of its longevity and integration into the broader financial ecosystem is the rapid growth of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). These products—offering mainstream, regulated exposure to Bitcoin—have garnered substantial inflows from both institutional and retail investors since their inception. According to data aggregated by Bitcoin […]

The ai16z developer is researching the intersection of artificial intelligence and Web3.

One feline-inspired memecoin is surging after a surprise listing by Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange in the world. In a new announcement, Binance says that Simon’s Cat (CAT) will be available for trade starting Tuesday over the BNB Chain (BNB). Amid the news, CAT is trading for $0.00006245 at time of writing, up nearly […]

A closely followed on-chain analyst says that investors are pulling out massive amounts of Bitcoin (BTC) over the last week. Popular analyst Ali Martinez says in the second week of December, market participants took out nearly $4 billion worth of BTC from crypto exchanges. Citing data from digital asset analytics firm CryptoQuant, Martinez details a […]

The X account of Canadian rapper Drake was hacked over the weekend and used to promote a scam meme, resulting in his followers losing millions of dollars. The Solana-based scam token was named ANITA, a reference to Drake’s cartoon alter ego ‘Anita Max Wynn’: a reference to the rapper’s love of gambling (sounds like ‘I […]

The XRP price might double again if the token manages to break above a key resistance level

The U.K.'s FCA is seeking public comment on its plans to improve the transparency of the country's cryptocurrency markets.

The market activity of TRON (TRX) has experienced a remarkable surge, resulting in the company making headlines. In November 2024, TRON achieved an extraordinary $587 billion in USDT transfers, a 30% increase from the previous months. This remarkable expansion underscores TRON’s status as a preeminent blockchain platform for stablecoin transactions, which are distinguished by their […]

Investors in Solana (SOL) and Aptos (APT) show interest in a new AI coin poised for a major surge in value. Selling for $0.06, this coin boasts the potential to deliver an eighty-fold return before the bull market ends. Given its utility-focused nature and AI-based niche, SOL and APT holders believe it could be the […]

The Stanford Blockchain Club, a prominent group at Stanford University, has voiced significant worries about the U.S. government’s legal pursuit of Tornado Cash developers, Roman Storm and Roman Semenov, using old-school federal money transmission laws. Legal Overreach? Stanford Group Critiques Tornado Cash Indictments In their in-depth analysis, “Tornado Cash and the Boundaries of Money Transmission,” […]